Abstract: A sheet binding method according to an embodiment includes holding a sheet bundle in a state where multiple sheets forming the sheet bundle are shifted relative to each other at an edge portion of the sheet bundle. A pressing region of the edge portion is pressed, in a sheet bundle thickness direction, so that there is substantially no slack along the edge portion. While the sheet bundle is pressed, tape is applied to an edge portion of a sheet bundle at a tape attachment region of the edge portion different from the pressing region.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a sheet processing apparatus comprises a processing tray configured to load sheets to which a post processing is executed; a pair of alignment plates arranged on the processing tray at a predetermined interval and configured to move in a direction orthogonal to a sheet conveyance direction and align the sheets on the processing tray in the sheet width direction; and a controller configured to control the pair of the alignment plates to move towards each other to first alignment positions at which the sheets are aligned in the direction and stop, and control the pair of the alignment plates to move towards each other to second alignment positions without moving the pair of the alignment plates in a reverse direction to align the sheets.

Abstract: A bag dispensing apparatus is described that comprises a container that includes a box and a series of garbage bags. The box includes a top and the top defines an opening. The last bag of the series of garbage bags connects a cut in a plate positioned in the container. When the last bag is pulled from a trash can the last bag pulls the container and plate from the trash can. The container and plate can then be separated from the last bag and recycled.

Abstract: Personalized printed products are produced in which at least one individually printed sheet is combined with conventionally printed sheets. A plurality of stacks of conventionally printed sheets are made available. In addition, a print material web is made available that contains individual sheet segments and respectively one marking based on information received from a database, or a roll is provided which contains a pre-printed material web containing the sheets segments with respective markings. The markings on the individual sheet segments are read out and information read from the markings is used for selective gathering of conventionally printed sheets that are needed for the personalize printed product. Following the readout of the markings, individually printed sheets are cut from the print material web.

Abstract: A paper sheet handling machine (for example, a banknote handling machine (10)) includes: a storage unit (for example, an escrow unit (20), banknote storages (30), a banknote storage cassette (40)) configured to store a paper sheet transported from a transport unit (16); and a shifting unit (19) provided in the transport unit (16) and configured to shift the paper sheet transported by the transport unit (16), in a width direction orthogonal to a direction in which the paper sheet is transported, according to a position, in the width direction, of a specific member (for example, a tape (136) in the escrow unit (20), a pair of feed rollers of a banknote feeding mechanism (32, 42) provided in the banknote storages (30), a banknote storage cassette (40)) in the storage unit.

Abstract: A quick-change height adjustment mechanism allows a reel stand to accommodate differently sized storage spools. A plate of the mechanism forms a cavity into which a post is seated and has at least one space which receive a spindle of the spool. A pin engages with the plate to hold the plate in position relative to the post.

Abstract: A series of elastic break brakes are provided throughout a travel path of elastics in a machine operation. Elastic strands thread through each individual brake mechanism, and if an elastic strand breaks downstream, a natural snap back of the elastic, which ordinarily travels through the system under tension, drives an immediately upstream cam mechanism back, and holds the elastic thread in place at the elastic break brake immediately upstream of the break as to minimize rethreading required downstream of the elastic break brake.

Abstract: A band reeling device for use with a tooling machine (100) comprising a base member (2) arranged to be fixed relative to the tooling machine (100) and a reeling member (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60) arranged to rotate relative to the base member (2). The reeling member comprising a band locking mechanism (42, 48) arranged for locking of a band (110) which at operation of the tooling machine (100) is fed from this tooling machine. Thereby, when operating the tooling machine (110), the band (110) rolls up onto the reeling member so that the band does not end up on the floor next to the machine. Thereby, the inconvenience and even the danger of the operator being disturbed or falling over consumed bands is avoided.

Abstract: The invention provides for the user who is unable to bend at the waist a means of retrieving their grabbing device or accessory. Typically patients who have walkers or medical appliances and are unable to bend at the waist use a grabbing device for picking items up off of the floor. When the user drops their grabbing device, they have no means for retrieving it. The claimed invention provides a spring-loaded retractable cable/cord that can be attached to the grabbing device for easy retrieval. The spring-loaded retractable cable/cord can be integral with the accessory bag typical to that of walkers and other medical appliances or it can be retrofit into any suitable bag via adhesive and Velcro. It can also be attached to the walker or user via adhesive, Velcro, clip as well as any suitable attachment means as known by those in the art.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method to communicate with a passenger in a car within a transportation system includes receiving an alarm signal from the car, receiving at least one operation parameter from the car, analyzing the at least one operation parameter corresponding to the alarm signal from the car, determining an alarm condition in response to the at least one operation parameter and the alarm signal, and initiating a video session via a video system in response to the alarm signal.

Abstract: A safety arrangement of an elevator and a method for monitoring electrical safety in an elevator system is disclosed. The safety arrangement of an elevator includes a motor drive of the elevator, which motor drive includes a main circuit, an accessible conducting part, which is earthed, an insulator, which is adapted to electrically insulate the aforementioned conducting part from the aforementioned main circuit and also a monitoring circuit, which is configured to determine an earth fault of the aforementioned main circuit occurring via the aforementioned conducting part. The monitoring circuit is configured to form a signal indicating the danger of electric shock in the motor drive of the elevator, if the aforementioned earth fault is diagnosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elevator comprising an elevator control having a motor drive of an elevator motor driving an elevator car on an movement path, which motor drive comprising a frequency converter with a rectifier bridge designed to be connected to mains, a converter bridge for feeding the elevator motor and an intermediate DC circuit located in-between, the elevator further comprising a brake drive for supplying energy to at least two motor brakes with the brake drive being connected to the intermediate DC circuit as well as an emergency power supply battery designed to allow safe release of passengers in case of a power outage. According to the invention the battery is connected to the intermediate DC circuit, and the elevator control has a measuring circuit connected to the intermediate DC circuit and the elevator control has a battery testing module which is configured to apply a defined load to the battery and to measure the voltage of the DC circuit for a defined time period.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety device installed on a car frame of an elevator, and comprising a housing, an elastic element for providing a clamping force, and an engagement member adjacent to two sides of a guide rail, wherein the engagement member is provided with a sensor for measuring a spacing between the engagement member and a guiding face of the guide rail. The present invention further provides an elevator system provided with the above-described safety device and a control method for controlling the elevator system. The safety device according to the invention is able to accurately measure the distance between engagement parts and a guiding face of the guide rail in real time.

Abstract: A mechanical brake interrupter for a lift or other similar suspended platform allows for stopping an emergency controlled descent during a power outage when an obstruction is present below. The mechanical brake interrupter includes a manual brake handle, a control collar, a coupling member, and an activation lever. The manual brake handle is used to manipulate a brake line for performing an emergency controlled descent. The coupling member is slidably connected to the control collar, and the activation lever is used to releasably lock the control collar in an armed position and unlock the control collar in an activated position. Rotating the control collar correspondingly rotates the coupling member such that the manual brake handle selectively engages the coupling member when the control collar is in the armed position, and the manual brake handle does not selectively engage the coupling member when the control collar is in the activated position.

Abstract: An elevator system includes at least one elevator car movable between a plurality of landings. The elevator system is operable in an occupant evacuation operation mode. In the occupant evacuation operation mode, at least one safe room is associated with at least one of the plurality of landings.

Abstract: A suspension and transmission device for use with an elevator system comprises one or more strips that provide load carrying, transmission or traction, and load carrying redundancy or safety functions for the elevator system. In one version a single strip comprised of polymer and composite materials provides these functions. In another version multiple strips comprised of polymer and composite materials provide these functions. In another version, a strip comprises a hollow interior portion. In another version one or more strips incorporate materials that can be detected when using the strip to monitor the condition of the one or more strips.

Abstract: A sheave is constructed and arranged to rotate about an axis for guiding motion of a belt. The sheave includes a circumferentially continuous surface facing substantially radially outward. The surface carries a plurality of imprints orientated to prevent belt slip upon the sheave.

Abstract: A passenger conveyor (1) comprises at least one transport chain (6) connected to a plurality of transportation elements (4) which are configured for travelling in a closed loop along a pathway; at least one sensor (24), which is arranged in a non-straight portion of the pathway and which is configured for detecting a varying force (F?) exerted by the transport chain (6) and/or by the transportation elements (4) in a direction oriented transversely, in particular orthogonally, to a travelling direction of the transportation elements (4); and a calculation and alarm unit (26).

Abstract: An apparatus includes an elastically deformable member having a first portion and a second portion. Spaced-apart shackle assemblies each respectively define a jaw opening. The elastically deformable member is receivable in the jaw opening defined by each of the spaced-apart shackle assemblies. Terminal assemblies are configured to be respectively affixed to the first portion and the second portion-of the elastically deformable member.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus may include a bolt assembly and a nut assembly. The bolt assembly may include a support plate, a bolt and a lifting eye attached to the support plate. The nut assembly may include a support plate, a nut and a handle attached to at least one of the support plate and the nut. A tether may also be included to connect the bolt assembly to the nut assembly.

Abstract: A method for controlling a boom of a crane includes saving, in a memory, data representing a maximum horizontal working distance for a load on a hook of a boom, saving, in the memory, boom data representing the position of the boom, calculating a minimum vector between the position of the hook and the maximum horizontal working distance, and controlling, by the computing device, movement of the boom to prevent the vector from reaching a zero magnitude.

Abstract: An information presentation system includes: an overload preventing device that derives a load factor which is an index of a load applied to a rope; a data logger that accumulates data on the load factor derived by the overload preventing device and data on a time length for which a load corresponding to the derived load factor has been applied to the rope, the data on the load factor and the data on the time length being associated with one another, and generates lifting rope statistical information and raising rope statistical information indicating a relationship between the load factor and the cumulative time for each rope; and a presenting unit that presents the lifting rope statistical information and the raising rope statistical information generated by the data logger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of engineering mechanics and more particularly, relates to an engineering work vehicle, and most particularly, relates to a vehicle with a rotary control box and aerial working platform. The vehicle with a rotary control box includes: a vehicle frame, a driving system disposed on the vehicle frame, and a control box; the control box is disposed at a lateral side of the vehicle frame in a rotary manner; and the control box is electrically connected with the driving system. embodiments of current invention makes it possible to manipulate with ease the aerial work platform to perform corresponding motions by an operator standing on the ground and, this kind of manipulation is quick and accurate. In addition, more convenience and human-friendliness is brought. At the same time, life time of relevant components of the aerial work platform is extended, and maintenance and repair cost is further reduced.

Abstract: A container for maintenance capsule as a component of a maintenance system for an offshore wind turbine maintenance program. The container transports tools, parts and maintenance personnel to and from respective wind turbine towers. The container is seaworthy, watertight and floatable, and can be loaded on a maintenance vessel which carries the container to and from a wind turbine tower.

Abstract: Systems, methods, or apparatuses for electrically grounding telescoping booms are provided. The systems, methods, and apparatuses can involve a telescoping boom assembly comprised of a plurality of nestable boom segments, and at least one electrically conductive contact provided between each pair of adjacent or successive boom segments. Each electrically conductive contact electrically connects corresponding adjacent or successive boom segments, to provide a predictable or predetermined path of least resistance toward or to ground for current introduced to the telescoping boom by an external energizing source.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile work machine, in particular to a crane or to a mobile crane, comprising an undercarriage, a superstructure rotatable with respect to the undercarriage, and a counter ballast carrier plate that can be mounted to the superstructure via a ballast suspension thereof, wherein the counter ballast carrier plate comprises at least one guide pin that can be guided along at least one guide edge of the undercarriage to bring the counter ballast carrier plate into a predefined installation position on the undercarriage.

Abstract: An external capstan winch for a closed-loop halyard is provided. The external capstan winch enables the closed loop halyard whose ends are interconnected by a tension device facilitating positive raising and lowering of the an object attached to the halyard. The external capstan winch includes a drive/latching assembly for selectively raising and lowering the flag connected to the halyard without the need for weights. The external capstan winch provides a spool with peripheral cleats for grabbing the halyard as the capstan spool revolves relative to its winch, preventing the halyard from getting twisted and tangled, and as a corollary eliminating the need for a cleat halyard system.

Abstract: A lightweight yet strong and easy to use, rolling motorcycle stand is provided. The preferred embodiment of the rolling motorcycle stand includes a two lift arms, each with one rotating castor wheel, and a lift assembly, which also includes a rotating castor wheel, connected to the lift arms by a hinge. The stand can be shifted from its lowered configuration to its raised configuration by operating a lever on the lift assembly. The rolling motorcycle stand allows a user to laterally shift or move a parked motorcycle or other motor vehicle.

Abstract: A system for lifting a load and being able to transfer the load from a lifting device to a support structure and back to the lifting device, all while utilizing the same lift point on the load. The system includes a saddle that is removable and transferrable between the lifting device and the support structure, which does not add to the base height or mechanical complexity of the system as a whole. Thus, the saddle may engage the load and the load may be safely and conveniently transferred between the lifting device and support structure, all while the saddle remains essentially stationary.

Abstract: Ground care maintenance systems, lift adapters for turning standard vehicle lifts into ground care maintenance or turf lifts, and methods for converting vehicle lifts to ground care maintenance or turf lifts are disclosed. The ground care maintenance system includes a two post pivoting arm lift and a lift adapter configured to couple to the two post pivoting arm lift. The lift adapter including four arm covers and two adapter members each coupled to two arm covers. The method for converting a vehicle lift to a ground care maintenance or turf lift and the turf lift back to the vehicle lift are also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery transfer apparatus for loading/unloading batteries from materials handling vehicles includes a mobile unit and a battery stand. The mobile unit is used to transport batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles and includes load handling structure comprising at least one roller, which is used to roll batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles. A top wall of the battery stand includes at least one opening and support structure of the battery stand engages a surface so as to support the battery stand thereon. The battery stand is engaged by the mobile unit during battery transfer operations by inserting the roller(s) up through the opening(s) in the top wall of the battery stand such that the roller(s) can engage the battery through the opening(s). The battery stand is capable of storing the battery while the battery is out of the materials handling vehicle.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle comprises an operator compartment, a compartment tower, a multi-field scanning tool, and mechanisms that facilitate movement along a travel plane in a warehouse. The tool establishes a scan field, and, within scan field bounds, an occupancy detection field and an obstacle detection field. Tool scanning hardware is configured to generate the scan field from a point of origin that is elevated relative to the operator compartment and to expand the scan field such that it intersects the operator compartment and extends laterally beyond lateral edges of the operator compartment such that the occupancy detection field falls within the operator compartment, the obstacle detection field falls outside of the operator compartment, and the multi-field scanning tool is configured to indicate the presence of an occupant in the occupancy detection field and obstacles in the obstacle detection field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to field of engineering mechanics and more particularly, relates to an engineering work vehicle, and most particularly, relates to a telescopic connection component and aerial work platform. A telescopic connection component for telescopically connecting a telescopic transmission component and an operation platform of an aerial work platform together includes: an outer arm, an inner arm slidably disposed inside the outer arm and capable of being moved out from one end of the outer arm, and a forearm telescopic cylinder disposed between the outer arm and inner arm. The telescopic connection component has longer horizontal reach so that the operation platform is capable of moving to a further region in a horizontal direction, thus increasing working range of the aerial work platform. In addition, the telescopic connection component has higher structural strength and stability and accordingly, it also improves safety of the aerial work platform.

Abstract: A system for controlling an industrial truck with a drive portion including a traction drive portion, a steering portion, and a load portion, comprises a portable transmitting unit configured to be positioned away from the industrial truck. The system further comprises at least three transmitting and receiving units positioned in a predetermined spatial arrangement with respect to one another on the drive portion. An evaluation unit is provided that is configured to determine a position of the portable transmitting and receiving unit relative to the industrial truck by measuring signal propagation times. The industrial truck further comprises a control unit configured to send a control command for traction drive and/or steering if the relative position of the portable transmitting and receiving unit is located within a predetermined spatial region relative to the industrial truck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of engineering mechanics and more particularly, relates to an engineering work vehicle, and most particularly, relates to a vehicle with a low gravity center and aerial work platform. The vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a power system, a fuel tank, and a hydraulic tank all of which are mounted at a side of the frame. Correspondingly, the embodiment of the invention also provides an aerial work platform which provides better off-road performance and grade-ability, can work in complicated environment, and owns a longer horizontal reach and larger working range. Moreover, maintenance and repair cost is decreased, lifetime is extended, integrity is higher and appearance looks better.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-entrapment device for an aerial lift having a basket or cage. The anti-entrapment device comprises an elongate housing; two or more sensors housed within said elongate housing and a switch activation device coupled to the elongate housing. At least one of said two or more sensors is positioned proximate an end of said elongate housing. Said switch activation device is arranged at an angle to the orientation of said sensor(s) positioned proximate the end of said elongate housing. The sensors are arranged to provide a detection zone and to detect obstacles within the detection zone. The sensors are configured to facilitate the alerting of an operator standing in a basket or cage to the presence of an obstacle that may potentially strike the operator before the strike occurs, and the switch activation device is configured to prevent further movement of the basket or cage once the switch activation device is activated.

Abstract: A manhole cover moving assembly and method for moving a manhole cover works to lift, lower, rotate, extend, retract, and laterally displace a manhole cover over a short distance and in difficult to access areas. The moving assembly detachably attaches a hitch to a mobile mount for portability. The moving assembly provides a mast and a shaft that operate at adjustable relative to create mechanical advantages while moving the manhole cover. A telescoping support arm adjusts the angle of the shaft relative to the mast. The shaft carries a pulley apparatus and a cable that suspends the manhole cover. The mast rotates about a hitch. The shaft pivots about the mast. The shaft also extends and retracts. Further, as the angle of the shaft is changed through manipulation of the telescoping support arm, the mechanical advantage is increased for facilitating movement of the manhole cover.

Abstract: A tool kit comprised of multiple components from which select components may be assembled to provide a customized funnel construction with an adapter matched to a crankcase filling port of an internal combustion engine. Selective components of the kit may be arranged to provide an efficient and easily assembled oil filing device which provides improved access to crankcase filling ports of internal combustion engines. The components can easily be rearranged depending upon the design of the filling port of engine which is being serviced. The kit includes a common funnel section, one or more unique nozzle sections which in combination are compatible with two or more distinct unique adapters. This combination enables the use of a funnel of universal design for and with adapters of distinct design.

Abstract: A drink producing apparatus has a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a liquid addable to a cooled drink by the drink producing apparatus and which is connected to a dispensing unit of the drink producing apparatus for conducting the liquid from the dispensing container to the dispensing unit, and with a cooling device for cooling the dispensing container, wherein a mixing device for temperature equalizing intermixing of the cooled liquid is disposed in the dispensing container, which has a conveying unit, which has a suction line with a suction opening, which is disposed spaced from a sidewall of the dispensing container and is disposed adjacent to a bottom wall in the dispensing container. The invention also relates to a household refrigeration apparatus and to a method for producing a drink.

Abstract: A mixed drink producing apparatus with a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a liquid addable to a mixed drink by the mixed drink producing apparatus and which is connected to a dispensing unit of the mixed drink producing apparatus for conducting the liquid from the dispensing container to the dispensing unit, wherein the dispensing unit has a dispensing opening, from which the mixed drink can be dispensed, and the mixed drink producing apparatus has a gas adding unit, which is disposed such that a gas output by it is directed to a jet of the liquid dispensed from the dispensing container and the gas is addable to the jet before the dispensing opening such that the orientation of the jet after the dispensing opening is variable by the gas addition. The invention also relates to a household refrigeration apparatus and to a method for producing and dispensing a mixed drink.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drink producing apparatus with a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a first liquid addable to a drink by the drink producing apparatus and which is connected to a dispensing unit of the drink producing apparatus for conducting the liquid from the dispensing container to the dispensing unit, wherein a decompression chamber is formed between the dispensing container and the dispensing unit, in which the carbonized liquid can be expanded to a pressure lower compared to a pressure present before introduction into the decompression chamber, and the drink producing apparatus has an air supply unit, by which ambient air can be conveyed into the decompression chamber for generating the pressure in the decompression chamber. The invention also relates to a household refrigeration apparatus and a method.

Abstract: A mixed drink producing apparatus as well as to a household refrigeration apparatus with a mixed drink producing apparatus with a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a liquid addable to a cooled mixed drink by the mixed drink producing apparatus and which is connected to a dispensing unit of the mixed drink producing apparatus for conducting the liquid from the dispensing container to the dispensing unit, wherein the mixed drink producing apparatus has a gas adding unit for adding carbonizing gas to the first liquid, and the mixed drink producing apparatus has at least one inline mixer, by which the carbonizing gas added to the liquid can be disintegrated. There is also described a method for producing a mixed drink.

Abstract: A mixed drink producing apparatus with a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a liquid addable to a mixed drink by the mixed drink producing apparatus and which is connected to a dispensing unit of the mixed drink producing apparatus for conducting the liquid from the dispensing container to the dispensing unit, and with a gas adding unit, which is formed for adding a carbonizing gas to the liquid, wherein the mixed drink producing apparatus has a degassing unit, by which the liquid can be degassed from carrier gases before supplying the carbonizing gas. There is also described a household refrigeration apparatus and a method for producing a mixed drink.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable container for a beverage, such as beer, from a Sixth barrel or Cornelius keg. The portable container is specifically designed for storing, cooling, transporting and dispensing a beverage, such as beer. The portable container has a self-contained container of CO2, a regulator, and a tap for the keg.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.

Abstract: A carbonated drink dispensing system includes a carbonation tank, a CO2 cylinder configured to deliver CO2 to the carbonation tank at a pressure of between 50 psi and 60 psi, a low-pressure pump configured to pump water into the carbonation tank, and a level sensor configured to determine when the water in the carbonation tank has reached a pre-determined level. The low-pressure pump is configured to stop pumping water when the level sensor determines that the water in the carbonation tank has reached the pre-determined level. The low-pressure pump starts pumping water again after a time delay.

Abstract: A water dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing hole through which hot water is dispensed, a heating passage unit communicating with the dispensing hole; a heating unit for heating water flowing through the heating passage unit, an input unit for inputting a hot water dispensing command for dispensing the hot water through the dispensing hole, a hot water valve for adjusting a flow of the hot water heated in the heating passage unit, and a controller for controlling the heating unit.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a beverage dispenser electrically coupled to a point of sale. The point of sale has an input module, a beverage selection module, and a dispensing module. The input module includes a user interface configured to receive a user identification and a beverage selection. The beverage selection module receives data from the input module that includes the beverage selection and identifies an ingredient in the beverage selection. The dispensing module receives data from one or both of the input module and the beverage selection module that includes the beverage selection and the ingredient. The dispensing module also generates a beverage dispensing instruction based at least in part on the beverage selection and the ingredient. The beverage dispenser receives data from the dispensing module that includes the beverage dispensing instruction and dispenses a beverage according to the beverage dispensing instruction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter and to a filling method giving the possibility of flexibility in the transfer of fluids from a filling cell to a fluidic circuit, depending on the different filling levels required on a production line, notably finding application for the transfer of fluids such as coolant fluid, brake fluid, air-conditioning fluid, to the corresponding fluidic circuit of a vehicle, for example on an automotive assembly line, or further in the energy sector for filling electric radiators with a fluid. The adapter comprises a conduit 4 connected to the filling cell 16 for sucking up filling fluid 5 contained in, and filling with the filling fluid 5, the fluidic circuit 2, and a plunger tube 6, secured to a piston 7 axially adjustable on an axis Y in a first guiding tube 9, having first and second ends 14, and connected through the first end to the conduit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fueling a vehicle with a fuel delivery service. A telematics unit is adapted for installation on the vehicle and configured to determine a fuel level of the vehicle. A remote server has a database of vehicle scheduling information and is configured to transmit a fueling request to the fuel delivery service. The telematics unit is further configured to transmit a vehicle fueling request to the remote server based on the fuel level of the vehicle. The remote server is further configured to transmit the fueling request based on the vehicle fueling request and the vehicle scheduling information.