Abstract: A basket assembly fixture is useful in the construction of a basket assembly for interring spent nuclear fuel rods. The basket assembly fixture has an elongate base and a pair of lifting beams disposed above the base. Lifting beam raising means are provided at both ends of the base to raise the pair of lifting beams. A transverse beam is provided below the two lifting beams and above the base. Transverse beam raising means are provided for raising the transverse beam.

Abstract: An extended male slipper servo pad provides an improved connection between the swashplate and a positioning mechanism in a variable displacement hydraulic unit. The swashplate assembly includes a swashplate having a socket formed therein and a male slipper servo pad pivotally attached to the swashplate at the socket. The male slipper servo pad has a ball end secured in the socket and a pad end having a substantially flat planar surface thereon directed away from the ball end.

Abstract: In order to improve a clamping and spreading device for the relative movement of two workpieces which have surfaces lying essentially parallel to a common plane, comprising a first holder, to which the first workpiece can be fixed, and a second holder, to which the second workpiece can be fixed, wherein the two holders are movable relative to one another, in such a manner that this can be used in a simple manner comfortable for the operator it is provided for the first holder and the second holder to be connected to one another via a guiding device so as to be displaceable and for the guiding device to comprise an actuating element which is mounted not only on the first holder so as to be movable but is also mounted on the second holder so as to be movable and via which a relative movement of the two holders can be actuated.

Abstract: A holding device of a timing belt wheel structure includes two links, and two holding members. Thus, the relative position between the two holding members and the relative angle between the snap plates of the two holding members can be adjusted arbitrarily so as to fit the relative position of the two timing belt wheels, so that the holding device can be used to hold and position timing belt wheel structures of different sizes, types and specifications without having to prepare multiple holders of different sizes, types and specifications, thereby enhancing convenience in operation and maintenance of the timing belt wheel structure.

Abstract: A method for ensuring the proper setup position of an automotive-type automatic transmission gear selector (shifter). The present invention utilizes a setting tool having an arcuate configuration. The setting tool may be inserted through a gear selector lever of a gear selector assembly, and rotated to provide for a slight biasing of the gear selector lever in a predetermined direction. The method is especially applicable to the setup of a gear selector, wherein the connector coupling the gear selector lever to the transmission is attached using a threaded fastener. The bias imparted by the setting tool counteracts the movement of the gear selector lever produced by the torque applied during tightening of the fastener.

Abstract: A tool for locking the sprockets or gears of a dual overhead camshaft engine in a fixed position includes two spaced bars with studs for engaging against the inside rim of the sprockets and a means for adjusting the spacing of the bars to frictionally maintain the sprockets in a locked position against the inside rims.

Abstract: A portable tub/shower valve assembly workstation used to assemble tub/shower valve assemblies having a frame, a template, the template arranged and constructed to support at least one tub/shower valve, the template being pivotally carried on the frame for 360° rotation about a horizontal axis, whereby when the template is at a first angular position, the at least one tub/shower valve can be mounted and temporarily secured on the template, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from a first angular position to a second angular position, the at least one tub/shower valve is retained on the template.

Abstract: A concentric alignment assembly device for assembly of a first component and a second component. The concentric alignment assembly device includes a first base and a second base for receiving the first component and the second component. The first base has a pedestal and an adjusting portion, in which the adjusting portion is movably and rotatably coupled to the pedestal, and has a first platform for receiving the first component. The second base is provided on a side of the first base, and is movable within a fixed range and direction in relation to the first platform. When the second base moves toward the first base, the adjusting portion adjusts radial displacement and axial deviation of the first component in order to assemble the first component and the second component.

Abstract: In a method of supporting a facing panel by zigzag-connecting synthetic resin reinforcing strips between fixing hookers formed on the interior surface of a concrete facing panel and a fixing iron bar fixed at the rear of a reinforcing soil member by means of an anchor, and burying the reinforcing strips into the reinforcing soil member at the rear of the concrete facing panel, a reinforcing strip placement method wherein a pulling-up device is locked between a rear end of the reinforcing strips and the fixing iron bar fixed by means of the anchor and pulled sequentially from one end to the other end of each of the reinforcing strips zigzag-connected between the concrete facing panel and the fixing iron bar, thereby preventing loosening of the reinforcing strips and applying a constant tension thereto, and then the reinforcing soil member is laid on the resultant structure and hardened by applying vibration and pressure thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing flexible tape for microelectronic assemblies includes a base having a top surface, a bottom surface and an aperture extending between the top and bottom surfaces, and a platform having a top surface for engaging a flexible tape used for making microelectronic assemblies, such as semiconductor chip packages. The platform is sized to fit within the aperture extending between the top and bottom surfaces of the base. The base is pivotally secured at one end of the platform so that when the base pivots with respect to the platform, the flexible tape engaged by the platform remains on the platform. The assembly also includes a carrier frame having a slot and a clamp sized to pass through the slot and the carrier frame and the aperture in the base for securing the flexible tape to the top surface of the platform as the base pivots with respect to the platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a stator core having a plurality of radially disposed and radially movably jigs for holding the segmented cores. Vertically movable cams are provided vertically downwards on an upper vertically movable plate. By lowering the movably plate, the jigs are pushed radially inwards, thereby causing the plurality of segmented cores circumferentially to approach each other. The projection of each segmented core is fit by press fitting into the groove of the adjoining segmented core in the circumferential direction, thereby connecting the segmented cores together.

Abstract: An apparatus for reeving and spacing deadeyes and sheaves for model sailing ships. The apparatus has a base for support, a spacing block that is used for measuring off a set distance between the deadeyes and sheaves being reeved and a pair of clamping jaws to hold a plurality of deadeyes and sheaves in place while being reeved and threaded. The clamping jaws are set on the base and at the end of the spacing block. The spacing block is a raised plateau with incremental pre-measured sections and channels for providing a set of distances between the deadeyes and sheaves being reeved. The apparatus also has a secondary spacing block to increase the distance between the incremental pre-measured sections and channels of the provided spacing block.

Abstract: An improved plumbing workstation for use by a worker to install at least one plumbing fixture onto at least one sink, comprising a template for temporarily supporting the at least one sink, the template being adjustable to accommodate at least one size and at least one shape of the at least one sink, a frame upon which the template is mounted for 360° rotation about a horizontal axis, at least one mechanism for locking the template at selected angular positions about the horizontal axis, and retaining mechanism for retaining the at least one sink on the template and for retaining at least one sink a drain attachment on the at least one sink such that when the at least one sink is secured on the template, the template is at a generally horizontal first angular position, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from the first angular position to a second angular position, the at least one sink is retained on the template to facilitate installation of the at lease one plumbing fixture and t

Abstract: A track-laying assistance device to hold, at ground-level, a raised end of an opened track having pre-angled connectors, wherein the track-laying assistance device comprises a first element fastened to the part of the track held to the ground and a second mobile element able to be dismounted with respect to the first element and able to push back to ground-level a raised end of the track to allow the vehicle to engage in it. The device may be activated mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically and is applicable to tracked vehicles.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus for holding elements includes a first spring member and a second spring member. The first spring member has a rigid portion that applies the majority of force to the elements. The second spring member is attached to the first spring member. The second spring member is more flexible than the first spring member. The second spring member has a structure that accommodates dimensional variations in elements held by the clamping member.

Abstract: In an assembly of a toroidal continuously variable transmission, a sheath member (41) is temporarily fitted on a male screw (3A) so that a step between a spline part (21A) and a male screw (3A) of a CVT shaft (3) does not catch on an output disk (18, 20) when the CVT shaft (3) is passed through the output disk (18, 20). The outer diameter of the sheath member (41) is gradually reduced in a tapering shape from an outer diameter equal to that of the spline part (21A).

Abstract: In order to fit side doors precisely on a motor vehicle, this is performed mechanically by aligning an assembly frame on the side frame of the vehicle. This assembly frame has points for receiving supports in which the doors are held. These receiving points are configured such that they permit the alignment of the doors in directions X, Y and Z.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) from a fixture assembly subsequent to MEA bonding within the fixture assembly involves stabilizing the first fixture of the fixture assembly. The second fixture of the fixture assembly is stabilized. While the second fixture is stabilized, the first fixture is pressurized to cause the first surface of the MEA to separate from the first fixture. While the first fixture is stabilized, the second fixture is pressurized to cause the second surface of the MEA to separate from the second fixture. The second fixture is then moved out of proximity with the first fixture to permit removal of the MEA from the first fixture.

Abstract: A first fixture of a transportable fixture apparatus incorporates a substantially porous first region adapted to receive one or more porous and/or non-porous first material layers, such as fuel cell layers, and to facilitate formation of a vacuum between the first fixture and the first material layers. A second fixture incorporates a substantially porous second region adapted to receive one or more porous and/or non-porous second material layers and to facilitate formation of a vacuum between the second fixture and the second material layers. A stop arrangement protrudes from one or both of the first and second fixtures, and is situated peripheral to the first and second material layers when the first and second fixtures are brought into contact. The stop arrangement defines a cavity adapted to effect compression of the first and second material layers when the first and second fixtures are brought into contact.

Abstract: An automated method for installing a seat cover and a device for implementing the method are disclosed. The seat cover is provided with at least one shaped spar onto a seat body that includes at least one securing element which is positioned in the base of at least one slot in the seat body and into which the shaped spar may be secured.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing large, semi-flexible metal components includes a fixture that holds the component blank in a desired position for manufacturing operations by accurate numerically controlled machine tools using original numerical part definition records, utilizing spatial relationships between key features of detail parts or subassemblies as represented by coordination features machined into the parts and subassemblies, thereby making the parts and subassemblies intrinsically determinant of the dimensions and contour of the part.

Abstract: The jacking plate may be used to reinforce structural assembly elements that may be required to withstand the force of the use of a jack bolt to separate assembly elements. The jacking plate may be attached intermediate one structural element and a nut plate. A bushing may be attached in a second structural element through which bushing the jack bolt is threaded to apply force against the jacking plate. The jacking plate may be constructed of a hardened metal such as stainless steel to inhibit deforming of the structural element and nut plate.

Abstract: A pump swash plate is assembled in a swash plate hydraulic pump in a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission. In a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission having a hydraulic closed circuit constituted between a swash plate hydraulic pump P and a swash plate hydraulic motor M and including a high pressure oil passage for sending hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor M side from the hydraulic pump P side and a low pressure oil passage for sending hydraulic oil to the hydraulic pump P side from the hydraulic motor M side, a cutaway portion with which an engaging part of a positioning jig fitted in a casing is put into contact when assembling the pump swash plate is provided on the back surface of the plate of the hydraulic pump P.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a camshaft holding tool and corresponding method for operating the camshaft holding tool in double overhead camshaft engines. In one embodiment, the holding tool includes a body portion including first and second curved portions, where each of the first and second curved portions includes two or more teeth. Each tooth of the first and second curved portions engages adjacent teeth of respective one of first and second camshaft sprockets. A method of operating the tool includes placing the tool between the first and second camshaft sprockets and rotating the tool about an axis until the teeth of the first and second curved portions engage teeth of the first and second camshaft sprockets, respectively.

Abstract: A small footprint mechanical positioning stage capable of operating in two perpendicular orientations comprises a base plate, a carriage plate, linear bearings, a brushless linear motor, and a linear encoder. The linear bearings, the linear motor, and the encoder scale are all parallel to the direction of travel of the positioning stage.

Abstract: An improved plumbing workstation for use by a worker to install at least one plumbing fixture onto at least one sink, comprising a template for temporarily supporting the at least one sink, the template being adjustable to accommodate at least one size and at least one shape of the at least one sink, a frame upon which the template is mounted for 360° rotation about a horizontal axis, at least one means for locking the template at selected angular positions about the horizontal axis, and retaining means for retaining the at least one sink on the template and for retaining at least one sink a drain attachment on the at least one sink such that when the at least one sink is secured on the template, the template is at a generally horizontal first angular position, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from the first angular position to a second angular position, the at least one sink is retained on the template to facilitate installation of the at lease one plumbing fixture and the at le

Abstract: A clutch installation apparatus for raising heavy clutch components facilitates mounting of the components to a bell housing. The clutch installation apparatus includes a mounting plate that is removably mountable to a bell housing. The plate has a pair of slots extending therethrough. Fastening members are utilized to secure the plate to the bell housing. A pair of posts is fixedly coupled to the front surface of the plate. A pair of spools is rotatably coupled to the front surface of the plate. A strap extends between and is fixedly coupled to the spools. The strap is removably wound about the spools. A pair of couplers removably couples the strap to the clutch component. A pair of guide pins is releasably extendable through apertures in the bell housing. A ratcheting means selectively prevents rotation in a first direction and allows rotation in a second direction.

Abstract: A carrier alignment tool system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a tool and method of using the tool, which emulates the door of a substrate carrier having a removable door. The tool permits the alignment between a door opener mechanism and the load-port or other handler, on which a carrier is to be supported to be tested and corrected, until proper alignment is achieved prior to beginning substrate processing.

Abstract: A window support apparatus positively supports a glass panel of an automobile side window in its upward or closed position while disconnected from its supporting window regulator mechanism. The support apparatus includes a support frame, a pair of suction cups for clamping the apparatus to the window glass, and a pair of slides which fit in the window channel of the door between the glass panel and the exterior or interior door panel. The window support apparatus opposes sudden downward movement of the window glass panel resulting from gravity, and is removably installed on the automobile door to prevent inadvertent falling of the glass panel into the door cavity while repair work is performed on the door or the door's interior components.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inner plug easily removable from a neck of a container, and a cap for covering the inner plug. The inner plug comprises an engaging portion to be fitted to a neck of the container, a threaded cylinder, and a lip cylinder connected to the threaded cylinder. The engaging portion comprises an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder, and a shoulder wall. The threaded cylinder is arranged on the inner cylinder. The cap has a side cylinder to be engaged with the threaded cylinder of the inner plug, and a cover cylinder covering the shoulder wall and the outer cylinder. The cover cylinder has a diameter larger than a diameter of the side cylinder. The outer cylinder is provided with a cut portion. The shoulder wall is provided with a cut portion connecting to the cut portion of the outer cylinder. The shoulder wall is provided on a lower surface thereof with a tear off groove along the outer cylinder. The groove is connected to the cut portion of the shoulder wall.

Abstract: A portable tub/shower valve assembly workstation used to assemble tub/shower valve assemblies having a frame, a template, the template arranged and constructed to support at least one tub/shower valve, the template being pivotally carried on the frame for 360° rotation about a horizontal axis, whereby when the template is at a first angular position, the at least one tub/shower valve can be mounted and temporarily secured on the template, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from a first angular position to a second angular position, the at least one tub/shower valve is retained on the template.

Abstract: A tool for locking the sprockets or gears of a dual overhead camshaft engine in a fixed position includes two spaced bars with studs for engaging against the inside rim of the sprockets and a means for adjusting the spacing of the bars to frictionally maintain the sprockets in a locked position against the inside rims.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding device of a belt wheel structure, including two arm plates, and a connecting member. Each arm plate is pivoted with the connecting member by a locking member. Each arm plate has a first end provided with a fixing snap, and a second end pivoted with a movable snap by a securing member. Each movable snap has a base portion screwed with the securing member, thereby positioning and locking the movable snap on the respective arm plate. The fixing snap is protruded with a snap tooth, and each movable snap is laterally protruded with a snap tooth, so that the snap tooth of the fixing snap may mate with the snap tooth of each movable snap to be inserted into a belt wheel structure for holding and securing the belt wheel structure.

Abstract: A vertical assembly table is designed to automatically assemble an insulated glass window structure consisting of two identical glass lites and an edge seal. The seal is added to one glass lite after washing, but prior to conveying to the vertical assembly table. The vertical assembly table includes two independent conveyor tables, each having a plurality of conveyor rolls. A pivotable subframe is associated with each roller table, with each subframe having a plurality of support arms coupled to a common pivot shaft. Each support arm is positioned between the rolls of the associated roller table. Each subframe is moved between a retracted position below a pass line of the roller table and a transfer position adjacent the other subframe in the transfer position. A transfer mechanism is provided for transferring a glass workpiece from one subframe to the adjacent subframe when the subframes are in the transfer position.

Abstract: A six-axis alignment and installation tool having a multi-component base unit and a plurality of multi-component interchangeable units. Some of the degrees of freedom are provided by the components of the base unit, and the remaining degrees of freedom are provided by the components of each interchangeable units. The alignment and installation tool has two modes of transportation: levitation by air bearings, and rolling by removable casters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blind assembly process for at least one component and an assembly device. The blind assembly process for at least one component designed to be placed in a housing that is difficult to access comprises a step for the three-dimensional connection of the component using a link with a multifunction plate a step for formation of the means of positioning the multifunction plate in a first wall in which at least one hole is formed through which the link and the component can pass, the said link positioning the component in space so that once the plate has been positioned, the component is in position in the housing a step in which additional components are fixed onto the component.

Abstract: A method for regulating a device (2) used for fixing aircraft airframe pieces in connection with assembly of airframe parts (21, 22), where the device consists of a rig (3) comprising a matrix of rails (7, 8) that can slide in such a way that a number of fixing elements (9) attached to the rails (7, 8) can be positioned freely along three co-ordinates x, y, z in space within a given volume, where a manipulator (1) grasps a fixing element (9) after which the fixing element (9) is moved by the manipulator (1) to the given co-ordinate, and where the rails on which a fixing element (9) is arranged is locked in relation to the rig (3) by an automatic locking function initiated by the manipulator, thereby fixing the fixing element's (9) position in space and the setting procedure is repeated for a predetermined number of fixing elements (9) on the rig.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a camshaft holding tool and corresponding method for operating the camshaft holding tool in double overhead camshaft engines. In one embodiment, the holding tool includes a body portion including first and second curved portions, where each of the first and second curved portions includes two or more teeth. Each tooth of the first and second curved portions engages adjacent teeth of respective one of first and second camshaft sprockets. A method of operating the tool includes placing the tool between the first and second camshaft sprockets and rotating the tool about an axis until the teeth of the first and second curved portions engage teeth of the first and second camshaft sprockets, respectively.

Abstract: The system includes stationary assembly jigs for supporting mechanical structures during assembly thereof, and a plurality of mobile, modular workstations that travel from one assembly jig to another. Each workstation interfaces with the assembly jigs and is configured to facilitate a unique set of work operations on the mechanical structures. The workstations can include worker platforms, parts storage modules, drill and fasten modules, tooless component indexing modules, self-contained cleaning modules, functional testing modules, and others. Docking members on the workstations and the assembly jigs enable the workstations to dock with the jigs for indexing the workstations to the jigs. The assembly jigs can include utility ports and the workstations can include couplers that engage the ports so that electrical, pneumatic, water, vacuum, and/or data communication can be established between the workstations and the jigs.

Abstract: A method for merging the disc pack, E-block and magnet of a disc drive, the disc pack conveyed to a first selected position in a merge assembly station and moved to a merge slide assembly where calibration measurements of disc pack height and squareness are made at a reference position. The merge slide assembly moves the disc pack from the reference position to a shuttled position, the E-block is moved to an E-block nest assembly where the load arms of the E-block are spread in response to the calibration measurements, and the discs of the disc pack are interweaved between opposing read/write heads of the E-block. A magnet slide assembly positions the magnet to straddle the E-block. The disc pack, E-block and magnet are moved together, maintaining the merged interrelationship, to the basedeck and fastened to the basedeck.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixture for securing hardware to a shaped sheet. The fixture includes supports having sheet supporting surfaces generally corresponding to a desired elevational contour of selected portions of a sheet to be supported and a holder to support hardware to be secured to the supported sheet at a predetermined location and orientation corresponding to a desired location and orientation of the hardware when secured to a sheet shaped to a desired configuration. In one particular embodiment of the invention, the sheet supporting surfaces correspond to selected marginal edge portions of the supported sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixture for and method of positioning an edge member on a sheet. The fixture includes a base, an arrangement to locate a sheet to be supported on the fixture at a predetermined position relative to a plurality of datum points; and an arrangement to position an edge member to be secured along a peripheral edge of the sheet at a desired position relative to the datum points. In one particular embodiment of the invention, a plurality of alignment stops are positioned to contact selected peripheral edges of the sheet while the sheet is supported on support posts to position and orient the window at a predetermined position relative to the datum points.

Abstract: A framing station arrangement that includes a bottom plate support device to receive a bottom plate of the car body to be attached thereto. An engaging robot brings separate components of the car body into engagement with the bottom plate. Preassembly devices are used to preassemble the separate components of the car body to the bottom plate and/or to each other in order to obtain the external shape of the car body. A support system having multiple separate framing elements used to support the preassembled car body. At least one other engaging robot is used to bring at least a part of the framing elements into engagement with the support system and/or another framing element. A locking unit that joins at least two separate framing elements together and to the bottom plate support device or at least to three other framing elements to form a support net.

Abstract: A band saw strip manipulator is arranged to receive a toothed metal strip for welding from a cut to length machine. The strip is moved into the band saw strip manipulator by powered rollers. The strip extends between a first edge detector at one side of the manipulator and a second edge detector at the opposite side of the manipulator. First and second end clamps are located to either side of a carriage mounted for vertical movement. When the strip has been approximately centrally located in the manipulator the carriage moves upwardly thereby pulling the strip upwardly until the edge detectors detect the ends of the strip. The first and second end clamps are then closed and pivoted about first and second guide rollers so that the two ends of the strip are located in close proximity for welding together.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a kit useful for the assembly of a decorative item, or art object, such as a decorative cover for a light bulb.

Abstract: A portable plumbing workstation used to install plumbing fixtures on sinks and to assemble tub/shower valve assemblies having a frame, a plurality of templates, the templates arrange and constructed to support at least one sink or tub/shower valve, the plurality of templates being interchangeable with one another and being pivotally carried on the frame for rotation about a horizontal axis, a releaseable lock for locking the template relative to the frame at selected angular positions about the horizontal axis, at least one sink retainer for securing a sink on the template such that when the template is at a first angular position, the sink can be inserted and secured on the template, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from a first angular position to a second angular position, the sink is retained on the template for installing plumbing fixtures, the template when mounted on the frame being rotatable over 360° about the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A fixture for automatically positioning a sunroof glass within a sunroof frame, mounted in an automotive vehicle, is provided. The fixture includes an outer assembly configured to attach to the vehicle roof. The fixture further includes an inner assembly having first and second net blocks connected thereon. The first and second net blocks define the desired installation position of the sunroof glass with respect to the vehicle roof. The inner assembly is configured to attach to the vehicle roof. The inner assembly is further configured to attach to the sunroof glass and to move the glass against the first and second net blocks. The inner assembly is disposed substantially within the outer assembly and is pivotally connected at a first pivot point to the outer assembly. Finally, the fixture includes a first movement actuator disposed between the outer assembly and inner assembly for selectively rotating the inner assembly about the first pivot point relative to the outer assembly.

Abstract: A saddle seal and washer insertion tool for airless paint spray tip assemblies having a housing containing a reversible tip holder of the type having cylindrical barrel with a handle formed of a polymer, located on and positioned generally transversely of the barrel, the housing having a longitudinal through bore for permitting delivery of paint, and a transverse bore for receiving the barrel of the tip holder, the insertion tool formed integrally with an end of the handle, the tool having a first portion with a width conforming to an internal diameter of the washer and a second portion extending beyond the first portion with a width conforming to a diameter of a bore in the saddle seal such that the washer can be received on the first portion and the saddle seal received on the second portion for alignment and installation into the housing.

Abstract: A computer hard drive assembly device is described which can include a turntable, a motor, and a control. The turntable can include a platform configured to secure computer hard drive components to the turntable. The motor can be coupled to the turntable by a rotating drive shaft which allows the motor to rotate the turntable. The control can be coupled to the motor and is coupled to engage the motor. A method for computer hard drive assembly using the device is also provided.

Abstract: An installation apparatus is comprised of a pair of grasping brackets and an installation jig. The installation apparatus is employed to install a cockpit module in a vehicle body in a manner that the grasping brackets is detachably attached respectively to both end portions of a steering member of the cockpit module and that the installation jig grasps the grasping brackets and conveys the cockpit module to the vehicle body.