A gauge fixture includes a chassis and a plurality of wheels mounted to the chassis. For each wheel, the gauge fixture includes a steering knuckle mounted to the wheel and a first member, a first end of the first member being mounted to the steering knuckle. The gauge fixture further includes, for…
A fluid exchanger may exchange a fluid (e.g., coolant) in a reservoir (e.g., vehicle radiator) by removing or withdrawing a first fluid (e.g., old, spent, used, etc.) and by introducing a second fluid (e.g., new, clean, etc.). In some examples, the exchanger includes a valve construction that…
A Car Door Inner Handle Base Repair Method is a technique used to repair the fracture and separation of the welding post between the car door inner handle base and the inner door panel body without the need to replace the entire car door inner panel assembly. This method involves creating an…
A heater box apparatus may include a shaft member and a gear member. The gear member may include one or more protrusions, with a first and a second protrusion being on a first side of the gear member and a third protrusion being on a second side of the gear member. The third protrusion may include…
Revving an engine may be helpful in various contexts, such as when servicing the vehicle. For example, in some types of services, a cleaning agent may be introduced into the intake and surrounding regions of an engine, and the engine may be revved to reduce a likelihood that the cleaning agent…
Systems and methods for augmenting measurements with automotive repair information are described herein. A method may include a server storing a plurality of service scenarios defined for at least one display device. Each stored service scenario includes at least one setup instruction, and each…
A target alignment system for calibrating a safety sensor mounted on a vehicle with front and rear wheels by locating an optimum target position upon a horizontal surface for accurate calibration of the sensor. The target alignment system comprises a plurality of visual guide projectors and a pair…
The present invention in its embodiment is a Modular Autonomous System for vehicle maintenance and repairs. The system is built around a base unit, with slots for individual modular service units. The system autonomously carries out tire changes, oil changes, cosmetic detailing, fluid replacements…
A method of controlling an air compressor of a vehicle. The absolute humidity is determined for atmospheric air entering the compressor as well as for the compressed air exiting the compressor. A liquid water mass formed or evaporated inside the compressor during a defined period of time is…
A target alignment system for calibrating a safety sensor mounted on a vehicle with front and rear wheels by locating an optimum target position upon a horizontal surface for accurate calibration of the sensor. The target alignment system comprises a plurality of visual guide projectors and a pair…
An automatic removal system for a reservoir cap is provided. The system includes a removal robot including a polyarticular robot arm, a finger that is installed at an end of the robot arm to move forwards and backwards through a cylinder and grips or releases the reservoir cap, a rotary motor that…
A service vehicle provides a platform for servicing a container handling vehicle while on a grid-based rail system of a three-dimensional storage grid of an automated storage system for storing storage containers. The service vehicle includes two or more wheel modules. Each module having a first…
A diagnostic condition indexed kit for implementing a do-it-yourself automotive repair includes at least one replacement part compatible with a specified vehicle, at least one tool for installing the replacement part(s) in the specified vehicle, and packaging containing the replacement part(s) and…
In at least some implementations, a vehicle window installation tool includes a front face defined at least in part by a first engagement surface, the front face extending from a first end to a second end, and from a left side to a right side, and a rear face defined at least in part by a second…
The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes method for replacement of the slide block of a single arm automotive window lift regulator that was damaged due to normal wear-and-tear on the window regulator, or from stress placed on the slide block of the window regulator at the point…
A target alignment system for calibrating a safety sensor mounted on a vehicle with front and rear wheels by locating an optimum target position upon a horizontal surface for accurate calibration of the sensor. The target alignment system comprises a plurality of visual guide projectors and a pair…
A computer implemented method for servicing an engine including receiving information including an initial condition profile, CP1, of the engine; forming a workscope associated with a servicing operation of the engine in view of the initial condition profile, CP1; servicing the engine in view of…
The invention relates to a method and a device for adjusting a specific angular position of a crankshaft of a motor vehicle in the context of maintenance or assembly work. The device comprises a crankshaft starter generator (2) and a control unit (3) for the crankshaft starter generator (2)…
Described herein is an apparatus that includes a disruption severity module and flight recommendation module. The disruption severity module calculates a disruption severity index value associated with an unscheduled maintenance event of an aircraft. The disruption severity index value is…
The object of the invention is a method to arrange combustion air for a combustion engine or cooling air for an electric motor that are situated in warm indoor space. According to this method, a started combustion engine or a combustion engine to be started (7) or the air intake equipment (8) of an…
The method involves transmitting the data from a control computer (4) via a data transmission unit (3) to a central service computer (9). The malfunction of the industrial truck (2) is detected by the control computer. The fault codes corresponding to the malfunctions of the industrial truck are…
A technique for analyzing damage to a motor vehicle, capable of accurately specifying damage on each component by a simple operation. A damage analysis-supporting system for supporting analysis of damage on a motor vehicle has an image generating-portion (301) and a damage-analyzing portion (303)…
The method involves focusing a strong light onto a surface of a vehicle, which is reflected at the surface which can be examined and scanned by light. A signal processor scans surface defects according to an evaluation algorithm which is predetermined. The method has a source of light and screening…
The present invention relates to a technique for recognizing a damaged portion of an accident vehicle which has caused an accident. It is an obj ect of the invention to provide a technique that accurately recognizes a damaged portion of the accident vehicle. The invention provides a storage…
An object of the present invention is to provide a repair device for vehicle capable of reducing the labor of an operator in paint and putty drying operation, facilitating the operation of the device, and providing a high quality paint surface. The repair device of the present invention includes a…