An apparatus for removing lug nuts for changing a tire on a vehicle has a bracing structure and at least three arms connected to the bracing structure. A first arm extends upward and a second arm, adapted to operate as a footrest, extends outward and both arms are positioned such that one may stand on the second arm to generate extra torque while grasping the first arm for stability. A third arm is adapted to receive a socket and is oriented along the socket's axis of rotation. All arms are collapsible for storage.

A socket-shaft connection assembly for motorsport pneumatic impact wrench includes a socket-holding shaft, a socket, a fixing element for connecting the socket to the socket-holding shaft along an axis of the socket-holding shaft, wherein: the socket-holding shaft and the socket include respective grooved profiles cooperating for the torque transmission between the socket-holding shaft and the socket; the fixing element is conformed to exert a force in the direction of the axis of the socket-holding shaft to connect the socket to the socket-holding shaft; on the fixing element, on the socket-holding shaft and on the socket a plurality of coupling conical surfaces are obtained for centering said socket on said socket-holding shaft, wherein the coupling conical surfaces are distinct from the grooved profiles.

A wheel removal device for separating a wheel from an axle hub includes a base, a plurality of tethers, and a plurality of fasteners. A recess extends axially into the base from a first end of the base. The recess is shaped complementarily to a terminus of a piston of a hydraulic cylinder so that the recess the terminus of the piston can be inserted into the recess. The tethers are engaged to and extend from the base. Each fastener is engaged to a respective tether distal from the base and can selectively engage a wheel that is engaged to an axle hub. The hydraulic cylinder is positioned longitudinally between the base and the axle hub. The base translates a force imparted by extension of the piston through the tethers to the wheel to remove the wheel from the axle hub.

A multipurpose and universal wrench for tightening and loosening a fastener, such as a lug nut. The wrench or lug nut wrench can be adapted to lug nuts of varied sizes and shapes. The wrench includes four arms arranged in a cross shape, and three arms are functional while the fourth arm has a torque adjusting handle. Sockets can be interchangeably coupled to the three functional arms. Moreover, the arms are telescoping allowing changing the effective length of the arms. The two opposite functional arms can pivot for collapsing the wrench for storage.

A supporting wheel for motor vehicles including a load-bearing structure that includes an outer rolling surface and two opposite side walls which extend on parallel planes and between which there is at least one through hole; a central reinforcement body intended to be coupled to a hub of a motor vehicle and associated with the load-bearing structure; wherein the load-bearing structure is at least partly made of plastic material.

Vehicle dimension data describing dimensions of a vehicle are obtained, a robotic apparatus is moved to a position about the vehicle, a reference point of the vehicle is determined, and the robotic apparatus is caused to move to positions about the vehicle based on the reference point. The reference point may be a center point of a selected wheel of the vehicle. A coordinate system of the robotic apparatus is aligned to the reference point of the selected wheel of the vehicle. Based on the aligned coordinate system of the robotic apparatus, operations are performed by the robotic apparatus to remove lug nuts from a wheel hub of the vehicle.

Vehicle dimension data describing dimensions of a vehicle are obtained, a robotic apparatus is moved to a position about the vehicle, a reference point of the vehicle is determined, and the robotic apparatus is caused to move to positions about the vehicle based on the reference point. The reference point may be a center point of a selected wheel of the vehicle. A coordinate system of the robotic apparatus is aligned to the reference point of the selected wheel of the vehicle. Based on the aligned coordinate system of the robotic apparatus, operations are performed by the robotic apparatus to remove lug nuts from a wheel hub of the vehicle.

A load take-up device suitable for being secured to a screwing/unscrewing tool implemented to ensure the securing/release of a dumper wheel attached to a support by screwing elements. The device includes: a plate; a bearing surface secured to the plate; a blocking element blocking rotation of the plate with respect to the screwing/unscrewing tool along the crewing/unscrewing axis of the tool; and at least one element forming a bearing. The element forming the bearing is secured to the plate and disposed with the bearing surface on either side of the blocking element, the element forming the bearing and the bearing surface being intended to bear against two opposite surfaces of the wheel in order to take up forces due to the screwing/unscrewing of the screwing elements, the at least one element forming the bearing being able to be secured to the plate reversibly in at least two positions.

Systems, methods and apparatus for automated vehicle wheel removal and replacement are provided. One system includes a computer system with applications for scheduling the replacement of tires for the vehicle. An electronically controlled lift device and robotic apparatus is configured for interaction with the computer system. The lift device mechanically adjusts arms for placement on lift points of vehicles. The robotic apparatus detects positioning of lug nut configuration for a wheel, removes lug nuts, and then removes the wheel from the wheel hub with gripping arms. The wheel and tire are then handed off to a separate tire changing machine. When a new tire is replaced the robotic apparatus then mounts the wheel to the original wheel hub, and then secures the lug nuts to the lug nut bolts.

Systems, methods and apparatus for automated vehicle wheel removal and replacement are provided. One system includes a computer system with applications for scheduling the replacement of tires for the vehicle. An electronically controlled lift device and robotic apparatus is configured for interaction with the computer system. The lift device mechanically adjusts arms for placement on lift points of vehicles. The robotic apparatus detects positioning of lug nut configuration for a wheel, removes lug nuts, and then removes the wheel from the wheel hub with gripping arms. The wheel and tire are then handed off to a separate tire changing machine. When a new tire is replaced the robotic apparatus then mounts the wheel to the original wheel hub, and then secures the lug nuts to the lug nut bolts.