A sensor interface module for an inspection robot includes a scissor lift for varied radial positioning of, and a universal sensor mount for mounting, a selected one of a plurality of different sensors. A visual inspection module for the robot includes an inspection unit for simultaneously visually inspecting a first surface facing a first direction and a spaced, second surface facing an opposing, second direction toward the first surface. The inspection unit includes a first visual sensor and a second visual sensor, each visual sensor facing in a direction different than the first and second directions. A first reflector reflects an image of the first surface to the first visual sensor, and a second reflector reflects an image of the second surface to the second visual sensor. A robot system may include the sensor interface module and the inspection unit.

A production method of a vehicle support device including: making a symmetrical thread structure by pressing on both sides of a round steel, to obtain a twin-screw rod; making a through hole in the steel block which the twin-screw rod can go through, and making internal threads in the through hole that match with the twin-screw rod by stamping to obtain an adjusting block; rotating the two adjusting blocks respectively along the ends of the twin-screw rod to the middle of the same so that the two adjusting blocks are mounted onto both sides of the twin-screw rod; making a movable frame, and fixing it with two adjusting blocks; and making a spanner and fixing it to one end or the middle of the twin-screw rod.

An expandable car jack including a base with a first base extension member and a second extension member rotatably, removably, and directly coupled to one another, the first and second base extension members operably configured to rotate with respect to one another to define a planar lower support surface forming an x-shape or a substantially perpendicular configuration. The expandable car jack may also include a plurality of hinged members supported by the base, wherein the plurality of hinged members define a lifting surface and are coupled together with a screw, the screw operably configured to rotate, expand and contract a width separating the plurality of hinged members, and place the lifting surface at a plurality of raised height positions.

An expandable car jack including a base with a first base extension member and a second extension member rotatably, removably, and directly coupled to one another, the first and second base extension members operably configured to rotate with respect to one another to define a planar lower support surface forming an x-shape or a substantially perpendicular configuration. The expandable car jack may also include a plurality of hinged members supported by the base, wherein the plurality of hinged members define a lifting surface and are coupled together with a screw, the screw operably configured to rotate, expand and contract a width separating the plurality of hinged members, and place the lifting surface at a plurality of raised height positions.

An apparatus for aligning tubes of a heat exchanger includes a generally planar body having an insertion end and an actuator end, a first driving member received by the body and extending between the insertion end and the actuator end, the first driving member being movable axially with respect to the body, and a first biasing member operatively connected to the first driving member. The first driving member is actuatable to move the first biasing member between a clearance position in which the first driving member lays generally flat within respect to the body, and an extended position in which the first biasing member extends generally perpendicular from the body.

A variable shape three-dimensional structure includes: an upper frame; a lower frame; and a longitudinal coupling member that couples the upper and lower frames. Each of the frames includes cross units and an end coupling portion. Each cross unit is formed by two rigid members crossing each other and pivotally coupled together. The end coupling portion pivotally couples the ends of the rigid members of the cross units. The longitudinal coupling member includes a bent unit comprising a first and second bent rigid members, and a bent portion coupling shaft. The first and second bent rigid members are bent in a V-shape. The bent portion coupling shaft pivotally couples the bent portions of the first and second bent rigid members. The upper end of the bent unit is coupled to the upper frame and the lower end of the bent unit is coupled to the lower frame.

An upstart motorcycle jack system that lifts a motorcycle from laying on its side to an upright position includes a scissor jack, a foot, a fulcrum pin, a mounting adaptor, and a motorcycle lift bracket. The motorcycle lift bracket is integrated onto the motorcycle. The foot is hingedly connected to a base pad of the scissor jack. The scissor jack pivotably mounts to the motorcycle lift bracket through the mounting adaptor and the fulcrum pin to initiate the lifting process. The mechanical leverage for the lifting process is provided by the scissor jack to lift the dead weight of the motorcycle pass a 45-degree angle. The scissor jack also transfers some of the motorcycle weight to the foot when the base pad starts to tilt toward the motorcycle. Once the scissor jack is fully extended, a rider can easily push the motorcycle back into the upright position.

A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section. The transition section transfers the material from the belt-type conveyor to the auger. The system may include radially offset wheels that support and move the conveyor system. The system further includes a pair of foldable ramps having hooks. The system further includes a folding and lifting mechanism which may include cables connected to the hooks for folding the foldable ramps and then lifting the conveyor system by the ramps.

A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section. The transition section transfers the material from the belt-type conveyor to the auger. The system may include radially offset wheels that support and move the conveyor system. The system further includes a pair of foldable ramps having hooks. The system further includes a folding and lifting mechanism which may include cables connected to the hooks for folding the foldable ramps and then lifting the conveyor system by the ramps.

A tool for removing a manhole cover that have an aperture therethrough from a manhole cover receiver comprises an elongated base, a handle, a grip, a hook member, a post, and an anvil. The aperture is an insertion point for the hook member. The handle and grip allow the user to maneuver and manipulate the tool. The hook member and post allow for lifting the manhole cover, while the anvil provides a strike face to loosen the manhole cover from the manhole cover receiver through impact of an object.