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.

A lug not engaging tool in the form of a rod includes a first end for receiving a standard socket, and a second end for engaging a socket wrench or impact wrench. An intermediate portion has a hexagonal section for engaging an open end wrench or a closed end box wrench. The rod includes sections having differing diameters. In use, a jack or jack stand may be placed under a section having an appropriate diameter to ensure that the jack or jack stand supports the lug nut engaging tool in a position that is substantially perpendicular to the wheel as the tool is used to loosen or tighten a lug nut.

A portable roadside assistant device; a system which includes a tool designed to ease the process of removing and changing a tire for any user. The present invention is superior to other systems in that it effectively automatically loosens and tightens lug nuts to assist users in changing a flat tire.

Apparatus for use in robotic servicing of a vehicle has a frame defining a bay for receiving a laterally positioned vehicle and a hallway longitudinally adjacent the bay, the hallway accommodating a mobile robotic servicing sub-system. A wheeled chassis underlies and supports the frame with the top of the chassis providing a floor of the bay and the hallway. A deck is located above the bay and an automated robotic system is used to pick the component from the deck, move a component along the frame, and to lower the component into the hallway for release to and pickup by the mobile robotic servicing sub-system to enable servicing with the component of the vehicle by the mobile robotic servicing sub-system.

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.

A portable roadside assistant device; a system which includes a tool designed to ease the process of removing and changing a tire for any user. The present invention is superior to other systems in that it effectively automatically loosens and tightens lug nuts to assist users in changing a flat tire.

An apparatus (10) for fitting and/or removing wheel nuts. The apparatus (10) includes a base structure that supports a movable wheel engaging portion, the wheel engaging portion including a socket wrench (23) and a positioning device, wherein the positioning device can be used to locate the wheel engaging portion to aid the socket wrench (23) to fit or remove a wheel nut.

An apparatus (10) for fitting and/or removing wheel nuts. The apparatus (10) includes a base structure that supports a movable wheel engaging portion, the wheel engaging portion including a socket wrench (23) and a positioning device, wherein the positioning device can be used to locate the wheel engaging portion to aid the socket wrench (23) to fit or remove a wheel nut.

A tool for use with a vehicle jack or vehicle wheel fastener including an operation shank, a first segment and a second segment. The first segment may include a connection end coupled to the operation shank, a distal end spaced from the operation shank, and a first slot extending longitudinally in a first direction. The second segment may include a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, with the second segment movably connected to the first segment. The second segment movable in the first direction so the first end of the second segment extends beyond the distal end of the first segment and the second segment is movable in a second direction opposite to the first direction so the second end extends beyond the connection end.

The tire dolly is a kit of components that are used to aid in replacing a tire with respect to a vehicle. The tire dolly includes a wrench, an adjustable stand, an extension member, and a tire skate. The wrench and adjustable stand work together to aid in loosening lug nuts of a first tire. An extension member is included with the tire dolly, and is attached onto a distal end of the wrench in order to generate more leverage with the wrench, and aid in loosening tight lug nuts. Once the lug nuts are loosened, the tire skate is secured to the tire via a strap, and the first tire is unbolted from the vehicle. The tire skate features a plurality of wheels that mobilize the tire skate and the first tire.