公开(公告)号：WO2021080850A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：PCT/US2020/055833

申请日：2020-10-15

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： LIPSEY, Matthew J. ,  FLY, David C. ,  PHILLIPS, Preston C. ,  NEWPORT, Jason ,  HOUSTON, Cody L. ,  CHWAN, Joseph ,  ROGERS, Frederick J. ,  RYAN, Sean W.

IPC: G06Q10/08

Abstract: An inventory control system comprises an object storage device, one or more processors, a display device, and a mobile device. The object storage device includes a plurality of compartments, and each compartment includes a plurality of storage locations for storing objects. The one or more processors are configured to establish a database containing information regarding the object storage device, retrieve the information regarding the object storage device from the database, and generate an optical symbol based on the information regarding the object storage device. The display device is associated with the object storage device and configured to display the optical symbol. The mobile device is configured to capture an image of the optical symbol, obtain the information regarding the object storage device based on the image of the optical symbol, and display the information regarding the object storage device on a display screen of the mobile device.

公开(公告)号：WO2020146040A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-16

申请号：PCT/US2019/060396

申请日：2019-11-08

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： BROZOVICH, Roy S. ,  MERG, Patrick S. ,  COVINGTON, Joshua C. ,  WILLIAMSON, Joshua D. ,  NERI, Oswaldo

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08

Abstract: A method and computing system for determining whether a DTC set in a vehicle involved in a collision is collision-related or non-collision-related. The method can include determining a vehicle model associated with the vehicle, determining a DTC set within an ECU in the vehicle, determining a damaged portion in the vehicle, determining the DTC is collision- related, and outputting a collision report that indicates the DTC is collision-related. The determined damaged portion indicates where the vehicle was damaged by the collision. Determining the DTC is collision-related can include determining the damaged portion in the vehicle matches a reference vehicle portion associated with both a component attributable to setting the DTC and the vehicle model associated with the damaged vehicle. The collision report can indicate that a different DTC set by the same or a different ECU in the vehicle is non- collision-related.

公开(公告)号：WO2020123608A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-18

申请号：PCT/US2019/065649

申请日：2019-12-11

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： MERG, Patrick, S. ,  BROZOVICH, Roy, S. ,  FOREMAN, Jacob, G. ,  KELLEY, Brett, A.

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G07C5/08

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a computing device, (i) a user identifier, (ii) a vehicle identifier for a vehicle, and (iii) contextual information related to vehicle service content currently displayed on the computing device. Based on the contextual information, the method includes determining a vehicle scan tool function to perform on the vehicle. The method further includes identifying a vehicle scan tool associated with the user identifier. The method also includes causing a selectable vehicle scan tool initialization option to be displayed on the computing device. The method further includes receiving, from the computing device, a selection of the selectable vehicle scan tool initialization option. In response to receiving the selection, the method additionally providing instructions to initialize the vehicle scan tool to perform the vehicle scan tool function on the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：WO2018226454A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2018/034900

申请日：2018-05-29

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： COSTANTINO, David ,  MERG, Patrick, S. ,  BROZOVICH, Roy, Steven

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G07C5/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/248 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: A processor may receive a request including a vehicle identifier, a first symptom identifier, and a second symptom identifier. In response to receiving the request, the processor may determine a circuit element identifier to include in a reply to the request. To do so, the processor may make a determination that the received vehicle identifier matches or is mapped to a stored vehicle identifier, that the received first symptom identifier matches or is mapped to a stored first symptom identifier, and that the received second symptom identifier matches or is mapped to a stored second symptom identifier. In response to making the determination, the processor may determine that a particular circuit element identifier is the circuit element identifier to include based on the particular circuit element identifier being mapped to these stored identifiers. Then, the processor may generate and subsequently output the reply including the determined circuit element identifier.

公开(公告)号：WO2018148644A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：PCT/US2018/017793

申请日：2018-02-12

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： LIPSEY, Matthew J. ,  FLY, David C. ,  PHILLIPS, Preston C. ,  NEWPORT, Jason ,  LOBO, Andrew R. ,  CHWAN, Joseph ,  ROGERS, Frederick J. ,  RYAN, Sean W. ,  KASSOUF, Thomas L.

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B25H3/00

Abstract: An asset management system automatically generates and updates tool data stored in and used by the system for determining the presence or absence of tools or other inventory objects in the systems. The tool data can be automatically generated when a tool is newly added to the automated asset management system, and can be updated if and when characteristics of the tool and/or automated asset management system change. The automatic generation and updating includes automatically recognizing unique identifiers of tags located on inventory objects, automatically identifying an inventory object to associate with each unique identifier, and automatically populating a database to store each unique identifier in association with stored data for the corresponding inventory object.

公开(公告)号：WO2018067295A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2017/051978

申请日：2017-09-18

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： MERG, Patrick, S. ,  BROZOVICH, Roy, S.

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G07C5/02 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: Methods and systems for updating diagnostic and repair information are disclosed. In an example system, a first request indicative of a vehicle repair issue for a vehicle is received. A diagnostic flowchart for identifying and resolving the vehicle repair issue is then sent. A second request for further technical assistance and vehicle condition data collected during execution of the diagnostic flowchart are received. The diagnostic flowchart and the vehicle condition data are then sent. Diagnostic assistance information and feedback data indicating whether the vehicle repair issue has been identified and resolved are then received, and the diagnostic flowchart is updated accordingly.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于更新诊断和修复信息的方法和系统。 在示例系统中，接收到指示车辆的车辆修理问题的第一请求。 然后发送识别和解决车辆修理问题的诊断流程图。 接收在执行诊断流程图期间收集的第二次进一步技术援助请求和车辆状况数据。 然后发送诊断流程图和车辆状态数据。 然后接收指示车辆修理问题是否已被识别和解决的诊断辅助信息和反馈数据，并且相应地更新诊断流程图。

公开(公告)号：WO2018067270A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2017/050788

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： MERG, Patrick, S. ,  MERCER, Todd ,  BROZOVICH, Roy, Steven ,  COSTANTINO, David

IPC: G05B23/02

Abstract: A client computing system (CCS) receives a download Including, (i) m image representative of at least one circuit in a vehicle, the at least one circuit including a first circuit configured for carrying a first signal within the vehicle, and (ft) symbol data associated with at least one symbol, the at least one symbol including a first symbol. After receiving the download, the CCS displays the image and the at least one symbol. The CCS then receives a first input corresponding to selection of the first symbol. The CCS then •respectively receives, from the vehicle, data representing valuers) of the first signal The CCS then determines a first display-location at which to display the data representing the value(s) of the first signal While the image and die at least one symbol are displayed the CCS then displays, at the first display-location, the data representing the value(s) of the first signal..

Abstract translation: 客户端计算系统（CCS）接收包括（i）代表车辆中的至少一个电路的图像的下载，所述至少一个电路包括被配置为携带第一信号 以及与至少一个符号相关联的（ft）符号数据，所述至少一个符号包括第一符号。 接收到下载后，CCS将显示图像和至少一个符号。 然后CCS接收对应于第一符号的选择的第一输入。 然后，CCS从车辆接收表示第一信号的代表值的数据）。然后，CCS确定第一显示位置，在该第一显示位置上显示代表第一信号的值的数据。 显示至少一个符号，然后CCS在第一显示位置显示表示第一信号的值的数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2017205413A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：PCT/US2017/034054

申请日：2017-05-23

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： GOVEKAR, Craig ,  SANHAJI, Rahhali

IPC: F25B45/00

Abstract: The disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for indicating status, of multi -phase vacuum-assisted recovery of refrigerant from a vehicle. One apparatus for multi-phase vacuum- assisted recovery of refrigerant from a vehicle includes a compressor that removes refrigerant from the vehicle during a first phase and a second phase of a recovery process. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump to assist the compressor in the removal of refrigerant from the vehicle during a second stage of the recovery process. Further, the vacuum pump is fluidly connected in series with the compressor during the second phase of the recovery process. The apparatus additionally includes one -or more status fights and at least one processor to determine a status of the recovery process. At least one of the status lights is illuminated to represent a status of the recovery process, and at least one is visible from 360 degrees around the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于指示多相真空辅助从车辆回收制冷剂的状态的设备和方法。 一种用于多相真空辅助回收来自车辆的制冷剂的装置包括压缩机，该压缩机在回收过程的第一阶段和第二阶段期间从车辆移除制冷剂。 该设备还包括真空泵，以在恢复过程的第二阶段期间协助压缩机从车辆除去制冷剂。 此外，真空泵在回收过程的第二阶段期间与压缩机串联连接。 该设备另外包括一个或多个状态对战以及至少一个处理器以确定恢复过程的状态。 至少有一个状态指示灯亮起以表示恢复过程的状态，并且至少有一个状态指示灯从360度周围可见。

公开(公告)号：WO2015020831A2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：PCT/US2014/048542

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： MERG, Patrick, S.

CPC classification number: G06F17/30289 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating baselines based on vehicle service request (VSR) data are described. Additional VSR data accumulated after generating a baseline can be compared to the baselines, by a computer-readable processor executing program logic, to detect a deviation in the additional VSR data. Responsive to detecting the deviation, a notification regarding the deviation can be provided. The notification can prompt receivers of the notification to analyze the baseline and VSR data and responsively prepare a service bulletin regarding the VSR data. The service bulleting can be provided to repair shop equipment (RSE) or to users of the RSE. VSR data pertaining to different vehicle models built on a common vehicle platform can be aggregated to increase an amount of VSR data used to generate a baseline. Multiple baselines can be generated for each of one or more vehicle models.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于车辆服务请求（VSR）数据生成基线的方法和系统。 在生成基线之后积累的附加VSR数据可以通过执行程序逻辑的计算机可读处理器与基线进行比较，以检测额外的VSR数据的偏差。 响应于检测偏差，可以提供关于偏差的通知。 该通知可以提示通知的接收者分析基线和VSR数据，并响应准备关于VSR数据的服务公告。 可以提供服务项目符号来维修车间设备（RSE）或RSE的用户。 可以聚合建立在公共车辆平台上的不同车辆模型的VSR数据，以增加用于生成基线的VSR数据量。 可以为一个或多个车辆模型中的每一个生成多个基线。

公开(公告)号：WO2014160650A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/031614

申请日：2014-03-24

Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

Inventor： RACINE, Ronald

IPC: G01B11/275

CPC classification number: G01B21/26 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for aligning the wheels of a vehicle equipped with an electro-mechanical power steering system having a steering angle sensor, a torque sensor, and a torsion bar linking the steering angle sensor and the torque sensor. Embodiments include moving a steering wheel of the vehicle to a level position such that there is substantially no torque applied to the torsion bar; adjusting the toe of a first one of the front wheels of the vehicle after the steering wheel is moved to the level position; and moving the steering wheel substantially back to the level position, then re-adjusting the toe of the first one of the front wheels, when the steering wheel has moved more than a predetermined angle from the level position while adjusting the toe of the first one of the front wheels.

Abstract translation: 提供一种方法和装置，用于对准配备有具有转向角传感器，转矩传感器和连接转向角传感器和扭矩传感器的扭力杆的电动力转向系统的车辆的车轮。 实施例包括将车辆的方向盘移动到水平位置，使得基本上没有施加到扭杆的扭矩; 在所述方向盘移动到所述水平位置之后，调整所述车辆的前轮中的第一个的所述脚趾; 并且当所述方向盘已经从所述水平位置移动超过预定角度，同时调节所述第一方向的脚趾时，将所述方向盘基本返回到所述水平位置，然后重新调整所述前轮中的所述第一前轮的脚趾 的前轮。