A method for determining whether vehicle servicing or maintenance is required is disclosed. Vehicle information is downloaded to a remote maintenance computer via a wireless link. The information includes sensor data such as temperatures and pressures of fluid in the vehicle. The remote computer analyzes this information and determines what, if any maintenance is required. Once the maintenance is determined, the maintenance computer determines who should perform the maintenance, what supplies are required and when and where the maintenance should occur. The system is configured to schedule such maintenance for several different vehicles based on the information it has downloaded from those vehicles, the type of maintenance needed to determine the maintenance personnel, the parts and supplies, and the maintenance sites are available. As each vehicle is scheduled, a scheduling record is made of the type of maintenance needed, as well as the required maintenance personnel, the parts and supplies, the maintenance site and the time at which the maintenance will be performed. Scheduling of each subsequent vehicle will include checking previous scheduling records for maintenance personnel availability, maintenance parts and supplies availability, and maintenance site availability in order to prevent scheduling “collisions”.

Remote vehicle diagnostic system

An enhanced claims settlement apparatus may process insurance claims rapidly and accurately. The apparatus may first receive a notification of loss associated with an insured item (e.g., car, boat, truck, home, etc.). The apparatus may then apply various algorithms for using sensors to identify, analyze, and estimate the cost of damage associated with the insured item. The sensors that are a part of the enhanced claims settlement server may include cameras, tactile sensors, electromagnetic sensors, etc. that may communicate data to a processor associated with the server. Once the data has been generated and analyzed by the sensors, a claim settlement file may be transmitted to a claimant.

Enhanced claims settlement

A bumper assembly for a utility vehicle includes both front bumper structure for protecting the front of the vehicle, and skid plate structure to protect lower components of the vehicle from road or terrain hazards, as an integrated part. The bumper assembly includes a protective front structure extending substantially vertically in front of a front end of the vehicle hood, e.g., in front of the radiator of the utility vehicle. The bumper assembly also includes a protective bottom structure extending substantially horizontally beneath the chassis of the utility vehicle. The bumper assembly includes a front plate useful for locating attachments to the vehicle. An implement attachment arrangement includes an elongated structure pivotally connected at a rear of a chassis of the utility vehicle. The elongated structure is connected at a front end thereof to the bumper assembly via a hydraulic cylinder in order to make vertically adjustable the elevation of the front end of the elongated structure. The elongated structure provides an implement mounting bracket or coupling at a front end thereof. An implement having a compatible base is engageable to the implement mounting bracket.

Bumper, skid plate and attachment system for utility vehicle

A spreader for distributing a material on a surface. In certain embodiments, the spreader may include a disk rotatable about an axis and having an upper surface extending substantially radially from the axis. A driver may operably connect to the disk to provide rotation about the axis. A paddle may secure to the upper surface of the disk and rotate therewith. The paddle may be aligned to rotationally engage particulate material directed thereto and generate a centrifugal acceleration therein. A controller may limit the centrifugal release of the particulate material from the apparatus.

Combination drop and broadcast spreader

A material handling device for a vehicle includes a receiving portion for receiving material, a material moving system operable to move material along the receiving portion, a material processing device attachable at a rear of the receiving portion, and a power source. The receiving portion is configured to fit at a vehicle bed, and is removably positioned at a vehicle bed. The material handling device may be movably supported at a support surface to ease installation and removal of said material handling device at the vehicle. The material processing device is operable to dispense material from within the receiving portion to a location external the receiving portion and/or collect material from a location external the receiving portion and dispense the collected material into the receiving portion. The power source may provide power to the material processing device and/or the material moving device.

Material handling device for vehicle

An attachment mounting structure is provided for cargo bed and sprayer assembly attachments usable on a utility vehicle adapted for use in turf related applications. The structure includes pivotable supports between each attachment and the vehicle frame that permit them to be interchangeably mounted on the vehicle. The structure further includes a connection on each attachment that permits it to be secured to a hydraulic cylinder carried by the vehicle, thereby allowing the attachment to be tilted upward and rearwardly so as to provide access to the engine and/or related drive components carried beneath the attachment. The mounting structure also permits the two attachments to be quickly and easily interchanged so that the vehicle could be better utilized.

Attachment mounting structure

A fluid leak detector mechanism having a main fluid tank an expansion tank for receiving fluid therefrom as the fluid becomes heated and expands and a sensing chamber operatively coupled with the main tank. A signalling mechanism signals to an operator when the level of fluid in the sensing chamber has dropped significantly to alert the operator of the presence of a leak. An oil return valve is operatively coupled between the main tank and the expansion tank and has an open position that allows fluid to flow back to the main tank from the expansion tank and a closed position that blocks oil from flowing from the expansion tank to the main tank. A temperature sensor senses the temperature of fluid. A control mechanism shifts the oil return valve to its open position when the temperature sensor detects a significant drop in fluid temperature thereby allowing the fluid levels to be reset with changes in fluid temperature.

Fluid leak detector mechanism

Ein Flussigkeitsleckwarnsystem besteht aus einem Haupttank (22), einem Ausgleichsbehalter (24), der mit dem Haupttank (22) verbunden ist, einem Absperrorgan (30), das bei thermischer Expansion der hydraulischen Flussigkeit eine Flussigkeitsverbindung von dem Haupttank (22) in den Ausgleichsbehalter (24) gestattet, einer Signaleinrichtung (52), einer mit dem Haupttank (22) verbundenen Peilkammer (36), einem zweiten zwischen einer geschlossenen und einer offenen Stellung verstellbaren und zwischen dem Haupttank (22) und dem Ausgleichsbehalter (24) vorgesehenen Absperrorgan (28), einem Temperaturfuhler (48) fur die Flussigkeit und aus einem Steuermodul (50), das mit dem Temperaturfuhler (48) und dem zweiten Absperrorgan (28) derart verbunden ist, dass das zweite Absperrorgan (28) bei einem Temperaturabfall aus seiner geschlossenen Stellung in seine offene Stellung verstellt wird. A fluid leak warning system consists of a main tank (22), a surge tank (24), which is connected to the main tank (22), an obturator (30) during thermal expansion of the hydraulic fluid a fluid connection from the main tank (22) into the surge tank (24) allows a signaling device (52), one to the main tank (22) connected to the gauge chamber (36), a second between a closed and an open position adjustable and between the main tank (22) and the surge tank (24) provided obturator ( 28), a temperature sensor (48) for the liquid and a control module (50) which is connected to the temperature sensor (48) and the second shut-off element (28) such that the second obturator (28) at a temperature drop closed from its position is moved to its open position.

Warning system for liquid leakage

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