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SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Investing in the Future of Mobility with Trucks Venture Capital

1294103/06/2021

There are a few items necessary to transform the future of mobility: a game-changing idea, a diverse and talented team to execute on it and the funding to bring that idea to life. In this episode we spoke with Reilly P. Brennan, General Partner of Trucks Venture Capital, to discuss how the transportation-focused fund is looking at the big picture to the companies, industries and technology that are transforming the way we move and live. From the acquisitions and growth of big-box retailers into the mobility market to the relationship between the cost and value of transportation products, Reilly highlights the important factors to consider when investing in transportation and the impact it has on tomorrow.

Hineman, Marcie

SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Safety at the Forefront of Mobility

1291210/22/2020

Jennifer Morrison, Manager of Vehicle Safety Compliance, Mazda North America joins host Grayson Brulte on SAE Tomorrow Today to discuss all of the facets of safety in the world of mobility. Jennifer kicks things off by recounting her emotional experiences investigating highway crashes while at the National Transportation Safety Board. She then digs into why safety must be a foundational element for every mobility company, the importance of standardizing safety features in vehicles, training dealers to inform car buyers on proper usage of safety features, how schools and groups can educate themselves on their transportation service providers, and how autonomous mobility will shift our future driving habits.

Hineman, Marcie

Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2)

18AERP02_0102/01/2018

Changing the Face of Modern Warfare We are at an inflection point in the evolution of warfare. While technology is rapidly increasing pace, it is also creating an expansion into multiple, parallel domains, and giving enemy forces more options for both disruption and defense. Technology advances are a key factor to successes spanning the spectrum from humanitarian efforts to complex anti-access/area-denial environments. However, technology is only an enabler, and mindsets must change to allow the technology to be a tool for success, and not ignored due to antiquated doctrine, policies, and guidance. MDC2 represents a new way of thinking about how to coordinate force employment across multiple warfighting domains, and bridging capabilities from old and new technologies. MDC2 itself is not a new technology, but rather a mindset for operational planning, and creating systems that can more easily talk and coordinate with each other. Successful MDC2 will require tendrils and communications

Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2)

TBMG-2839502/01/2018

We are at an inflection point in the evolution of warfare. While technology is rapidly increasing pace, it is also creating an expansion into multiple, parallel domains, and giving enemy forces more options for both disruption and defense. Technology advances are a key factor to successes spanning the spectrum from humanitarian efforts to complex anti-access/area-denial environments. However, technology is only an enabler, and mindsets must change to allow the technology to be a tool for success, and not ignored due to antiquated doctrine, policies, and guidance.

Arizona - Reporting by Scrap Metal/Used Automotive Components Dealers

RS-BNA-MARCH_13_0103/15/2013

Notice of the Department of Public Safety announces a supplement to and an additional hearing on a Feb. 8, 2013, proposed rule that adopts regulations under R17-7-101, -102, and -103 regarding reporting by scrap metal and used automotive components dealers. The rule establishes standards for dealers to submit an electronic record of receipt of most scrap metal and lead-acid batteries to the department within 24 hours of receipt. The supplemental proposal removes provisions that would have required the submission of information including photographs of the lead-acid or scrap metal received and of the seller for purposes of law enforcement. The hearing is scheduled for April 22, 2013, in Phoenix. Comments now are due April 26, 2013. Contact: Gregory Zatcoff; DPS; (602-223-2264)

Arizona - Reporting by Scrap Metal/Used Automotive Components Dealers

RS-BNA-FEB_13_0102/08/2013

Proposed rule of the Department of Public Safety adopts regulations under R17-7-101, -102, and -103 regarding reporting by scrap metal and used automotive components dealers. The rule establishes standards for dealers to submit an electronic record of receipt of most scrap metal and lead-acid batteries to the department within 24 hours of receipt. A hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2013, in Phoenix. Comments are due March 15, 2013. Contact: Gregory Zatcoff; DPS; (602-223-2264)

Arizona - Reporting by Scrap Metal/Used Automotive Components Dealers

RS-BNA-DEC_12_0112/21/2012

Notice announces the intention of the Department of Public Safety to adopt regulations under R17-7-101 through -105 regarding reporting by scrap metal and used automotive components dealers. The rule establishes standards for dealers to submit an electronic record of receipt of most scrap metal and lead-acid batteries to the department within 24 hours of receipt. Comments are requested, but a due date is not specified. Contact: Gregory Zatcoff; DPS; (602-223-2264)

California - Transport Refrigeration Units

RS-BNA-OCT_12_0210/26/2012

Final rule of the Air Resources Board amends regulations under 13 CCR 2477 and adopts regulations under 13 CCR 2477.1 through 2477.21 regarding the control of emissions from transport refrigeration units (TRU) and TRU generator sets. The rule extends the deadline by which model year 2003 and older TRU engines must comply with ultra-low emission in-use performance standards. The rule also clarifies operational and recordkeeping requirements, prohibitions on selling noncompliant TRUs, and requirements for repowering a TRU with a rebuilt or replacement engine. In addition, the rule clarifies requirements to qualify as an alternative technology TRU, including hybrid-electric or electric standby-equipped TRUs. In addition, the rule requires freight brokers and shippers to use carriers with California-compliant TRUs, allows the possession of noncompliant TRUs under certain circumstances, and allows the extension of the compliance deadline when technology is not available. Finally, the rule

Germany - “Environmental Report 2012 - Responsibility in a Finite World”

RS-BNA-JUL_12_0806/04/2012

The German Advisory Council on the Environment has announced the availability of a new report titled “Environmental Report 2012 - Responsibility in a Finite World” which calls for various improvements to environmental policy. The report discusses improved resource management with regard to waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), including minimum standards, higher recovery rates, and increased responsibility of manufacturers and retailers. The report also discusses using renewable energy vehicles to the shipping of freight. The report was issued June 4, 2012.

NOV 2011 AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN

AUTODES111111/30/2011

Spotlight on Bernard Gilmont Ian Adcock talks with the European Aluminium Association director about light weighting and improved vehicle efficiency Hydrogen: The Power Broker Andrew English on the challenges of storing hydrogen, using metal-organic frameworks Bridging the gap In an Automotive Design exclusive, Richard Yarrow reveals the secrets behind Harman's interconnected infotainment technology

Next Generation Supply Chain for the Emerging Economies: Overriding Local Constraints to Optimize Inventories

2011-01-125104/12/2011

Automotive manufacturers across the world have experienced the saturation of demand in the mature markets. Foraying into the emerging markets of India and China brings a mix of opportunities and challenges. These economies with 15%+ rising consumer demand, 7%+ rise in per-capita income and a passenger car density less than 1/8 of mature markets, hold promise of sustaining double-digit growth of vehicle sales. But the challenges are immense. Ultra-low margins of OEMs, lack of transportation infrastructure, Low level of maturity of funding operations, fragmented demand, import restrictions and mandatory export obligations pose serious constraints to non-linear growth. HONDA (Honda Siel Cars India Limited), a subsidiary of Honda Motor Corporation, Japan has developed the next generation supply chain with a strategy cognizant of the global opportunities and the local limitations which such emerging economies present. Honda's vehicle supply chain has added constraints in the form of severe

De, Sudripto, Ramakrishnan, PR, Das, Kaustav

Digital Multicasting of Multiple Audio Streams

TBMG-TB-00135103/06/2007

Authorized listeners can hear any or all streams in nearly real time. The Mission Control Center Voice Over Internet Protocol (MCC VOIP) system (see figure) comprises hardware and software that effect simultaneous, nearly real-time transmission of as many as 14 different audio streams to authorized listeners via the MCC intranet and/or the Internet. The original version of the MCC VOIP system was conceived to enable flight-support personnel located in offices outside a spacecraft mission control center to monitor audio loops within the mission control center. Different versions of the MCC VOIP system could be used for a variety of public and commercial purposes - for example, to enable members of the general public to monitor one or more NASA audio streams through their home computers, to enable air-traffic supervisors to monitor communication between airline pilots and air-traffic controllers in training, and to monitor conferences among brokers in a stock exchange.

JMS Proxy and C/C++ Client SDK

TBMG-109201/01/2007

JMS Proxy and C/C++ Client SDK (“JMS” signifies “Java messaging service” and “SDK” signifies “software development kit”) is a software package for developing interfaces that enable legacy programs (here denoted “clients”) written in the C and C++ languages to communicate with each other via a JMS broker. This package consists of two main components: the JMS proxy server component and the client C library SDK component. The JMS proxy server component implements a native Java process that receives and responds to requests from clients. This component can run on any computer that supports Java and a JMS client. The client C library SDK component is used to develop a JMS client program running in each affected C or C++ environment, without need for running a Java virtual machine in the affected computer. A C client program developed by use of this SDK has most of the quality-of-service characteristics of standard Java-based client programs, including the following:

Organizational Transformation in Response to Shifting Global Demands

2006-21-008510/16/2006

Convergence is accelerating in the automotive industry and, combined with global market conditions, continues to exert extreme pressure. To respond to those pressures, organizations must move quickly to transform their operations, technologies and basic business models. Automotive companies are affected by convergence from several perspectives, including the following: global synergies (with emergence of new markets requiring collaboration and unified product strategy); fusion of mechanics, electronics and communication (mechanical to electrical/ electronic to digital content); and cross-industry collaboration (consumer technologies integrated with sophisticated safety technologies from aerospace). This paper discusses an organizational transformation approach that can help enterprises move into an agile model in order to exploit the synergies created by convergence. Automotive companies can reap considerable benefits by adopting a planned approach to this evolution.

Power User Interface

TBMG-2734710/01/2006

Power User Interface 5.0 (PUI) is a system of middleware that is an alternative to the computer program described in the immediately preceding article. Written for PUI enables expedited ordering of data granules on the basis of specific granule-identifying information that the users already know or can assemble. PUI also enables expert users to perform quick searches for orderable-granule information for use in preparing orders. PUI 5.0 is available in two versions (note: PUI 6.0 has command-line mode only): a Web-based application program and a UNIX command-line-mode client program. Both versions include modules that perform data-granule-ordering functions in conjunction with external systems. The Web-based version works with Earth Observing System Clearing House (ECHO) metadata catalog and order-entry services and with an open-source order-service broker server component, called the Mercury Shopping Cart, that is provided separately by Oak Ridge National Laboratory through the

Newly Developed Automotive Glass Protection Film

2006-01-075004/03/2006

Various environmental impacts negatively effect for the exteriors of newly manufactured vehicles. Among them, automotive window glass is a particularly vulnerable material. Small gravels that fly with strong wind of storms or hurricanes leaves damages on the glass that cannot be repaired, thus entire replacement is often necessary. It is a major economical threat for the automotive manufactures and dealers. Further more, replacement of the car window glass after shipment may be a concern for the perfection of water sealing. Accordingly, various protection measures were studied to protect car window glass during storage and transportation of automotives vehicles and trucks. However, none of them seem to give a comprehensive solution. Nitto Denko has thus developed a new adhesive film, which can effectively protect automotive window glass during transportation based on its high expertise in adhesive technology. In order to give a minimal environmental impact, the product uses a

Saitou, Yuki, Shibata, Kenichi, Ikishima, Shinsuke, Kushioka, Hanna

Trading in a socket wrench for a software patch

AUTOAUG05_0608/01/2005

The good old days of taking your car to the repair shop down the street and hoping for the best as Mr. Fix-It rolls up his sleeves, grabs his toolbox, and looks under the hood will soon be a thing of the past. When it comes to automobile repairs in the future, technicians will be carrying laptop computers and handheld devices that will connect to the car they are fixing, as well as the entire dealer network. This technology will enable technicians to seamlessly link to the car's onboard diagnostic system, its internal software and computer coding, as well as the automaker's electronic parts and service catalogs and the manufacturer's design network. With this electronic exchange of information, technicians will be able to digitally communicate with the vehicles they are fixing to determine what repairs are needed, quickly order the necessary parts, and complete the service faster and more efficiently than ever before.

New Global Circuit Numbering System

2005-01-173404/11/2005

The New Global Circuit Numbering System (NGCNS) changes the way we do business. It leverages the synergies between the powerful engineering design tools (CAD/CAE) and service diagnostic tools, improving vehicle service and customer satisfaction. NGCNS will provide a clear concise systematic way to identify circuits in vehicle schematics from the Engineer to the Service Technician. NGCNS was developed with input from the Service Technicians, Engineers, and Wire Harness Suppliers from around the world. It defines the circuit number based on the Potential, System, Sub-system and Function (PSF) of the respective portion of the circuit. The color of the wire helps the technician to quickly determine the correct diagnostic voltage by indicating constant voltages (i.e. power and ground) with a color and the function with a second color. NGCNS is being implemented globally throughout the Ford enterprise and will begin to show up at dealers in 2005.

Simmons, Paul, Dohmen, Manfred, Reini, Roger W.

Information Technology as Feasibility of Cost Reduction and Time in the Product Development in the Automotive Industry: A Case Study

2004-01-335411/16/2004

This paper seeks to analyze the importance of the Information Technology (IT) in the products development process in an automobile industry, glimpsing the quality improvement, the cost reduction and the optimization of time in the development. This paper is begun with a theoretical description of models that analyzing the IT paper, a evaluation process report and their benefits, also describes as the IT influences the company strategy, as well as points how the information provides advantage competitive meantime to the current market. This paper is complemented with a brief description of the New Product Development (NPD) process, having the responsibility to develop products with the market expectations and economically viable. Finally, it is intended in this present paper, in form of case study, the application of the theory approached on IT in the vehicles development process, in order to verify IT efficiency and effectiveness.

Fioravanti, Maria Claudete Afonso Onofre, Laurindo, Fernando José Barbin

Manufacturing gets a makeover

OFHDEC03_0212/01/2003

Supply-chain management and automation add efficiency to the process. The automotive industry has talked for years about the concept of building cars to meet customer requirements, but it's still more conceptual than actual. In the off-highway world, however, manufacturing customized equipment is nothing new, even though most off-highway factories aren't nearly as automated as those of carmakers. “There is a lot that other companies can learn from the off-highway industry about how to make products to order,” said Julie Fraser, Principal at Industry Directions Inc., a market research company. “They may sell through dealer networks with standard platforms, but they have always offered a lot of bells and whistles that could be added on.”

Java Version of Embedded Web Software Server

TBMG-726711/01/2002

Tempest is a computer program that functions as a HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server for embedded systems. Tempest enables remote command and control of embedded systems. Tempest accepts HTTP requests from standard Webbrowser programs running on remote client computers and returns HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files to the browsers. Tempest is capable of serving up a variety of Web-based data files and application programs, including HTML files; Java applets; Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) client programs; Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) files; static and dynamic video images in Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), Graphic Image File (GIF), Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG), and Audio/Video Interleave (AVI) formats and in other common formats; audio files; and files in other formats specified by the Tempest user. Features, options, and capabilities of Tempest include encrypted identification and password challenges to remote clients

Service ADVISOR/ServiceEXPERT - Developing a Successful Diagnostic EPSS

2001-01-060403/05/2001

Development of an affordable and dealer friendly Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) involved extensive dealership involvement and proactive project management. Through the effective selection of technology and tools, technical information is developed, maintained and distributed in both electronic and paper formats. The developed EPSS makes recommended diagnostic procedures and related technical information more accessible and easy to use. This results in better customer service by increasing dealer technician knowledge and service skills.

Taube, Arnold A.

Software for Locating Heterogeneous Data in Different Places

TBMG-723003/01/2001

The Object Oriented Data Technology group at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing software for locating data — especially scientific data — stored in various formats on heterogeneous computer systems at different locations. The software is intended to exploit and extend advances in Internet software and in distributed object-oriented software to overcome the technological obstacles to integration of heterogeneous computing environments. The approach taken in this development involves refocusing effort on the development of metadata, which would be used to describe the available data resources and to support interoperability of computing systems. The software would manage a hierarchical conglomerate of data-set-resource definitions that would make it possible for application programs to locate the data that they require, without advance knowledge of which computer data systems and catalogs to search. This software would utilize the Extensible Markup Language (XML) and the

Product Liability under European Law in the Tyre Industry

2001-26-003201/10/2001

Some years ago legislators in Europe passed a product liability law to protect the user from damages caused by “unsafe” products. Liability in this sense concerns not only manufacturers of tires but also suppliers of raw and basic materials, dealers, garages and remoulding companies. Both developments in legislation and high claims made by damaged parties can have tremendous effects on these companies. Risk analysis, action catalogues based on it and implementation of these actions ensure risk minimisation and prevention as far as possible. The key to success lies with quality assurance throughout all stages in the life of a tire.

Power and On-Board Propulsion System Benefit Studies at NASA GRC

2000-01-363510/31/2000

This paper discusses the value of systems studies that provide unbiased “honest broker” assessments of the quantified benefits afforded by advanced technologies for specific missions. The organization, format and approach used by the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) Systems Assessment Team (SAT) to perform system studies for the GRC advanced power and on-board propulsion technology development program is described. Three levels of assessments and a sensitivity analysis are explained and example results are presented. The impact of system studies results and some of the main challenges associated with systems studies are identified. A call for collaboration is made where system studies of all types from all organizations can be reviewed, providing a forum for the widest peer review to ensure accurate and unbiased technical content, and to avoid needless duplication.

Hoffman, David J.

Risk Reduction for Future Vehicles

2000-01-305908/21/2000

There are many new features and devices now being incorporated into the design of automotive vehicles. In addition, there is considerable promise of much more for future vehicles in the context of a rapidly evolving and competitive technology worldwide. Attractive marketing features may be found in terms of entertainment and information choices, occupant comfort options, and vehicle performance. However, those improvements that relate to safety are of special concern. Can the benefits be compromised by the end user? If so, in the future, will there be an effective risk reduction, hazard avoidance, or health promotion effort that could be undertaken by dealers, lessors, or vehicle owners.

Peters, George A., Peters, Barbara J.

A Study of How to Reduce Audio Warranty Costs While Maintaining Limited Engineering Resources

98115102/23/1998

The purpose of this paper is to examine different methods of enhancing the process of audio companies to reduce their warranty costs for subsystems and components without increasing engineering resources. The methods that will be examined include: working with suppliers to achieve better relationships, improving plant conditions and communications, assisting dealers with customer service, and improving training and learning throughout the corporation. Cooperation between companies and their employees, suppliers, plants, dealerships, and customers is the key goal.

Mutter, Douglas R.

Information “Drives” Just-In-Time Manufacturing

97306412/31/1997

In business today, the threat of competition has become devastating to many established organizations. The balance and optimization of cost, schedule, and quality in part defines the struggle of many competitive organizations. Entire organizations are being aligned and focused on cost, growth, customer service and profitability even if they are the market leader. Maintaining the status quo can be fatal. Of course Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing is not all you need to remain competitive, but without its innovative techniques one will be at a strong disadvantage. When one thinks about what drives any reaction, informational input comes to mind. Information in the form of the human five senses stimulates all reactions by humans. The same can be said for manufacturing. Information causes a manufacturing reaction. If this information is used properly, and supported with other JIT techniques, significant cost can be reduced. This article will focus on information processes related to

Hammons, Michael J.

CouponRadio: An Interactive Multi-Industry Standard Utilizing Data Broadcast Technology

96020302/01/1996

CouponRadio standardizes the content and structure of the data broadcasters transmit on their Radio Broadcast Data System/Radio Data System (RBDS/RDS) FM 57KHz subcarrier. Because of this new interactive standard, specially designed receivers will not only receive and display the changing messages. More importantly, the receivers will allow the listener to selectively save the messages of their choice onto removable credit card-like memory devices, which can be left in the radio for safely viewing the messages later, or removed from the radio to generate valuable electronic coupons at local retailers. The patented Interactive Multi-Industry Standard (IMIS) will give electronics manufacturers the direction and confidence necessary to build a new era of radio receivers that will be well received in the marketplace.

Alwadish, David J.

Performance-Based Technical Training Information Management: A Mainframe Database System

95075502/01/1995

Increasingly, performance-based technical training is a key ingredient to higher customer satisfaction. In today's fast-paced service environment, accurate and timely training records have become an important tool for managers in the development of technician training plans. To support this need, the data must be “live” (on-line) and available on demand to district service managers, technical trainers and others as close as the next desk or across the country. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America developed such a system that provides on-line course scheduling, class enrollment, and a national technician database. The most significant long term benefit of this system is the linking of dealership technicians to individual warranty claims and customer surveys. Analysis of this data will obviously go a long way in identifying potential performance deficiencies and improving customer satisfaction.

Wobst, David G.

Finding the Feedstock: Recruiting and Retaining Automotive Service Technicians

92079602/01/1992

To keep pace with the projected need for competent repair technicians during this decade, the automotive service industry must learn to compete effectively with other technical fields to attract, educate, and retain top employees from a shrinking pool of available young people. In order to be competitive, the image, pay, benefits, and working conditions of the automotive repair technician will have to be improved. This will require an industry-wide effort by new car manufacturers and dealers, the aftermarket, independent shop owners, trade associations, trade publications, educators, and currently employed technicians.

Legal Aspects of Lower Extremity Injuries: An Overview of Products Liability Law in the 1980's

10/01/1986

Products liability laws provide three major theories - negligence, breach of warranty, and strict liability - under which a person who has been injured may recover for injuries and damages incurred in an accident. While these theories may consider any culpable conduct of the defendant, more often they focus solely on the question of whether the product manufactured, sold, or maintained by the defendant was unreasonably dangerous. The effect of these laws is to transfer in large measure the social cost of accidents involving products to manufacturers and retailers of the products.

Edwards, Richard L.

Servicing Earthmoving Machinery from a Dealer's Standpoint

84078504/01/1984

Earthmoving machinery dealers provide mechanical repair service for machines operating in the field. From this vantage point, they are familiar with the practical aspects of dealer and customer maintenance as well as diagnostic and repair practices. Dealer and customer repair philosophies and difficulties created by proliferation of tooling and service equipment requirements will be discussed. Examples of items that could have reduced repair and maintenance costs on existing machines plus suggestions for future machines are provided.

Finet, Philip G.

Attachments - A Unique Approach to Flexibility

79052902/01/1979

Construction equipment as supplied from the factory is usually suitable for 40 to 70% of the spectrum of applications. A broad range of attachments is required to achieve optimum flexibility and to approach 100% capability utilization. Full line manufacturers and those selling into world markets cannot supply this broad range and must rely on allied equipment manufacturers to fill the gap. To ensure that the basic equipment is correctly used, they must monitor and communicate the availability of many different attachments and educate their staff, dealers and customers to enable them to make the best selection.

Airfreight - Open Sesame to Exports

74079302/01/1974

Shippers selling FOB origin lose sales in distant areas compared to local vendors since customers have a longer replenishment cycle entailing large inventories. Customers must pay inbound freight charges and money is tied up for longer periods of time. Changing to a sales policy of airfreight shipment with transportation costs absorbed by the shipper wipes out these disadvantages and permits market penetration comparable to that in shippers' home area. Contribution to fixed costs and profit on additional sales is often 35 percent or more which may exceed the airfreight cost providing a powerful tool for increasing exports and profits.

Harris, Thomas J.

Customs Clearance: Our Role and Yours

74078002/01/1974

Faster Customs clearances can only be achieved if all parties - Customs, carriers, forwarders and agents (brokers) play their part and co-operate in this field. In Australia Customs, and shortly Customs Agents (brokers), will have developed an integrated computer system - but the carriers still regard air cargo as the Cinderella of the industry.

Stilling, K. O.

Effect of Motor Vehicle Safety Standards on Manufacturers of Incomplete Vehicles

69076102/01/1969

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 imposed new responsibilities on manufacturers of commercial motor vehicles, on truck body and equipment manufacturers, and on dealers and distributors who offer these vehicles or equipment for resale. Applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are charted, and responsibility for compliance and certification as divided between the original vehicle manufacturer and subsequent dealers and distributors is discussed.

SMALL CARS-FAD OR FIXTURE?

58024701/01/1958

SHEEHAN, ROBERT

“WHY COMPANY VEHICLE OWNERSHIP PAYS OFF FOR THOMAS J. LIPTON, INC.”

50013201/01/1950

LANGSEDER, WALTER

Head-Lamp Focusing Mechanisms and How They Affect Law Enforcement

27005001/01/1927

IT is common practice to provide single-filament motor-vehicle head-lamps with but one focus-adjusting mechanism. The advisability of incorporating also a vertical-focusing mechanism in two-filament tilting-beam head-lamps has been a subject of discussion. The intent of State laws is to require the proper use of lighting equipment that meets the legal requirements. Focusing is the most difficult obstacle in the way of practical enforcement of the laws. Types of focusing mechanism are described and the effect of the use of each type on the instructions issued by State motor-vehicle departments is explained at some length. Movement of the light source by the use of the different types of mechanism for focusing head-lamps is described to explain complications that attend the use of multiple adjusting-mechanisms. Head-lamps can be designed with a focal zone, instead of a focal point, so that they will be less sensitive to filament positioning. A sampling of bulbs in dealers' stocks shows

DEVINE, ALFRED W.

DIAGRAMS FOR SHOWING HEADLAMP PERFORMANCE 1

23004801/01/1923

Instead of representing light intensity by lines to indicate photometric values the author recommends an arrangement for denoting the intensity by varying degrees of tint on the surface of a chart that is supposed to represent the roadway. In the opening paragraph the thought is brought out that present-day automobile lighting-equipment is not designed in such a way as to make its performance a selling feature and the several reasons why the efficient distribution of light on the road has been overlooked are pointed out, emphasis being laid on the fact that the average car-designer is not an illuminating engineer, and that even if he did wish to use the best light available on the car he would have to make personal tests of the devices under all conditions of night driving before being in a position to recommend the most efficient head-lighting device. The method of comparing devices by illumination charts that illustrate the performance of head-lighting devices is described, and

TRACTOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

21003101/01/1921

The paper treats of the service, commercial and technical aspects of the subject in turn. The author calls attention to the fact that there can be no such thing as free service, because the customer pays in the end, and gives a specific definition of service. He argues that the engineering departments should urge upon merchandising departments intelligent distribution through dealers, the stocking of an adequate supply of parts and the maintaining of a well qualified mechanical force for the purpose of making engineering development work in the form of farm power automotive apparatus effective. There is a great need for a suitable system of training mechanics for tractor service work, and there should be a definite plan to assure that men making repairs and adjustments in the field are well qualified. In conclusion, the author pleads for continued consideration of the subject of accessibility of parts in tractor design, the use of better materials, reduction of weight and the

TRACTOR SERVICE FROM THREE VIEWPOINTS

17003501/01/1917

STEELE, FRED P.

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