178 patents
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Utility
Systems and Methods for Control of Excavators and Other Power Machines
29 Dec 22
A power machine can include operator input devices and a control system configured to command movement of actuators based on operator inputs received from the operator input devices.
John Hoaby, Michael Schmidt, Sawyer Hanson, Thomas Sagaser, Daniel J. Krieger
Filed: 28 Jun 22
Utility
Loader frame
20 Dec 22
Power machine frames for power machines such as skid steer loaders that include features for aiding in the manufacture of the power machines, providing space saving advantages in the design of the power machine, and/or providing performance advantages for the power machine.
Brent Durkin, Michael J. Schmidt
Filed: 7 Dec 20
Utility
Baffles for Mower Deck
15 Dec 22
A mower deck includes a top deck, a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall and a first side wall.
Randy HILGART, Mark J. WEGNER, Jeff ZUR, Anthony S. WEBER
Filed: 1 Feb 22
Utility
Loader bucket
13 Dec 22
Power machine bucket implements include a rear wall structure, a bottom wall structure adjoining the rear wall structure at a bend region, and a two-piece brace.
Jason Legatt
Filed: 29 Aug 19
Utility
Generator system link board assembly to facilitate a selected voltage output
13 Dec 22
A portable electrical generation system includes a generator having a rotor and a plurality of stators to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the rotor, a voltage selector control operably connected to the generator, and a link board assembly configured to removably engage the voltage selector control, the link board assembly including a base board and a plurality of bus bars, the bus bars being arranged to electrically orient the plurality of stators to provide a first power output configuration.
Nicholas Harknett, Robert Ranker
Filed: 8 Dec 20
Utility
Object Detection External to Vehicle
8 Dec 22
Disclosed embodiments include power machines such as loaders, and systems used on power machines, configured to detect the presence of an object in a zone adjacent the rear or sides of the power machine and to responsively control the power machine to stop or slow work functions.
John Pfaff
Filed: 21 Mar 22
Utility
Can Bus Terminating Resistor Arrangement
8 Dec 22
A mobile power source includes an electrical generator, a controller, a resistor, and a user-activated switch positioned on a control panel of the electrical generator, the user-activated switch is configured to move between at least a first position and a second position.
Nicholas Harknett, Sean Herman
Filed: 21 Apr 22
Utility
Loader cab
6 Dec 22
Disclosed embodiments include power machine cabs, cab subassemblies, corresponding power machines such as skids steer loaders, and methods of assembling cabs and power machines.
Benjamin Storhaug
Filed: 5 Nov 20
Utility
Self-leveling Lift Arm Assembly for Power Machines
24 Nov 22
A lift arm assembly for a power machine can include a lift arm, an implement carrier, a lift cylinder that raises or lowers the lift arm, a leveling link, a tilt cylinder that causes the implement carrier to pivot relative to the lift arm, and an isolated hydraulic circuit.
Daniel J. Krieger, David Glasser
Filed: 20 May 22
Utility
Modulating Operator Input for Work Element Actuator Operation
24 Nov 22
A control system for controlling movement of a work element of a power machine can include a control device, and an operator input device in communication with the control device.
Casey Moeller, Chad Swenson
Filed: 18 May 22
Design
Storage compartment
15 Nov 22
Tomas Pastier, Jan Smekal, Gul Nalcaci
Filed: 14 Oct 19
Utility
Automatic Path Tracking for Power Machines
10 Nov 22
A power machine can be configured to automatically travel along a planned path based on pursuit of a target point.
Caleb Norfleet, Omar Aleman, Erik Meike, Anneka Noe, Varun Singh, Caitlin Huang, Tejus Rao, Matthew Spencer
Filed: 9 May 22
Utility
Low energy idling for a compressed air system
8 Nov 22
An air compressor system includes a motor operably connected to an air compressor, a separator tank fluidly connected to the air compressor by a supply line, a compressed air line coupled to the separator tank, a service valve connected to the compressed air line and positioned downstream of the separator tank, and a controller in operable communication with the motor, wherein in response to the controller detecting the motor operating at an idle speed, the controller reduces the motor speed to a low idle speed and reduces pressure in the separator tank, the low idle speed being slower than the idle speed.
Petr Jindra, Ctibor Balas, Jaromir Nusl
Filed: 20 Nov 18
Utility
Methods and Apparatus for Startup Processes for a Power Machine
3 Nov 22
A power machine (200) can be configured to operate in one or more startup modes during startup processes (300), including during startup processes (310) for displays (286) or other input devices.
Jim Breuer, Monte Spadgenske, Mike Fitzgerald, Jason Magnuson
Filed: 29 Jun 20
Utility
Ventilation system for a power machine
1 Nov 22
An HVAC system for a power machine can include a housing configured to be supported on a front frame member of the power machine forward of an operator enclosure.
Mark Binstock, Mitchell Pence
Filed: 24 Feb 20
Utility
Systems and Methods for Controlling Engine Speed
27 Oct 22
A power machine can include an engine control module configured to determine a target operational speed of the power machine and control the engine based on the target operational speed.
Boston Zachmann, Chad Swenson
Filed: 25 Apr 22
Utility
Visual Indication System for Power Machines
29 Sep 22
A power machine can include a visual indication system configured to provide visual indications in response to one or more detected operating conditions.
John Pfaff, Matthew Sagaser
Filed: 28 Mar 22
Utility
System and methods for cycle time management
20 Sep 22
A hydraulic work system can include a continuously variable displacement hydraulic pump that is powered by an engine and is in communication with a hydraulic actuator.
Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel
Filed: 24 Sep 20
Utility
Display Integrated into Door
8 Sep 22
Disclosed embodiments include power machines having doors with a display that allows the display of information, such as gauges, user inputs, mapped obstacles, boundaries, etc., allowing the operator of the machine to see the displayed information closer to the line of sight with the work area.
John Pfaff, Dennis Agnew, Matthew Sagaser
Filed: 12 Jun 20
Utility
Conversion of a Power Machine Between Wheeled and Endless Track Tractive Elements
4 Aug 22
A kit and corresponding method can be used to convert wheels of a power machine to track assemblies, such as to convert a four-wheeled power machine to a quad track power machine.
Dennis Agnew
Filed: 26 May 20