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Utility
Sway Bar and Bushing Systems and Methods
30 Sep 21
A vehicle includes a frame, a first mounting bracket, and a sway bar assembly.
Jason Zuleger
Filed: 14 Jun 21
Utility
Transfer Case Neutral Override and Remote Pump Mounting
9 Sep 21
A powertrain includes a transfer case configured to couple to a transmission and an override system coupled to the transfer case.
Martin Schimke, Eric Braun, Jeremy Kiekhaefer
Filed: 4 Jan 21
Utility
Suspension Element
29 Jul 21
A suspension element includes a main body having an internal volume, a tubular element extending at least partially within the main body, the main body and the tubular element each including a sidewall having an inner surface and an outer surface, a first piston assembly separating the internal volume of the main body into a first chamber and a second chamber, the second chamber defined by the outer surface of the tubular element, the inner surface of the main body, and a surface of the first piston assembly, and a second piston assembly including a side that is directly exposed to the first chamber.
Patrick S. Dillman, Robert K. Sollenskog, Erik Ellifson, Aaron J. Rositch
Filed: 12 Apr 21
Utility
Vehicle Lift Assembly
29 Jul 21
A vehicle system includes a chassis and a lift assembly.
Joshua L. Fenner
Filed: 12 Apr 21
Utility
Electromechanical Variable Transmission
24 Jun 21
A drive train includes a first gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a second gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a first motor/generator coupled to the first gear set, a second motor/generator coupled to the second gear set, and at least one of (a) a first clutch that selectively engages the second motor/generator with the first gear set and (b) a second clutch that selectively engages the ring gear of the second gear set with the planetary gear carrier of at least one of the first gear set and the second gear set.
Jon Morrow, Dave Steinberger, Eric Braun, Andrew Kotloski, Nader Nasr
Filed: 23 Nov 20
Utility
Suspension Element Systems and Methods
27 May 21
A vehicle includes a support arm and a suspension element.
Aaron Rositch, Erik Ellifson, Patrick Dillman, Kai Schubart, Robert Sollenskog
Filed: 2 Feb 21
Utility
High Pressure Gas Spring Controls for Improved Vehicle Leveling
29 Apr 21
A suspension system includes a spring assembly including a gas spring and an accumulator, and a controller.
Deepak Shukla, David Hansen, Ron Zhang
Filed: 4 Jan 21
Utility
Vehicle Cooling Systems and Methods
29 Apr 21
A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a prime mover coupled to the chassis and positioned at least one of beneath or behind the cab, and an accessory drive.
Dan Wiegand, Michael Pertile, Andrew Prust
Filed: 4 Jan 21
Utility
Ultra High Pressure Water Fire Fighting System
28 Jan 21
A fire apparatus includes an engine, a fluid delivery system, and a controller.
Jason R. Shively, David R. Kay, Scott A. McComber, Seth M. Newlin, John D. Woelfel
Filed: 29 Sep 20
Utility
Sway Bar and Bushing Systems and Methods
16 Dec 20
A vehicle includes a frame, a first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket, and a sway bar assembly.
Jason Zuleger
Filed: 27 Aug 20
Utility
Systems and Methods for Determining Vehicle Characteristics
9 Dec 20
A vehicle includes a sprung mass including a cabin coupled to a chassis, tractive assemblies each including at least one tractive element, springs coupling the tractive elements to the sprung mass, each spring imparting an upward force on the sprung mass, load sensors each configured to provide a signal indicative of the force imparted by one of the springs, and a controller operatively coupled to the load sensors.
Deepak Shukla, Ron Zhang, David Hansen
Filed: 20 Aug 20
Utility
Suspension Element Systems and Methods
12 Aug 20
A vehicle includes a support arm and a suspension element.
Aaron Rositch, Erik Ellifson, Patrick Dillman, Kai Schubart, Robert Sollenskog
Filed: 26 Apr 20
Utility
Vehicle Armor Systems and Methods
12 Aug 20
A vehicle includes a frame extending longitudinally, a front cabin coupled to the frame and configured to accept at least one occupant, and a support coupled to the frame.
Kris Krueger, Jake Leeman, Scott Mueller, Micah Richmond, Tim Snyder, Harold Vincent
Filed: 1 Dec 19
Utility
Cabin Assembly
5 Aug 20
A vehicle includes a frame, a series of tractive assemblies coupled to the frame, a cabin, and a mount.
Mike Groteleuschen, Kris Krueger, Mark Boyce, Harold Vincent, Jake Leeman, Scott Mueller, Micah Richmond, Tim Snyder, Jennifer King, Terry Carlson, Mike Wrege
Filed: 5 Apr 20
Utility
Limiting System for a Vehicle Suspension Component
22 Jul 20
The damper assembly includes a tubular member, a rod, a primary piston, a secondary piston, and a resilient member.
Patrick S. Dillman, Erik S. Ellifson, Aaron J. Rositch
Filed: 1 Apr 20
Utility
Suspension Element Lockout
15 Jul 20
A suspension element includes a main body having an end cap defining an internal volume and a tubular element slidably engaged with the main body.
Aaron Rositch, Erik Ellifson, Patrick Dillman, Kai Schubart
Filed: 30 Mar 20
Utility
Systems and Methods for Adapting Tractive Elements to a Disabling Event
15 Jul 20
A vehicle includes a chassis, a first tractive assembly coupled to the chassis, a second tractive assembly coupled to the chassis, and a controller.
Ron Zhang, David Hansen, Deepak Shukla, Aaron Rositch
Filed: 31 Mar 20
Utility
Blast Mat Configuration
20 May 20
A vehicle includes a frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat.
Jake Leeman, Jennifer King
Filed: 26 Jan 20
Utility
Frame Assembly for a Vehicle
29 Apr 20
A chassis for a vehicle includes a frame having a first end and an opposing second end.
David Calliari, Cody Bauer, Bjoern Gillstroem, Jonathan King, Mark Chapin, Brian Koppa
Filed: 22 Dec 19
Utility
Load Dependent Damper for a Vehicle Suspension System
26 Feb 20
A valve assembly for a vehicle suspension system includes a valve body, a first flow controller, a first plunger, a second flow controller, and a second plunger.
Jason J. Zuleger, Robert K. Sollenskog
Filed: 3 Nov 19