Patents by Inventor Brian E. Biles

Brian E. Biles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11685453
    Abstract: A work machine may include an electric motor, an idler wheel, a drivable track engaged with the idler wheel, and an actuator that is electrically powered by the electric motor and configured to move the idler wheel to adjust the tension in the drivable track based on the torque output of the electric motor. The work machine also includes a controller configured to automatically control the electrical current input to the electric motor based on one or more monitored control factors associated with the work machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Sean P. West, Brian E. Biles, Benjamin J. Heimbuch
  • Publication number: 20210362791
    Abstract: A work machine may include an electric motor, an idler wheel, a drivable track engaged with the idler wheel, and an actuator that is electrically powered by the electric motor and configured to move the idler wheel to adjust the tension in the drivable track based on the torque output of the electric motor. The work machine also includes a controller configured to automatically control the electrical current input to the electric motor based on one or more monitored control factors associated with the work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Sean P. West, Brian E. Biles, Benjamin J. Heimbuch
  • Patent number: 10029562
    Abstract: A power take-off (PTO) transmission unit transfers power between an input shaft and an output shaft. A gear set selectively couples the input shaft to the output shaft. A shift device includes a shift rail with ends forming inner pistons within chambers. The shift rail is configured to translate between first, second, and third positions based on the pressures of the chambers. Inner pistons nest within the outer pistons in the chambers. A shift fork and shift collar translate with the shift rail to, in the first position, engage the gear set such that power is transferred at a first speed ratio; in the second position, engage the gear set such that power is transferred at a second speed ratio; and in the third position, engage the gear set to provide a neutral mode in which the output shaft is free to rotate relative to the input shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Eric T. Lammers, David G. Reid, Joel R. Brummer, Brian E. Biles, Roman Cisek, Allan N. Schott
  • Publication number: 20180056782
    Abstract: A power take-off (PTO) transmission unit transfers power between an input shaft and an output shaft. A gear set selectively couples the input shaft to the output shaft. A shift device includes a shift rail with ends forming inner pistons within chambers. The shift rail is configured to translate between first, second, and third positions based on the pressures of the chambers. Inner pistons nest within the outer pistons in the chambers. A shift fork and shift collar translate with the shift rail to, in the first position, engage the gear set such that power is transferred at a first speed ratio; in the second position, engage the gear set such that power is transferred at a second speed ratio; and in the third position, engage the gear set to provide a neutral mode in which the output shaft is free to rotate relative to the input shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Eric T. Lammers, David G. Reid, Joel R. Brummer, Brian E. Biles, Roman Cisek, Allan N. Schott
  • Patent number: 8056697
    Abstract: A brake/differential lock pedal linkage includes a two-stage manual control that may lock a differential before progressively engaging a brake. The manual control may be a foot pedal or hand lever. The linkage may include a brake cam lever that pivots on a brake cam shaft in response to movement of the manual control, a differential lock link connected between the brake cam lever and an actuator that can move a differential lock shaft to lock the differential, and a lost motion coupling between the brake cam lever and the actuator allowing the brake cam lever to pivot to a differential lock position in which the actuator moves the differential lock shaft sufficiently to lock the differential, before the brake cam lever pivots further to progressively engage the brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Eley, David L. Sprinkle, Brian E. Biles
  • Patent number: 7694794
    Abstract: A PTO clutch includes a lubrication shut-off valve that can slide between a first position blocking a port for lubrication oil to lubricate the PTO clutch, and a second position opening the port to lubricate the clutch. A relief valve is provided in the lubrication shut off valve, which opens in response to pressure spikes of activation oil and isolates the pressure spikes from the clutch piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Biles, Craig A. Puetz, Chad E. Schoneman
  • Publication number: 20080296115
    Abstract: A PTO clutch includes a lubrication shut-off valve that can slide between a first position blocking a port for lubrication oil to lubricate the PTO clutch, and a second position opening the port to lubricate the clutch. A relief valve is provided in the lubrication shut off valve, which opens in response to pressure spikes of activation oil and isolates the pressure spikes from the clutch piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Brian E. Biles, Craig A. Puetz, Chad E. Schoneman
  • Publication number: 20080148885
    Abstract: A brake/differential lock pedal linkage includes a two-stage manual control that may lock a differential before progressively engaging a brake. The manual control may be a foot pedal or hand lever. The linkage may include a brake cam lever that pivots on a brake cam shaft in response to movement of the manual control, a differential lock link connected between the brake cam lever and an actuator that can move a differential lock shaft to lock the differential, and a lost motion coupling between the brake cam lever and the actuator allowing the brake cam lever to pivot to a differential lock position in which the actuator moves the differential lock shaft sufficiently to lock the differential, before the brake cam lever pivots further to progressively engage the brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Mark A. Eley, David L. Sprinkle, Brian E. Biles