Patents by Inventor Lucas Koch
Lucas Koch 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).
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Patent number: 11975595Abstract: Technologies for enhancing performance of a clutch that is installed in connection with a transport climate control system is provided. Enhancing performance of the clutch can be performed by establishing engagement cycling parameters for the clutch, cycling the clutch through a repetition of engagement and disengagement in accordance with the established engagement cycling parameters, and terminating the cycling upon achievement of at least one predetermined criterion.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: THERMO KING LLCInventors: Alexandros Athanasakopoulos, Scott A. Waters, Vincent McCannell-Unger, Timothy J. Neu, Lucas Koch
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Publication number: 20230241945Abstract: Technologies for enhancing performance of a clutch that is installed in connection with a transport climate control system is provided. Enhancing performance of the clutch can be performed by establishing engagement cycling parameters for the clutch, cycling the clutch through a repetition of engagement and disengagement in accordance with the established engagement cycling parameters, and terminating the cycling upon achievement of at least one predetermined criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Alexandros Athanasakopoulos, Scott A. Waters, Vincent McCannell-Unger, Timothy J. Neu, Lucas Koch
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Patent number: 11560056Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a chassis; a first axle carried by the chassis; a pair of first wheels rotatably coupled to the first axle; a first weight sensor associated with the first axle and configured to output a first weight signal; a second axle carried by the chassis; a pair of second wheels rotatably coupled to the second axle; a second weight sensor associated with the second axle and configured to output a second weight signal; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second weight sensors. The controller is configured to: receive the first and second weight signals; determine a weight distribution of the work vehicle based on the received first and second weight signals; analyze the determined weight distribution to determine at least one recommended operating parameter; and output a recommendation signal based on the at least one recommended operating parameter.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Lucas Koch, Rajeshwar Adupala, Rowland J. Milburn, Jr.
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Patent number: 11483956Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a chassis; a cab comprising a frame carried by the chassis; a support structure carried by the chassis; a hitch system directly coupled to the support structure and including a pair of lift arms, each of the lift arms being pivotably coupled to the support structure; and an anti-roll system including an anti-roll bar coupled to the frame of the cab and directly coupled to the support structure such that the support structure simultaneously supports both the hitch system and the anti-roll system. A combined hitch and anti-roll system that includes the support structure, hitch system, and anti-roll system and may be removably mounted to a vehicle is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Shane M. Scott, Lucas Koch, Lorenzo Gomez, Rajeshwar Adupala
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Patent number: 11390332Abstract: A suspension system for a cab of an agricultural vehicle having a frame. The suspension system includes a pair of first mounts configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a first region, a pair of second mounts configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a second region, and a pair of actuators configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a third region. The actuators are configured for variably damping a movement of the cab. The suspension system also includes a first suspension linkage laterally connected in between the second mounts. The suspension system also includes a second suspension linkage configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a fourth region. The second suspension linkage is configured for limiting a rotation of the cab about the longitudinal axis of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jacob Charles, Shane M. Scott, Lucas Koch, Rajeshwar Adupala
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Patent number: 11241929Abstract: A method for assembling an agricultural vehicle including the initial step of providing the agricultural vehicle including a frame, a hydraulic manifold, and a cab suspension system. The cab suspension system includes an anti-roll bar, a pair of support brackets configured for securing the anti-roll bar to the frame, and a pair of intermediary placement brackets configured for temporarily supporting the anti-roll bar in a final assembly position. The method includes the further steps of attaching the intermediary placement brackets onto the frame, positioning the anti-roll bar on the intermediary placement brackets to position the anti-roll bar in the final assembly position, assembling the hydraulic manifold onto the frame, and connecting the support brackets to the frame and the anti-roll bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Thomas J. Paulson, Lucas Koch, Mark S. Draeger, Rajeshwar Adupala
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Publication number: 20200146198Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a chassis; a cab comprising a frame carried by the chassis; a support structure carried by the chassis; a hitch system directly coupled to the support structure and including a pair of lift arms, each of the lift arms being pivotably coupled to the support structure; and an anti-roll system including an anti-roll bar coupled to the frame of the cab and directly coupled to the support structure such that the support structure simultaneously supports both the hitch system and the anti-roll system. A combined hitch and anti-roll system that includes the support structure, hitch system, and anti-roll system and may be removably mounted to a vehicle is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Shane M. Scott, Lucas Koch, Lorenzo Gomez, Rajeshwar Adupala
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Publication number: 20200151592Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a chassis; a first axle carried by the chassis; a pair of first wheels rotatably coupled to the first axle; a first weight sensor associated with the first axle and configured to output a first weight signal; a second axle carried by the chassis; a pair of second wheels rotatably coupled to the second axle; a second weight sensor associated with the second axle and configured to output a second weight signal; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second weight sensors. The controller is configured to: receive the first and second weight signals; determine a weight distribution of the work vehicle based on the received first and second weight signals; analyze the determined weight distribution to determine at least one recommended operating parameter; and output a recommendation signal based on the at least one recommended operating parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Lucas Koch, Rajeshwar Adupala, Rowland J. Milburn, JR.
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Publication number: 20200148023Abstract: A method for assembling an agricultural vehicle including the initial step of providing the agricultural vehicle including a frame, a hydraulic manifold, and a cab suspension system. The cab suspension system includes an anti-roll bar, a pair of support brackets configured for securing the anti-roll bar to the frame, and a pair of intermediary placement brackets configured for temporarily supporting the anti-roll bar in a final assembly position. The method includes the further steps of attaching the intermediary placement brackets onto the frame, positioning the anti-roll bar on the intermediary placement brackets to position the anti-roll bar in the final assembly position, assembling the hydraulic manifold onto the frame, and connecting the support brackets to the frame and the anti-roll bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Thomas J. Paulson, Lucas Koch, Mark S. Draeger, Rajeshwar Adupala
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Publication number: 20200148285Abstract: A suspension system for a cab of an agricultural vehicle having a frame. The suspension system includes a pair of first mounts configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a first region, a pair of second mounts configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a second region, and a pair of actuators configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a third region. The actuators are configured for variably damping a movement of the cab. The suspension system also includes a first suspension linkage laterally connected in between the second mounts. The suspension system also includes a second suspension linkage configured for connecting the cab to the frame at a fourth region. The second suspension linkage is configured for limiting a rotation of the cab about the longitudinal axis of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jacob Charles, Shane M. Scott, Lucas Koch, Rajeshwar Adupala