Patents by Inventor Patrizio Turco
Patrizio Turco 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: 10710629Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
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Patent number: 10053146Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
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Publication number: 20180050724Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
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Patent number: 9618015Abstract: An oil level control device in a main tank of a supply circuit, the supply circuit comprising a main tank, a first pump which, in aspiration, is connected to the main tank, a main hydraulic circuit which is connected in inlet to the delivery of a charge pump and in outlet is connected to the main tank, a first auxiliary conduit, an auxiliary tank which receives oil from the first auxiliary conduit and which in discharge is placed in communication with the main tank. At least a control valve predisposed to control sending of oil from the first auxiliary conduit to the auxiliary tank or from the auxiliary tank to the main tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Riccardo Morselli, John Posselius, Davide Columbo, Patrizio Turco
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Publication number: 20170001662Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
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Patent number: 9469340Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle (20) includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
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Publication number: 20140338320Abstract: An oil level control device in a main tank of a supply circuit, the supply circuit comprising a main tank, a first pump which, in aspiration, is connected to the main tank, a main hydraulic circuit which is connected in inlet to the delivery of a charge pump and in outlet is connected to the main tank, a first auxiliary conduit, an auxiliary tank which receives oil from the first auxiliary conduit and which in discharge is placed in communication with the main tank. At least a control valve predisposed to control sending of oil from the first auxiliary conduit to the auxiliary tank or from the auxiliary tank to the main tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLCInventors: Riccardo Morselli, John Posselius, Davide Columbo, Patrizio Turco
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Publication number: 20140311814Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle (20) includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLCInventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
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Patent number: 8342280Abstract: An agricultural vehicle having a hydraulic system, a cab for the vehicle operator includes a self-levelling cab suspension system having a plurality of suspension units each having a spring, a damper and an accumulator. The accumulator comprises a hydraulic working chamber which is separated by a movable wall from a gas filled chamber serving as a spring. The working chamber is also connected to a working chamber of the damper in a closed hydraulic circuit. In the invention, there is no need for a dedicated oil pump since a hydraulic actuator powered by the vehicle hydraulic system is provided for causing hydraulic fluid to flow in the closed hydraulic circuit between the working chamber of the accumulator and the damper, to vary the height of the cab without fluid from the vehicle hydraulic system entering or leaving the closed hydraulic circuit of the damper and accumulator.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventors: Patrizio Turco, Michele Ieluzzi
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Publication number: 20120299332Abstract: An agricultural vehicle having a hydraulic system, a cab for the vehicle operator includes a self-levelling cab suspension system having a plurality of suspension units each having a spring, a damper and an accumulator. The accumulator comprises a hydraulic working chamber which is separated by a movable wall from a gas filled chamber serving as a spring. The working chamber is also connected to a working chamber of the damper in a closed hydraulic circuit. In the invention, there is no need for a dedicated oil pump since a hydraulic actuator powered by the vehicle hydraulic system is provided for causing hydraulic fluid to flow in the closed hydraulic circuit between the working chamber of the accumulator and the damper, to vary the height of the cab without fluid from the vehicle hydraulic system entering or leaving the closed hydraulic circuit of the damper and accumulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: CNH America LLCInventors: Patrizio Turco, Michele Ieluzzi
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Patent number: 8261869Abstract: An agricultural vehicle having a hydraulic system, a cab for the vehicle operator includes a self-levelling cab suspension system having a plurality of suspension units each having a spring, a damper and an accumulator. The accumulator comprises a hydraulic working chamber which is separated by a movable wall from a gas filled chamber serving as a spring. The working chamber is also connected to a working chamber of the damper in a closed hydraulic circuit. In the invention, there is no need for a dedicated oil pump since a hydraulic actuator powered by the vehicle hydraulic system is provided for causing hydraulic fluid to flow in the closed hydraulic circuit between the working chamber of the accumulator and the damper, to vary the height of the cab without fluid from the vehicle hydraulic system entering or leaving the closed hydraulic circuit of the damper and accumulator.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Patrizio Turco, Michele Ieluzzi
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Publication number: 20100219009Abstract: An agricultural vehicle having a hydraulic system, a cab for the vehicle operator includes a self-levelling cab suspension system having a plurality of suspension units each having a spring, a damper and an accumulator. The accumulator comprises a hydraulic working chamber which is separated by a movable wall from a gas filled chamber serving as a spring. The working chamber is also connected to a working chamber of the damper in a closed hydraulic circuit. In the invention, there is no need for a dedicated oil pump since a hydraulic actuator powered by the vehicle hydraulic system is provided for causing hydraulic fluid to flow in the closed hydraulic circuit between the working chamber of the accumulator and the damper, to vary the height of the cab without fluid from the vehicle hydraulic system entering or leaving the closed hydraulic circuit of the damper and accumulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Patrizio Turco, Michele Ieluzzi
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Patent number: 7570156Abstract: The system comprises: a signaling device able to provide the driver with a sensorial alarm signal indicating a danger situation; detectors able to provide signals and/or data representing the situation outside the motor vehicle and/or the travel conditions of the vehicle itself; and electronic processing and control devices designed to analyze the signals and/or data provided by the detectors and determine the occurrence of predetermined operating situations, such as the presence of any obstacles along the travel path of the motor vehicle, and generate, under predetermined conditions and in accordance with a predefined procedure, warning signals and/or data which can be used for activating the signaling device. The signaling device comprises an electrically operated actuator associated with the accelerator pedal of the motor vehicle and able, when activated, to apply to said pedal a stress with predefined characteristics, which is perceivable by the driver's foot.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per AzioniInventors: Renzo Cicilloni, Patrizio Turco, Alessandro Gallione
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Publication number: 20080238004Abstract: A suspension system for motor vehicles comprises adjustable hydraulic shock-absorbers of the type provided with a proportional solenoid valve for adjustment of the degree of damping. An axial passage is made through the stem of each hydraulic actuator for enabling the supply of fluid under pressure from an external hydraulic circuit to the shock-absorber or the discharge of fluid from the shock-absorber to the external hydraulic circuit in such a way that the shock-absorber functions also as actuator designed to exert a continuous active control of the movements of rolling and pitching of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONIInventors: Patrizio Turco, Michele Ieluzzi
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Publication number: 20070085667Abstract: The system comprises: a signalling device able to provide the driver with a sensorial alarm signal indicating a danger situation; detectors able to provide signals and/or data representing the situation outside the motor vehicle and/or the travel conditions of the vehicle itself; and electronic processing and control devices designed to analyse the signals and/or data provided by the detectors and determine the occurrence of predetermined operating situations, such as the presence of any obstacles along the travel path of the motor vehicle, and generate, under predetermined conditions and in accordance with a predefined procedure, warning signals and/or data which can be used for activating the signalling device. The signalling device comprises an electrically operated actuator associated with the accelerator pedal of the motor vehicle and able, when activated, to apply to said pedal a stress with predefined characteristics, which is perceivable by the driver's foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONIInventors: Renzo Cicilloni, Patrizio Turco, Alessandro Gallione