Patents Assigned to Warn Industries
  • Winch assembly including clutch mechanism
    Patent number: 7588233
    Abstract: A winch assembly includes a housing member, a drum rotatably coupled to the housing member, a drive shaft extending through the drum and into the housing member, a gear train located within the housing member and driven by the shaft, a coupling member axially fixed to the shaft, and a clutch assembly including a clutch knob. The shaft is fixed for rotation with and axially displaceable relative to a drive input. The clutch knob is rotatably coupled to the housing member and includes an axially extending ramped surface that axially displaces the shaft in first and second axial directions upon rotation of the clutch knob in first and second rotary directions. Rotation in the first rotary direction rotationally couples the drum to the gear train through engagement with the coupling member and rotation in the second rotary direction disengages the drum from rotational engagement with the gear train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik O. Roe, Darren K. Johnson, Bryon M. Borntrager
  • Integrated air compressor and winch
    Patent number: 7559534
    Abstract: An integrated air compressor and winch is provided that utilizes a single source of rotary motive power for driving both a winch drum and compressor mechanism. The integrated air compressor and winch is preferably provided with a gear case that is operable to provide an appropriate gear reduction for driving the winch drum while providing an appropriate drive speed for operating the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Giacomini, Bryan M. Averill, Richard J. Geisler, Steven W. Shuyler, Oliver Heravi
  • Integrated Air Compressor and Winch
    Publication number: 20090134372
    Abstract: An integrated air compressor and winch is provided that utilizes a source of rotary motive power for driving both a winch drum and compressor mechanism. The integrated air compressor and winch is preferably provided with a gear case that is operable to provide an appropriate gear reduction for driving the winch drum while providing an appropriate drive speed for operating the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Giacomini, Bryan M. Averill, Richard J. Geisler, Steven W. Shuyler, Oliver Heravi
  • Air Compressor
    Publication number: 20090110567
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air compressor is provided with a DC motor to provide versatile use in the field where no AC power source is available. The air compressor includes a intercooler storage vessel for cooling and storing the compressed air as well as a cooling fan arrangement that allows cooling of all the air compressor components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Averill, Steven M. Schile, Darren G. Fretz, Eric J. Webb
  • Power Pivot Device
    Publication number: 20080298885
    Abstract: A pivot assembly may include first and second subassemblies. The first subassembly may be adapted to be coupled to a frame member and rotationally fixed relative thereto. The first subassembly may include a latch mechanism displaceable between locked and unlocked positions. The second subassembly may be adapted to be coupled to the frame member and may be rotatable relative thereto. The second subassembly may include a power pivot assembly and a cam member. The power pivot assembly may be drivingly engaged with the cam member and operable to rotate the cam member in a first rotational direction to a first position where the cam member urges the latch mechanism into the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Bryan Yoder
  • Portable Pulling Tool
    Publication number: 20080246011
    Abstract: A portable pulling tool is provided including an integrally formed one-piece gear case for positioning all of the gear train components. The gear train includes a combination of helical gears and a differential planetary gear unit in a unique configuration. A motor control system is provided to automatically shut off the motor when a predetermined current load is detected. A multi-segment LED is provided to indicate to the user the amount of load that is being applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Brent Nasset, Ty Hargroder
  • Winch having integrated inverter for providing AC power
    Patent number: 7398957
    Abstract: A winch mechanism is provided with an integrated inverter for providing AC electric power from a DC electric power source. The winch mechanism is also provided with a plug receptacle to allow standard AC electric devices to be plugged into the winch mechanism so that the appliance can be utilized remotely from other AC electric power sources. An additional jump start storage device can be provided on the winch for providing back-up jump start storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: David Burns
  • Winch Assembly Including Clutch Mechanism
    Publication number: 20080116430
    Abstract: A winch assembly includes a housing member, a drum rotatably coupled to the housing member, a drive shaft extending through the drum and into the housing member, a gear train located within the housing member and driven by the shaft, a coupling member axially fixed to the shaft, and a clutch assembly including a clutch knob. The shaft is fixed for rotation with and axially displaceable relative to a drive input. The clutch knob is rotatably coupled to the housing member and includes an axially extending ramped surface that axially displaces the shaft in first and second axial directions upon rotation of the clutch knob in first and second rotary directions. Rotation in the first rotary direction rotationally couples the drum to the gear train through engagement with the coupling member and rotation in the second rotary direction disengages the drum from rotational engagement with the gear train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Elliott, Darren K. Johnson, Bryon M. Borntrager
  • Winch Assembly Including Clutch Mechanism
    Publication number: 20080116431
    Abstract: A winch assembly includes a housing member, a drum rotatably coupled to the housing member, a drive shaft extending through the drum and into the housing member, a gear train located within the housing member, and an actuation mechanism. The gear train includes a sun gear driven by the drive shaft, a ring gear, and a planetary gear assembly driven by the sun gear and including a planetary gear rotatably coupled to a carrier plate and engaged with the ring gear. The actuation mechanism includes a locking member displaceable between first and second positions and a biasing member having a radially extending arm engaged with the locking member to provide displacement between the first and second positions. The locking member rotationally fixes the ring gear relative to the housing member in the first position and allows relative rotation between the ring gear and the housing member in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Elliott, Darren K. Johnson, Bryon M. Borntrager
  • WINCH HAVING INTEGRATED INVERTER FOR PROVIDING AC POWER
    Publication number: 20080099738
    Abstract: A winch mechanism is provided with an integrated inverter for providing AC electric power from a DC electric power source. The winch mechanism is also provided with a plug receptacle to allow standard AC electric devices to be plugged into the winch mechanism so that the appliance can be utilized remotely from other AC electric power sources. An additional jump start storage device can be provided on the winch for providing back-up jump start storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: David Burns
  • Four-wheel drive center disconnect electric actuator
    Patent number: 7316304
    Abstract: A four-wheel drive center disconnect electric actuator is provided. The actuator includes a one-way motor that actuates a cam mechanism for causing engagement and disengagement of the center disconnect. The actuator achieves improved reliability and efficiency through a less expensive construction than conventional actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Ernest Ozsvath, Scott Stocker, Kip E. Clohessy, Bryan M. Averill
  • Integrated air compressor and winch
    Patent number: 7311298
    Abstract: An integrated air compressor and winch is provided that utilizes a single source of rotary motive power for driving both a winch drum and compressor mechanism. The integrated air compressor and winch is preferably provided with a gear case that is operable to provide an appropriate gear reduction for driving the winch drum while providing an appropriate drive speed for operating the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Giacomini
  • Winch
    Patent number: D555874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Elliott, Darren K. Johnson, Bryan Yoder
  • Portable pulling tool
    Patent number: D571973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Burns, Eric J. Webb, Brent Nasset, Walter S. Salmon, Ty Hargroder
  • Cordless pulling tool
    Patent number: D573775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Burns, Eric J. Webb, Brent Nasset, Walter S. Salmon, Ty Hargroder
  • Integrated air compressor and winch
    Patent number: D588162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Geisler, Darren G. Fretz, Eric J. Webb
  • V-twin air compressor
    Patent number: D590843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Averill, Steven M. Schile, Darren G. Fretz, Eric J. Webb
  • Integrated air compressor and winch
    Patent number: D597105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Geisler, Darren G. Fretz, Eric J. Webb
  • Fan cooled winch
    Patent number: D599524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Averill, Bryon M. Borntrager, Darren G. Fretz, Glenda M. Steele, Eric J. Webb
  • Single piston intercooler air compressor
    Patent number: D603872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Averill, Steven M. Schile, Darren G. Fretz, Eric J. Webb