Patents by Inventor Alex R. Scheuerell
Alex R. Scheuerell 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: 11975584Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
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Patent number: 11970036Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
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Patent number: 11958331Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. The trailing arm includes a joint along a longitudinal length of the trailing arm. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, David D. Helgeson, Aaron S. Norton
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Patent number: 11884117Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
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Publication number: 20230192043Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a braking system comprising a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members. The HECU may receive sensor information from the one or more sensors and determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a wheel locking event based on the sensor information. The wheel locking event may indicate the plurality of ground-engaging members are unable to turn. The HECU also may determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a turning event based on the sensor information and operate in an HECU intervention mode based on an indication that the all terrain vehicle is encountering the wheel locking event and the turning event. The HECU intervention mode permits the HECU to control the plurality of ground-engaging members based on steering input.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus
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Publication number: 20230191904Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, David D. Helgeson, Donald S. Hansen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Owen J. Dickinson, Timothy J. Giese, Ryan K. Lovold
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Publication number: 20230158848Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. The trailing arm includes a joint along a longitudinal length of the trailing arm. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, David D. Helgeson, Aaron S. Norton
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Publication number: 20230150334Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 11628722Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, David D. Helgeson, Donald S. Hansen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Owen J. Dickinson, Timothy J. Giese, Ryan K. Lovold
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Patent number: 11618422Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a braking system comprising a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members. The HECU may receive sensor information from the one or more sensors and determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a wheel locking event based on the sensor information. The wheel locking event may indicate the plurality of ground-engaging members are unable to turn. The HECU also may determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a turning event based on the sensor information and operate in an HECU intervention mode based on an indication that the all terrain vehicle is encountering the wheel locking event and the turning event. The HECU intervention mode permits the HECU to control the plurality of ground-engaging members based on steering input.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus
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Publication number: 20220388362Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
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Publication number: 20220324282Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
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Patent number: 11400787Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
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Patent number: 11400786Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
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Patent number: 11400784Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
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Patent number: 11400785Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
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Patent number: 11400969Abstract: A center take off rack and pinion steering system is disclosed having a rack housing which houses a rack gear having first and second ends extending through the housing. A pinion gear is coupled to the rack gear to input steering power to the rack gear. A rack yoke is coupled to, and extends between, the first and second ends of the rack gear. A yoke support is coupled to the rack housing and a yoke support slider is coupled to the rack yoke and is movable with the rack yoke relative to the yoke support. Tie rod end mounts are supported by the rack yoke, the tie rod end mounts positioned laterally intermediate the first and second ends of the rack gear.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Timothy J. Giese, Matthew S. Taylor
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Publication number: 20220144338Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a braking system comprising a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members. The HECU may receive sensor information from the one or more sensors and determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a wheel locking event based on the sensor information. The wheel locking event may indicate the plurality of ground-engaging members are unable to turn. The HECU also may determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a turning event based on the sensor information and operate in an HECU intervention mode based on an indication that the all terrain vehicle is encountering the wheel locking event and the turning event. The HECU intervention mode permits the HECU to control the plurality of ground-engaging members based on steering input.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus
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Patent number: 11254294Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members may be configured to rotate about an axle. The all terrain vehicle may further include a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system (e.g., an anti-lock braking system (ABS)) including a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to generate yaw to reduce a turning radius of the all terrain vehicle. The HECU may be configured to control brake pressure to the plurality of ground-engaging members independent of a driver input indicating a braking event.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus, Louis J. Brady
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Publication number: 20210323402Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for independently controlling torque at each of the ground-engaging members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Jacob L. Stock, Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus, Evan R. Wozniak, David F. Buehler, Ronald Zurbruegg, Markus Hoffet, Yassin M. Kelay, Patrick J. McArdle