Patents by Inventor David F. Buehler
David F. Buehler 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: 11981873Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for independently controlling torque at each of the ground-engaging members.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240116386Abstract: Utility vehicles include ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, a motor supported by the frame operably coupled to the ground engaging members, and a battery configured to provide electrical power to the motor. The battery may be removable and configured to be easily charged by outside power sources such as generators and external batteries. A charger may be configured to receive instructions to charge the battery using a specific charger operating characteristic. The vehicle may also include a variety of accessory ports configured to electrically couple to accessories that use AC or DC power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Chiao George Liu, Aaron D. Deckard, Jacob Gerten, Benjamin R. Bauer, Akshay A. Biyani, Naval K. Agrawal, Kathryn L. Johnson, Austin A. Holt
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Publication number: 20230102266Abstract: Systems and methods for starting and restarting an engine of a vehicle are disclosed. Power systems for an engine are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Trevor F. Rhodes, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, James H. Buchwitz, Nicholas A.M. Hartung, Ricky G. Jaeger, Ronnie R. Danielson, Dallas J. Blake, Beat R. Kohler, Philippe Gasdia, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Garrett J. Hebbard, Andreas H. Bilek, Derek Zimney
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Publication number: 20220371456Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Publication number: 20220306222Abstract: A electric vehicle including a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, the frame assembly including a front frame assembly, a middle frame assembly, and a rear frame assembly, a seating area supported by the middle frame assembly, electric powertrain components supported by the frame assembly to provide power to at least one ground engaging member, and a shrouding assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Dillon B. Schwalbach, David F. Buehler, Louis J. Brady, Stacey E. Stewart, Forrest W. Johnson, Yassin M. Kelay, Jeff S. Lovold, Jason C. Plugge, John B. Pircon, Markus Hoffet, Wayne M. Kolden, Aaron Reay, Wangnan Zhong
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Publication number: 20220242213Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Steven W. Aronson, Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Brian E. Brandt, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
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Publication number: 20210347243Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Aaron D. Deckard, Stephen L. Nelson
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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
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Publication number: 20200324658Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Patent number: 10780770Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Aaron D. Deckard, Stephen L. Nelson
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Patent number: 10744868Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Paul D. Weiss, Benjamin M. Comana
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Patent number: 10647324Abstract: Vehicles including a plurality of front and rear ground engaging members, a front driveline operatively coupled to a first power source, a rear driveline operatively coupled to a second power source, at least one controller operatively coupled to the first drive system and the second drive system are disclosed. The vehicles may further include a torque request input adapted to be actuatable by an operator of the vehicle. The torque request input may provide an indication of a requested torque to the at least one controller. The at least one controller may, based on the requested torque, command a first output of the first drive system to the at least one front ground engaging member and a second output of the second drive system to the at least one rear ground engaging member. Vehicle drive control systems are also disclosed. Methods of controlling torque and battery management are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Peter J. Erasmus, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Kevin P. Blair
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Publication number: 20200108709Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Aaron D. Deckard, Stephen L. Nelson
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Publication number: 20190031015Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Paul D. Weiss, Benjamin M. Comana
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Patent number: 10118477Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Publication number: 20180086343Abstract: Vehicles including a plurality of front and rear ground engaging members, a front driveline operatively coupled to a first power source, a rear driveline operatively coupled to a second power source, at least one controller operatively coupled to the first drive system and the second drive system are disclosed. The vehicles may further include a torque request input adapted to be actuatable by an operator of the vehicle. The torque request input may provide an indication of a requested torque to the at least one controller. The at least one controller may, based on the requested torque, command a first output of the first drive system to the at least one front ground engaging member and a second output of the second drive system to the at least one rear ground engaging member. Vehicle drive control systems are also disclosed. Methods of controlling torque and battery management are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Peter J. Erasmus, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Kevin P. Blair
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Publication number: 20170355259Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana