Patents by Inventor David R. Didelot

David R. Didelot 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).

  • Patent number: 8960342
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided having at least one swing-out cooling assembly. A method of assembling the at least one swing-out cooling assembly on the vehicle is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Gregory K. Werner, David R. Didelot, Karl G. Heine, Denis J. Montocchio, David D. Latham
  • Patent number: 8897983
    Abstract: A system and method for providing additional speed retardation capacity is disclosed that utilizes parasitic loads of the vehicle. A vehicle is disclosed that includes a vehicle control system for sensing overspeed conditions, a powertrain, and a parasitic load. When an overspeed condition is detected, the parasitic load that is normally deactivated to improve efficiency is activated to remove power from the powertrain. Temperature sensors can monitor a load temperature and the parasitic loads can be controlled based on the temperature readings. A method is disclosed that includes detecting overspeed conditions, activating parasitic loads to absorb power when an overspeed condition is detected, and deactivating the loads when the overspeed condition ceases. The parasitic loads can be controlled separately or together. The method can include cumulative actions based on greater overspeed conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Francois Stander, David F. Rindfleisch, David R. Didelot
  • Patent number: 8813489
    Abstract: A work machine having an air-breathing, fuel-consuming, liquid-cooled internal combustion (IC) engine and a turbocharger receiving combustion products from the IC engine and a compressor for pressurizing air to the IC engine. A primary heat exchanger is in fluid flow connection between the compressor and the IC engine and a secondary heat exchanger is in fluid flow connection between the compressor and the IC engine and is upstream of the primary heat exchanger. The secondary heat exchanger is an air-to-liquid heat exchanger and receives liquid coolant from the IC engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: David R. Didelot, Douglas J. Send, Jonathan A. Dylhoff, Paul A. Wantschik
  • Patent number: 8733489
    Abstract: An articulated vehicle is provided having a cab portion, a trailer portion, and a coupling assembly positioned between the cab portion and the trailer portion. A front wheel assembly may support the cab portion, and a rear wheel assembly may support the trailer portion. The vehicle may include an overspeed protection system configured to protect the vehicle from an overspeed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Karl G. Heine, David R. Didelot, David F. Rindfleisch, Carl R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20130153180
    Abstract: A cooling system comprises a first cooling package, a second cooling package, and a fan control system. The first cooling package comprises a first fan and at least one heat exchanger to cool at least one fluid associated with the machine. The first fan is configured to rotate in a cooling direction and an opposite cleaning direction. The second cooling package comprises a second fan and at least one heat exchanger to cool at least one fluid associated with the machine. The second fan is configured to rotate in a cooling direction and an opposite cleaning direction. The fan control system is configured to alternate the first and second fans between a first cleaning mode and a second cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph M. Montocchio, David R. Didelot, Karl G. Heine, Boyd M. Nichols, John M. Chesterman, Carl R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20120211292
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided having at least one swing-out cooling assembly. A method of assembling the at least one swing-out cooling assembly on the vehicle is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory K. Werner, David R. Didelot, Karl G. Heine, Denis J. Montocchio, David D. Latham
  • Publication number: 20120205178
    Abstract: An articulated vehicle is provided having a cab portion, a trailer portion, and a coupling assembly positioned between the cab portion and the trailer portion. A front wheel assembly may support the cab portion, and a rear wheel assembly may support the trailer portion. The vehicle may include an overspeed protection system configured to protect the vehicle from an overspeed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Karl G. Heine, David R. Didelot, David F. Rindfleisch, Carl R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20120209486
    Abstract: A system and method for providing additional speed retardation capacity is disclosed that utilizes parasitic loads of the vehicle. A vehicle is disclosed that includes a vehicle control system for sensing overspeed conditions, a powertrain, and a parasitic load. When an overspeed condition is detected, the parasitic load that is normally deactivated to improve efficiency is activated to remove power from the powertrain. Temperature sensors can monitor a load temperature and the parasitic loads can be controlled based on the temperature readings. A method is disclosed that includes detecting overspeed conditions, activating parasitic loads to absorb power when an overspeed condition is detected, and deactivating the loads when the overspeed condition ceases. The parasitic loads can be controlled separately or together. The method can include cumulative actions based on greater overspeed conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Francois Stander, David F. Rindfleisch, David R. Didelot
  • Publication number: 20120204555
    Abstract: A work machine having an air-breathing, fuel-consuming, liquid-cooled internal combustion (IC) engine and a turbocharger receiving combustion products from the IC engine and a compressor for pressurizing air to the IC engine. A primary heat exchanger is in fluid flow connection between the compressor and the IC engine and a secondary heat exchanger is in fluid flow connection between the compressor and the IC engine and is upstream of the primary heat exchanger. The secondary heat exchanger is an air-to-liquid heat exchanger and receives liquid coolant from the IC engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: David R. Didelot, Douglas J. Send, Jonathan A. Dylhoff, Paul A. Wantschik