Patents by Inventor David W. Archer
David W. Archer 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: 11958449Abstract: A level indication system for a vehicle includes a control system. The control system is configured to acquire stability data regarding a stability characteristic of the vehicle at a current location, determine whether the stability characteristic is within an operational range, provide a first indication that the vehicle is reconfigurable at the current location into an operable state in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the operational range, and provide a second indication that the vehicle is not reconfigurable at the current location into the operable state in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within a nonoperational range.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, David W. Archer
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Patent number: 11946319Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, axles coupled to the chassis, a turntable rotatably coupled to the chassis, and an aerial ladder assembly pivotably coupled the turntable. The aerial ladder assembly includes a first ladder section extending longitudinally, a second ladder section extending longitudinally, and a support slidably coupling the second ladder section to the first ladder section such that the first ladder section supports the second ladder section. The support facilitates longitudinal movement of the second ladder section relative to the first ladder section between an extended position and a retracted position. The support is pivotably coupled to the first ladder section.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20240075908Abstract: A stabilizer for a vehicle includes an actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a chassis of the vehicle and configured to lift the vehicle. The actuator assembly is coupled to a ground pad having a bottom surface configured to engage a support surface below the chassis when the actuator assembly lifts the vehicle. An alignment member is configured to be coupled the chassis. The alignment member is configured to limit rotation of the ground pad. The actuator assembly is configured to move a surface of the ground pad into engagement with the alignment member to cause rotation of the ground pad relative to the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: David W. Archer, Todd Burkard
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Publication number: 20240075327Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, and an implement. The body assembly defines a recess that includes a plurality of angled portions. The plurality of angled portions extend laterally outward at a downward angle away from the longitudinal axis. The implement has a proximal end disposed within the recess. The plurality of angled portions at least partially facilitate the implement in traveling through at least one of a sweep angle range or a depression angle range.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20240042962Abstract: A vehicle includes a cabin, a brake, a vehicle subsystem, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit the cabin and automatically engage the brake in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle. The vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
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Publication number: 20230416065Abstract: A mid-mount fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a front cabin coupled to the chassis forward of the body assembly, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis rearward of the front cabin and between the front axle and the rear axle. The ladder assembly includes a plurality of ladder sections. The ladder assembly is extensible to a horizontal reach of at least 88 feet. A distal end of the ladder assembly does not extend beyond the rear end of the body assembly when fully retracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Patent number: 11850456Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, and a ladder assembly. The body assembly defines a recess that includes a plurality of angled portions. The plurality of angled portions extend laterally outward at a downward angle away from the longitudinal axis. The ladder assembly has a proximal end disposed within the recess. The plurality of angled portions at least partially facilitate the ladder assembly in traveling through at least one of a sweep angle range or a depression angle range.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Patent number: 11851036Abstract: A stabilizer for a vehicle includes an actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a chassis of the vehicle and a ground pad coupled to the actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is selectively repositionable between an extended position and a retracted position to reconfigure the stabilizer between a lifting configuration and a storage configuration. The ground pad has a bottom surface configured to engage a support surface below the chassis. When the stabilizer is in the lifting configuration, the bottom surface of the ground pad engages the support surface. When the stabilizer is in the storage configuration, the ground pad is not in contact with the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: David W. Archer, Todd Burkard
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Patent number: 11795043Abstract: A mid-mount fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a front cabin coupled to the chassis forward of the body assembly, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a tandem rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis rearward of the front cabin and between the front axle and the tandem rear axle. The ladder assembly includes a plurality of ladder sections. The ladder assembly is extensible to a horizontal reach of at least 88 feet. A distal end of the ladder assembly does not extend beyond the rear end of the body assembly when fully retracted.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20230278531Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, an implement assembly coupled to the chassis, a stability system coupled to the chassis, and a control system. The stability system includes extendable components that selectively engage a ground surface. The control system is configured to control the stability system to level the vehicle and enable the stability system to lean the vehicle when an operational capability of the implement assembly is at a limit thereof while the vehicle is level to effectively improve the operational capability relative to when the vehicle is level.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20230226394Abstract: A system includes an outrigger assembly configured to be coupled to a chassis of the vehicle. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers. Each outrigger of the pair of outriggers includes an arm and a support foot. The arm is selectively extendable laterally outward at a fixed angle relative a horizontal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20230227040Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a first control signal to a transmission device of the vehicle to engage a first mode of the transmission device, acquire information regarding a pressure of an inlet flow of water received by a pumping system of the vehicle, and transmit a second control signal to the transmission device to engage a second mode of the transmission device based on the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
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Patent number: 11691599Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly coupled to the chassis, and a stability system. The stability system includes at least one of (i) a front downrigger coupled to the chassis, (ii) a rear downrigger coupled the chassis, or an outrigger coupled to the chassis. The stability system is controllable to facilitate leaning the fire apparatus at least two degrees relative to a ground surface while maintaining full operational capability of the ladder assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20230159104Abstract: A fire fighting vehicle comprising a frame member, a catch coupled with the frame member, and a rear assembly coupled to the frame member. The fire fighting vehicle further includes a cab rotatably coupled with the frame member and supported by a forward portion of the frame member. The cab includes a cab frame member coupled with the frame member, a cab cross-member coupled with the cab frame member, the cab cross-member extending laterally from the cab frame member, and a pin coupled with the cab cross-member. The fire fighting vehicle includes the catch coupled with the frame member rearward relative to the pin, and where in response to a force being applied to a front portion of the cab, the cab is configured to rotate about a lateral axis and the pin is configured to engage the catch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventor: David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20230141456Abstract: A vehicle system includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to determine whether a vehicle has arrived at a destination and provide a signal to switch the vehicle from an operational condition to a locked condition at least the in response to the vehicle arriving at the destination, thereby preventing undesired operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
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Patent number: 11638845Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a stability system. The stability system includes a pair of front downriggers coupled to the chassis forward of the front axle and an outrigger assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers that are selectively extendable laterally outward at an angle relative to a horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Patent number: 11634141Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a first control signal to a transmission of the vehicle to engage a first gear of the transmission, acquire information regarding a pressure of an inlet flow of water received by a pumping system of the vehicle, and transmit a second control signal to the transmission to engage a second gear of the transmission based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
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Patent number: 11577689Abstract: A vehicle management system includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to acquire location information relating to a location of the vehicle, determine if the vehicle has arrived at a destination based on the location information, and provide a signal to switch at least one of a transmission of the vehicle or a braking subsystem of the vehicle from an operational condition to a locked condition in response to at least the vehicle arriving at the destination, thereby preventing undesired operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
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Publication number: 20220242713Abstract: A mid-mount fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a front cabin coupled to the chassis forward of the body assembly, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a tandem rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis rearward of the front cabin and between the front axle and the tandem rear axle. The ladder assembly includes a plurality of ladder sections. The ladder assembly is extensible to a horizontal reach of at least 88 feet. A distal end of the ladder assembly does not extend beyond the rear end of the body assembly when fully retracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
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Publication number: 20220177055Abstract: A vehicle includes a support assembly extending between a chassis and a cab. The support assembly includes a first bracket coupled to the chassis, a second bracket coupled to the cab, a stay arm having a first end coupled to the first bracket and an opposing second end, and a locking assembly. The stay arm defines a locking interface between the first end and the opposing second end. The locking assembly includes a slide, an actuator, a release arm, and a pawl. The slide is translatable along the stay arm. The slide defines a first interface coupled to the second bracket, a second interface coupled to the actuator, and a third interface. The release arm is coupled to the actuator and the third interface. The pawl is coupled to release arm at the third interface. The pawl selectively engages with the locking interface based on a configuration of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventor: David W. Archer