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).

  • Patent number: 11958449
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 11946319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20240075908
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Todd Burkard
  • Publication number: 20240075327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20240042962
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
  • Publication number: 20230416065
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 11850456
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 11851036
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Todd Burkard
  • Patent number: 11795043
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20230278531
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20230226394
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20230227040
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 11691599
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20230159104
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20230141456
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
  • Patent number: 11638845
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 11634141
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 11577689
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
  • Publication number: 20220242713
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Betz, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20220177055
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: David W. Archer