Patents by Inventor Francois Stander
Francois Stander 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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Publication number: 20200226350Abstract: Systems and methods are described for identifying a behavior of a machine. A computer system receives a signal indicative of operation of a field machine and applies a deep learning algorithm to identify a pattern in a collection of signals stored on a computer-readable memory. The collection of signals includes the received signal indicative of operation of the field machine and other signals. A series of targeted tests are performed using a test machine while monitoring a signal indicative of operation of the test machine. A behavior is identified during the series of targeted tests that produces a signal that matches the pattern identified by the deep learning algorithm. An occurrence of the behavior is then automatically identified in the field machine in response to detecting the pattern in the received signal indicative of operation of the field machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Michael G. Kean, Robert A. Hamilton, Keith N. Chaston, Sean Mairet, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20190359194Abstract: A fluid control system that has a fluid assembly with a piston defined within a chamber, an electrical system having a motor configured to selectively reposition the piston, a controller in communication with the electrical system, and a sensor in communication with the controller to identify a fluid pressure value. Wherein, the controller identifies a desired fluid pressure range and selectively repositions the piston with the motor until the fluid pressure value is within the desired fluid pressure range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Reginald M. Bindl, Andrew J. Kindle, Jeffrey A. Bauer, Sean P. West, Francois Stander, Steven R. Whiteman
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Patent number: 10202988Abstract: A hydraulic assembly includes a barrel having a head port disposed proximate an end of the barrel, a piston assembly disposed within the barrel and movable relative thereto, the piston assembly including a bore terminating at a back wall, the bore defining a longitudinal axis, and a plunger at least partially received within the bore and translatable along the longitudinal axis. The plunger includes a main body having an end facing the head port, a shoulder extending radially-outwardly from the main body, and a passageway extending through the main body. A spring is disposed in a first region defined between the shoulder and the back wall, the spring configured to exert a biasing force on the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventor: Francois Stander
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Patent number: 10072385Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body may include receiving a position signal indicative of a position of the work vehicle, receiving a target profile indicative of a target topography for an area, receiving an ejection command at a controller and entering the controller into an ejection mode based on the ejection command, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, at least one of a speed of the work vehicle and a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body based on the position signal and the target profile, to spread a load of material from the ejector body onto a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Michael G. Kean, Douglas G. Meyer, Francois Stander
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Patent number: 10037634Abstract: An idle state determination system and method are disclosed for a work vehicle having an engine and at least one movable work implement. The movable work implement includes a load bin. The idle state determination system includes a source of work vehicle data that indicates one or more operational parameters of the work vehicle, including at least a speed, a state of an engine and a position of the load bin. The idle state determination system including a source of idle state classifications that include a plurality of idle states associated with the work vehicle, and the plurality of idle states including at least a waiting idle state and a loading idle state. The idle state determination system includes a controller that processes the work vehicle data to determine an idle state of the work vehicle. The controller classifies the idle state as one of the plurality of idle states.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Craig A. Christofferson, Keith N. Chaston, Madeline T. Oglesby, Todd F. Velde, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20170363120Abstract: A hydraulic assembly includes a barrel having a head port disposed proximate an end of the barrel, a piston assembly disposed within the barrel and movable relative thereto, the piston assembly including a bore terminating at a back wall, the bore defining a longitudinal axis, and a plunger at least partially received within the bore and translatable along the longitudinal axis. The plunger includes a main body having an end facing the head port, a shoulder extending radially-outwardly from the main body, and a passageway extending through the main body. A spring is disposed in a first region defined between the shoulder and the back wall, the spring configured to exert a biasing force on the shoulder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventor: Francois Stander
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Patent number: 9815479Abstract: An overload protection control system and method are disclosed for an articulated dump truck having a load bin movable between loaded and unloaded positions by hydraulic cylinders of a hydraulic circuit. The overload protection control system includes a source of load data associated with the load bin. The overload protection system also includes at least one controller that receives and processes the load data to determine an overload condition associated with the load bin and determines a speed associated with the work vehicle. The speed is reduced in the overload condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Francois Stander, Jeremy B. Shuler, Jason J. Foley, Daniel A. Griswold, Mark J. Cherney
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Patent number: 9803324Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body may include receiving a position signal indicative of a position of the work vehicle, receiving a target profile indicative of a target topography for an area, receiving an ejection command at a controller and entering the controller into an ejection mode based on the ejection command, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, at least one of a speed of the work vehicle and a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body based on the position signal and the target profile, to spread a load of material from the ejector body onto a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Michael G. Kean, Douglas G. Meyer, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20170278315Abstract: An idle state determination system and method are disclosed for a work vehicle having an engine and at least one movable work implement. The movable work implement includes a load bin. The idle state determination system includes a source of work vehicle data that indicates one or more operational parameters of the work vehicle, including at least a speed, a state of an engine and a position of the load bin. The idle state determination system including a source of idle state classifications that include a plurality of idle states associated with the work vehicle, and the plurality of idle states including at least a waiting idle state and a loading idle state. The idle state determination system includes a controller that processes the work vehicle data to determine an idle state of the work vehicle. The controller classifies the idle state as one of the plurality of idle states.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Craig A. Christofferson, Keith N. Chaston, Madeline T. Oglesby, Todd F. Velde, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20170210266Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body may include the steps of receiving a target parameter at a controller indicative of at least one of a target distance over which to spread a load of material from the ejector body onto a ground surface and a target thickness at which to spread the material from the ejector body onto the ground surface, entering a controller into an ejection mode, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, at least one of a speed of the work vehicle and a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body, to spread the material based on the target parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Douglas G. Meyer, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20170211244Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body may include receiving a position signal indicative of a position of the work vehicle, receiving a target profile indicative of a target topography for an area, receiving an ejection command at a controller and entering the controller into an ejection mode based on the ejection command, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, at least one of a speed of the work vehicle and a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body based on the position signal and the target profile, to spread a load of material from the ejector body onto a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Michael G. Kean, Douglas G. Meyer, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20170210267Abstract: A method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body involving receiving a target parameter at a controller, at least one of target distance and target thickness, receiving a vehicle speed at the controller, entering a controller into an ejection mode, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body, to spread the material based on the target parameter and the vehicle speed onto the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Michael G. Kean, Douglas G. MEYER, Francois STANDER
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Publication number: 20170113699Abstract: An overload protection control system and method are disclosed for an articulated dump truck having a load bin movable between loaded and unloaded positions by hydraulic cylinders of a hydraulic circuit. The overload protection control system includes a source of load data associated with the load bin. The overload protection system also includes at least one controller that receives and processes the load data to determine an overload condition associated with the load bin and determines a speed associated with the work vehicle. The speed is reduced in the overload condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Francois Stander, Jeremy B. Shuler, Jason J. Foley, Daniel A. Griswold, Mark J. Cherney
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Patent number: 9573583Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle speed comprises sensing a position of an operator input, engaging a retarder upon the position falling below a first threshold, modifying a retarding force exerted by the retarder based on the position while the retarder is engaged and the position is below a second threshold, and disengaging the retarder upon the position rising above the second threshold.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: David F. Rindfleisch, Douglas T. Corbett, Francois Stander, Jeremy B. Shuler
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Patent number: 9302666Abstract: An apparatus for and method of controlling forces transmitted to wheels/tracks of a vehicle. The method includes receiving an electrical indication that a first brake is engaged, such as by a user pressing his foot to a service brake. The method further includes electrically transmitting an instruction to apply force restricting movement of the wheels, such as force exerted from a brake, in an amount above a first threshold, such as an amount necessary to unilaterally prevent movement. The method also includes electrically transmitting an instruction to reduce force being applied to the wheels from a transmission while the (brake) force above the first threshold is applied.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: David Rindfleish, Jamie Carr, Jeremy Shuler, Francois Stander
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Publication number: 20150239470Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle speed comprises sensing a position of an operator input, engaging a retarder upon the position falling below a first threshold, modifying a retarding force exerted by the retarder based on the position while the retarder is engaged and the position is below a second threshold, and disengaging the retarder upon the position rising above the second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: David F. Rindfleisch, Douglas T. Corbett, Francois Stander, Jeremy B. Shuler
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Patent number: 8897983Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Francois Stander, David F. Rindfleisch, David R. Didelot
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Publication number: 20140162845Abstract: An apparatus for and method of controlling forces transmitted to wheels/tracks of a vehicle. The method includes receiving an electrical indication that a first brake is engaged, such as by a user pressing his foot to a service brake. The method further includes electrically transmitting an instruction to apply force restricting movement of the wheels, such as force exerted from a brake, in an amount above a first threshold, such as an amount necessary to unilaterally prevent movement. The method also includes electrically transmitting an instruction to reduce force being applied to the wheels from a transmission while the (brake) force above the first threshold is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: David Rindfleish, Jamie Carr, Jeremy Shuler, Francois Stander
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Patent number: 8646567Abstract: A work vehicle comprises a front frame, a rear frame, an oscillation frame, a slew bearing, and a rolling-element bearing. The slew bearing and the rolling-element bearing allow oscillation between the oscillation frame and the rear frame about a fore-aft axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Gregory K. Werner, David F. Rindfleisch, Francois Stander, Joseph M. Montocchio, David D. Latham
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Publication number: 20130197773Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of automatically controlling ground speed of a vehicle in which the vehicle includes a control system having a controller, a throttle, a brake sensor, and a braking mechanism. The method includes enabling a descent control function in the controller, detecting a change in a vehicle operating condition, determining current vehicle ground speed, establishing a desired vehicle speed based on the current vehicle ground speed, and controlling the braking mechanism to maintain vehicle ground speed at or below the desired vehicle speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Jeremy B. Shuler, Jamie C. Carr, Francois Stander, Karl G. Heine