Patents by Inventor Giuliano Franceschi

Giuliano Franceschi 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: 9914496
    Abstract: A frame includes a pair of self-propelled lateral modules, which extend in a longitudinal direction and can be mutually removably coupled in a transverse direction. The modules are adapted to contribute to create, when assembled, a support structure for a central module, which can be removably coupled to the frame and is provided with a control system, which is configured to control movements and actuation of the self-propelled lateral modules. Each one of the self-propelled lateral modules includes a pair of bearing portions, and a connection portion, which mutually constrain the bearing portions and permit relative movement thereof between an extended configuration, in which the bearing portions define a greater longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module, and a compact configuration, in which the bearing portions define a smaller longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: OTO MELARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuliano Franceschi, Andrea Giovannini, Claudio Scarpellini
  • Publication number: 20160311480
    Abstract: A frame includes a pair of self-propelled lateral modules, which extend in a longitudinal direction and can be mutually removably coupled in a transverse direction. The modules are adapted to contribute to create, when assembled, a support structure for a central module, which can be removably coupled to the frame and is provided with a control system, which is configured to control movements and actuation of the self-propelled lateral modules. Each one of the self-propelled lateral modules includes a pair of bearing portions, and a connection portion, which mutually constrain the bearing portions and permit relative movement thereof between an extended configuration, in which the bearing portions define a greater longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module, and a compact configuration, in which the bearing portions define a smaller longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Giuliano FRANCESCHI, Andrea GIOVANNINI, Claudio SCARPELLINI
  • Patent number: 9080827
    Abstract: A robotized arm is installable on a vehicle by a supporting plate, on which the arm is mounted. The vehicle includes a conventional passenger compartment, adapted to house operators. At the free end of the arm is supported an armament and the robotized arm enables the armament to have at least four degrees of freedom in space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: OTO Melara S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuliano Franceschi
  • Publication number: 20140353431
    Abstract: A soft landing system (10) includes an air cushion structure (12) includes a housing portion (14), adapted to house a load (V); a support portion (15), connected to the housing portion (14) and inflatable with fluid under pressure. Tubular elements (16; 116) are adapted to be inflated, thus taking an outstretched configuration in which the tubular elements (16; 116) support the housing portion (14). A breather apparatus (17) is adapted to gradually deflate the tubular elements (16; 116) when the structure 812) is free falling integrally with the load (V) and the support portion (15) hits the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Giuliano Franceschi, Andrea Giovannini, Fabio Varone
  • Patent number: 8550197
    Abstract: There is described a power-driven wheel for a military vehicle, having an axial-flow electric motor, and a hub connected functionally to the motor and rotating about an axis; the motor has an output member housed inside the hub; and the wheel has an epicyclic reducer interposed functionally between the hub and the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Oto Melara S.p.A. con Unico Socio
    Inventors: Roberto Sgherri, Giuliano Franceschi
  • Patent number: 8353376
    Abstract: There is described a power-driven wheel for a military vehicle, having an axial-flow electric motor, and a hub connected functionally to the motor and rotating about an axis; the motor has an output member housed inside the hub; and the wheel has an epicyclic reducer interposed functionally between the hub and the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: OTO MELARA S.p.A. con Unico Socio
    Inventors: Roberto Sgherri, Giuliano Franceschi
  • Patent number: 8342612
    Abstract: There is described a power-driven wheel for a military vehicle, having an axial-flow electric motor, and a hub connected functionally to the motor and rotating about an axis; the motor has an output member housed inside the hub; and the wheel has an epicyclic reducer interposed functionally between the hub and the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Oto Melara S.p.A. con Unico Socio
    Inventors: Roberto Sgherri, Giuliano Franceschi
  • Publication number: 20120024142
    Abstract: A robotized arm (2) is installable on a vehicle (1) by a supporting plate (12), on which the arm is mounted. The vehicle includes a conventional passenger compartment (11), adapted to house operators. At the free end of the arm is supported an armament (3) and the robotized arm enables the armament to have at least four degrees of freedom in space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: OTO MELARA S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuliano Franceschi
  • Publication number: 20120025594
    Abstract: There is described a power-driven wheel for a military vehicle, having an axial-flow electric motor, and a hub connected functionally to the motor and rotating about an axis; the motor has an output member housed inside the hub; and the wheel has an epicyclic reducer interposed functionally between the hub and the output member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: OTO MELARA S.P.A. CON UNICO SOCIO
    Inventors: Roberto SGHERRI, Giuliano FRANCESCHI
  • Publication number: 20120025593
    Abstract: There is described a power-driven wheel for a military vehicle, having an axial-flow electric motor, and a hub connected functionally to the motor and rotating about an axis; the motor has an output member housed inside the hub; and the wheel has an epicyclic reducer interposed functionally between the hub and the output member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: OTO MELARA S.P.A. CON UNICO SOCIO
    Inventors: Roberto SGHERRI, Giuliano FRANCESCHI
  • Publication number: 20100326748
    Abstract: There is described a power-driven wheel for a military vehicle, having an axial-flow electric motor, and a hub connected functionally to the motor and rotating about an axis; the motor has an output member housed inside the hub; and the wheel has an epicyclic reducer interposed functionally between the hub and the output member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: OTO MELARA S.P.A. CON UNICO SOCIO
    Inventors: Roberto SGHERRI, Giuliano FRANCESCHI
  • Patent number: 7654347
    Abstract: Crawler moving system with variable configuration comprising a front axle (6), a rear axle (2) and at least one central axle (4) suitable for transmitting movement to the others through at least one crawler per side. Between the front axle and the central axle and between the rear axle and the central axle respective intermediate axles (3,5) are foreseen that act as a pivot about which such front and rear axles are able to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Oto Melara S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuliano Franceschi, Alessandro Lunadei, Carlo Felice Bellotti
  • Publication number: 20070137902
    Abstract: Crawler moving system with variable configuration comprising a front axle (6), a rear axle (2) and at least one central axle (4) suitable for transmitting movement to the others through at least one crawler per side. Between the front axle and the central axle and between the rear axle and the central axle respective intermediate axles (3,5) are foreseen that act as a pivot about which such front and rear axles are able to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Giuliano Franceschi, Alessandro Lunadei, Carlo Bellotti