Patents by Inventor Jeremy Andringa

Jeremy Andringa 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).

  • Publication number: 20230382228
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device supported by the chassis, a body assembly, and a power distribution unit. The energy storage device is configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover. Activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle. The body assembly is configured for storing refuse and is supported by the chassis. The power distribution unit is coupled to the energy storage device and is configured to control power transmission outward from the energy storage device. The body assembly includes a controller that communicates with the power distribution unit to adjust a flow of electrical power from the energy storage device to the body assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Emily Davis, Joshua D. Rocholl, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Vincent Hoover, Michael R. Moore, Samuel Mueller, Jeff Verhagen, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Jeffrey Koga
  • Publication number: 20230373561
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis and a front axle assembly. The chassis includes a first frame rail defining a first vertical plane and a second frame rail defining a second vertical plane. The front axle assembly includes an axle and a steering assembly. The axle is coupled to a front end of the first frame rail and the second frame rail. The steering assembly includes a pair of wheel hubs coupled to opposing ends of the axle, a steering gear mechanism including a first gear box and a second gear box, and a linkage assembly coupling the steering gear mechanism to the pair of wheel hubs to facilitate steering the pair of wheel hubs through actuation of the steering gear mechanism. The first gear box and the second gear box are positioned between the first vertical plane and the second vertical plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Andringa, Brent Radlinger
  • Patent number: 11806739
    Abstract: A hose assembly includes a first conduit, a second conduit, a nozzle assembly, and a valve assembly. The first conduit defines a first fluid path through the hose assembly. The second conduit is received within and extends partially through the first conduit. The second conduit defines a second fluid path through the hose assembly. The nozzle assembly is coupled to a first end of the first conduit. The valve assembly is fluidly coupled to the first conduit and the second conduit. The valve assembly is fluid coupled to a second end of the first conduit opposite the first end. The valve assembly is adjustable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve assembly provides water into the first conduit. In the second position, the valve assembly provides pressurized air into the second conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: Jeremy Andringa
  • Publication number: 20230347712
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab, a body assembly coupled with the chassis, and a lift assembly. The body assembly defines a refuse compartment. The lift assembly can be configured to engage a refuse container. The refuse vehicle further comprises a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system that is configured to deliver air to the cab via a plurality of ducts. The refuse vehicle further includes a controller configured to receive data from one or more sensors, determine, based on the received data, that an interlock condition is present, and alter an operation of the HVAC system based on the interlock condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Gentner, James Tebbe, Jon Zeamer, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Jon Branson, Jeff Verhagen, Amanda Miller, Ryan Wolf
  • Publication number: 20230311625
    Abstract: A cab for a refuse vehicle includes a cab body defining a first door opening and a second door opening, a first door positioned over the first door opening, and a second door positioned over the second door opening. Each of the first door and the second door includes a door panel and a peep window positioned proximate a lower end of the door panel. The peep window includes an interior windowpane and exterior windowpane. Portions of the interior windowpane and the exterior windowpane are vertically offset and horizontally offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rausch, Jon Zeamer, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Josh Gentner, Jon Branson, Jeff Verhagen
  • Publication number: 20230312242
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle including an electric motor powered by a battery, a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor, a manifold including a plurality of electrically actuated solenoid valves receiving hydraulic power from the hydraulic pump, a hydraulic actuator powered by the hydraulic pump via the manifold, and one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a load applied to the hydraulic actuator, operate the manifold to provide regenerative flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator when the load is less than a threshold load, and operate the manifold to provide non-regenerative flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator when the load is greater than or equal to the threshold load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Mills, Greg Steffens, Chris Rukas, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20230312238
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle including a first electric motor powered by a battery, a first hydraulic pump driven by the first electric motor, a packer actuator powered by the first hydraulic pump, a second electric motor powered by the battery, a second hydraulic pump driven by the second electric motor, a door actuator powered by the second hydraulic pump, and a lift actuator driven by the second hydraulic pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Mills, Greg Steffens, Chris Rukas, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20230311666
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes control system that includes processing circuitry configured to obtain a speed of the refuse vehicle, or an indication of activation of a lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to transition the refuse vehicle between a collection mode of operation and a highway mode of operation based on at least one of the speed of the refuse vehicle or the indication of activation of the lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the refuse vehicle according to the collection mode of operation or the highway mode of operation, wherein the collection mode of operation and the highway mode of operation each comprise different braking settings for the refuse vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Amanda Miller, Ryan Wolf, Brendan Chan, Jeff Verhagen, Jeremy Andringa, Jon Branson
  • Publication number: 20230312241
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle including an electric motor powered by a battery, a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor, a hydraulic actuator powered by the hydraulic pump, and one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a target cycle time for the hydraulic actuator, and control a speed of the electric motor to achieve the target cycle time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Mills, Greg Steffens, Chris Rukas, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20230312239
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle including an electric motor powered by a battery, a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor, a hydraulic actuator powered by the hydraulic pump, and one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a load of the hydraulic actuator, and control a speed of the electric motor driving the hydraulic pump to achieve the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Mills, Greg Steffens, Chris Rukas, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler
  • Patent number: 11766941
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device supported by the chassis, a body assembly, and a power distribution unit. The energy storage device is configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover. Activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle. The body assembly is configured for storing refuse and is supported by the chassis. The power distribution unit is coupled to the energy storage device and is configured to control power transmission outward from the energy storage device, between the chassis and the body assembly. The body assembly includes a controller that communicates with the power distribution unit to adjust a flow of electrical power from the energy storage device to the body assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Emily Davis, Joshua D. Rocholl, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Vincent Hoover, Michael R. Moore, Samuel Mueller, Jeff Verhagen, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Jeffrey Koga
  • Patent number: 11753072
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis and a front axle assembly coupled to a front end of the chassis. The chassis includes a first frame rail and a second frame rail. The first frame rail defines a first vertical plane. The second frame rail is spaced from the first frame rail and defines a second vertical plane. The front axle assembly includes a solid axle and a steering assembly. The steering assembly includes a pair of wheel hubs, a steering gear mechanism, and a linkage assembly. The pair of wheel hubs are coupled to opposing ends of the solid axle. The pair of wheel hubs are configured to facilitate coupling wheels to the front axle assembly. The steering gear mechanism is positioned between the first vertical plane and the second vertical plane. The linkage assembly couples the steering gear mechanism to the pair of wheel hubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Andringa, Brent Radlinger
  • Publication number: 20230211705
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a cowl coupled to at least one of the body or the cab and extending above the cab, and a heat exchanger coupled to the cab and positioned at least partially within the cowl such that the heat exchanger extends above the cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, McCall Groen, Jon Pandolfini, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Kevin Pennau, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler, David Palmer, David Cockrell, Travis Zuleger
  • Publication number: 20230191887
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis coupled to a wheel, an energy storage system supported by the chassis, a drive motor coupled to the wheel and configured to receive electrical energy from the energy storage system and provide rotational mechanical energy to the wheel, a cab supported by a first portion of the chassis, a refuse compartment supported by a second portion of the chassis, a seat supported within an interior of the cab and including a seat support and a backrest, a control console arranged within the interior of the cab and including a joystick, and a suspension coupled between the cab and the seat and configured to allow the seat to move relative to the cab. The suspension supports the seat and the control console so that a position of the control console relative to the seat is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Rausch, Ryan Wolf, Jon Zeamer, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Jon Branson, Jeff Verhagen, Mitchell Murphy
  • Publication number: 20230192401
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, the body including a refuse compartment configured to store refuse, a lift assembly configured to transfer refuse from a refuse container into the refuse compartment, a cowl coupled to at least one of the body or the cab and extending above the cab, and a heat exchanger positioned at least partially within the cowl such that the heat exchanger extends above the cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, McCall Groen, Jon Pandolfini, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Kevin Pennau, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler, David Palmer, David Cockrell, Travis Zuleger
  • Publication number: 20230174178
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a chassis, an axle assembly, an actuator, a parking brake, and a controller. The axle assembly is coupled to the chassis. The actuator is coupled to the chassis and the axle assembly. The actuator is configured to transition the axle assembly between a raised position and a lowered position. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to generate signals to determine a vehicle state based on data representing at least one of a vehicle load, a vehicle location, and a vehicle operating condition; and operate the actuator to transition the axle assembly between the raised position and the lowered position based on the vehicle state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: Jeremy Andringa
  • Publication number: 20230150584
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis coupled to a wheel and having a first portion and a second portion, and a cab supported by the first portion of the chassis. The cab includes a tunnel configured to receive at least partially receive the first portion of the chassis and a seat supported within an interior of the cab and having a seat support and a backrest. An uppermost surface of the tunnel is arranged at a tunnel height that is lower than a support height of the seat support. The vehicle further includes a body supported by the second portion of the chassis. The first portion of the chassis includes a frame extension or an inward-offset frame rail configuration and the second portion of the chassis comprises a first frame rail and a second frame rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jon Branson, Jeremy Andringa, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Amanda Haberlein, Jeff Verhagen, Travis Zuleger, Josh Gentner
  • Publication number: 20230150763
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis coupled a wheel, a motor configured to drive the wheel, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and defining a refuse compartment, a lift assembly, and a vehicle control system having a sensor integrated into the body assembly and a controller in communication with the lift assembly and the sensor. The controller includes a processor and at least one memory and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor, the sensor data indicating a potential event, receive control data indicating a state the lift assembly, and compare the sensor data to the control data to determine if the potential event is a false event associated with the state of the lift assembly or an actual event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda Haberlein, Brendan Chan, Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, James Tebbe, Jeremy Andringa, Jon Branson, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Ben Fischer, Jeff Verhagen
  • Publication number: 20230070769
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a front subframe, a rear subframe, and a body that connects the front subframe to the rear subframe so that forces acting on the front subframe and the rear subframe are transmitted through the body. The vehicle also includes a housing coupled to an underside of the body between the front subframe and the rear subframe. An energy storage system is enclosed in the housing and includes a battery and a battery interface configured to electrically couple the battery to at least one component of the electrified vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Wheeler, Jeremy Andringa, Erik S. Ellifson, Peter Kramer, Nader Nasr, Martin J. Schimke, Chad Smith, Ryan Wolf, Christopher Yakes
  • Publication number: 20230074504
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle, comprising a chassis having a frame, a first tractive element, and a first suspension system coupled with the first tractive element and the chassis. The first suspension system may comprise a first knuckle coupled with the first tractive element, and a first strut-damper coupled with the first knuckle and the chassis, the first strut-damper extending between the chassis and the first knuckle. The first suspension system may also include a first control arm coupled with the first knuckle and the frame member, and a torsion bar coupled with the chassis at a first end of the torsion bar. The torsion bar may extend in a direction substantially parallel with the frame member, where the torsion bar may be configured to support a portion of a mass of the electrified vehicle in response to displacement of the first tractive element relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Erik S. Ellifson, Christopher Yakes, Colin Wheeler, Jeremy Andringa, Ryan Wolf, Martin J. Schimke, Chad Smith, Peter Kramer, Nader Nasr