Patents by Inventor Johann Epple

Johann Epple 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: 20140175838
    Abstract: A fender (3b) for a wheel on an agricultural vehicle having a cab, said fender comprising an inner contour (3d) proximal to the vehicle for attachment to the cab and a distal outer contour (3e) wherein the outer contour is radially inclined with respect to the inner contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Johann Epple, Paul Frei, Thomas Maier
  • Patent number: 8727365
    Abstract: A tractor braking system (10) having independent brake circuits (L,R) for each of a left and a right wheel is provided. Each circuit is activated by a respective brake pedal (16,17). The system comprises a releasable locking mechanism (25) to lock the two pedals together and sensors (50) to detect depression of the respective pedals (16,17). In response to a detection of only one pedal being depressed, warning means are provided to indicate to a driver that the pedals are in an unlocked state. A sensing of simultaneous depression of the pedals may be used to indicate that the pedals are in a locked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH
    Inventor: Johann Epple
  • Publication number: 20120256843
    Abstract: A display terminal for a tractor or other agricultural machine. The terminal has a screen and a control unit, wherein the control unit comprises a steadying portion and at least one push button. The steadying portion provides a grip for steadying the operator's hand whilst allowing operation of the at least one button by the thumb of the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: AGCO GMBH
    Inventors: Johann Epple, Rainer Hofman
  • Publication number: 20110291471
    Abstract: A tractor braking system (10) having independent brake circuits (L,R) for each of a left and a right wheel is provided. Each circuit is activated by a respective brake pedal (16,17). The system comprises a releasable locking mechanism (25) to lock the two pedals together and sensors (50) to detect depression of the respective pedals (16,17). In response to a detection of only one pedal being depressed, warning means are provided to indicate to a driver that the pedals are in an unlocked state. A sensing of simultaneous depression of the pedals may be used to indicate that the pedals are in a locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: AGCO GMBH
    Inventor: Johann Epple
  • Patent number: 7654359
    Abstract: A control means for an agricultural tractor is disclosed which has a switching element carrier arranged in proximity to the leading end region of an arm rest of a driver's seat. The control means has a large number of switches for controlling various vehicle units and the carrier has a hand rest (3, 4) provided with a spherical surface for the palm of the vehicle driver's hand. An adjustment wheel (14, 19) is provided for controlling a switching element (12, 24), the adjustment wheel having a setting rim (14a, 19a) which extends from the switching element carrier in a region which can be reached by the fingers of the hand resting on the hand rest (3, 4). Preferably the control means is provided with two adjustment wheels (14, 19) one above the other, each adjustment wheel having a setting rim (14a,19a) which can be reached by the fingers of a hand resting on the hand rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH
    Inventors: Max Ott, Johann Epple
  • Publication number: 20070199398
    Abstract: A control means for an agricultural tractor is disclosed which has a switching element carrier arranged in proximity to the leading end region of an arm rest of a driver's seat. The control means has a large number of switches for controlling various vehicle units and the carrier has a hand rest (3, 4) provided with a spherical surface for the palm of the vehicle driver's hand. An adjustment wheel (14, 19) is provided for controlling a switching element (12, 24), the adjustment wheel having a setting rim (14a, 19a) which extends from the switching element carrier in a region which can be reached by the fingers of the hand resting on the hand rest (3, 4). Preferably the control means is provided with two adjustment wheels (14, 19) one above the other, each adjustment wheel having a setting rim (14a,19a) which can be reached by the fingers of a hand resting on the hand rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: AGCO GmbH
    Inventors: Max Ott, Johann Epple
  • Patent number: 7077409
    Abstract: A commercial vehicle with a technically simple single wheel suspension for the wheels mounted in wheel supports, guaranteeing safe protection of the cardan shaft driving the wheels from harmful influences, includes a wheel support (8; 33), which a) together with a spring arm (7; 35) forms a longitudinal swinging arm (16; 21; 37) which is articulated to the gearbox (1) in front of the wheel (4) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, b) extends directly to the gearbox (2; 25; 32) and c) fully receives the cardan shaft (12) arranged between the output shaft (5) of the gearbox (2; 25; 32) and the assigned wheel shaft (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Epple, Gerd Rathke, Robert Honzek
  • Publication number: 20050082105
    Abstract: A commercial vehicle with a technically simple single wheel suspension for the wheels mounted in wheel supports, guaranteeing safe protection of the cardan shaft driving the wheels from harmful influences, includes a wheel support (8; 33), which a) together with a spring arm (7; 35) forms a longitudinal swinging arm (16; 21; 37) which is articulated to the gearbox (1) in front of the wheel (4) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, b) extends directly to the gearbox (2; 25; 32) and c) fully receives the cardan shaft (12) arranged between the output shaft (5) of the gearbox (2; 25;32) and the assigned wheel shaft (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Johann Epple, Gerd Rathke, Robert Honzek
  • Patent number: 5938282
    Abstract: A control device is disclosed for vehicles, in particular towing vehicles used for agricultural purposes which have a mounting located near the front of the armrest of the driver's seat for a group of control members used to control various functions of the vehicle. A group of control members consisting of a plurality of switches or buttons and a manually-operated lever are provided to minimize fatigue when the vehicle driver is seated for a long period of time. A hand support is also included near the control members to support the palm of the vehicle driver's hand. The switches or buttons and lever are arranged so that the switches or buttons can be reached and operated comfortably with the outstretched fingers and the switching lever is located between the thumb and index finger, while the hand is resting on the hand support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Agco GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Johann Epple
  • Patent number: D419164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Roland Heiler, Johann Epple