Patents by Inventor Prabhu Shankar

Prabhu Shankar 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: 20250026399
    Abstract: A lift device a base having at least two pivotal wheels and two pivotally-fixed wheels held in a forward-aligned orientation, a retractable lift mechanism, a platform coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism, a steering system extending between the at least two pivotal wheels. The steering system includes a first knuckle, a second knuckle, a first tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the first knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to a drag link, a second tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the second knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to the drag link, and an electrical actuator extending along a first axis. The electrical actuator is coupled to the drag link so that movement of electrical actuator translates the drag link about a second axis offset from and parallel to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Derek WILLIAMS, Jihong HAO, Prabhu SHANKAR, Devin ROSENCRANCE
  • Patent number: 12134428
    Abstract: A steering system includes a first wheel and a second wheel laterally spaced apart from the first wheel, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel laterally spaced apart from the third wheel. The first wheel is rotatably coupled to a first knuckle and the second wheel is rotatably coupled to a second knuckle. The third wheel and the fourth wheel are both pivotally fixed in a forward-aligned orientation. The steering system includes a first tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the first knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to a mechanical linkage, a second tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the second knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to the mechanical linkage, and an electrical actuator coupled to the mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is arranged in front of the electrical actuator relative to a travel direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Williams, Jihong Hao, Prabhu Shankar, Devin Rosencrance
  • Publication number: 20240308832
    Abstract: A vehicle can include a chassis. The vehicle can also include a turntable. The turntable can be movably coupled with the chassis. The vehicle can also include a first camera and a second camera. The vehicle can also include a control system. The control system can include one or more memory devices. The one or more memory devices can store instructions thereon. The instruction can, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive first data indicating movement of the vehicle. The instructions can also cause the one or more processors to generate a first user interface including image data from the first camera. The instructions can also cause the one or more processors to in response to the first data indicating the movement of the vehicle, generate a second user interface including image data from the second camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Timothy Smullen, Samuel Myers, Matthew Gilbride
  • Publication number: 20240308830
    Abstract: A vehicle can include a chassis. The vehicle can also include a turntable. The turntable can be rotatably coupled to the chassis. The turntable can include a counterweight. The vehicle can also include a boom assembly. The boom assembly can have a proximal end portion coupled to the turntable and a distal end portion opposite the proximal end portion. The vehicle can also include a camera directly coupled to the counterweight. The camera can have a field of view extending away from the boom assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Timothy Smullen, J P. Kraisinger, Samuel Myers, Michael Buhidar, Shashank Bhatia
  • Publication number: 20240300794
    Abstract: A scissor lift includes a base, a platform configured to support a load, a lift assembly having a first end coupled to the base and a second end coupled to the platform, and a linear actuator coupled to the lift assembly and defining a first actuator end and a second actuator end. The linear actuator includes a push tube, an electric motor configured to control extension of the push tube, a gearbox coupled to the electric motor, and a housing coupled to the gearbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eko Prasetiawan, Louis Bafile, Prabhu Shankar
  • Patent number: 12054372
    Abstract: A scissor lift includes a base, a platform configured to support a load, a lift assembly having a first end coupled to the base and a second end coupled to the platform, and a linear actuator coupled to the lift assembly and configured to extend to raise the platform relative to the base. The lift assembly includes a series of support members that are pivotally coupled to one another. The linear actuator includes a screw, a nut engaging the screw, and an electric motor configured to drive rotation of the screw relative to the nut to control extension of the linear actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eko Prasetiawan, Louis Bafile, Prabhu Shankar
  • Publication number: 20240034607
    Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a platform configured to support an operator, the platform including an attachment point configured to engage a lanyard to secure the operator to the platform, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis and configured to raise the platform relative to the chassis, a sensor configured to provide sensor data indicative of engagement between the attachment point and the lanyard, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, if the lanyard is engaged with the attachment point. In response to a determination that the lanyard is not engaged with the attachment point, the controller is configured to at least one of (a) activate an alarm to provide a notification to alert the operator that the lanyard is not engaged with the attachment point or (b) limit movement of the lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Matthew Seifarth, Michael Buhidar, Shashank Bhatia
  • Publication number: 20230416061
    Abstract: A fully electric lift device includes a base assembly, a lift assembly, a platform assembly, tractive elements, an energy storage device, and a control system. The lift assembly is coupled with the base assembly and is driven by an electric linear actuator for a lifting function. The platform assembly is positioned at a top of the lift assembly and can be raised or lowered as the lift assembly performs the lifting function. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled with the base assembly and can be driven by an electric wheel motor to perform a driving function. The control system includes a controller that operates the electric wheel motor and the electric linear actuator to perform the driving function and the lifting function using power drawn from the energy storage device. The lift assembly and the tractive elements use only electrical energy to perform the lifting and driving functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Louis Bafile, Jihong Hao, Eko Prasetiawan, Scott Riley, David Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20230416062
    Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a retractable lift assembly, a coupler, an electro-mechanical device, and a battery pack. The base includes an electric drive and at least two rotatable wheels powered by the electric drive. The retractable lift assembly includes a first end coupled to the base and a second end that is movable relative to the base. The coupler is mounted to a first surface of the retractable lift assembly and includes at least one mounting stud, the at least one mounting stud extending outwardly away from the coupler. The electro-mechanical device is detachably coupled to the at least one mounting stud and is repositionable relative to the retractable lift assembly. The battery pack is electrically connected to the electric drive and the retractable lift assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Janine Borofka, Peter Tan, Gregory S. Brulo, Jihong Hao, Prabhu Shankar
  • Patent number: 11802031
    Abstract: A fully electric lift device includes a base assembly, a lift assembly, a platform assembly, tractive elements, an energy storage device, and a control system. The lift assembly is coupled with the base assembly and is driven by an electric linear actuator for a lifting function. The platform assembly is positioned at a top of the lift assembly and can be raised or lowered as the lift assembly performs the lifting function. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled with the base assembly and can be driven by an electric wheel motor to perform a driving function. The control system includes a controller that operates the electric wheel motor and the electric linear actuator to perform the driving function and the lifting function using power drawn from the energy storage device. The lift assembly and the tractive elements use only electrical energy to perform the lifting and driving functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Louis Bafile, Jihong Hao, Eko Prasetiawan, Scott Riley, David Lombardo
  • Patent number: 11787674
    Abstract: A lift device includes a base including at least two rotatable wheels, a retractable lift assembly, and a coupler. The retractable lift assembly includes a first end coupled to the base and a second end that is movable relative to the base. The coupler is attached to the retractable lift assembly a distance from the first end and is configured to detachably couple the retractable lift assembly to an electro-mechanical device. The coupler includes a first flange, a second flange, a pair of diametrically opposed mounting studs, and a pin. Each one of the pair of mounting studs extends from a respective one of the first flange and the second flange. The pin extends through at least one of the first flange or the second flange below the pair of mounting studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Janine Borofka, Peter Tan, Gregory S. Brulo, Jihong Hao, Prabhu Shankar
  • Publication number: 20230286571
    Abstract: A lift device includes a base having two front wheels and two rear wheels, a retractable lift mechanism having a first end coupled to the base, a platform coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism, and a steering system. The steering system includes a second linear actuator coupled to a first front wheel of the two front wheels and a third linear actuator coupled to a second front wheel of the two front wheels. The two front wheels are spaced from the two rear wheels in a longitudinal direction. The retractable lift mechanism includes a first linear actuator extending along the longitudinal direction and configured to transition the retractable lift mechanism between a stowed position and a deployed position. The second linear actuator and the third linear actuator extend generally along the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jihong HAO, Derek WILLIAMS, Prabhu SHANKAR, Devin ROSENCRANCE
  • Publication number: 20230286570
    Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a retractable lift mechanism having a first end coupled to the base, a platform coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism, and a steering system. The base includes a first wheel and a second wheel laterally spaced from the first wheel, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel laterally spaced from the third wheel. The third wheel and the fourth wheel are both pivotally fixed. The steering system includes a first electric actuator coupled to the first wheel and configured to independently control a steering direction of the first wheel, and a second electric actuator coupled to the second wheel and configured to independently control a steering direction of the second wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jihong HAO, Derek WILLIAMS, Prabhu SHANKAR, Devin ROSENCRANCE
  • Publication number: 20230264931
    Abstract: A lift vehicle includes a chassis, an implement, a lift arm coupling the implement to the chassis, a load sensor, a tilt sensor, and a controller. The lift arm includes an actuator configured to selectively extend the lift arm and a length sensor configured to provide data relating to a length of the lift arm. The load sensor can provide data relating to a load at the implement. The tilt sensor can provide data relating to an angular orientation of the chassis relative to a reference plane. The controller can receive data from the length sensor, the load sensor, and the tilt sensor. The controller can determine, based on the data from the load sensor and the tilt sensor, an operating envelope for the lift arm. The operating envelope can include a maximum extension of the lift arm. The controller can selectively limit an operation of the lift arm such that the lift arm operates within the operating envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Tressler, Mark Neubauer, Prabhu Shankar, Michael Buhidar, Alex Dilello, Marcel Amsallen, Kurtis Thrush, Louis Bafile, Matthew Gilbride
  • Patent number: 11691662
    Abstract: A steering system includes a first wheel and a second wheel spaced apart from the first wheel, a first tie rod, a second tie rod, and an electrical actuator. The first wheel is rotatably coupled to a first knuckle, and the first knuckle is pivotable about a first suspension post. The second wheel is rotatably coupled to a second knuckle, and the second knuckle is pivotable about a second suspension post spaced apart from the first suspension post. The first tie rod is coupled to the first knuckle and to a mechanical linkage. The second tie rod is coupled to the second knuckle and the mechanical linkage. The electrical actuator is coupled to the mechanical linkage so that movement of the electrical actuator translates the mechanical linkage axially, which adjusts the orientation of the wheels relative to the suspension posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jihong Hao, Derek Williams, Prabhu Shankar, Devin Rosencrance
  • Publication number: 20230202552
    Abstract: A steering system includes a first wheel and a second wheel laterally spaced apart from the first wheel, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel laterally spaced apart from the third wheel. The first wheel is rotatably coupled to a first knuckle and the second wheel is rotatably coupled to a second knuckle. The third wheel and the fourth wheel are both pivotally fixed in a forward-aligned orientation. The steering system includes a first tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the first knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to a mechanical linkage, a second tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the second knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to the mechanical linkage, and an electrical actuator coupled to the mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is arranged in front of the electrical actuator relative to a travel direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Derek WILLIAMS, Jihong HAO, Prabhu SHANKAR, Devin ROSENCRANCE
  • Publication number: 20220371864
    Abstract: A fully electric lift device includes a base assembly, a lift assembly, a platform assembly, tractive elements, an energy storage device, and a control system. The lift assembly is coupled with the base assembly and is driven by an electric linear actuator for a lifting function. The platform assembly is positioned at a top of the lift assembly and can be raised or lowered as the lift assembly performs the lifting function. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled with the base assembly and can be driven by an electric wheel motor to perform a driving function. The control system includes a controller that operates the electric wheel motor and the electric linear actuator to perform the driving function and the lifting function using power drawn from the energy storage device. The lift assembly and the tractive elements use only electrical energy to perform the lifting and driving functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Louis Bafile, Jihong Hao, Eko Prasetiawan, Scott Riley, David Lombardo
  • Patent number: 11492239
    Abstract: A fully electric lift device includes a base assembly, a lift assembly, a platform assembly, tractive elements, an energy storage device, and a control system. The lift assembly is coupled with the base assembly and is driven by an electric linear actuator for a lifting function. The platform assembly is positioned at a top of the lift assembly and can be raised or lowered as the lift assembly performs the lifting function. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled with the base assembly and can be driven by an electric wheel motor to perform a driving function. The control system includes a controller that operates the electric wheel motor and the electric linear actuator to perform the driving function and the lifting function using power drawn from the energy storage device. The lift assembly and the tractive elements use only electrical energy to perform the lifting and driving functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Louis Bafile, Jihong Hao, Eko Prasetiawan, Scott Riley, David Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20210279991
    Abstract: A method for providing access to an operator for a heavy equipment is shown. The method includes receiving equipment data and a first set of operator identification data from the operator, the operator identification data including an identify of the operator. The method includes verifying that the operator identification data can be registered with the equipment data. The method includes registering the identity of the operator with the equipment data such that the operator is registered to operate the heavy equipment. The method includes receiving a second set of operator identification data from the operator at a future time period. The method includes determining that the operator is permitted to operate the heavy equipment based on the second set of operator identification data comprising biometric data that is indicative of the identity of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Prabhu Shankar, Shane Mastronardi, John Schrenk, David Lombardo, Matthew Gilbride
  • Publication number: 20210276841
    Abstract: A lift device includes a base including at least two rotatable wheels, a retractable lift assembly, and a coupler. The retractable lift assembly includes a first end coupled to the base and a second end that is movable relative to the base. The coupler is attached to the retractable lift assembly a distance from the first end and is configured to detachably couple the retractable lift assembly to an electro-mechanical device. The coupler includes a first flange, a second flange, a pair of diametrically opposed mounting studs, and a pin. Each one of the pair of mounting studs extends from a respective one of the first flange and the second flange. The pin extends through at least one of the first flange or the second flange below the pair of mounting studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Janine Borofka, Peter Tan, Gregory S. Brulo, Jihong Hao, Prabhu Shankar