Patents by Inventor Robert Lee Chess

Robert Lee Chess 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: 9114800
    Abstract: A drive system (14, 34) comprising an input shaft (112); a first clutch (114) configured to selectively couple a first gear (116) to the input shaft (112); an output shaft (126); a second gear (138) engaging with the first gear (116); and a drive axle clutch system (142) having different travel direction clutches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert David Clark, Chenyao Chen, Robert Lee Chess
  • Publication number: 20140135170
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a drive axle configured to rotate with a driving torque, a first clutch pack assembly located at an end of the drive axle, and a second clutch pack assembly located at an opposite end of the drive axle. A first drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the first clutch pack assembly, wherein the first clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a first driving torque of the first drive wheel. A second drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the second clutch pack assembly, wherein the second clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a second driving torque of the second drive wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lee CHESS, Chenyao CHEN, John ROWLEY
  • Publication number: 20140052354
    Abstract: A drive system (14, 34) comprising an input shaft (112); a first clutch (114) configured to selectively couple a first gear (116) to the input shaft (112); an output shaft (126); a second gear (138) engaging with the first gear (116); and a drive axle clutch system (142) having different travel direction clutches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Robert David Clark, Chenyao Chen, Robert Lee Chess
  • Patent number: 8651205
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a drive axle configured to rotate with a driving torque, a first clutch pack assembly located at an end of the drive axle, and a second clutch pack assembly located at an opposite end of the drive axle. A first drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the first clutch pack assembly, wherein the first clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a first driving torque of the first drive wheel. A second drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the second clutch pack assembly, wherein the second clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a second driving torque of the second drive wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Lee Chess, Chenyao Chen, John Rowley
  • Patent number: 8596156
    Abstract: A transmission system (14) comprising an input shaft (112); a first clutch (114) configured to selectively couple a first gear (116) to the input shaft (112); an output shaft (126); a second gear (138) engaging with the first gear (116), —and a second clutch (136) configured to couple the second gear (138) to the output shaft (126) when the first gear (116) rotates the second gear (138) faster than the output shaft (126).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventors: Robert David Clark, Chenyao Chen, Robert Lee Chess
  • Publication number: 20110303505
    Abstract: A transmission system (14) comprising an input shaft (112); a first clutch (114) configured to selectively couple a first gear (116) to the input shaft (112); an output shaft (126); a second gear (138) engaging with the first gear (116), —and a second clutch (136) configured to couple the second gear (138) to the output shaft (126) when the first gear (116) rotates the second gear (138) faster than the output shaft (126).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert David Clark, Chenyao Chen, Robert Lee Chess
  • Publication number: 20110297460
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a drive axle configured to rotate with a driving torque, a first clutch pack assembly located at an end of the drive axle, and a second clutch pack assembly located at an opposite end of the drive axle. A first drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the first clutch pack assembly, wherein the first clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a first driving torque of the first drive wheel. A second drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the second clutch pack assembly, wherein the second clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a second driving torque of the second drive wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Lee Chess, Chenyao Chen, John Rowley
  • Patent number: 7974760
    Abstract: A method for controlling a power-shift transmission comprising controlling a vehicle travel speed by simultaneously slipping two or more clutch packs associated with opposing directions of vehicle travel and adjusting an engine speed, according to a programmed response associated with a change in one or more of the engine speed, a torque converter slip, a selected direction of vehicle travel, and an accelerator position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: NMHG Oregon, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rowley, Hong-Chin Lin, Chenyao Chen, Robert Lee Chess
  • Patent number: 6950737
    Abstract: A transmission system includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) that controls truck braking energy by sharing energy dissipation between clutch packs. The CPU reduces engine speed and then slips the two clutch packs at the same time to maintain a reduced turbine speed for a torque converter. In another aspect of the transmission system, energy loss is reduced during high draw bar pull conditions. The engine speed is modulated to trim energy peaks at low pushing or pulling speeds. An additional transmission gear reduction restores the lost pushing or pulling forces while generating less heat in the torque converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Lee Chess
  • Publication number: 20040088099
    Abstract: A transmission system includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) that controls truck braking energy by sharing energy dissipation between clutch packs. The CPU reduces engine speed and then slips the two clutch packs at the same time to maintain a reduced turbine speed for a torque converter. In another aspect of the transmission system, energy loss is reduced during high draw bar pull conditions. The engine speed is modulated to trim energy peaks at low pushing or pulling speeds. An additional transmission gear reduction restores the lost pushing or pulling forces while generating less heat in the torque converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Lee Chess
  • Patent number: 6684148
    Abstract: A transmission system includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) that controls truck braking energy by sharing energy dissipation between clutch packs. The CPU reduces engine speed and then slips the two clutch packs at the same time to maintain a reduced turbine speed for a torque converter. In another aspect of the transmission system, energy loss is reduced during high draw bar pull conditions. The engine speed is modulated to trim energy peaks at low pushing or pulling speeds. An additional transmission gear reduction restores the lost pushing or pulling forces while generating less heat in the torque converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Lee Chess
  • Publication number: 20030233186
    Abstract: A transmission system includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) that controls truck braking energy by sharing energy dissipation between clutch packs. The CPU reduces engine speed and then slips the two clutch packs at the same time to maintain a reduced turbine speed for a torque converter. In another aspect of the transmission system, energy loss is reduced during high draw bar pull conditions. The engine speed is modulated to trim energy peaks at low pushing or pulling speeds. An additional transmission gear reduction restores the lost pushing or pulling forces while generating less heat in the torque converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Lee Chess