Patents by Inventor Takuya Inamori
Takuya Inamori 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).
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Patent number: 12065198Abstract: A working vehicle includes an operator seat and an armrest arranged on a side of the operator seat. The armrest includes an upper surface on which an operation tool arrangement portion is arranged, the operation tool arrangement portion arranging an operation tool, and a side surface having a concave portion. The concave portion is located on an area overlapping, in a front-to-back direction, with another area including the operation tool arrangement portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi Kosaki, Takuya Inamori, Yoshihiko Kuroshita, Michita Kono, Yuji Imanaga
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Publication number: 20230019973Abstract: A working vehicle includes an operator seat and an armrest arranged on a side of the operator seat. The armrest includes an upper surface on which an operation tool arrangement portion is arranged, the operation tool arrangement portion arranging an operation tool, and a side surface having a concave portion. The concave portion is located on an area overlapping, in a front-to-back direction, with another area including the operation tool arrangement portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi KOSAKI, Takuya INAMORI, Yoshihiko KUROSHITA, Michita KONO, Yuji IMANAGA
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Patent number: 11541951Abstract: A working vehicle includes an operator seat, an armrest arranged on a side of the operator seat, and a speed shifter to change a traveling speed. The armrest includes an operation lever to be swung back and forth to cause the speed shifter to perform acceleration and deceleration, and an operation switch to be pressed to cause the speed shifter to perform acceleration and deceleration.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi Kosaki, Takuya Inamori, Yoshihiko Kuroshita, Michita Kono, Yuji Imanaga
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Patent number: 11052759Abstract: A traveling vehicle includes: a body; a steering wheel that is attached to the body and rotates around a rotating shaft; and a forward-reverse switching lever that switches between a forward position, a neutral position, and a reverse position. The forward-reverse switching lever includes: a lever main body that is pulled up at the neutral position and swings forward or rearward in a pulled-up state; and a grip mounted to an upper portion of the lever main body, the grip includes: a base portion including an upper face; and a protruding portion protruding downward from the base portion, and the protruding portion includes: a distal face that is opposite a rotating-shaft side of the protruding portion; a first side face; and a second side face.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Kubota CorporationInventors: Kensuke Taira, Toyohiko Kumatori, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Takuya Inamori
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Publication number: 20210139089Abstract: A working vehicle includes an operator seat, an armrest arranged on a side of the operator seat, and a speed shifter to change a traveling speed. The armrest includes an operation lever to be swung back and forth to cause the speed shifter to perform acceleration and deceleration, and an operation switch to be pressed to cause the speed shifter to perform acceleration and deceleration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi KOSAKI, Takuya INAMORI, Yoshihiko KUROSHITA, Michita KONO, Yuji IMANAGA
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Publication number: 20200001710Abstract: A traveling vehicle includes: a body; a steering wheel that is attached to the body and rotates around a rotating shaft; and a forward-reverse switching lever that switches between a forward position, a neutral position, and a reverse position. The forward-reverse switching lever includes: a lever main body that is pulled up at the neutral position and swings forward or rearward in a pulled-up state; and a grip mounted to an upper portion of the lever main body, the grip includes: a base portion including an upper face; and a protruding portion protruding downward from the base portion, and the protruding portion includes: a distal face that is opposite a rotating-shaft side of the protruding portion; a first side face; and a second side face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Kubota CorporationInventors: Kensuke Taira, Toyohiko Kumatori, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Takuya Inamori
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Patent number: 10000120Abstract: The present invention is a work vehicle having a first operation tool which is rockable or movable in a front/back direction arranged on a one side of a driver's seat. A second operation tool is rockable or movable in the front/back direction and is arranged forward of the first operation tool. A third operation tool is depressible and is arranged between the first operation tool and the second operation tool in the front/back direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Daisuke Kobayashi, Akari Kakudate, Daisuke Fujii, Takuya Inamori, Muneomi Kikuchi, Ryuusuke Furukawa
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Patent number: 9283951Abstract: A speed change system for work vehicle having a continuously variable transmission device selects a first change gear ratio which is set larger than a smallest change gear ratio, when an engine rotational speed is a first set rotational speed which is set equal or close to an idling rotational speed of an engine; retains the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device at the smallest change gear ratio, when the engine rotational speed is equal to or above a second set rotational speed set on a high-speed side relative to the first set rotational speed; and makes the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device larger between the first change gear ratio and the smallest change gear ratio, as the engine rotational speed at that moment becomes lower, when the engine rotational speed is between the first and second set rotational speeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Kubota CorporationInventors: Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Nobushige Ichikawa, Takuya Inamori, Yushi Matsuzaki
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Publication number: 20150344084Abstract: The present invention is a work vehicle having a first operation tool which is rockable or movable in a front/back direction arranged on a one side of a driver's seat. A second operation tool is rockable or movable in the front/back direction and is arranged forward of the first operation tool. A third operation tool is depressible and is arranged between the first operation tool and the second operation tool in the front/back direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Daisuke KOBAYASHI, Akari KAKUDATE, Daisuke FUJII, Takuya INAMORI, Muneomi KIKUCHI, Ryuusuke FURUKAWA
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Publication number: 20140378274Abstract: A speed change system for work vehicle having a continuously variable transmission device selects a first change gear ratio which is set larger than a smallest change gear ratio, when an engine rotational speed is a first set rotational speed which is set equal or close to an idling rotational speed of an engine; retains the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device at the smallest change gear ratio, when the engine rotational speed is equal to or above a second set rotational speed set on a high-speed side relative to the first set rotational speed; and makes the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device larger between the first change gear ratio and the smallest change gear ratio, as the engine rotational speed at that moment becomes lower, when the engine rotational speed is between the first and second set rotational speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Nobushige Ichikawa, Takuya Inamori, Yushi Matsuzaki
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Patent number: 8798878Abstract: A speed change system for work vehicle having a continuously variable transmission device selects a first change gear ratio which is set larger than a smallest change gear ratio, when an engine rotational speed is a first set rotational speed which is set equal or close to an idling rotational speed of an engine; retains the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device at the smallest change gear ratio, when the engine rotational speed is equal to or above a second set rotational speed set on a high-speed side relative to the first set rotational speed; and makes the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device larger between the first change gear ratio and the smallest change gear ratio, as the engine rotational speed at that moment becomes lower, when the engine rotational speed is between the first and second set rotational speeds.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Kubota CorporationInventors: Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Nobushige Ichikawa, Takuya Inamori, Yushi Matsuzaki
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Publication number: 20130275027Abstract: A speed change system for work vehicle having a continuously variable transmission device selects a first change gear ratio which is set larger than a smallest change gear ratio, when an engine rotational speed is a first set rotational speed which is set equal or close to an idling rotational speed of an engine; retains the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device at the smallest change gear ratio, when the engine rotational speed is equal to or above a second set rotational speed set on a high-speed side relative to the first set rotational speed; and makes the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device larger between the first change gear ratio and the smallest change gear ratio, as the engine rotational speed at that moment becomes lower, when the engine rotational speed is between the first and second set rotational speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Nobushige Ichikawa, Takuya Inamori, Yushi Matsuzaki
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Patent number: 8447479Abstract: A speed change system for work vehicle having a continuously variable transmission device selects a first change gear ratio which is set larger than a smallest change gear ratio, when an engine rotational speed is a first set rotational speed which is set equal or close to an idling rotational speed of an engine; retains the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device at the smallest change gear ratio, when the engine rotational speed is equal to or above a second set rotational speed set on a high-speed side relative to the first set rotational speed; and makes the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device larger between the first change gear ratio and the smallest change gear ratio, as the engine rotational speed at that moment becomes lower, when the engine rotational speed is between the first and second set rotational speeds.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Kubota CorporationInventors: Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Nobushige Ichikawa, Takuya Inamori, Yushi Matsuzaki
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Patent number: 8251868Abstract: A travel operation structure of a work vehicle, comprising a pair of left and right side brake pedals disposed on either the left or right of a steering wheel; a hydro static transmission for changing the speed of travel; and a stop operation pedal disposed on the other of the left and right of the steering wheel; wherein the corresponding left or right side brake is applied when one of the pair of left and right side brake pedals is depressed, and when both the left and right side brake pedals are depressed, both the left and right side brakes operate, and travel is stopped; and when the stop operation pedal is depressed, operating oil of the continuously variable speed change device is directed into an oil tank, and the continuously variable speed change device is switched to a neutral stop position for blocking transmission of power to the travel device.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Kubota CorporationInventors: Nobushige Ichikawa, Kentaro Nakamura, Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Shota Nagasawa, Takuya Inamori
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Patent number: 8127872Abstract: A transmission device for a work vehicle, comprising a travel drive system for transmitting engine power to a travel device; an implement drive system for transmitting engine power to an external power take-off shaft; braking operation tools for a braking operation; a stop operation mechanism provided to the travel drive system and capable of interrupting the transmission of power to the travel device; and a hydraulically operated PTO clutch for interrupting the transmission of power to the external power take-off shaft, the PTO shaft being provided to the implement drive system; wherein the stop operation mechanism and the PTO clutch are linked with the braking operation tools so that the stop operation mechanism is operated to a power transmission stopping position and the PTO clutch is disengaged along with a pressing operation of the braking operation tools, and the PTO clutch is engaged along with a press-releasing operation of the braking operation tools; and an operation timing is set so that the PTType: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Kubota CorporationInventors: Takuya Inamori, Hisao Mukai, Yushi Matsuzaki, Susumu Umemoto, Akiyoshi Ono, Akira Hiwatashi
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Publication number: 20110178684Abstract: A speed change system for work vehicle having a continuously variable transmission device selects a first change gear ratio which is set larger than a smallest change gear ratio, when an engine rotational speed is a first set rotational speed which is set equal or close to an idling rotational speed of an engine; retains the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device at the smallest change gear ratio, when the engine rotational speed is equal to or above a second set rotational speed set on a high-speed side relative to the first set rotational speed; and makes the change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission device larger between the first change gear ratio and the smallest change gear ratio, as the engine rotational speed at that moment becomes lower, when the engine rotational speed is between the first and second set rotational speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Nobushige Ichikawa, Takuya Inamori, Yushi Matsuzaki
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Publication number: 20100242637Abstract: A transmission device for a work vehicle, comprising a travel drive system for transmitting engine power to a travel device; an implement drive system for transmitting engine power to an external power take-off shaft; braking operation tools for a braking operation; a stop operation mechanism provided to the travel drive system and capable of interrupting the transmission of power to the travel device; and a hydraulically operated PTO clutch for interrupting the transmission of power to the external power take-off shaft, the PTO shaft being provided to the implement drive system; wherein the stop operation mechanism and the PTO clutch are linked with the braking operation tools so that the stop operation mechanism is operated to a power transmission stopping position and the PTO clutch is disengaged along with a pressing operation of the braking operation tools, and the PTO clutch is engaged along with a press-releasing operation of the braking operation tools; and an operation timing is set so that the PTType: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Takuya Inamori, Hisao Mukai, Yushi Matsuzaki, Susumu Umemoto, Akiyoshi Ono, Akira Hiwatashi
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Publication number: 20100197453Abstract: A travel operation structure of a work vehicle, comprising a pair of left and right side brake pedals disposed on either the left or right of a steering wheel; a hydro static transmission for changing the speed of travel; and a stop operation pedal disposed on the other of the left and right of the steering wheel; wherein the corresponding left or right side brake is applied when one of the pair of left and right side brake pedals is depressed, and when both the left and right side brake pedals are depressed, both the left and right side brakes operate, and travel is stopped; and when the stop operation pedal is depressed, operating oil of the continuously variable speed change device is directed into an oil tank, and the continuously variable speed change device is switched to a neutral stop position for blocking transmission of power to the travel device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Nobushige Ichikawa, Kentaro Nakamura, Susumu Umemoto, Hisao Mukai, Shota Nagasawa, Takuya Inamori