Having Means Controlling Drive For Interconnected Vehicles Patents (Class 172/814)
  • Powered mobile module and attachment combination
    Patent number: 8347977
    Abstract: Various attachments (different dozer blade arrangements, a gantry crane, large auger) are designed for use with multiple identical powered mobile modules including a main support frame housing an internal combustion engine as a prime mover and being supported on either powered tracks or wheels. The modules can be either equipped with a cab and manned or used without a cab and controlled remotely. One or more of the mobile modules may be equipped with a GPS unit to aid in positioning the associated attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Scott Svend Hendron, Scott Bender
  • POWERED MODULE AND ATTACHMENT COMBINATION
    Publication number: 20120186841
    Abstract: Various attachments (different dozer blade arrangements, a gantry crane, large auger) are designed for use with multiple identical powered mobile modules including a main support frame housing an internal combustion engine as a prime mover and being supported on either powered tracks or wheels. The modules can be either equipped with a cab and manned or used without a cab and controlled remotely. One or more of the mobile modules may be equipped with a GPS unit to aid in positioning the associated attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Scott Svend Hendron, Scott Bender
  • Powered mobile module and attachment combination
    Patent number: 8167053
    Abstract: Various attachments (different dozer blade arrangements, a gantry crane, large auger) are designed for use with multiple identical powered mobile modules including a main support frame housing an internal combustion engine as a prime mover and being supported on either powered tracks or wheels. The modules can be either equipped with a cab and manned or used without a cab and controlled remotely. One or more of the mobile modules may be equipped with a GPS unit to aid in positioning the associated attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Scott Svend Hendron, Scott Bender