James Edward Devore

US Patent:

7814806, Oct 19, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/724144

Inventors:

James H. DeVore - Metamora IL, US
Rudolf Kalthoff - Weingarten, DE
Rupert Kramer - Friedrichshafen, DE
Ronald Muetzel - Lake Zurich IL, US
Robert Sayman - Meckenbeuren, DE
Mario Steinborn - Friedrichschafen, DE

Assignee:

ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Friedrichshafen

International Classification:

F16H 59/00

US Classification:

74335, 477906, 7447337

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for cycling a neutral switch of an automated mechanical transmission includes software which, either independently or by operator command through a shift actuator having side-to-side motion capability and sensors, controls a select piston and cylinder assembly to provide shift rail motion along a transverse axis of the transmission which simulates operator commanded motion of a shift rail of a conventional (manual) transmission as the operator checks for neutral. Such activity may release a malfunctioning neutral switch thereby providing a proper neutral indication to associated transmission and engine components to, for example, permit starting of the engine.

US Patent:

20070298929, Dec 27, 2007

Filed:

Jun 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/475508

Inventors:

Beth Klimek - Meckenbeuren, DE
Robert A. Sayman - Meckenbeuren, DE
James H. DeVore - Metamora IL, US

International Classification:

B60W 10/04

US Classification:

477 34

Abstract:

An automated mechanical transmission (AMT) includes a conventional multi-speed (gear ratio) mechanical transmission, a transducer/actuator assembly, a microprocessor controller which drives the actuator assembly and includes a plurality of inputs, and a plurality of sensors providing information to the controller inputs. A wireless interface is disposed between the controller and the actuator assembly. The wireless connection may utilize any of several technologies and protocols such as Bluetooth or WiFi. Such wireless interfaces or connections may also be utilized between various sensors or input devices and indicators or readouts and the controller as well as between any other components in the system.

US Patent:

20170039786, Feb 9, 2017

Filed:

Aug 6, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/819568

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
James H. DeVore - Metamora IL, US

Assignee:

CATERPILLAR INC. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

G07C 5/08

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method for monitoring an operation performed by a machine having an implement is provided. The method includes determining a fuel consumption rate value of the machine. The method also includes generating a provisional value based at least in part on the fuel consumption rate value for the operation. The method further includes determining one or more thresholds for the operation. The one or more thresholds correspond to a normal fuel consumption rate value of the machine for the operation. The method further includes generating a status indicator, indicative of a score of the operation based at least in part on a comparison of the provisional value and the one or more thresholds.

US Patent:

20140172253, Jun 19, 2014

Filed:

Dec 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/720090

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
James H. DeVORE - Metamora IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B60W 10/11

US Classification:

701 56

Abstract:

A system for selecting shift schedules of a transmission of a vehicle configured to change gears according to two or more shift schedules includes a controller. The controller is configured to estimate mass of the vehicle based on a plurality of accelerations of the vehicle from a standstill, and estimate a road load of the vehicle based on the estimated mass. The controller is also configured to estimate a grade of terrain over which the vehicle is travelling based on the estimated mass of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to select between at least a first shift schedule and a second shift schedule based on at least one of the estimated mass of the vehicle, characteristics of the terrain over which the vehicle is travelling, the estimated grade of the terrain over which the vehicle is travelling, and functions capable of being performed by the vehicle.