Jon J Morrow

US Patent:

6516914, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Aug 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/635791

Inventors:

Gordon K. Andersen - Pine River WI
Brian K. Anderson - Oshkosh WI
Christopher K. Yakes - Oshkosh WI
Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

B60G 320

US Classification:

180360, 180312, 280788, 280124109, 280124136, 280124179

Abstract:

An integrated assembly for large vehicles including independent suspension components, supporting side plates and axle and frame components. Each of the side plates is a weldment in which the main part is a series of metal plates formed by bending a single sheet. Pockets are formed on the outside surfaces of the side plates. The pockets support the upper ends of suspension components, i. e. , a coil spring, a shock absorber and a jounce bumper, while the lower ends of the suspension components are carried by a lower control arm. The half-shafts of each axle, extend through the side plates which are carried by two C-shaped main frame members.

US Patent:

6757597, Jun 29, 2004

Filed:

Jan 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/774981

Inventors:

Christopher K. Yakes - Oshkosh WI
Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

H02P 904

US Classification:

701 22, 180 652, 180 654, 180 656, 180 658

Abstract:

An electronic traction vehicle comprising a principal power unit, a power storage unit mounted on a vehicle platform. A plurality of wheels are rotably mounted on the vehicle platform with an electric motor coupled to at least one wheel. A drive controller is coupled to the electric motor and a vehicle controller having an input and output terminal is coupled to the drive controller. A data bus network is coupled to the drive controller and the vehicle controller. An A/C bus assembly is coupled to the principal power unit, the power storage unit and the electric motor through the drive controller. Another embodiment of the electronic traction vehicle provides at least four electric motors and four drive controllers coupled to four wheels and the data bus network and A/C power bus assembly. Another embodiment of the electronic traction vehicle provides the components of the vehicle as moduled including an auxiliary module removably connected to the data bus network, and the A/C bus assembly.

US Patent:

6885920, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/326862

Inventors:

Christopher K. Yakes - Oshkosh WI, US
Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI, US
Duane R. Pillar - Oshkosh WI, US
Bradley C. Squires - New London WI, US

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

B60K001/02

US Classification:

701 22, 180 651, 180 652, 180 653, 180 654, 180 656, 180 658

Abstract:

An electric traction vehicle comprises a vehicle platform, a communication network, a power source mounted on the vehicle platform, a plurality of drive wheels rotatably mounted on the vehicle platform, a plurality of electric motors coupled to respective ones of the plurality of drive wheels, and a plurality of microprocessor-based interface modules coupled to the plurality of electric motors. The interface modules are configured to control the plurality of electric motors and are coupled to each other by way of the communication network.

US Patent:

7073847, Jul 11, 2006

Filed:

Sep 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/939176

Inventors:

Jon Morrow - Neenah WI, US
Tim Meilahn - Oshkosh WI, US
Dave Steinberger - Oshkosh WI, US
Corey Voigt - Menasha WI, US

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

B60J 7/00

US Classification:

29619011, 29614613

Abstract:

A method and a vehicle door assembly for a vehicle with the vehicle having a cab frame. The vehicle door assembly comprises a door frame movably coupled to the cab frame. An upper door member is pivotally coupled to the door frame. The lower door member is movably coupled to the upper door member. The door frame is movable from a first position alongside the cab frame to a second position inside the cab frame. The upper door member is movable from a closed position to one of an open position and a stored position inside the cab frame.

US Patent:

7140461, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Nov 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/723926

Inventors:

Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

B60K 6/04

US Classification:

180 652, 180 656

Abstract:

A vehicle includes a prime mover, a first output shaft, a second output shaft and a planetary gear assembly. The planetary gear assembly includes a sun gear, a ring gear and a plurality of planetary gears supported between the ring gear and the sun gear by a carrier. One of the sun gear and the ring gear is coupled to the prime mover. The other of the ring gear and the sun gear is coupled to the first output shaft. The first carrier is coupled to the second output shaft.

US Patent:

7164977, Jan 16, 2007

Filed:

Mar 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/718051

Inventors:

Christopher K. Yakes - Oshkosh WI, US
Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
H02P 9/04
B60L 11/08

US Classification:

701 36, 701 22, 705 27

Abstract:

An electronic traction vehicle comprising a principal power unit, a power storage unit mounted on a vehicle platform. A plurality of wheels are rotably mounted on the vehicle platform with an electric motor coupled to at least one wheel. A drive controller is coupled to the electric motor and a vehicle controller having an input and output terminal is coupled to the drive controller. A data bus network is coupled to the drive controller and the vehicle controller. An A/C bus assembly is coupled to the principal power unit, the power storage unit and the electric motor through the drive controller. Another embodiment of the electronic traction vehicle provides at least four electric motors and four drive controllers coupled to four wheels and the data bus network and A/C power bus assembly. Another embodiment of the electronic traction vehicle provides the components of the vehicle as moduled including an auxiliary module removably connected to the data bus network and the A/C bus assembly.

US Patent:

7277782, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Apr 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/113470

Inventors:

Christopher K. Yakes - Oshkosh WI, US
Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI, US
Duane R. Pillar - Oshkosh WI, US
Bradley C. Squires - New London WI, US

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

B60L 11/02
B60L 11/18
H02P 9/04
H02P 3/14

US Classification:

701 22, 180 653, 180 655, 180 654, 180 656, 180 658, 318375, 318139, 429 9, 320103, 320126

Abstract:

An electric traction vehicle is described herein which may be used to provide power to off-board electric power-consuming systems or devices. The electric traction vehicle may provide 250 kilowatts or more of three phase AC power to an off-board electric power consuming system. The electric traction vehicle may also include an electrical power storage device which can be selectively discharged to allow the vehicle to be serviced.

US Patent:

7357203, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Sep 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/952540

Inventors:

Jon J. Morrow - Neenah WI, US
Eric Braun - Oshkosh WI, US
Nader Nasr - Neenah WI, US
Martin Schimke - Redgranite WI, US
Christopher K. Yakes - Oshkosh WI, US
Donald H. Verhoff - Oshkosh WI, US
Gary Schmidel - Oshkosh WI, US

Assignee:

Oshkosh Truck Corporation - Oshkosh WI

International Classification:

B60K 1/00

US Classification:

180 651

Abstract:

A self-contained axle module for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a support structure, a source for electric power, a source of cooling medium, and a vehicle control device. The self-contained axle includes a first side plate removably coupled to the support structure. A second side plate removably coupled to the support structure. A housing coupled to the first and second side plate. An electric motor coupled to the housing and the source for electric power. A motor drive controller unit coupled to the electric motor and to the vehicle control device to communicate signals to the vehicle control device such that one of the speed and torque of the electric motor is controlled based upon the signals. A gear train is mounted in the housing and coupled to the electric motor and an output shaft, wherein, the self-contained axle module can be selectively coupled and decoupled from the support structure.