Off-road vehicle

US11110977B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSHKOSH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Chad Smith · Omro, US
• Robert S. Messina · Oshkosh, US
• Chris Yakes · Oshkosh, US
• Mark J. Charniak · Neenah, US
• Neil Dekarske · Oshkosh, US
• Mike A. Koenigs · Oakfield, US
• Michael S. Poetter · Neenah, US
• Devon C. Palmer · Oshkosh, US
• Jesse Gander · Larsen, US
• Jason J. Zuleger · Appleton, US
• Megan N. Schultz · Oshkosh, US
• Troy D. Lind · Oshkosh, US
• Michael R. Yanacek · Omro, US
• Kevin Pennau · Oshkosh, US
• Andrew Drach · Neenah, US
• Steve Volkman · Oshkosh, US
• Nathaniel J. Harter · Sobieski, US
• Justin N. Rittenhouse · Marshallville, US
• Peter K. Kramer · Mexico City, MX
• Annelise L. Kotenberg · Oshkosh, US
• Christopher J. Rukas · Oshkosh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 2018
• Grant date: Sep 7, 2021
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16D55/226
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a chassis, a suspension system coupled to the chassis, a front axle, a first rear axle, and a second rear axle coupled to the chassis by the suspension system, and a powertrain coupled to the chassis and at least one of the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle. The powertrain is configured to drive the at least one of the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle. The chassis, the suspension system, the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle provide a payload capacity rating of at least 1,750 pounds. The vehicle has an overall width between 60 inches and 80 inches.