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Vehicle cooling systems and methods

US11472283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

OSHKOSH DEFENSE, LLC · US

Inventors

Dan Wiegand · Oshkosh, US
Michael Pertile · Oshkosh, US
Andrew Prust · Coon Rapids, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2021
Grant date	Oct 18, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 25, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60Y2200/14
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a prime mover coupled to the chassis and positioned at least one of beneath or behind the cab, and an accessory drive. The accessory drive includes an accessory and connecting shaft. The accessory is positioned forward of a front of the cab such that the accessory is spaced from the prime mover. The connecting shaft extends from the prime mover, past the front of the cab, and to the accessory. The connecting shaft is positioned to facilitate driving the accessory with the prime mover.

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