Paul Howard Edwards
Engineers at Kennebec Dr, Durango, CO
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Colorado 63492
Issued Date
Mar 16, 2007
Renew Date
Mar 16, 2007
Expiration Date
Jul 3, 2007
Type
Engineer Intern
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Address
24 Kennebec Dr, Durango, CO 81301
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Retractable Ramp System For A Mobility Vehicle
US Patent:
7527467, May 5, 2009
Filed:
Jan 7, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/753202
Inventors:
Paul H. Edwards - Durango CO, US
Ryan K. Malone - Farmington NM, US
Charles E. Johnson - Farmington NM, US
Ryan K. Malone - Farmington NM, US
Charles E. Johnson - Farmington NM, US
Assignee:
The Braun Corporation - Winamac IN
International Classification:
B60P 1/43
US Classification:
414537, 414921
Abstract:
A retractable ramp system for a mobility vehicle. A ramp platform is driven by a reversible motor, associated drive pulley, and drive belt affixed to a ramp carriage assembly. A spring-loaded mechanical release assembly is used to engage the drive pulley to the motor and to disengage the drive pulley from the motor. A manual control assembly is used for manual deployment of the ramp when the drive pulley is disengaged from the motor. The ramp flap provides a transition between the ramp platform and a mobility vehicle. The ramp flap is supported by wheels which translate along the ramp platform. Linear bearing blocks attach to pivot arms of the carriage assembly, which are in turn pivotably attached to the ramp platfom. Linear bearing blocks translate the ramp platform along guide shafts during deployment and stowage.
Switch-Based Door And Ramp Interface System
US Patent:
7417395, Aug 26, 2008
Filed:
May 18, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/436458
Inventors:
Paul Edwards - Durango CO, US
Wade Nelson - Durango CO, US
Greg Berthelot - Farmington NM, US
Wade Nelson - Durango CO, US
Greg Berthelot - Farmington NM, US
Assignee:
The Braun Corporation - Winamac IN
International Classification:
H02P 1/00, B62B 1/06
US Classification:
318445, 318468, 318432, 318282, 318286, 318454, 318537, 318540, 318541
Abstract:
An interface system is presented, which prevents operational interference between a vehicle power door and a ramp of an access system by interrupting power to the motors and actuators responsible for operating the door. The interface system includes a relay system that does not interrupt, read, signal, or otherwise interfere with the communication lines between a body control unit, door control unit, or remote control transmitter or receiver. Thus, the interface system functions without the need to receive and transmit signals on the vehicle's communication bus. The interface system enables the ramp controller of the access system to be a separate module, which controls the ramp and kneel functions, because the only input the ramp controller provides to the power door system is to a ground signal that mimics that of a switch included in the vehicle.
Switch-Based Door And Ramp Interface System
US Patent:
7960853, Jun 14, 2011
Filed:
Nov 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/266147
Inventors:
Paul Edwards - Durango CO, US
Wade Nelson - Durango CO, US
Greg Berthelot - Farmington NM, US
Wade Nelson - Durango CO, US
Greg Berthelot - Farmington NM, US
Assignee:
The Braun Corporation - Winamac IN
International Classification:
H02P 1/00, B62B 1/06
US Classification:
307 91, 318445
Abstract:
An interface system prevents operational interference between a vehicle power door and a ramp of an access system by interrupting power to the motors and actuators responsible for operating the door. The interface system includes a relay system that does not interrupt, read, signal, or otherwise interfere with the communication lines between a body control unit, door control unit, or remote control transmitter or receiver. Thus, the interface system functions without the need to receive and transmit signals on the vehicle's communication bus. The interface system enables the ramp controller of the access system to be a separate module, which controls the ramp and kneel functions, because the only input the ramp controller provides to the power door system is to a ground signal that mimics that of a switch included in the vehicle.