公开(公告)号：US06396210B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09484043

申请日：2000-01-18

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: B60Q102

CPC classification number: B60Q1/305

Abstract: A one-piece headlight adapter, and a two-piece headlight adapter system, is used to connect the existing vehicle headlight controls and power supply with a snowplow wiring harness. An adapter only connects the controls and power supply for one headlight to the wiring harness. Two adapters, one for each headlight, create an adapter system. The adapter system allows the vehicle operator to control the snowplow headlights from the inside of the vehicle. One version of an adapter is a three-component adapter that includes one connection to the vehicle headlight, one connection to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. Another version of the adapter is a five-component adapter that includes high and low beam connections to the vehicle headlight, high and low beam connections to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. In each version, the connections of the adapter include a connection to the common ground which ensures a fixed potential on which the snowplow headlights operate.

Abstract translation: 一体式大灯适配器和两件式大灯适配器系统用于将现有车辆头灯控制和电源与积雪车线束连接。 适配器仅将一个大灯的控制和电源连接到线束。 两个适配器，每个大灯一个，创建适配器系统。 适配器系统允许车辆操作者控制来自车辆内部的积雪车前灯。 适配器的一个版本是三组件适配器，其包括与车辆前灯的一个连接，到大灯控制的一个连接以及到线束的一个连接。 适配器的另一个版本是五组件适配器，其包括到车辆头灯的高和低光束连接，到大灯控制的高光束和低光束连接以及与线束的一个连接。 在每个版本中，适配器的连接包括与公共地面的连接，确保除尘车头灯操作的固定电位。

公开(公告)号：US06640468B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US10084129

申请日：2002-02-25

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: E01H504

CPC classification number: B60G17/019 ,  B60G2300/09 ,  B60G2400/50 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2401/20 ,  B60G2401/26 ,  B60G2600/042 ,  B60G2600/08 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/214 ,  B60G2800/222 ,  B60G2800/915 ,  E01H5/06 ,  G05G9/04788

Abstract: A snowplow control system is provided that uses the distance between the vehicle frame and the ground or wheel axle as an input to a feedback loop useable to provide increased control over the pressure exerted by the plow blade. The control system allows the plow to operate in various modes of operation including a manual mode, a float mode, and a down pressure mode. The control system interfaces with the vehicle operator by way of a controller that is preferably operable from within the cabin of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US6046417A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-04

申请号：US227915

申请日：1999-01-08

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: H01H13/06 ,  H01H3/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/06

Abstract: The present invention is a membrane switch. The membrane switch includes a switch assembly having a switch frame coupled to the switch assembly. The switch frame is sandwiched between various layers of the membrane, thus holding it in place. The lower surface of the membrane is coated with an adhesive. Once installed in an electronic device, the adhesive layer secures the membrane as well as the switch assembly in place. The adhesive layer serves to form a waterproof barrier between the membrane and the switch assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明是膜开关。 薄膜开关包括具有联接到开关组件的开关框架的开关组件。 开关框架夹在膜的各个层之间，从而将其保持在适当的位置。 膜的下表面涂有粘合剂。 一旦安装在电子设备中，粘合剂层将膜以及开关组件固定就位。 粘合剂层用于在膜和开关组件之间形成防水屏障。

公开(公告)号：US07127838B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US11227928

申请日：2005-09-15

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: E01C19/22 ,  E01H4/00 ,  E01H5/00 ,  E02F1/00 ,  E02F3/00

CPC classification number: H01R31/06

Abstract: A universal control adapter system allows any commercial or custom snowplow controller to be quickly and easily attached and detached from any commercial or custom snowplow blade. A first adapter connects the snowplow driver's controller to a first universal controller. A second adapter connects the snowplow to a second universal connector, where the second universal connector is configured to removably mate with the first universal connector. The first universal connector and second universal connector are color coded or otherwise configured to ensure proper mating. In this manner, skilled snowplow drivers can quickly and easily transfer their controllers to different vehicles rather than learning different controls for various snowplow manufacturers.

Abstract translation: 通用控制适配器系统允许任何商业或定制的积雪车控制器快速且容易地从任何商业或定制的积雪车叶片上分离。 第一个适配器将除雪车司机的控制器连接到第一个通用控制器。 第二适配器将积雪车连接到第二通用连接器，其中第二通用连接器构造成可移除地与第一通用连接器配合。 第一通用连接器和第二通用连接器是彩色编码或以其他方式配置以确保正确的配合。 以这种方式，熟练的积雪车司机可以快速方便地将他们的控制器转移到不同的车辆，而不是为各种积雪车制造商学习不同的控制。

公开(公告)号：US06262553B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09290297

申请日：1999-04-13

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: G05B106

CPC classification number: E01C19/201 ,  A01C15/00

Abstract: The present invention is a control system for a vehicle that utilizes a powered attachment such as a material spreader. Such a device requires the use of a high current drawing motor, which in turn requires the ability to control the flow of high amperage current. The high current switching circuitry is mounted on or near the electric motor to prevent the heat generated by the circuitry from posing any type of hazard. A low current control is placed within the cab of the vehicle and serves to remotely control the switching circuitry.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种利用动力附件（如吊具）的车辆控制系统。 这种装置需要使用高电流拉伸电动机，这又需要控制高电流强度电流的能力。 大电流开关电路安装在电动机上或附近，以防止电路产生的热量构成任何类型的危险。 低电流控制被放置在车辆的驾驶室内并用于远程控制开关电路。

公开(公告)号：USD413591S

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US101180

申请日：1999-02-26

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Designer： Peter C. Menze

公开(公告)号：US20100217475A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12710251

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Peter C. Menze ,  John Manchester

Inventor： Peter C. Menze ,  John Manchester

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/1423 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H02J7/345 ,  Y02T10/7022

Abstract: A capacitor module is utilized as part of a vehicle accessory system to accommodate the use of accessories that require high current power supplies on many different vehicles, thereby reducing the demands on the vehicle electrical systems. The capacitor module includes a plurality of ultracapacitors capable of maintaining relatively high charge levels and thereby accommodating the demands for short bursts of high current electrical power. Control circuitry is included to manage capacitor charging using lower current signals, thereby allowing for use of accessories on vehicles having lower capacity electrical systems. In one embodiment the accessories contemplated include a snow plow attached to a vehicle, with the snowplow having a hydraulic pump motor which requires high levels of electrical current for operation. Control circuitry manages charging using a relatively constant current electrical signal and discharging of the capacitors as necessary to operate the pump motor.

Abstract translation: 电容器模块被用作车辆附件系统的一部分，以适应在许多不同车辆上需要大电流电源的附件的使用，从而减少对车辆电气系统的需求。 电容器模块包括能够保持相对高的电荷水平的多个超级电容器，从而适应对大电流电力的短脉冲串的需求。 包括控制电路以使用较低电流信号管理电容器充电，从而允许在具有较低容量电气系统的车辆上使用附件。 在一个实施例中，所考虑的附件包括附接到车辆的积雪机，其中积雪车具有需要高水平的用于操作的电流的液压泵马达。 控制电路根据需要使用相对恒定的电流电信号和电容器的放电来管理充电，以操作泵电动机。

公开(公告)号：US06504306B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09916351

申请日：2001-07-27

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: B60Q102

CPC classification number: B60Q1/305

Abstract: A one-piece headlight adapter, and a two-piece headlight adapter system, is used to connect the existing vehicle headlight controls and power supply with a snowplow wiring harness. An adapter only connects the controls and power supply for one headlight to the wiring harness. Two adapters, one for each headlight, create an adapter system. The adapter system allows the vehicle operator to control the snowplow headlights from the inside of the vehicle. One version of an adapter is a three-component adapter that includes one connection to the vehicle headlight, one connection to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. Another version of the adapter is a five-component adapter that includes high and low beam connections to the vehicle headlight, high and low beam connections to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. In each version, the connections of the adapter include a connection to the common ground which ensures a fixed potential on which the snowplow headlights operate.

公开(公告)号：US06323759B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09602774

申请日：2000-06-23

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: E01H5/06 ,  E01H5/066

Abstract: The present invention is a snowplow diagnostic and connection system for connecting a snowplow to a vehicle. The system includes an diagnostic circuit and an indicator which detects and indicates the status of various components of the snowplow and its controls. The indicator includes a specific indication of the status of each detected subsystem or each component, as well as providing a general warning if any problem is detected. The indicator has a plurality of LED's which individually represent the various subsystems or components. If a problem is detected with any of the subsystems or components, the vehicle's headlights are caused to flash, thus alerting the operator.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种将积雪车与车辆连接起来的积雪车诊断和连接系统。 该系统包括诊断电路和指示器，其检测并指示除雪机及其控制的各种部件的状态。 指示符包括每个检测到的子系统或每个组件的状态的具体指示，以及如果检测到任何问题则提供一般警告。 该指示器具有分别代表各种子系统或组件的多个LED。 如果使用任何子系统或组件检测到问题，车辆的前大灯会闪烁，从而警告操作员。

公开(公告)号：US6154122A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US240463

申请日：1999-01-29

Applicant: Peter C. Menze

Inventor： Peter C. Menze

IPC: E01H5/06 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: E01H5/06 ,  E01H5/066

Abstract: The present invention is a snowplow diagnostic and connection system for connecting a snowplow to a vehicle. The system includes an diagnostic circuit and an indicator which detects and indicates the status of various components of the snowplow and its controls. The indicator includes a specific indication of the status of each detected subsystem or each component, as well as providing a general warning if any problem is detected. The indicator has a plurality of LED's which individually represent the various subsystems or components. If a problem is detected with any of the subsystems or components, the vehicle's headlights are caused to flash, thus alerting the operator.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种将积雪车与车辆连接起来的积雪车诊断和连接系统。 该系统包括诊断电路和指示器，其检测并指示除雪机及其控制的各种部件的状态。 指示符包括每个检测到的子系统或每个组件的状态的具体指示，以及如果检测到任何问题则提供一般警告。 该指示器具有分别代表各种子系统或组件的多个LED。 如果使用任何子系统或组件检测到问题，车辆的前大灯会闪烁，从而警告操作员。