Richard E Reid

US Patent:

20200025502, Jan 23, 2020

Filed:

Dec 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/226264

Inventors:

- Mound MN, US
Richard Reid - Minnetonka MN, US
John David - Mound MN, US
Tyler Andrew Jacobson - Chaska MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Mound MN, US

International Classification:

F41A 27/20
F41G 5/14
F41A 23/24
F41A 27/18
F41G 5/02

Abstract:

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a motor-less cartridge ring gear engagement module (CRGEM) for a turret-rotating system that includes a main drive gear configured to rotate in a rotation plane, a manual input shaft that extends substantially orthogonal relative to the rotation plane, and a drive shaft that extends substantially orthogonal relative to the rotation plane, where the drive shaft and the manual input shaft extend substantially parallel to one another. In an illustrative example, both the main drive gear and a hand crank may be located on a top surface of the CRGEM. In some embodiments, a manual drive cap may be hingedly coupled to the gearbox and configured to rotate in a vertical plane that is substantially orthogonal to the rotation plane. At least some examples may provide for a hand-operated, manual traverse unit that advantageously does not require electrical power to operate.

US Patent:

20180017357, Jan 18, 2018

Filed:

Sep 14, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/704910

Inventors:

- Mound MN, US
Richard Reid - Minnetonka MN, US
John David - Mound MN, US
Tyler Andrew Jacobson - Chaska MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Mound MN, US

International Classification:

F41G 5/02
F41A 27/20

Abstract:

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a modular cartridge turret assembly system for quickly exchanging modular cartridges to interact with a ring gear. A modular cartridge may be a brake cartridge, which when inserted into a modular cartridge turret assembly, operably engages with the ring gear to inhibit the rotation of a turret. In an illustrative example, the brake cartridge, when inserted, may prevent damages and injuries caused by the rotation of the turret during transportation. In an exemplary embodiment, the modular cartridge turret assembly system may include a locking mechanism to secure the modular cartridge within the modular cartridge turret assembly. The locking mechanism may safeguard that the brake cartridge remains within the modular cartridge turret assembly system during turbulent situations caused by environmental conditions.

US Patent:

20160169628, Jun 16, 2016

Filed:

Feb 26, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/055384

Inventors:

- Mound MN, US
Richard Reid - Minnetonka MN, US
John David - Mound MN, US
Tyler Andrew Jacobson - Chaska MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Mound MN, US

International Classification:

F41G 5/02

Abstract:

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a modular cartridge turret assembly system for quickly exchanging modular cartridges to interact with a ring gear. A modular cartridge may be a brake cartridge, which when inserted into a modular cartridge turret assembly, operably engages with the ring gear to inhibit the rotation of a turret. In an illustrative example, the brake cartridge, when inserted, may prevent damages and injuries caused by the rotation of the turret during transportation. In an exemplary embodiment, the modular cartridge turret assembly system may include a locking mechanism to secure the modular cartridge within the modular cartridge turret assembly. The locking mechanism may safeguard that the brake cartridge remains within the modular cartridge turret assembly system during turbulent situations caused by environmental conditions.

US Patent:

20150253110, Sep 10, 2015

Filed:

May 27, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/722819

Inventors:

- Mound MN, US
Richard Reid - Minnetonka MN, US
John David - Mound MN, US
Tyler Andrew Jacobson - Chaska MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Mound MN, US

International Classification:

F41G 5/14

Abstract:

The technology disclosed herein can include a motor unit having a motor with a motor gear to rotate a drive shaft and a drive gear. A manual input shaft can also be configured to transmit rotation to the drive shaft. The motor can have a central axis that forms an angle of less than 90 degrees with a plane substantially defined by an outer surface of a gear box coupled to the motor. A mounting bracket is configured to allow mechanical communication between the motor unit and an internal ring gear. The internal ring gear can be mounted to a vehicle and a turret can be pivotably disposed within the internal ring gear. A motor unit is mounted on the turret and a drive gear is rotatably mounted on the motor unit and in direct engagement with the internal ring gear.

US Patent:

20130247748, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

May 16, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/895787

Inventors:

- Mound MN, US
Richard Reid - St. Louis Park MN, US
John David - Plymouth MN, US
Tyler Andrew Jacobson - Chaska MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

NPC Robotics, Inc. - Mound MN

International Classification:

F41A 27/20

US Classification:

89 4102

Abstract:

The technology disclosed herein can include a motor unit having a motor with a motor gear to rotate a drive shaft and a drive gear. A manual input shaft can also be configured to transmit rotation to the drive shaft. The motor can have a central axis that forms an angle of less than 90 degrees with a plane substantially defined by an outer surface of a gear box coupled to the motor. A mounting bracket is configured to allow mechanical communication between the motor unit and an internal ring gear. The internal ring gear can be mounted to a vehicle and a turret can be pivotably disposed within the internal ring gear. A motor unit is mounted on the turret and a drive gear is rotatably mounted on the motor unit and in direct engagement with the internal ring gear.