US 12,296,892 B2
Common chassis for ground support tractors
Kevin Michael Ayotte, Acworth, GA (US); Micael David Ekstrom, Woodstock, GA (US); Evan Luke Kellams, Marietta, GA (US); and Soulaxay Phommavongsa, Acworth, GA (US)
Assigned to Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc., Cartersville, GA (US)
Filed by Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc., Cartersville, GA (US)
Filed on Aug. 13, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/802,315.
Application 18/802,315 is a continuation of application No. 18/244,747, filed on Sep. 11, 2023, granted, now 12,091,098.
Prior Publication US 2025/0083754 A1, Mar. 13, 2025
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B62D 33/06 (2006.01); B60K 1/04 (2019.01); B60K 17/00 (2006.01); B60N 2/005 (2006.01); B62D 25/14 (2006.01); B62D 25/16 (2006.01); B64F 1/225 (2024.01)
CPC B62D 33/06 (2013.01) [B60K 1/04 (2013.01); B60K 17/00 (2013.01); B60N 2/005 (2013.01); B62D 25/14 (2013.01); B62D 25/16 (2013.01); B64F 1/225 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A ground support tractor having cab forward and cab aft configurations, the ground support tractor comprising:
a common chassis having a forward mounting location and an aft mounting location;
a drivetrain coupled to the common chassis; and
a battery system coupled to the common chassis;
wherein, in the cab forward configuration, the battery system is coupled to the aft mounting location and positioned above the drivetrain; and
wherein, in the cab aft configuration, the battery system is coupled to the forward mounting location and positioned forward of the drivetrain.