A shaft locking system is provided that includes a shaft, a wrap spring wrapped about the shaft, and an optional actuator configured to deflect the wrap spring. The actuator may be connected to a handle or joystick. An exemplary system may be configured as a joystick control system for a snowthrower discharge chute deflector. When the wrap spring is in a neutral position, it provides a high friction force to restrict relative rotation between the shaft and the wrap spring in one rotational direction and allow rotation in the opposite rotational direction. The actuator can act upon the wrap spring to reduce the friction force, allowing relative rotation between the shaft and the wrap spring in both directions.
2.
WALK REEL MOWER WITH SIDE PLATE CUTOUTS FOR DROP OUT REEL
A walk reel mower has a reel cutting unit carried by the frame, wherein the reel cutting unit comprises a laterally extending cutting reel rotatably journalled between a pair of laterally spaced inserts for rotation about a substantially horizontal rotational axis, the cutting reel having a plurality of blades. The reel cutting unit is removably mounted to a pair of laterally spaced side plates of the frame, wherein the pair of inserts are located on opposite ends of the laterally extending cutting reel such that the pair of inserts are at least partially received within the cutouts located on the pair of laterally spaced side plates when the reel cutting unit is mounted to the pair of laterally spaced side plates.
A01D 34/47 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels
A01D 34/49 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders with means for discharging mown material
Sales promotion services for outdoor turf maintenance equipment; sales promotion services for commercial customers, namely, promoting the sale of outdoor power equipment, turf maintenance machinery, snow and ice management equipment, construction equipment, and related attachments
5.
BOUNDARY DEFINITION FOR AUTONOMOUS MACHINE WORK REGION
A boundary of a work region is defined in which an autonomous machine is to operate. A dead zone is defined in the work region wherein a loss of a wireless geolocation service is known or predicted. A traversal pattern within the boundary is autogenerated. The autonomous machine executes the traversal pattern to perform work using the wireless geolocation service to navigate outside of the dead zone. When encountering the dead zone before, during, or after executing the traversal pattern, the machine prioritizes a localization input that does not rely on the wireless geolocation service to perform the work in the dead zone.
G05D 1/243 - Means capturing signals occurring naturally from the environment, e.g. ambient optical, acoustic, gravitational or magnetic signals
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
G05D 1/247 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons
G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application
for storing operational status information of mowing
machines and viewing live operational status of mowing
machines. Providing online non-downloadable Internet-based software
application for storing operational status information of
mowing machines and viewing live operational status of
mowing machines; providing online non-downloadable
Internet-based software application for storing operational
status information of mowing machines and viewing live
operational status of mowing machines; information
technology (IT) support services (troubleshooting of
software), namely, remote management of information
technology of others in the fields of robotic lawn mowers;
computer software technical support services, namely, remote
and onsite infrastructure management services for
monitoring, administration and management of public and
private cloud computing IT and application systems.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software and programs and
gps tracking devices for automating, controlling and
monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of
outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers,
and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects
related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and
construction projects; downloadable computer software for
monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn
care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable
computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the
activities of landscape or construction employees related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for facilitating
collaborative work by multiple parties related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for issuing
maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for issuing
maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records
related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or
construction projects; downloadable computer software for
creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for
landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping,
lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the
foregoing for landscape contractors.
The present invention relates to an autonomous lawn mower (100) including a cutting blade assembly (120) supported by a housing (102). The assembly includes at least one selectively-activated cutting blade (126), where the cutting blade assembly is adapted to cut grass along a cutting path (154) defining a cut edge (155, 157) located at a first distance (140, 142) measured transversely from the longitudinal axis (2) of the housing. The mower also includes a grass directing system (200) that includes at least one grass gatherer (202a, 202b) located forward of the cutting blade assembly, where the at least one grass gatherer is adapted to engage grass blades such that one or more of the grass blades are made to intersect a cutting plane defined by the cutting blade assembly and bounded by the cutting path so that the grass blades are cut by the cutting blade assembly.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software and programs and GPS tracking devices for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the activities of landscape or construction employees related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for facilitating collaborative work by multiple parties related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or construction projects; Downloadable computer software for creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the foregoing for landscape contractors.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable software application for
storing operational status information of mowing machines
and viewing live operational status of mowing machines;
customer support services, namely, remote management of
information technology of others in the fields of robotic
lawn mowers; technical support services, namely, remote and
onsite infrastructure management services for monitoring,
administration and management of public and private cloud
computing IT and application systems.
13.
AUTONOMOUS GROUND CARE MACHINE WITH MANUAL PATH RECOVERY
An autonomous work vehicle includes a user interface that is accessible by an operator to manually control the vehicle. A controller of the vehicle is operable to access a planned path and cause a traction unit of the vehicle to move along the planned path during autonomous work. The controller detects an unplanned event during the autonomous work that prevents the autonomous work vehicle from autonomously traversing a section of the planned path. In response to the operator taking manual control over the traction unit to traverse the section of the planned path, the controller provides a directional indicator via the user interface during the manual control that indicates a direction of the planned path relative to a current position of the work vehicle.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online, non-downloadable software and programs for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for tracking, monitoring and recording the activities of landscape or construction employees related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for facilitating collaborative work by multiple parties related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for issuing maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for issuing maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the foregoing for landscape contractors; providing online, non-downloadable software for issuing notifications and alerts related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software for creating work order to conduct maintenance on outdoor power equipment; providing online, non-downloadable software for maintaining parts inventory related to outdoor power equipment; providing online, non-downloadable software for use with gps tracking devices for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; providing online, non-downloadable software.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Agricultural irrigation units; sprinkler machines for agricultural irrigation; sprinkler apparatus [automatic] for agricultural irrigation; irrigation sprinklers; automatic watering installations; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Hoses; irrigation hoses; hoses of textile material; watering hoses; flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic; pipe gaskets; junctions for pipes, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal, for pipes; insulating materials; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
An autonomous machine may be returned to a base station for charging based on remaining battery energy and an estimated travel energy threshold. The estimated travel energy threshold may be determined based on a direct and obstacle-free route from the machine's current position to the base station and an estimated energy consumed per unit distance, which may be updated. The remaining battery energy may be calculated using a battery management system.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable computer application software and programs and gps tracking devices for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the activities of landscape or construction employees related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for facilitating collaborative work by multiple parties related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or construction projects; downloadable computer software for creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the foregoing for landscape contractors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines. (1) Providing online non-downloadable Internet-based software application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines; providing online non-downloadable Internet-based software application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines; information technology (IT) support services (troubleshooting of software), namely, remote management of information technology of others in the fields of robotic lawn mowers; computer software technical support services, namely, remote and onsite infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing IT and application systems.
A rotating assembly for a turf treatment vehicle having a rotating component. The rotating component has an exterior side supported by an inner wall defining an interior region through which a shaft extends. A bearing assembly supporting the rotating component for rotation about the shaft can be provided. A seal arrangement located within the interior region at a location axially outward from the bearing assembly can also be provided. The seal arrangement can include an outer perimeter in contact with the rotating component inner wall, a first seal surface configured to provide a seal in a radial direction and a second seal surface configured to provide a seal in an axial direction and biased longitudinally outward. One or more elastic members may be provided for each of the first and second seal surfaces.
F16C 19/16 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with a single row of balls
22.
IMPLEMENT AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME
Various embodiments of a ground working implement and a grounds maintenance vehicle that includes such implement are disclosed. The ground-working implement includes an implement frame and a tool carousel rotatably connected to the implement frame. The tool carousel includes a shaft and first and second operator-selectable ground-working tools extending outwardly from the shaft. The shaft extends along a carousel axis. The tool carousel is configured to rotate about the carousel axis and alternately lock in a first position, where the first ground-working tool is configured to contact a ground surface, and a second position, where the second ground-working tool is configured to contact the ground surface.
Some aspects of the present technology relate to a vehicle having a chassis and a track assembly. A drive sprocket is rotatable relative to the chassis, a driven sprocket rotatable relative to the chassis, and a track is disposed around the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. The track is in mechanical communication with the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket and the track is configured to contact a ground surface. An implement is coupled to the chassis. A mechanical communication assembly is in operative communication with the implement, where the mechanical communication assembly extends from the driven sprocket to the implement.
A line trimmer includes a trimming head and a spool is contained within the trimming head. The spool is selectively connected to the trimming head such that the trimming head and the spool rotate together when the line trimmer is in an operating mode. The spool is configured to receive a length of cutting line such that an end of the cutting line extends from the head and cut vegetation as the trimming head rotates. A first electric motor is contained within the housing and operatively coupled to rotate the trimming head along with the spool when the trimmer is in the operating mode. A second electric motor is contained within the housing and operatively coupled to rotate the spool independently from the trimming head, e.g., for winding and/or unwinding of the cutting line.
A ground working vehicle having a vehicle frame is disclosed. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame and extends between a first implement end and a second implement end. The implement is adjusted to alter the rake angle between the first and second implement ends, to modify internal dimensions of the implement, and/or to include a kick-down baffle. Further, the implement may be adjusted manually, remotely, or automatically. For example, one or more actuators can be coupled to the implement to adjust as desired by the user. Further, one or more controllers can automatically adjust the implement. Specifically, the implement is adjusted to optimize operating parameters such as, e.g., runtime of the vehicle and/or quality of cut.
A01D 34/64 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
26.
AIR BLOWER AND/OR VACUUM WITH STATIC CHARGE MITIGATION
An apparatus may be configured as a blower, vacuum, or combination thereof. The apparatus includes a fan and motor operable to generate an airflow. A flow tube of the apparatus has an inlet end, an outlet end and an interior surface. The flow tube is coupled receive the airflow at the inlet end and deliver the airflow to the outlet end. An ion generator of the apparatus is operable to ionize the airflow moving through the interior surface of the flow tube to reduce static electrical charges induced within at least the flow tube.
A vehicle combining the attributes of a tractor and a utility vehicle includes a three point linkage and other locations to which a plurality of attachments for performing grooming or working operations on a ground or turf surface may be couple. The vehicle includes a front mounted engine, a mid-mounted operator compartment and a rear mounted bed or box. A PTO shaft and/or a hydraulic power system of the vehicle power attachments that require power. A control system and a visual display and data entry device linked thereto are provided for allowing an authorized person to setup, store and thereafter use an operational profile for each attachment that is to be coupled to the vehicle. In a rate dependent attachment, the control system maintains the ground speed and the attachment implement in a fixed ratio. A down/up control is used to signal the start and end of an operational sequence to the control system.
B62D 49/06 - Tractors adapted for multi-purpose use
A01B 45/02 - Machines for treating meadows or lawns for aerating
A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
A01B 59/06 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines mounted on tractors
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
A walk-behind work machine includes an electric traction drive operable to move the work machine. An input sensor detects force applied to or movement of a handle of the work machine by an operator and provides a control signal in response thereto. The control signal used to affect a speed of the electric traction drive. A controller is operable to provide control of the electric traction drive. The controller adjusts control variables (e.g., control input values, control parameters) in response to measured data such as zero-force signals of the force sensor and mode selections by the operator.
A01D 34/69 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels with motor driven wheels
A mobile work machine is provided with a prime mover supported by a chassis, a first hydraulic pump driven by the prime mover, a work attachment powered by the prime mover, and a traction system. The traction system can include a ground engagement assembly for propelling the chassis. The mobile work machine can include an electronic controller configured to execute a traction speed control algorithm in which the position of the power reduction device is operated by the electronic controller to reduce available fluid pressure to a traction control device without receiving an actual traction speed feedback signal at the electronic controller. Alternatively, or in addition, a commanded position of the power reduction control device can be calculated by the electronic controller as a function of a requested prime mover operating speed demand reduced by a calculated adjustment factor.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing non-downloadable software for irrigation management, namely, software that collects and analyzes soil moisture data, integrates with irrigation control systems, provides irrigation recommendations and allows customization of user-defined moisture-level targets
31.
DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
The present invention discloses a method for testing an irrigation system, involving transmitting a test communication at a frequency different from the nominal communication frequency between a diagnostic irrigation device and a first irrigation device via a conductive wire path. The method further includes receiving the test communication between the diagnostic irrigation device and the first irrigation device, and generating and storing test result data based on the test communication. This innovative method allows for efficient and accurate testing of irrigation systems, enabling quick identification and resolution of potential issues to ensure optimal system performance.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software and programs and
gps tracking devices for automating, controlling and
monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of
outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers,
and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects
related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and
construction projects; downloadable computer software for
monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn
care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable
computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the
activities of landscape or construction employees related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for facilitating
collaborative work by multiple parties related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for issuing
maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for issuing
maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records
related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or
construction projects; downloadable computer software for
creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for
landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping,
lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the
foregoing for landscape contractors; downloadable computer
software for issuing notifications and alerts related to
landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction
projects; downloadable computer software for creating work
order to conduct maintenance on outdoor power equipment;
downloadable computer software for maintaining parts
inventory related to outdoor power equipment.
33.
MANAGING WORKFLOW FOR AUTONOMOUS WORK MACHINE OR FLEET THEREOF
An autonomous work vehicle is scheduled to perform work at the work site according to an initial work plan. The initial work plan estimates a scheduled end time for the work. Due to various inputs, such as a signal from a worker, an environmental condition, or the like, a completion time is determined that is different than the scheduled end time. During or after the autonomous work vehicle works the work site, a signal is sent to the autonomous work vehicle to complete work at an adjusted end time different than the scheduled end time based on the manual completion time. The initial work is plan adjusted such that the autonomous work vehicle finishes the work by the adjusted end time.
A walk reel mower can have a traction frame which carries a traction drive to self-propel the traction frame over the ground by driving laterally spaced transport wheels rotatably carried on the traction frame. The walk reel mower can further have a reel cutting unit having a rotatable cutting reel that is rotated by a reel drive in a first direction for pushing grass against a bedknife for cutting the grass. The traction frame of the walk reel mower can be positioned relative to a support surface such that the transport wheels are placed out of driving contact with the support surface. The traction drive can be operated while the reel drive is inoperative to cause an idler wheel to drive the cutting reel in a second direction to conduct a backlapping operation while the cutting reel is being driven in the second direction.
A01B 45/00 - Machines for treating meadows or lawns
A01D 34/43 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A01D 34/44 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/47 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels
One or more swappable battery packs are removably coupled to a power supply bus. The battery packs each include first and second transistors that define respective first and second controlled current paths connected in series across first and second battery terminals. A first junction is defined between the first and second controlled current paths. The battery packs each include third and fourth transistors that define third and fourth controlled current paths connected across the first and second power supply lines. A second junction is defined between the third and fourth transistors controlled current paths. The battery packs each include an inductor between the first and second junctions and a controller coupled to gates of the transistors. The controller is operable to apply pulse width modulations to the gates to boost or drop a voltage applied from each of the batteries to the bus.
H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
An aerator for creating a plurality of holes in a ground surface can include a linkage assembly operable to raise and lower a coring head between a raised transport position and a lowered operating position and between a first coring configuration and a second coring configuration. In the first coring configuration, and in a lowered operating position, a coring head frame of the coring head is disposed at a first angle relative to a vertical axis and at a first height relative to the ground. In the second coring configuration, and in a lowered operating position, the coring head frame is disposed at a second angle relative to the vertical axis and at a second height relative to the ground, wherein the second height is greater than the first height and the second angle is less than the first angle.
A stump grinder has a grinding arm that durably mounts a rotatable grinding wheel. The stump grinder includes a motor with a drive shaft that is rotatably coupled to the grinding wheel. The grinding wheel includes a stub shaft attached thereto that is received within a bearing. A control is movable to produce corresponding pivoting motion of the grinding arm. The control includes a depressible trigger for starting and stopping the operation of the grinding wheel.
A battery pack is provided that includes battery cell magazines and a battery management system to control charging and discharging of the associated battery pack. The battery cell magazines may include a magazine housing and associated battery cells. The magazine housing may define a plurality of battery cell recesses to receive the battery cells. The battery management system may be configured to balance the state of charge of a battery stack of battery packs. Methods for balancing a state of charge of battery packs of a battery stack are also provided, as are systems for lifting a battery stack.
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
A01D 34/67 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/22 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable computer application software and programs and gps tracking devices for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the activities of landscape or construction employees related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for facilitating collaborative work by multiple parties related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or construction projects; downloadable computer software for creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the foregoing for landscape contractors; downloadable computer software for issuing notifications and alerts related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; downloadable computer software for creating work order to conduct maintenance on outdoor power equipment; downloadable computer software for maintaining parts inventory related to outdoor power equipment.
40.
LAWN MOWER HEIGHT-OF-CUT SYSTEM WITH INTEGRAL STRIPING ROLLER
A power lawn mower having a height-of-cut (HOC) system adapted to adjust a height of a cutting blade of the mower relative to a ground surface upon which the mower operates by adjusting the vertical position of two wheels of the mower relative to a chassis of the mower. The HOC system may include a transverse connecting rod that allows movement of a single HOC control to simultaneously change the vertical position of both wheels throughout an HOC range. A lowermost portion of the connecting rod may remain at an elevation below a cutting plane of the cutting blade (and/or below lower surfaces of the chassis) regardless of the position of the cutting blade within the HOC range to provide a grass striping effect.
A01D 34/69 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels with motor driven wheels
Embodiments herein relate to a dynamic counterbalance system for a ground-working machine having vehicle ground-engaging rotatable members configured to contact a ground surface, working assemblies, and connection assemblies, wherein each connection assembly attaches one working assembly to the vehicle. Each connection assembly is configured to apply a counterbalance pressure to the one working assembly, wherein the counterbalance pressure shifts weight from the working assembly ground-engaging rotatable members to the vehicle ground-engaging rotatable members based in output from a slope sensor, wherein the working assembly ground-engaging rotatable members remain in contact with a ground surface while the determined counterbalance pressure of the determined counterbalance value is applied to the particular working assembly.
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/86 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes for use on sloping ground, e.g. on embankments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Outdoor landscape maintenance equipment and light earth working machinery, namely, riding lawnmowers, stand-on lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, and autonomous lawnmowers; earth moving machines, namely, front-end loaders and bulldozers; power-operated turf and yard care equipment, namely, trimmers and blowers Concrete and masonry equipment, namely, dump trucks and vehicles having dump containers for transporting concrete, cement, stones, bricks, dirt, tools and other materials
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Outdoor landscape maintenance equipment; earth working and light earth working machinery; riding lawn mowers; walk-behind lawn mowers; robotic lawnmowers; sprayers; aerators; power rakes; topdressers; debris vacuums; leaf blowers; power-operated blowers and/or vacuums for leaves and debris; snowthrowers and snowblowers; electric lawn trimmers; power operated blowers; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods. Electronic controllers for turf irrigation systems; electronic moisture sensors for use in underground automatic irrigation systems; downloadable software; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods. Irrigation apparatus and instruments; sprinklers, sprinkler heads, valves, valve actuators, controllers, hoses, fittings and tubing, all for turf and agricultural irrigation; underground irrigation systems, comprising controllers, valves, valve actuators, sprinklers, hoses, fittings, tubing and sprinkler heads; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods. Utility vehicles; lawn tractors; garden tractors; vehicles for use in landscape maintenance, earth working, lawn mowing, lawn treatment and turf care; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods. Plastics and rubber tubing and landscape tubing and hoses for irrigation systems; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods.
A ridable work vehicle includes an electric traction drive and an arm drive unit that is operable to move a loader arm assembly. The loader arm assembly includes a mechanical interface operable to mount a work attachment. The work vehicle includes a detachable operator control operable to wirelessly communicate with a controller of the work vehicle. One or both of the controller and the detachable operator control is operable to measure a proximity distance between the work vehicle and the detachable operator control. A platform sensor is operable to provide a platform signal in response to detecting an operator on the platform. The controller is operable to: determine a disposition of the operator relative to the work vehicle based on the proximity distance and the platform signal; and change an operating setting of the work vehicle based on a change in the disposition of the operator.
Autonomous machine navigation techniques include using simulation to configure camera capture parameters. A method may include capturing image data of a scene, generating irradiance image data, determining at least one test camera capture parameter, determining a simulated scene parameter, and generating at least one updated camera capture parameter. Image data for camera capture configuration may be captured while the autonomous machine is moving. Camera captures parameters may be used to capture images while the autonomous machine is slowed or stopped, particularly in lowlight conditions.
The present invention is related to an outdoor maintenance vehicle (10) having a housing (117) and a prime mover (104) attached to the housing and operable to power a tool. Left and right drive wheels (106a, 106b) are rotatably coupled to the housing and are configured to support the housing upon a ground surface. Further, first and second electric motors (170a, 170b) are fixedly coupled to the housing and spaced apart from one another, the first and second motors being operably coupled to drive wheels, respectively. In a first embodiment an elevation of at least a portion of the housing is configured to be adjusted relative to the ground surface and the first and second electric motors are configured to move along with the housing relative to the ground surface. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes an alignment shaft (180) connected between the two electric motors.
A01D 34/69 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels with motor driven wheels
A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
A snow plow is pivotally mounted to a tractor by a compound mount allowing for multiple blade positions. The mount has an inner portion pivotally mounted about a first horizontal axis to the front of the tractor and an outer portion pivotally mounted about a vertical axis to the inner portion. The plow blade is pivotally mounted about a second horizontal axis to the outer portion. Deicer nozzles spray liquid and a spreader distributes salt and other materials in front of the front wheels of the tractor.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
E01H 10/00 - Improving gripping of ice-bound or other slippery traffic surfaces, e.g. using gritting or thawing materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable software application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines; customer support services, namely, remote management of information technology of others in the fields of robotic lawn mowers; technical support services, namely, remote and onsite infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing IT and application systems
An autonomous path treatment system and associated path treatment method uses a mobile path recording device having a locator, a processor and firmware to capture a sequence of coordinates and directions of travel of a path as the mobile device is moved along the path and generate a path program file. The system also has an autonomous path treatment robot having: a treatment mechanism for treating the path; a controller having a processor and memory storing firmware that when executed obeys steps of the path program file to control the motor and the treatment mechanism to treat the path; and a server configured to execute a path program to process the captured sequence of coordinates and directions into the path program file containing instructions for controlling the autonomous path treatment robot to treat the path based upon the coordinates.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
E01H 5/09 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by driven elements the elements being rotary or moving along a closed circular path, e.g. rotary cutter, digging wheels
A blower apparatus includes a fan and motor generating an airflow from an inlet end to an outlet end of the debris blower. The airflow defines an airflow axis and a cross-sectional plane normal to the airflow axis. An enclosure provides an airflow path towards the outlet end. A resonant chamber is proximate an airflow entrance end of the enclosure. The resonant chamber has first and second sections encompassing corresponding first and second volumes of different sizes. The different sizes are selected to form an acoustic resonator. The acoustic resonator attenuates noise from the blower over a selected attenuation frequency range.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines Providing online non-downloadable Internet-based software application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines; technical support services, namely, remote management of information technology of others in the fields of robotic lawn mowers; technical support services, namely, remote and onsite infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing IT and application systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software and programs and GPS tracking devices for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the activities of landscape or construction employees related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for facilitating collaborative work by multiple parties related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or construction projects; Downloadable computer software for creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the foregoing for landscape contractors
A ground working vehicle and a fold mechanism for coupling vehicle components are provided including a tapered pin connection with improved resistance to uneven or premature wear on and around the pin connection and related components. A tapered pin is configured to be disposed within respective frustoconical apertures of tapered bushings to compressively engage the first and second tapered bushings. Resistance to relative movement between the tapered pin and the tapered bushings is provided by force vectors both axially and normal to contact surfaces between the first and second frustoconical end portions of the tapered pin and the corresponding first and second tapered bushings.
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/64 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A lawn mower having a cutting deck with a chute control system having a moveable discharge chute. The discharge chute is adapted to move from an operative position to an inoperative position, whereby such movement results in corresponding movement of a blocking plate used to selectively block a discharge outlet of the cutting deck from an open position to a closed position, respectively.
A01D 34/71 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis with means for discharging mown material
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A turf roller can include a chassis, a roller assembly supporting the chassis, a steering arrangement to control an angular direction, a drive arrangement for rotation, and an operator station with at least one input control member and an electronic controller sending output commands to the steering and drive arrangements, the controller can feature a normal operating mode and an automatic offset path mode. In normal mode, controller responds to input signals from the control member, controlling steering and drive. In automatic offset path mode, activated by a specific input signal, the controller steers the roller from an initial drive path onto a second, offset path.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawn mowers, self-propelled
lawn mowers, robotic lawn mowers, autonomous lawn mowers,
and structural components of the foregoing. Remote controls for robotic lawn mowers; navigation
apparatus for robotic lawn mowers and outdoor power
equipment; batteries, electric batteries, rechargeable
batteries, battery chargers, electronic docking station and
battery chargers in the nature of battery recharging
stations for robotic lawn mowers.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use automating smart home automation devices, namely, devices for controlling robotic mowers, lawn and garden irrigation controls, weather sensors, soil moisture sensors and outdoor lighting systems for landscape and architectural illumination; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing information in the field of lawn and garden equipment, maintenance and restoration Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use automating smart home automation devices, namely, devices for controlling robotic mowers, lawn and garden irrigation controls, weather sensors, soil moisture sensors and outdoor lighting systems for landscape and architectural illumination
A compact utility vehicle including a material transporting system with improved lifting and dumping capabilities. The compact utility vehicle includes a lift assembly situated between a chassis and a hopper including a scissor linkage assembly comprising a pivotably interconnected first and second member. Each of the first and second members ends are respectively coupled to the chassis and the hopper, using roller and track assemblies. The lift assembly enabling the hopper to shift forward as it rises, optimizing weight distribution and enhancing stability during the transition from storage to dump position. Additionally, the compact utility vehicle incorporates a dump linkage configured to pivot the hopper from storage to dump position, facilitating efficient unloading into a standard-height dumpster or other high walled container.
B60P 1/34 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element in combination with another movement of the element the other movement being raising or lowering
B60P 1/16 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element actuated by fluid-operated mechanisms
66.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
A01D 34/64 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
B60N 2/54 - Seat suspension devices using mechanical springs
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 24/04 - Vehicle body mounted on resilient suspension for movement relative to the vehicle frame
B62D 27/04 - Connections between superstructure sub-units resilient
A utility vehicle having a power control system including a key switch with multiple positions corresponding to modes including a park mode, where a parking brake mechanism is engaged for stationary stability; an operation mode, enabling directional movement by disengaging the parking brake and activating the drive arrangement; and a tow mode, which disengages the parking brake and sets the drive arrangement to neutral, allowing for manual maneuvering of the vehicle in either a forward or reverse direction.
An aerator for a turf surface has a traction control, an OPC bail, and an aeration bail capable of single handed operation. A controller automatically lowers a tine head to begin aerating at a start location marked when the aeration bail is closed and lifts the tine head to end aeration at an end location marked when the aeration bail is released. The controller further causes the tines that enter the turf surface at the start location to penetrate to a desired hole depth. The controller also automatically adjusts ground speed to maintain a desired hole spacing during an aeration pass, but permits the operator to speed up during a turnaround between passes with a steerable front wheel freewheeling to mitigate wheel scrubbing. A handle assembly having a spring counterbalance is height adjustable and automatically engages a parking brake when placed in an upright non-operating position.
A compact utility vehicle including a chassis supporting a prime mover, ground engaging wheels or tracks, an implement, and a rear standing platform operably coupled to the chassis. The vehicle can be equipped with a control console that is operably coupled to the chassis at an elevation above the rear standing platform. The console can have two manual input devices, including a first manual input device configured to control the ground engaging wheels or tracks located along the lateral direction of the vehicle between a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and 50% of a distance to a first side of the control console, and a second manual input device defining a rigid grip and a thumb switch control portion to control the operation of the implement, located along the lateral direction of the vehicle between the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and 50% of a distance to a second side of the control console.
B62D 51/00 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
G05G 1/01 - Arrangements of two or more controlling members with respect to one another
G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
The technology disclosed herein relates to a vehicle skid plate. A first coupling structure is on a first lateral end and a second coupling structure is on a second lateral end. The first coupling structure and second coupling structure are configured to couple to a vehicle frame. A first lateral plate surface extends between the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure. A second lateral plate surface extends between the first coupling structure and the first lateral plate surface. A third lateral plate surface extends between the second coupling structure and the first lateral plate surface. The first lateral plate surface is configured to be vertically offset above each of the second lateral plate surface and the third lateral plate surface.
A01D 34/64 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
An autonomous work vehicle includes a controller that determines that the vehicle has been manually stopped, and in response thereto, starts a delay timer that runs for a predetermined time. During the predetermined time, a motion measurement unit of the autonomous work vehicle is monitored to detect a motion event that indicates a movement of the autonomous work vehicle. In response to the event, an alert that the motion event has occurred is wirelessly communicated.
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
72.
MOWER WITH COUNTERROTATING CUTTING BLADES WITH DIFFERENT DIAMETERS
The present invention relates to a mower (100) having at least one motor (102a, 102b) and a first blade (202) that is driven by the at least one motor (102a) to rotate about a first axis (106). The rotation of the first blade defines a first cutting circle. The mower includes a second blade (204) that is driven by the at least one motor (102b) to rotate about a second axis (108). The rotation of the second blade defines a second cutting circle smaller than the first cutting circle. The second axis (108) is offset in a longitudinal direction from the first axis (106). The mower includes a deck (114) covering the first and second blade (202, 204). In some embodiments, a third blade is used. In other embodiments, multiple electric motors are used to independently drive different blades.
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/685 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels with two or more cutters
A01D 34/71 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis with means for discharging mown material
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawn mowers, self-propelled lawn mowers, robotic lawn mowers, autonomous lawn mowers, and structural components of the foregoing.
(2) Remote controls for robotic lawn mowers; navigation apparatus for robotic lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment; batteries, electric batteries, rechargeable batteries, battery chargers, electronic docking station and battery chargers in the nature of battery recharging stations for robotic lawn mowers.
74.
GROUND SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND POWER EQUIPMENT UNIT INCORPORATING SAME
A walk-behind powered equipment unit (e.g., grounds care vehicle such as a power mower) having a ground speed control system. The system may include a handle formed by a handle tube having a proximal end attached to the housing, and a handlebar mounted to the handle tube at a handlebar pivot such that the handlebar may pivot about the handlebar pivot relative to the handle tube in response to a force F applied by the operator to the handlebar, e.g., when the operator walks in a forward direction. An actuator of the handlebar, in response to pivotal motion of the handlebar about the handlebar pivot, imparts a force Fs to a force sensor. The force sensor is configured to produce an electrical sensor signal corresponding to the force F and provide that signal to a propulsion motor.
A01D 34/68 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels
A control system and method of controlling a utility vehicle. The system may include a controller, an energy mode input associated with a user input request to select one of at least two power modes, an implement control input associated with a user input request to select a movement of an implement, a drive control input associated with a user input request to select a movement of a drive system to propel the utility vehicle, and an attachment type input to further refine the allowed operating power states. The controller is adapted to determine a change between the plurality of operating power states in response to user input requests to automatically optimize machine performance and efficiency. Each of the plurality of operating power states includes a maximum electric current output and a maximum speed output of the electric motor.
H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor
Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawnmowers, self-propelled lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, autonomous lawnmowers and structural parts and fittings therefor
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable software and non-downloadable web-based software applications for managing snow and ice removal services, namely, for customer communication, job scheduling and invoicing, generating estimates and proposals, employee activity tracking, equipment monitoring, and material usage tracking and planning, all for use by snow and ice management contractors
80.
SHROUD SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR ROBOTIC GROUND CARE MACHINE
A robotic work vehicle includes a chassis and a shroud that covers the chassis. The vehicle includes an elongated member with a distal mount end that is attached to the shroud. A fixture couples the elongated member to the chassis. The fixture includes a cupped member coupled to the elongated member and located over a beveled void in the fixture. A biasing member pushes the cupped member into the beveled void causing the elongated member to be biased to a home position. A linkage couples the elongated member to the fixture. The linkage includes a rotating interface that allows the elongated member to rotate relative to the chassis in response to a horizontal displacement between the shroud and the chassis. The linkage includes a linear interface that allows the elongated member to move vertically in response to a vertical displacement between the shroud and the chassis.
Moving and handling equipment, namely, machines for
collecting balls; robotic mechanisms and handling apparatus
being machines for lifting balls. Golf course and driving range equipment, namely, ball
collector for retrieving golf balls.
Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawnmowers, self-propelled
lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, autonomous lawnmowers and
structural components in the nature of structural parts and
fittings of the foregoing.
During a staging of an autonomous machine in or near a work region by an operator, a primary orientation for autonomous work is determined. Two or more path definitions are accessed that define different vehicle work paths through the work region and one of the two or more path definitions is selected based on the primary orientation. The selected path definition is used to perform the autonomous work along on the selected work path.
A path definition defines a vehicle work path through a work region. During a staging of an autonomous machine at an arbitrary location within the work region, a starting pose of the autonomous machine is determined. A target navigation start region is determined within the work region based on the starting pose. The target navigation start region represents an allowable region within which to start work. One or more start points on the work path are selected within the target navigation start region. The selected start point provides an estimate of an intent of the operator during the staging. The selected start point is used for performing autonomous work with the autonomous machine along on the vehicle work path.
Outdoor power equipment and maintenance equipment, namely,
lawnmowers, autonomous lawnmowers, self-propelled
lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, all of the foregoing being
suitable for golf courses, sports fields, and large areas of
turf; outdoor power equipment and maintenance equipment,
namely, self-propelled power-operated sprayers,
power-operated turf sprayers, power-operated skid-mounted
sprayers, machines for rolling a turf surface, machines for
refurbishing a sand surface, all of the foregoing being
suitable for golf courses, sports fields, and large areas of
turf.
87.
POWER EQUIPMENT UNIT WITH GROUND SPEED RESPONSIVE TO FORCE APPLIED TO A HANDLE GRIP
A power equipment unit such as a power lawn mower includes a housing, an electric propulsion motor, a handle, a force sensor, and a controller. The electric motor provides the housing with powered movement over a ground surface at a variable ground speed. The handle is movable over a maximum handle travel range spanning between a handle neutral position and a handle maximum position. At least a portion of the force sensor travels a maximum sensor travel range spanning between a sensor neutral position corresponding to the handle neutral position, and a maximum sensor output position corresponding to the handle maximum position. The controller receives input from the force sensor to control the electric propulsion motor.
A01D 34/69 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels with motor driven wheels
A01D 34/68 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels
Autonomous machine navigation techniques may determine vision-based pose data based on feature data and object recognition data extracted from images. The vision-based pose data may be used to generate a three-dimensional point cloud that represents at least a work region. The vision-based pose data may be used to determine an operational vision-based pose relative to the three-dimensional point cloud.
G05D 1/249 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons from positioning sensors located off-board the vehicle, e.g. from cameras
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
An irrigation sprinkler is disclosed with a piston drive configured to cause rotation of a sprinkler head, a nozzle, or a similar component. The piston drive may include a piston coupled to a valve member such that the piston moves the valve depending on its position and thereby fills or drains water from the piston drive.
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 3/04 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
B05B 3/16 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with oscillating elementsSpraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with intermittent operation driven or controlled by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
B05B 15/74 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position using hydraulic or pneumatic means driven by the discharged fluid
90.
AUTONOMOUS GROUND SURFACE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, VEHICLES, AND METHODS
A ground surface treatment vehicle and systems and methods using the same. In some embodiments, the vehicle may be adapted to autonomously or semi-autonomously identify and optionally treat target areas such as divots on turf surfaces. The vehicle may identify the target area via onboard or remote sensors and autonomously treat the target area by providing a treating material such as infill, seed, particulate matter, and liquids.
E01C 19/16 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for distributing granular or liquid materials for applying or spreading liquid materials, e.g. bitumen slurries
E01C 19/20 - Apparatus for distributing, e.g. spreading, granular or pulverulent materials, e.g. sand, gravel, salt, dry binders
E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving
The utility vehicle that includes a frame carrying a prime mover and extending between a first end and a second end in a longitudinal direction. The vehicle also includes ground engaging members operatively attached to the frame. At least one of the ground engaging members is powered by the prime mover to propel the frame over a ground surface. Also, the vehicle includes a control tower (supporting operator controls) located at or near a rear end of the frame, a tank positioned lateral to the control tower, and a support pad connected to the control tower and configured to contact a leg of an operator. Further, a pad surface of the support pad is configured to align with a portion of an angled surface of the tank. Therefore, an operator leaning against the pad surface and angled surface of the tank experiences a smooth transition therebetween.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
A work region is traversed by a vehicle equipped with a radio receiver and a location sensor. While traversing the work region, geolocations are repeatedly determined via the location sensor, and radio signal characteristics are repeatedly determined via the radio receiver. The radio signal characteristics correspond to the respective geolocations and pertain to a radio signal used for navigation assist. A map of the radio signal characteristics at the geolocations is stored in a computer readable medium. A navigability map of an autonomous ground maintenance machine in the work region is determined based on the map of the radio signal characteristics.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software and programs and GPS tracking devices for automating, controlling and monitoring a crew of workers, for monitoring a fleet of outdoor power equipment, for communicating with customers, and for monitoring, invoicing and scheduling projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for monitoring equipment runtimes related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for tracking, monitoring and recording the activities of landscape or construction employees related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for facilitating collaborative work by multiple parties related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for outdoor power equipment related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for issuing maintenance reminders for preparing reports and records related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and/or construction projects; Downloadable computer software for creating estimates, bid proposals and invoices for landscaping or construction projects related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects, all of the foregoing for landscape contractors; Downloadable computer software for issuing notifications and alerts related to landscaping, lawn care, tree care, and construction projects; Downloadable computer software for creating work order to conduct maintenance on outdoor power equipment; Downloadable computer software for maintaining parts inventory related to outdoor power equipment
Embodiments herein relate to ground-working machines having dynamic counterbalance. In an embodiment, a ground-working machine is included having a vehicle having a plurality of vehicle ground-engaging rotatable members, an electric motor to drive one or more vehicle ground-engaging rotatable members, a working assembly, and a connection assembly. The connection assembly is configured to apply a counterbalance pressure to the working assembly, wherein the counterbalance pressure shifts weight from the working assembly ground-engaging rotatable members to the vehicle ground-engaging rotatable members. The ground working machine includes a control system in communication with the electric motor and configured to receive a torque value output. The control system is configured to based on the torque value, determine whether to apply a counterbalance pressure the working assembly, determine a counterbalance value, and apply a counterbalance pressure of the determined counterbalance to the working assembly.
A01B 63/11 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means for controlling weight transfer between implements and tractor wheels
A01B 63/12 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by an electric motor
A01D 34/43 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A01D 75/28 - Control mechanisms for harvesters or mowers when moving on slopesDevices preventing lateral pull
A01D 75/30 - Arrangements for trailing two or more harvesters or mowers
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
(1) Moving and handling equipment, namely, machines for collecting balls; robotic mechanisms and handling apparatus being machines for lifting balls.
(2) Golf course and driving range equipment, namely, ball collector for retrieving golf balls.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Providing on-line non-downloadable articles in the field of lawn and garden equipment, maintenance and restoration; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable articles in the field of lawn and garden equipment, maintenance and restoration
(1) Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawnmowers, self-propelled lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, autonomous lawnmowers and structural components in the nature of structural parts and fittings of the foregoing.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawnmowers, self-propelled lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, autonomous lawnmowers and structural components in the nature of structural parts and fittings of the foregoing (1) Computer services namely providing software and a mobile app to store mowing system information and view live machine status; remote management of information technology of others comprised of providing customer support for robotic lawn mowers; technical support services, namely, remote and onsite infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing and application systems
A mobile turf sprayer operates to spray a product onto a turf site. In some embodiments the mobile turf sprayer identifies a plurality of regions of the turf site to be sprayed and automatically sprays product onto those regions as the mobile turf sprayer moves about the turf site.
A01C 23/04 - Distributing under pressureDistributing mudAdaptation of watering systems for fertilising-liquids
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawnmowers, self-propelled lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, autonomous lawnmowers and structural components in the nature of structural parts and fittings of the foregoing Downloadable mobile software application for storing operational status information of mowing machines and viewing live operational status of mowing machines
