An implement support assembly includes an implement interface having an interface support frame pivotably coupled to a vehicle frame, the interface support frame including an interface support arm and a float feature, and a hydraulic cylinder configured to move the interface support frame relative to the vehicle frame, the float feature being positioned between the interface support frame and the hydraulic cylinder. The float feature is configured to permit the implement to move independently from the hydraulic cylinder in response to ground undulations. The float feature includes a link having a first end coupled to the interface support arm, a second end coupled to the hydraulic cylinder, and a protrusion positioned between the first and second ends, the interface support arm includes an interface slot, and the protrusion is slidably received within the interface slot to provide lost motion between the link and the interface support arm.
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
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
A cutting blade mounted to a lawn mower to cut vegetation under the lawn mower. The cutting blade configured to rotate relative to the mower deck in a rotational direction. The cutting blade including a first blade portion having a leading edge defining a primary cutting edge and a blade lift positioned behind the primary cutting edge along the rotational direction, and a second blade portion having a finishing cutting edge that is spaced from the blade lift along the rotational direction such that the blade lift is positioned between the primary cutting edge and the finishing cutting edge along the rotational direction.
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 snow removal utility machine includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a prime mover supported by the frame, a skid steer drive assembly operably coupled to the prime mover, and one or more ground engaging elements supporting the frame with respect to a ground surface. The ground element being operable under the influence of the skid steer drive assembly to move the utility machine over the ground surface. A brine assembly coupled to the frame and has one or more fluid tanks. The one or more fluid tanks extend around at least three sides of the prime mover.
E01H 10/00 - Improving gripping of ice-bound or other slippery traffic surfaces, e.g. using gritting or thawing materials
B62D 11/06 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source
B62D 51/02 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver standing in the vehicle
Systems and methods for operating a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a handlebar configured to pivot about an axis, a position sensor for sensing a displacement of the handlebar, a first electric drive motor configured to drive a first wheel of the vehicle, a second electric drive motor configured to drive a second wheel of the vehicle, a first motor controller coupled to the position sensor and the first electric drive motor, and a second motor controller coupled to the position sensor and the second electric drive motor. The first motor controller is configured to receive a sensed displacement from the position sensor and control the first electric drive motor based on the sensed displacement. The second motor controller is configured to receive the sensed displacement from the position sensor and control the second electric drive motor based on the sensed displacement.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B62D 11/04 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of separate power sources
Systems and methods related to intuitive electric steering for a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a first clutch mechanism, a second clutch mechanism, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, and an electronic controller. The first clutch mechanism is configured to control torque power provided to a first wheel on a left side of the motor-driven vehicle. The second clutch mechanism configured to control torque power provided to a second wheel on a right side of the motor-driven vehicle. The handlebar is configured to pivot about an axis. The electronic controller is configured to detect a pressure applied to the handlebar, relative to the axis, by an operator of the motor-driven vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to determine a desired turn direction of the motor-driven vehicle based on the pressure and control the first clutch mechanism and the second clutch mechanism based on the desired turn direction.
B62D 11/00 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like
B62D 11/08 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using brakes or clutches as main steering-effecting means
An implement interlock connection system connects an implement to a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes an implement interface having a first slot forming in the implement interface at a first position and a second slot formed in the implement interface at a second position spaced from the first position. The implement includes an implement arm having a securing interface with an implement slot defined therein. The implement interlock connection system includes a first lever pivotably coupled to the implement interface and a second lever pivotably coupled to the first lever. The first lever being configured to selectively engage the first slot and the second lever being configured to selectively engage the second slot. The implement is secured to the implement interface of the utility vehicle when the first lever engages the first slot and the second lever engages the second slot.
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 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 multiple Hirth joint for permitting linear and angular adjustment of an upper control arm with respect to a lower control arm. The joint includes a multiple Hirth interface having a slot through it, a confronting single Hirth interface, and an actuator. The actuator permits manual loosening and tightening of the multiple Hirth interface and single Hirth interface to permit linear and angular adjustment. Loosening of the actuator simultaneously permits linear and angular adjustment and tightening of the actuator simultaneously lock the joint into the selected linear and angular position.
A stand-on utility machine includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a prime mover supported by the frame, a skid steer drive assembly operably coupled to the prime mover, and a plurality of ground engaging elements supporting the frame with respect to a ground surface and operable under the influence of the skid steer drive assembly. The machine further includes an operator interface positioned on top of a control tower and an operator platform configured to support an operator so the operator interface is accessible by the operator standing on the platform. A portion of the operator platform being rearward a portion of the ground engaging elements. The machine further includes a cab removably coupled to the frame proximate the operator interface, the cab being movable between an operating position and one or more of a storage position or a transportation position.
A footrest for an outdoor power equipment having a frame that supports a seat. The footrest includes a first footrest portion supported relative to the frame and defines a first support surface. The footrest also includes a second footrest portion defining a second support surface. The second footrest portion is movably coupled to the first footrest portion. The footrest also includes an adjustment mechanism positioned between the first and second footrest portions to adjust a position of the second footrest portion between a first position where the second footrest portion is closest to the seat, a second position where the second footrest portion is farthest from the seat, and infinitely between the first and second positions.
Systems and methods for implementing an eco-mode in an electric utility vehicle. One example system includes an electric utility vehicle comprising an electrically driven component. a user actuable input device, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an input from the user actuable input device. The electronic processor is configured to determine, based on the input. an operational mode for the electric utility vehicle. The electronic processor is configured to operate the electrically driven component based on the operational mode to limit an amount of electrical power consumed by the electrically driven component.
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 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
A battery balancing method for balancing voltages of battery packs on a bus bar of a utility vehicle is disclosed. The method includes determining, by a control system, a state of charge for a first battery pack and a second battery pack of the utility vehicle, initiating converter battery balancing, by the control system, to discharge the first battery pack to the second battery pack through a DC-to-DC converter in response the first battery pack having a state of charge that is more than a first threshold amount above a state of charge of the second battery pack, and initiating direct battery balancing, by the control system, to discharge the first battery pack to the second battery pack in response to the first battery pack having a state of charge that is less than the first threshold amount above the state of charge of the second battery pack.
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
16.
REMOVABLE BATTERY STORAGE FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
A utility vehicle including a frame, a battery compartment, a battery pack, a motor, a ground engaging element, and a control. The battery compartment is supported by the frame and has an internal bus bar. The battery compartment had a housing and a lid pivotally coupled to the housing at a pivot point positioned proximate a first side of the vehicle. The battery pack is removably supported within the battery compartment and is placed in electrical contact with a power circuit as a consequence of being inserted into the battery compartment and removed from electrical contact with the power circuit as a consequence of being removed from the battery compartment. The lid is configured to be movable between a closed position and an open position where the battery pack within the battery compartment is accessible by the operator from a second side of the vehicle.
A control arm for a lawn mower, the control arm including a lower arm having a slot defined therein, an upper arm pivotably coupled to the lower arm, the upper arm having a cam surface defining a first recess and a second recess, and a latch mechanism formed between the upper and lower arms to selectively secure the upper arm in an operational position or a stored position. The latch mechanism includes a rod supported and movable within the slot, and a biasing member configured to bias the rod into engagement with the first recess to secure the upper arm in the operational position or the second recess to secure the upper arm in the stored position.
A01D 34/90 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes for carrying by the operator
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
An assembly for protecting components of an electric motor on a lawn mower deck includes a shaft connected at opposite ends to the motor rotor and a blade adapter. The blade adapter is interconnected to a cutting blade. A blade mounting gap is defined between a shoulder of the blade adapter and a head of a fastener that secures the blade to the shaft. A biasing member is captured within the blade mounting gap and frictionally couples the blade and the shaft for rotation together. The blade slips with respect to the shaft in response to the blade encountering a force that overcomes the blade coupling friction.
H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
A vehicle control module for an autonomous vehicle. In one example embodiment, the control module is configured to receive, from a user interface, a user input selecting an operation mode. The module is configured to, responsive to receiving the user input, retrieve, from a memory, a discrete operational parameter set associated with the operation mode. The module is configured to apply the discrete operational parameter set. The module is configured to operate a drive motor of the utility vehicle, a drive wheel of the utility vehicle, a utility device of the utility vehicle, a power source of the utility vehicle, and the user interface according to the discrete operational parameter set.
A multi-configuration work vehicle having a frame, a prime mover, a drive wheel, and a work implement. At least one of the drive wheel and work implement is operated under the influence of the prime mover. The drive wheel rotates to move the work vehicle from location to location and in some instances to perform work. The work implement operates under the influence of the prime mover or a dedicated implement prime mover to perform work. Power for the prime mover is supplied by a power source, such as a battery pack, is positioned primarily outside of the frame. The work implement is positioned within the frame. A bagger for collecting debris generated by the work implement is located within the frame.
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A01D 34/58 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
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 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
A01D 69/00 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
Systems and methods for operating a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a handlebar configured to pivot about an axis, a position sensor for sensing a displacement of the handlebar, a first electric drive motor configured to drive a first wheel of the vehicle, a second elec¬ tric drive motor configured to drive a second wheel of the vehicle, a first motor controller coupled to the position sensor and the first electric drive motor, and a second motor controller coupled to the position sensor and the second electric drive motor. The first motor controller is configured to re¬ ceive a sensed displacement from the position sensor and control the first electric drive motor based on the sensed displacement. The second motor controller is configured to receive the sensed displacement from the posi¬ tion sensor and control the second electric drive motor based on the sensed displacement.
B62D 1/14 - Tillers, i.e. hand levers operating on steering columns
B62D 11/04 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of separate power sources
Systems and methods for operating a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a handlebar configured to pivot about an axis, a position sensor for sensing a displacement of the handlebar, a first electric drive motor configured to drive a first wheel of the vehicle, a second electric drive motor configured to drive a second wheel of the vehicle, a first motor controller coupled to the position sensor and the first electric drive motor, and a second motor controller coupled to the position sensor and the second electric drive motor. The first motor controller is configured to receive a sensed displacement from the position sensor and control the first electric drive motor based on the sensed displacement. The second motor controller is configured to receive the sensed displacement from the position sensor and control the second electric drive motor based on the sensed displacement.
B62D 11/04 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of separate power sources
B62D 1/14 - Tillers, i.e. hand levers operating on steering columns
A cutting blade mounted to a lawn mower to cut vegetation under the lawn mower. The cutting blade configured to rotate relative to the mower deck in a rotational direction. The cutting blade including a first blade portion having a leading edge defining a primary cutting edge and a blade lift positioned behind the primary cutting edge along the rotational direction, and a second blade portion having a finishing cutting edge that is spaced from the blade lift along the rotational direction such that the blade lift is positioned between the primary cutting edge and the finishing cutting edge along the rotational direction.
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 configuration of a direct drive lawnmower spindle assembly to protect sensitive electric motor components is provided. A spindle shaft of the spindle assembly is supported by upper and lower bearings. An upper end of the spindle shaft is mounted to a rotor of the electric motor and a lower end of the spindle shaft extends through the clearance opening. The lower bearing is supported by a lower bearing carrier that is mounted to the bottom of the spindle housing. The lower bearing can be serviced by removing the lower bearing carrier. A clearance gap between the spindle shaft and the clearance opening is sufficiently small to limit spindle shaft tipping to a degree that will not damage the motor. The invention also provides a friction coupling system for coupling a blade with the rotating spindle shaft.
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
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
An accessory for use with the work vehicle includes an accessory frame configured to support the accessory, a first linkage member extending downwardly from the accessory frame, and a second linkage member spaced apart from the first linkage member. The second linkage member extends downwardly from the accessory frame. A hook is coupled to an end of the first linkage member and is configured to engage the first connection point. A latch is coupled to an end of the second linkage member and is moveable between a first position, in which the latch is configured to be secured to the second connection point, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the second connection point. A cord coupled to the latch and is operable to move the latch from the first position to the second position.
A01D 43/063 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a container carried by the mowerContainers therefor
28.
ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE ECO-MODE SELECTION AND OPERATION
Systems and methods for implementing an eco-mode in an electric utility vehicle. One example system includes an electric utility vehicle comprising an electrically driven component, a user actuable input device, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an input from the user actuable input device. The electronic processor is configured to determine, based on the input, an operational mode for the electric utility vehicle. The electronic processor is configured to operate the electrically driven component based on the operational mode to limit an amount of electrical power consumed by the electrically driven component.
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
29.
ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE ECO-MODE SELECTION AND OPERATION
Systems and methods for implementing an eco-mode in an electric utility vehicle. One example system includes an electric utility vehicle comprising an electrically driven component, a user actuable input device, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive an input from the user actuable input device. The electronic processor is configured to determine, based on the input, an operational mode for the electric utility vehicle. The electronic processor is configured to operate the electrically driven component based on the operational mode to limit an amount of electrical power consumed by the electrically driven component.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
A01D 34/58 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
Systems and methods related to user-actuable steering for a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a left side clutch mechanism configured to control torque power provided to a first wheel on a left side of the vehicle, a right side clutch mechanism configured to control torque power provided to a second wheel on a right side of the vehicle, a first user- actuable input associated with the left side clutch mechanism, a second user-actuable input associated with the right side clutch mechanism, and an electronic controller including an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to determine a desired turn direction of the vehicle based on an actuation of either of the first user-actuable input or of the second user-actuable input of the vehicle and control the left side clutch mechanism and the right side clutch mechanism according to the actuation.
B62D 11/08 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using brakes or clutches as main steering-effecting means
B62D 1/02 - Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
B62D 1/14 - Tillers, i.e. hand levers operating on steering columns
B62D 1/22 - Alternative steering-control elements, e.g. for teaching purposes
B62D 11/06 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source
B62D 11/00 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like
Systems and methods related to intuitive electric steering for a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a first clutch mechanism, a second clutch mechanism, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, and an electronic controller. The first clutch mechanism is configured to control torque power provided to a first wheel on a left side of the motor-driven vehicle. The second clutch mechanism configured to control torque power provided to a second wheel on a right side of the motor-driven vehicle. The handlebar is configured to pivot about an axis. The electronic controller is configured to detect a pressure applied to the handlebar, relative to the axis, by an operator of the motor-driven vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to determine a desired turn direction of the motor-driven vehicle based on the pressure and control the first clutch mechanism and the second clutch mechanism based on the desired turn direction.
Systems and methods related to intuitive electric steering for a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a first clutch mechanism, a second clutch mechanism, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, and an electronic controller. The first clutch mechanism is configured to control torque power provided to a first wheel on a left side of the motor-driven vehicle. The second clutch mechanism configured to control torque power provided to a second wheel on a right side of the motor-driven vehicle. The handlebar is configured to pivot about an axis. The electronic controller is configured to detect a pressure applied to the handlebar, relative to the axis, by an operator of the motor-driven vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to determine a desired turn direction of the motor-driven vehicle based on the pressure and control the first clutch mechanism and the second clutch mechanism based on the desired turn direction.
A snow removal utility vehicle includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a prime mover supported by the frame, and a skid steer drive assembly operably coupled to the prime mover. One or more ground engaging elements support the frame with respect to a ground surface. The ground element being operable under the influence of the skid steer drive assembly to move the utility machine over the ground surface. An operator platform is coupled to the frame and positioned rearward of the ground engaging elements. The operator platform is configured to support the operator. A spreader assembly coupled to the frame. The spreader assembly having a hopper that discharges particulate rearward of a rearward-most ground engaging element.
E01H 10/00 - Improving gripping of ice-bound or other slippery traffic surfaces, e.g. using gritting or thawing materials
B62D 11/06 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source
B62D 51/00 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
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
E01C 19/20 - Apparatus for distributing, e.g. spreading, granular or pulverulent materials, e.g. sand, gravel, salt, dry binders
An implement interlock connection system connects an implement to a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes an implement interface having a first slot forming in the implement interface at a first position and a second slot formed in the implement interface at a second position spaced from the first position. The implement includes an implement arm having a securing interface with an implement slot defined therein. The implement interlock connection system includes a first lever pivotably coupled to the implement interface and a second lever pivotably coupled to the first lever. The first lever being configured to selectively engage the first slot and the second lever being configured to selectively engage the second slot. The implement is secured to the implement interface of the utility vehicle when the first lever engages the first slot and the second lever engages the second slot.
A01B 63/02 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors
E01H 5/04 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically
A snow removal utility machine includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a prime mover supported by the frame, a skid steer drive assembly operably coupled to the prime mover, and one or more ground engaging elements supporting the frame with respect to a ground surface. The ground element being operable under the influence of the skid steer drive assembly to move the utility machine over the ground surface. A brine assembly coupled to the frame and has one or more fluid tanks. The one or more fluid tanks extend around at least three sides of the prime mover.
A snow removal utility vehicle includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a prime mover supported by the frame, a skid steer drive assembly operably coupled to the prime mover, and one or more ground engaging elements supporting the frame with respect to a ground surface. The ground element being operable under the influence of the skid steer drive assembly to move the utility machine over the ground surface. A brine assembly coupled to the frame and has one or more fluid tanks. The one or more fluid tanks extend around the prime mover so only a top portion of the prime mover is exposed.
B62D 11/00 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like
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
An implement interlock connection system connects an implement to a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes an implement interface having a first slot forming in the implement interface at a first position and a second slot formed in the implement interface at a second position spaced from the first position. The implement includes an implement arm having a securing interface with an implement slot defined therein. The implement interlock connection system includes a first lever pivotably coupled to the implement interface and a second lever pivotably coupled to the first lever. The first lever being configured to selectively engage the first slot and the second lever being configured to selectively engage the second slot. The implement is secured to the implement interface of the utility vehicle when the first lever engages the first slot and the second lever engages the second slot.
E01H 1/05 - Brushing apparatus with driven brushes
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
40.
SPREADER ASSEMBLY FOR A STAND-ON SKID STEER VEHICLE
A snow removal utility vehicle includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a prime mover supported by the frame, and a skid steer drive assembly operably coupled to the prime mover. One or more ground engaging elements support the frame with respect to a ground surface. The ground element being operable under the influence of the skid steer drive assembly to move the utility machine over the ground surface. An operator platform is coupled to the frame and positioned rearward of the ground engaging elements. The operator platform is configured to support the operator. A spreader assembly coupled to the frame. The spreader assembly having a hopper that discharges particulate rearward of a rearward-most ground engaging element.
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
A snow blower for clearing snow from a surface. The snow blower includes an auger housing having a leading edge and a ground clearance assembly having a pivot arm and a roller. The pivot arm is pivotable about a pivot axis between a first position in which the roller is pivoted out of engagement with a surface such that the leading edge of the auger housing is enabled to contact the surface to provide a scraping action against the surface while collecting the snow into the auger housing and a second position in which the roller is pivoted into engagement with the surface to raise the leading edge above the surface to not scrape against the surface while collecting the snow into the auger housing.
E01H 5/04 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically
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
E01H 5/12 - Apparatus or implements specially adapted for breaking, disintegrating, or loosening layers of ice or hard snow
A battery-powered electric lawn mower includes battery packs mounted on a docking stations of a bus bar by way of a gravity-biased engagement. The lawn mower also includes a priority charging control logic for giving priority of charge to battery packs that have a state of charge over a threshold. The lawn mower also includes a live to drive system which alerts the user when the lawn mower is capable of moving in response to manipulation of controls. The lawn mower also includes a variable speed control which adjusts a sensitivity of speed controls such that more precise, slower speed control of the lawn mower is achieved when mowing around trees and the like.
A multiple Hirth joint for permitting linear and angular adjustment of an upper control arm with respect to a lower control arm. The joint includes a multiple Hirth interface having a slot through it, a confronting single Hirth interface, and an actuator. The actuator permits manual loosening and tightening of the multiple Hirth interface and single Hirth interface to permit linear and angular adjustment. Loosening of the actuator simultaneously permits linear and angular adjustment and tightening of the actuator simultaneously lock the joint into the selected linear and angular position.
An outdoor power equipment includes a frame, a cutting deck supported by the frame, a first ground-engaging element coupled to a first portion of the frame, a second ground-engaging element coupled to a second portion of the frame, a suspension system having a first end coupled to the frame and a second end opposite the first end, and an operator platform movable with the suspension system with respect to the frame. The operator platform includes a seat coupled to the second end of the suspension system and a footrest pivotably coupled to the second end of the suspension system.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Providing facilities for recreational and sports activities
and competitions; providing training facilities for
athletes; biathlon range; providing roller skiing, running,
hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country trails; organizing
sports and athletic competitions and events; providing
information on-line in the field of sports and recreational
activities. Lodging and restaurant services.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Providing facilities for recreational and sports activities
and competitions; providing training facilities for
athletes; biathlon range; providing roller skiing, running,
hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country trails; organizing
sports and athletic competitions and events; providing
information on-line in the field of sports and recreational
activities. Lodging and restaurant services.
A battery balancing method for balancing voltages of battery packs on a bus bar of a utility vehicle is disclosed. The method includes determining, by a control system, a state of charge for a first battery pack and a second battery pack of the utility vehicle, initiating converter battery balancing, by the control system, to discharge the first battery pack to the second battery pack through a DC-to-DC converter in response the first battery pack having a state of charge that is more than a first threshold amount above a state of charge of the second battery pack, and initiating direct battery balancing, by the control system, to discharge the first battery pack to the second battery pack in response to the first battery pack having a state of charge that is less than the first threshold amount above the state of charge of the second battery pack.
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02M 3/06 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider
H02M 3/135 - 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 thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
H02M 3/137 - 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 thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators
H02M 3/139 - 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 thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
A battery balancing method for balancing voltages of battery packs on a bus bar of a utility vehicle is disclosed. The method includes determining, by a control system, a state of charge for a first battery pack and a second battery pack of the utility vehicle, initiating converter battery balancing, by the control system, to discharge the first battery pack to the second battery pack through a DC-to-DC converter in response the first battery pack having a state of charge that is more than a first threshold amount above a state of charge of the second battery pack, and initiating direct battery balancing, by the control system, to discharge the first battery pack to the second battery pack in response to the first battery pack having a state of charge that is less than the first threshold amount above the state of charge of the second battery pack.
H02M 3/137 - 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 thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02M 3/06 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider
H02M 3/135 - 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 thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
H02M 3/139 - 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 thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Providing facilities for recreational and sports activities and competitions; Providing training facilities for athletes; Providing and operating sports facilities, namely, biathlon range; recreational, entertainment and fitness services, namely, Providing roller skiing, running, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country trails; Organizing sports and athletic competitions and events; Providing information on-line in the field of sports and recreational activities
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Providing facilities for recreational and sports activities and competitions; Providing training facilities for athletes; providing and operating sports facilities, namely, biathlon range; recreational, entertainment and fitness services, namely, providing roller skiing, running, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country trails; Organizing sports and athletic competitions and events; Providing information on-line in the field of sports and recreational activities Resort lodging and restaurant services
A utility vehicle includes a frame, a first ground-engaging element coupled to a first portion of the frame, a second ground-engaging element coupled to a second portion of the frame, an operator platform supported by the frame, and a suspension system coupled between the operator platform and the frame to accommodate motion of the frame relative to the operator platform. The suspension system includes a first linkage assembly coupled to the operator platform and operable to accommodate motion of the second portion of the frame relative to the operator platform and a second linkage assembly having a first end coupled to the frame to secure the suspension system to the frame and a second end coupled to the first linkage assembly. The second linkage assembly being operable independent of the first linkage assembly to accommodate motion of the first portion of the frame relative to the operator platform.
Ground speed control system for walk behind mowers comprised of a walk behind mower transmission coupled to a pulley on engine crankshaft via a belt where the belt's tension is varied with user input to achieve variable speed
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Agricultural and horticultural apparatus, instruments and equipment; mowers; lawn mowers; riding lawn mowers and riding lawn mower parts, walk behind lawn mowers, self-propelled walk behind lawn mowers, and walk behind lawn mower parts; zero turn lawnmowers; rotary tillers, engine powered tillers, tiller attachments, tiller parts, attachment-type tillers for use with riding lawnmowers, walk-behind snow throwers, snow-ploughs, snow blowers, attachment-type snow throwers for use with riding lawnmowers, attachment-type snow blades for use with riding lawnmowers; grass baggers; front end loaders; back hoes; lawn vacuums and blowers; lawn detachers and lawn rollers; power-operated lawn and garden tools; power-operated wood and brush chippers; self-propelled walk-behind lawnmowers and snow throwers; parts and fittings for all of all the aforesaid goods. Land vehicles, trolleys, carts, tractors, wheelbarrows; tractor mowers; lawn and garden tractors; attachment-type tillers for use with lawn and garden tractors, attachment-type snow throwers for use with lawn and garden tractors, attachment-type snow blades for use with lawn and garden tractors; transmissions for riding lawn mowers; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Agricultural and horticultural apparatus, instruments and equipment; mowers; lawn mowers; riding lawn mowers and riding lawn mower parts, walk behind lawn mowers, self-propelled walk behind lawn mowers, and walk behind lawn mower parts; zero turn lawnmowers; rotary tillers, engine powered tillers, tiller attachments, tiller parts, attachment-type tillers for use with riding lawnmowers, walk-behind snow throwers, snow-ploughs, snow blowers, attachment-type snow throwers for use with riding lawnmowers, attachment-type snow blades for use with riding lawnmowers; grass baggers; front end loaders; back hoes; lawn vacuums and blowers; lawn detachers and lawn rollers; power-operated lawn and garden tools; power-operated wood and brush chippers; self-propelled walk-behind lawnmowers and snow throwers; parts and fittings for all of all the aforesaid goods. Trolleys, carts, tractors, wheelbarrows; tractor mowers; lawn and garden tractors; attachment-type tillers for use with lawn and garden tractors, attachment-type snow throwers for use with lawn and garden tractors, attachment-type snow blades for use with lawn and garden tractors; transmissions for riding lawn mowers; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods.
Outdoor power equipment, namely, lawn mowers, zero-turn lawn mowers, string trimmers and snow blowers; Outdoor power equipment parts and accessories, namely, lawn mower blades, spark plugs, belts, string trimmer line, air filters, oil filters and fuel filters for mowing machines, string trimmers and snow blowers Online and retail store services featuring outdoor power equipment in the nature of zero-turn lawn mowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers and snow blowers and parts and accessories therefor
Parts and accessories for lawn mowers, tillers, and snow throwers, namely, mower blades, scraper blades, snow paddles, shredders, grass bags, wheels, trimmer line, skid shoes; outdoor power equipment machine parts, namely, spark plugs, bearings, and bushings; outdoor power equipment motor and engine parts, namely oil filters and fuel filters; belts for machines being outdoor power equipment Online retail store services featuring outdoor power equipment replacement parts; Online retail store services in the field of outdoor power equipment, namely, parts and accessories for lawn mowers, riding lawn mowers, walk behind lawn mowers, tillers, snow-throwers, edgers, trimmers, and lawn and garden tractors
Retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, headwear, luggage, and household and garden tools; On-line retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, headwear, luggage, and household and garden tools
A lawn mower includes a cutting deck with first and second cutting blades to form clippings beneath the cutting deck and a baffle system to direct the clipping through a discharge opening. The baffle system includes a baffle wall that at least partially surrounds the first and second cutting blades to define first and second cutting chambers. The baffle wall includes a front baffle wall portion having a front guide surface to guide the clippings from the first and second cutting chambers towards the discharge opening, and a rear baffle wall portion having a concave guide surface and an end positioned between the first cutting chamber and the discharge opening. A discharge transition area is positioned between the first cutting chamber and the discharge opening.
A fuel level circuit for dual tank configuration includes fuel level sensors in each of two tanks and a fuel level display that can display the fuel level in one tank. The tank to be displayed on the fuel level display is selected by a flow diverting valve that selects the tank from which fuel will be delivered to a prime mover. A magnetic element moves with the flow diverting valve to actuate a magnetic switch to open or close a circuit element. A fuel selection relay places the fuel level display in communication with the fuel level sensor of the selected fuel tank in response to the magnetic switch opening and closing the circuit element.
G01F 23/60 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
F16K 11/02 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
A feature of shirts in the nature of a piece of material positioned inside the hem for use in polishing objects, that is sold as an integral component part of shirts
A vehicle control module for an autonomous vehicle. In one example embodiment, the control module is configured to receive, from a user interface, a user input selecting an operation mode. The module is configured to, responsive to receiving the user input, retrieve, from a memory, a discrete operational parameter set associated with the operation mode. The module is configured to apply the discrete operational parameter set. The module is configured to operate a drive motor of the utility vehicle, a drive wheel of the utility vehicle, a utility device of the utility vehicle, a power source of the utility vehicle, and the user interface according to the discrete operational parameter set.
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
A vehicle control module for an autonomous vehicle. In one example embodiment, the control module is configured to receive, from a user interface, a user input selecting an operation mode. The module is configured to, responsive to receiving the user input, retrieve, from a memory, a discrete operational parameter set associated with the operation mode. The module is configured to apply the discrete operational parameter set. The module is configured to operate a drive motor of the utility vehicle, a drive wheel of the utility vehicle, a utility device of the utility vehicle, a power source of the utility vehicle, and the user interface according to the discrete operational parameter set.
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
A feature of shirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, sweatshirts, and coveralls in the nature of a piece of fabric sewn into the area where the sleeve meets the body to provide durability and/or comfort that is sold as an integral component of the garments
Retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, headwear, luggage, and household, workshop and garden tools; On-line retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, headwear, luggage, and household, workshop and garden tools
A utility machine, such as an outdoor power equipment unit such as a lawn mower, includes a work unit performing work in addition to motive power for the utility machine and a trailer occupied by an operator in a standing position. The operator may seamlessly step onto the trailer to operate the machine in stand-on mode and step off the trailer to operate the machine in walk-behind mode. The trailer remains in the deployed condition in both stand-on mode and walk-behind mode.
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
B62D 51/02 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver standing in the vehicle
B62D 51/04 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver walking
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
B62D 11/08 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using brakes or clutches as main steering-effecting means
