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.
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 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
B62D 21/18 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes
B62D 33/02 - Plates-formesCompartiments de chargement ouverts
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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 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
5.
GROUNDS WORKING VEHICLE EMPLOYING PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT FUNCTIONS
A grounds working vehicle comprises a propulsion system, a positioning sensor, a navigation system operably coupled to the positioning sensor and the propulsion system, and a collision avoidance system. A controller is operably coupled to the propulsion system, the positioning sensor, the navigation system, and the collision avoidance system. The controller, when the vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode, is configured to limit a speed and a turn rate of the vehicle to specified operating ranges dependent on the collision avoidance system.
A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 75/18 - Dispositifs de sécurité pour certaines parties des machines
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
(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
A vehicle has a vehicle frame having a first end and a second end and a first siderail and a second siderail spaced laterally and each extend longitudinally from the first end to the second end. A caster wheel having a lateral axis is rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame towards the first end. Drive wheels defining an axis are rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame towards the second end. A prime mover coupled to the vehicle frame has a base and a vertical driveshaft, which is in operative communication with the drive wheels, extending from the base. The vertical driveshaft has a driveshaft axis closer to the second siderail than the first siderail laterally and closer to the caster wheel axis than the drive wheel axis longitudinally. The base is positioned vertically below most of the length of each of the first siderail and the second siderail.
A01C 17/00 - Fertiliseurs ou semoirs à roues centrifugeuses
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
B60K 5/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion à combustion interne ou à réaction
B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement
B62D 51/02 - Véhicules à moteurs caractérisés par le fait que le conducteur n'est pas assis le conducteur étant debout dans le véhicule
A grounds maintenance vehicle is disclosed. A vehicle frame extends between a first end and a second end in a longitudinal direction. A prime mover is coupled to the vehicle frame. A hydraulic pump assembly is coupled to the vehicle frame, where the hydraulic pump assembly is in mechanical communication with the prime mover. A hydraulic fluid line has a first end and a second end. The first end is fluidly coupled to the hydraulic pump assembly. A drive wheel motor is fluidly coupled to the second end of the hydraulic fluid line. The first end of the hydraulic fluid line extends longitudinally outward from the hydraulic pump assembly in a direction away from the prime mover.
A01D 34/80 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux actionnés par un fluide
A01D 34/64 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
A01D 69/02 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses électriques
A grounds maintenance vehicle having a vehicle frame is disclosed. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame and has a first implement end and a second implement end. A height selection tool is configured to select one vertical position of a plurality of selectable vertical positions, where each vertical position limits a distance between the implement and the vehicle frame. An implement angle selection tool has a manually engageable mechanism configured to change the elevation of one of the first implement end or the second implement end relative to the other of the first implement end or the second implement end. The implement angle selection tool is configured to fix the elevation of the first implement end relative the second implement end.
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
11.
MULTI-SEGMENTED LAWN MOWER CUTTING BLADE AND LAWN MOWER INCLUDING SAME
A multi-segmented lawn mower cutting blade and lawn mower including same. The blade may include a hub defining a rotational blade axis and an elongate arm. The arm includes: an origin connected to the hub; a first segment extending outwardly away from the hub in a first direction from the origin to a distal end of the first segment; and a second segment extending from the distal end of the first segment in a second direction, the second direction being different than the first direction. At least a portion of the arm forms a cutting surface configured to cut vegetation as the blade rotates about the blade axis.
A01D 34/64 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
A utility vehicle having a magnetic panel movably and removably coupled thereto. The vehicle includes a frame carrying a prime mover and ground engaging members operatively attached to the frame. The vehicle also include includes a panel extending between a first end region and a second end region. The first end region of the panel is operatively coupled to the frame such that panel is both movably and removably attached to the frame. One or more magnets are positioned between the portion of the frame and an inner surface of the panel proximate the second end region of the panel such that the second end region of the panel is adapted to be removably couplable to the control tower via the one or more magnets.
A grounds maintenance vehicle including a cover positioned over at least a portion a frame of the vehicle and a method of attaching the cover to the portion of the frame. The cover defines an inner surface, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, and an opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces. The vehicle also includes a retention apparatus operably coupled to the frame and corresponding to the opening. The retention apparatus includes a head portion and a biasing member. The biasing member is configured to be biased towards the head portion. The retention apparatus extends through the opening such that the head portion and the biasing member apply force to each of the opposite surfaces to restrict movement of the cover relative to the frame.
A01D 34/69 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied à couteaux ou à roues entraînés par un moteur à roues entraînées par un moteur
14.
GROUND MARKING CONTROL FOR GROUND TREATMENT VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME
A ground treatment vehicle, and system thereof, having a treating reservoir configured to hold a ground treating material and a treating material delivery system configured to deliver the treating material to a ground surface. The vehicle also having a marker reservoir for holding a marking fluid and a marker system configured to deliver the marking fluid to the ground surface. The vehicle also including a treating material control having a first treating setting in which treating material delivery system is enabled and a second treating setting in which treating material delivery system is disabled. The vehicle also including a marker fluid control having a first marker setting in which the marker system is enabled, a second marker setting in which the marker system disabled, and a third marker setting in which the marker system matches the treating material delivery system.
A vehicle has a vehicle frame having a first end and a second end and a first siderail and a second siderail spaced laterally and each extend longitudinally from the first end to the second end. A caster wheel having a lateral axis is rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame towards the first end. Drive wheels defining an axis are rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame towards the second end. A prime mover coupled to the vehicle frame has a base and a vertical driveshaft, which is in operative communication with the drive wheels, extending from the base. The vertical driveshaft has a driveshaft axis closer to the second siderail than the first siderail laterally and closer to the caster wheel axis than the drive wheel axis longitudinally. The base is positioned vertically below most of the length of each of the first siderail and the second siderail.
A01C 17/00 - Fertiliseurs ou semoirs à roues centrifugeuses
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
B60K 5/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion à combustion interne ou à réaction
B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement
B62D 51/02 - Véhicules à moteurs caractérisés par le fait que le conducteur n'est pas assis le conducteur étant debout dans le véhicule
A grounds maintenance vehicle has a vehicle frame, an implement coupled to the vehicle frame, and a height selection tool configured to change a vertical position of the implement relative to the vehicle frame. The height selection tool has a manually engageable mechanism pivotably coupled to the vehicle frame. Pivoting the manually engageable mechanism relative to the vehicle frame changes the vertical position of the implement relative to the vehicle frame. A locking rail is coupled to the frame, extends adjacently to the pivot pathway, and defines a plurality of latch openings along the pivot pathway. A pawl pivotably coupled to the manually engageable mechanism has a latching end configured pivot into each latch opening to selectively fix the manually engageable mechanism to the locking rail at each of a plurality of incremental locations along the pivot pathway. Each incremental location corresponds to a particular latch opening and defines an operating height of the implement.
A01D 34/66 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
Systems and methods of defining a boundary of a work region are provided. The work region may be an area in which an autonomous vehicle (e.g., mower) may operate after boundary definition. The vehicle may initially be moved along a path around a work region, and geographic locations periodically recorded. Upon approaching an earlier geographic location, a controller associated with the vehicle may close the boundary (to form an enclosed area) upon sensing return or proximity to the earlier geographic location.
A utility vehicle having a magnetic panel movably and removably coupled thereto. The vehicle includes a frame carrying a prime mover and ground engaging members operatively attached to the frame. The vehicle also include includes a panel extending between a first end region and a second end region. The first end region of the panel is operatively coupled to the frame such that panel is both movably and removably attached to the frame. One or more magnets are positioned between the portion of the frame and an inner surface of the panel proximate the second end region of the panel such that the second end region of the panel is adapted to be removably couplable to the control tower via the one or more magnets.
A turf striping apparatus is disclosed. A wiper has a proximal end and a distal end. The wiper defines an elongate loop about a central opening. The elongate loop defines a convex turf contact surface on the distal end having a radius of curvature of at least 0.5 inches. The wiper has a fastening structure towards the proximal end of the wiper configured to be fastened to a working implement.
A01B 45/00 - Machines pour le traitement des prairies ou des pelouses
A01D 43/10 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour briser ou écraser la récolte fauchée
The technology disclosed herein relates to a maintenance vehicle. The vehicle has a vehicle frame, drive wheels rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame and a prime mover coupled to the vehicle frame. The prime mover is in operative communication with the drive wheels. A hopper assembly is pivotably coupled to the vehicle frame. The hopper assembly has a hopper having a discharge opening and a spreader disk adjacent to the discharge opening. The hopper assembly is pivotable about a pivot axis between a maintenance position and an operating position. The spreader disk is positioned vertically below the discharge opening when the hopper assembly is in an operating position.
B60P 1/56 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge ayant des ouvertures de déchargement par le bas
B62D 51/02 - Véhicules à moteurs caractérisés par le fait que le conducteur n'est pas assis le conducteur étant debout dans le véhicule
The technology disclosed herein relates to a battery housing having a casing with a plurality of sidewalls defining an installation opening and a battery cavity configured to receive a battery. The plurality of sidewalls has a first sidewall having a tab receptacle. A cover extends across the installation opening, the cover has a first end, a second end, and an engagement tab towards the second end. The engagement tab is configured to removably extend through the tab receptacle from outside the casing towards the battery cavity. The engagement tab defines an engagement surface that is configured to frictionally engage the first sidewall in the battery cavity. An adjustable compression mechanism couples the first end of the cover to the casing and defines an axial distance between the casing and the cover. The adjustable compression mechanism is configured to adjustably compress the cover and the casing together across the axial distance.
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
H01M 50/289 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs
H01M 50/298 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par le câblage des blocs de batterie
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/242 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
H01M 50/264 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures pour des cellules ou des batteries, p. ex. cadres périphériques, courroies ou tiges
A grounds maintenance vehicle has an implement coupled to a vehicle frame. Some aspects relate to a height selection tool configured to change a vertical position of the implement relative to the frame. The height selection tool has a first pivotable shaft, a first bell crank rigidly coupled to the first shaft, a second bell crank pivotably coupled to the frame, and a first rigid linkage coupling the first bell crank and the second bell crank. A first spring has a first end fixed to the frame and a second end fixed to the first rigid linkage. Other aspects relate to a height selection tool that has a latch and a latch release. Yet other aspects relate to a bracket that pivotably couples two shafts to the vehicle frame, where the bracket allows pivoting of each of the shafts and fixes the locations of the shafts relative to each other.
A01D 34/66 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
A control system for use with a turf maintenance vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system may provide a discrete engine speed input that may provide one engine speed command upon actuation, but result in additional engine speed commands depending on an actuation time of the input. In other embodiments, the vehicle may include an electronic controller (EC) providing resettable property statistics for one or more properties. In still another embodiment, the EC may provide a maintenance monitor onboard the vehicle that indicates maintenance status, when maintenance tasks are due or past due, and permanently records historical information regarding maintenance tasks. The maintenance monitor may further adjust a maintenance interval before the maintenance task is again due based upon inputs to the maintenance monitor.
The technology disclosed herein relates to a grounds maintenance vehicle. The grounds maintenance vehicle has an engine and an engine shroud defining a cooling volume around the engine. The shroud defines a shroud intake. An engine oil conduit extends from the engine and a heat exchanger is coupled to the engine oil conduit.
A grounds maintenance vehicle having a vehicle frame is disclosed. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame and has a first implement end and a second implement end. A height selection tool is configured to select one vertical position of a plurality of selectable vertical positions, where each vertical position limits a distance between the implement and the vehicle frame. An implement angle selection tool has a manually engageable mechanism configured to change the elevation of one of the first implement end or the second implement end relative to the other of the first implement end or the second implement end. The implement angle selection tool is configured to fix the elevation of the first implement end relative the second implement end.
A grounds maintenance vehicle having a vehicle frame is disclosed. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame and has a first implement end and a second implement end. A height selection tool is configured to select one vertical position of a plurality of selectable vertical positions, where each vertical position limits a distance between the implement and the vehicle frame. An implement angle selection tool is configured to change the elevation of the first implement end relative to the second implement end and fix the elevation of the first implement end relative the second implement end. The implement angle selection tool has a manually engageable mechanism configured to change the elevation of the first implement end relative to the second implement end when the implement angle selection tool is disengaged.
(1) Outdoor power equipment, namely, sprayers, spreaders, aerator machines; and mechanical spreaders; lawn and turf sprayers; sprayers for fertilizers; spreading equipment, namely, mechanical towable drop spreaders; vehicle attachments, namely, mechanical spreaders; mobile spraying implements for turf maintenance; spreader-sprayers; and attachments and parts of the foregoing
A soil penetrating apparatus having an automatic tool (e.g., aerator tine) depth control system and method. The system includes an actuator that sets and controls tine depth, a sensor that monitors tine depth, and a controller that controls the actuator in response to the sensor. In some embodiments, the actuator is a hydraulic actuator, wherein once tine depth is set, flow to the actuator is bypassed. A relief may be provided to allow the tines to lift to a shallower depth temporarily when soil hardness exceeds a threshold. The system may then automatically return the tines to the pre-selected depth once soil conditions permit.
A small radius- or zero radius-turn vehicle that may be steered by differentially-driven rear drive wheels and by at least one electronically-controlled, steerable front wheel. A device, e.g., one or more levers, may be provided that controls both speed and direction of the drive wheels. A sensor may be provided that detects a position of the lever(s). A controller may calculate a steering angle of the front wheel based upon the position, and issue a command to an actuator associated with the front wheel. The actuator may rotate the front wheel to an electronically calculated steering angle in response to the command.
B62D 9/00 - Direction pour roues orientables non prévue ailleurs
B62D 11/02 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule
B62D 11/06 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule par une seule source d'énergie principale
B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
A stand-up grounds maintenance vehicle including a chassis, a control tower, an implement, and a cover. The chassis is supported upon a ground surface by a plurality of ground-engaging members and extends along a longitudinal axis between a front end and a rear end. The control tower is coupled to the chassis proximate the rear end. The implement is attached to the chassis and is positioned at least partially forward of the control tower. The implement includes an implement drive. The cover extends over the implement drive and is pivotally coupled to the chassis.
Various embodiments of a grounds maintenance vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle includes a frame and a control tower disposed at or near a rear end of the frame. The control tower includes a support structure that defines an interior space of the control tower and a nonplanar removable skin connected to the support structure. The removable skin includes a front side disposed over a front side of the support structure and a lateral side disposed over at least one of a left side or a right side of the support structure. A portion of at least one of the front side or lateral side of the removable skin is disposed above an uppermost surface of the prime mover. Further, the removable skin is adapted to be at least partially removed from the support structure to facilitate additional access to the interior space of the control tower.
A01D 67/00 - Châssis ou caisses spécialement adaptés aux moissonneuses ou aux faucheusesMécanismes de réglage de la caissePlates-formes
A01D 34/90 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses spécialement adaptés à des usages particuliers destinés à être portés par l'opérateur
A01D 34/86 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses spécialement adaptés à des usages particuliers pour une utilisation sur un terrain en pente, p. ex. sur un talus
A01D 34/76 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux
A01D 69/00 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses
A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 34/68 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied à couteaux ou à roues entraînés par un moteur
44.
Implement drive system and grounds maintenance vehicle incorporating same
Various embodiments of a grounds maintenance vehicle are described herein. The vehicle includes a frame and an implement connected to the frame. The implement includes a housing, a first spindle pulley, and a second spindle pulley. The vehicle further includes a power system having a prime mover and an implement drive system. The implement drive system includes a drive pulley connected to the prime mover, an idler pulley, and an endless belt engaging the drive pulley, the idler pulley, the first spindle pulley, and the second spindle pulley. A first longitudinal distance between an idler pulley axis and a drive pulley axis is greater than a second longitudinal distance between a first spindle pulley axis and the drive pulley axis and a third longitudinal distance between a second spindle pulley axis and the drive pulley axis.
A01D 34/76 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux
A01D 69/00 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses
B62D 11/06 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule par une seule source d'énergie principale
A01D 34/90 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses spécialement adaptés à des usages particuliers destinés à être portés par l'opérateur
A01D 34/68 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied à couteaux ou à roues entraînés par un moteur
A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 34/86 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses spécialement adaptés à des usages particuliers pour une utilisation sur un terrain en pente, p. ex. sur un talus
A low-profile liquid storage tank and vehicles incorporating same. An exemplary low-profile liquid storage tank may define an interior volume having an upper surface that defines an access port, and a lower surface that includes a fluid impingement portion positioned below the access port. The impingement portion may include two or more undulations formed in or on the lower surface of the tank, the undulations adapted to assist with reducing splash-back of fluid added to the tank through the access port.
A grounds maintenance vehicle has a vehicle frame defining a column opening having a first end and a second end. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame. A height adjustment column has a base and distal end, where the base is fixed to the implement. The distal end of the height adjustment column extends through the column opening from the first end beyond the second end. The height adjustment column defines a first locking structure and a plurality of height setting locations. A height selection tool is couplable to the height adjustment column and is translatable to each of the plurality of height setting locations. A second locking structure is coupled to the vehicle frame, where the second locking structure is configured to releasably engage the first locking structure such that the plurality of height setting locations are positioned beyond the second end of the column opening.
A01D 34/46 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe horizontal, p. ex. des cylindres de coupe dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied
A01D 34/66 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
Outdoor power equipment, namely, power-operated sprayers, mechanical spreaders for seed and dry lawn chemicals, aerator machines; mechanical spreaders; power-operated sprayers, namely, lawn and turf sprayers; power-operated sprayers for fertilizers; spreading equipment, namely, mechanical towable drop spreaders; vehicle attachments, namely, mechanical spreaders; mobile spraying implements, namely, mobile spraying machines for turf maintenance; and attachments and parts of the foregoing
51.
Systems and methods for determining an engine cool-down period and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating same
Systems and methods for determining an idle, recommended cool-down period (RCDP) for a prime mover of a grounds maintenance vehicle. Delaying engine shutdown until after expiration of the RCDP allows engine components to adequately cool. In some embodiments, systems and methods may provide a quantitative indication of the time remaining in the RCDP, while other embodiments may notify an operator that a re-start of the engine is necessary to continue cool-down.
F02D 35/02 - Commande non électrique des moteurs en fonction des conditions extérieures ou intérieures aux moteurs, non prévue ailleurs des conditions intérieures
A01D 34/43 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe horizontal, p. ex. des cylindres de coupe montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
52.
Systems and methods for inhibiting implement-induced engine stall, and turf maintenance vehicles incorporating same
Systems and methods for inhibiting implement-induced stall of a prime mover associated with a turf vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes an electronic controller (EC) adapted to monitor a speed of the prime mover and detect when the speed falls below a speed threshold. The EC is adapted to automatically disengage a power take-off (PTO) connecting the prime mover to the implement when the speed of the prime mover falls below this speed threshold.
F02D 41/22 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement en cas de conditions anormales
A01D 34/64 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
An articulating mower deck system. The system is adapted to disable power to a blade associated with the wing deck section before the wing deck section begins to lift—from an operating position toward a folded position—yet does not interfere with blade operation when the wing deck section floats relative to a center deck section during normal operation of the deck. Articulating decks of modular construction are also provided, allowing assembly of multiple deck widths with a minimum of modular deck sections.
A01D 34/66 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
A01D 69/00 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses
A soil penetrating apparatus having an automatic tool (e.g., aerator tine) depth control system and method. The system includes an actuator that sets and controls tine depth, a sensor that monitors tine depth, and a controller that controls the actuator in response to the sensor. In some embodiments, the actuator is a hydraulic actuator, wherein once tine depth is set, flow to the actuator is bypassed. A relief may be provided to allow the tines to lift to a shallower depth temporarily when soil hardness exceeds a threshold. The system may then automatically return the tines to the pre-selected depth once soil conditions permit.
Vehicles including a power system incorporating dual drive shafts. An exemplary power system may include an engine having a vertically-oriented crankshaft that extends outwardly both below the engine (lower drive shaft) and above the engine (upper drive shaft). The lower drive shaft may power an implement of the vehicle via an implement drive system, while the upper drive shaft may power drive wheels of the vehicle via a traction drive system. In another embodiment, the second drive shaft may be formed by a jackshaft adjacent the engine.
A01D 34/64 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
A01D 69/00 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses
A01D 69/03 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses actionnés par un fluide
A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A support platform isolator system for a turf maintenance vehicle. The isolator system may include one or more rear isolators, and one or more forward isolators, the isolators positioned between a chassis of the vehicle and a support platform. The isolator system may not only reduce “metal-on-metal” noise between the chassis and the platform, but may also attenuate vibration and/or shock loads transmitted to the platform. In addition, the system may assist in locating the platform on, and retaining the platform to, the chassis. The isolators of the system may form primary contact areas between the chassis and the platform.
A01D 34/64 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
A control system for use with a turf maintenance vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system may provide a discrete engine speed input that may provide one engine speed command upon actuation, but result in additional engine speed commands depending on an actuation time of the input. In other embodiments, the vehicle may include an electronic controller (EC) providing resettable property statistics for one or more properties. In still another embodiment, the EC may provide a maintenance monitor onboard the vehicle that indicates maintenance status, when maintenance tasks are due or past due, and permanently records historical information regarding maintenance tasks. The maintenance monitor may further adjust a maintenance interval before the maintenance task is again due based upon inputs to the maintenance monitor.
An adjustable suspension system for an operator platform that is pivotally attached at a pivot axis to a chassis of a turf maintenance vehicle. The system may include a suspension apparatus selectively attachable either to a support area of the chassis, or to the platform such that the apparatus is located between the support area and the platform. The suspension apparatus may be attachable at either a first location or a second location, wherein the suspension apparatus is spaced-apart from the pivot axis: by a first distance when in the first location; and by a second distance, different than the first distance, when in the second location. The suspension apparatus may include a support member and resilient element(s) attached to the support member.
B60N 2/42 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité
B60N 2/38 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers construits spécialement pour être utilisés sur des tracteurs ou des véhicules non routiers analogues
A01D 34/64 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
A push-pull cable system including a cable assembly, a stabilizing element, and a guide member. The stabilizing element and guide member may maintain alignment of a wire of the cable assembly as it pushes against a mechanism resistive force that is not aligned with the wire itself. As a result, the cable system may be utilized in applications wherein space constraints prevent alignment of the wire with the resistive force vector of the mechanism.
E01C 19/20 - Appareils pour répartir, p. ex. pour épandre, des matériaux granulaires ou pulvérulents, p. ex. du sable, du gravier, du sel, des liants secs
F16C 1/16 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement à l'organe flexible ou le mouvement à partir de celui-ci dans lesquelles l'embout est guidé de façon rectiligne
Lawn mower collecting systems, namely, baggers; and grass collection hoppers for lawn mowers and structural parts thereof, all of the foregoing goods exclude industrial vacuums and vacuum separators
A grounds maintenance vehicle such as a stand-on spreader/sprayer and a steering system for use with the same. In one embodiment, the steering system includes a laterally swinging control handle accessible by an operator standing on a platform of the vehicle. The handle controls movement of one or more steerable wheels such that lateral swinging of the control handle toward a left side results in a corresponding left turn, while lateral swinging of the control handle toward a right side results in a corresponding right turn.
B62D 7/08 - Timonerie de directionFusées ou leur montage pour roues pivotant individuellement, p. ex. sur pivot de fusée les axes de pivotement étant situés dans un même plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule
B62D 7/20 - Barres de timonerie, p. ex. barres d'accouplement
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
A powered material broadcast spreader apparatus. The apparatus may include a granular material hopper having one or more upwardly extending walls that partially enclose an interior volume of the hopper. A first wall may define an opening passing outwardly from the interior volume. The apparatus may also include a motor surrounded by the one or more walls, and a motor cover having a contact surface congruent with a mating inner surface of the first wall. The motor cover is configured to form a motor compartment adapted to effectively isolate the motor from the interior volume, while permitting access to the motor from outside the hopper via the opening in the first wall.
A01C 17/00 - Fertiliseurs ou semoirs à roues centrifugeuses
E01H 10/00 - Amélioration de l'adhérence des surfaces de circulation verglacées ou glissantes, p. ex. en utilisant le sablage ou des produits provoquant le dégel
A control system for electronically controlling engine speed and PTO clutch mechanism engagement of a grounds maintenance vehicle such as a lawn mower. In one embodiment, an electronic controller (electronic control unit or ECU) may receive operator inputs from a speed setting switch and an on/off PTO clutch engagement switch. The ECU may take these inputs and make intelligent decisions as to when to engage/disengage the clutch mechanism and may change engine speed automatically prior to, during, and/or after clutch mechanism engagement/disengagement. In one or more of these speed setting switch positions, the switch may set a speed of the engine to a first speed when the clutch mechanism is disengaged, and a second speed (different than the first speed) when the clutch mechanism is engaged.
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/30 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'équipements auxiliaires, p. ex. des compresseurs pour la climatisation ou des pompes à huile
F16H 61/68 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif spécialement adaptées aux transmissions étagées
Replacement parts for outdoor power equipment, namely, blades, clutches, pulleys, bearings, filters, cables, wheels, tires, transmission parts, radiators, carburetors, gas tanks, engines, seats, gas caps, hoses, grass collection bags, motors, idler arms, lock assemblies, housings, mufflers, exhaust ports, oil, rollers and v-belts, none of the foregoing to include replacement parts for land vehicles
A vehicle including a linkage-based motion control system for varying a parameter (e.g., velocity) of the vehicle as a geometric relationship between a vehicle input (e.g., velocity control lever) and a vehicle output (e.g., drive train) is modified. In one embodiment, the control system provides a linkage that allows a fixed level of input applied to the control lever to produce a repeatable output to a variable drive unit even as the drive unit is moved relative to the control lever. In another embodiment, an adjustable stop for use with setting a terminal position of a control lever (e.g., a velocity control lever) is provided. Accordingly, the maximum potential speed of the vehicle may be adjusted (e.g., reduced) without altering the speed of the vehicle engine.
B62D 11/00 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires
B62D 11/02 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule
A wheel mounting and height adjustment mechanism for use with a power equipment unit/implement such as a lawn mower. In one embodiment, the mechanism may include a block defining a plurality of bores, each bore to selectively receive an axle of a wheel assembly. A plate member may be provided in or near the block. The plate member may include a plurality of elongate cutouts such that a separate cutout is selectively alignable with each of the plurality of bores. When the plate member is in a disengaged position such that a first portion of each cutout is aligned with its respective bore, each cutout permits the axle to fully enter its respective bore. However, when the plate member is moved to an engaged position, each cutout may engage the axle to capture the respective wheel assembly.
A removable cover for attachment to a structure such as a housing. In one embodiment, the cover extends over a mechanical drive system of an implement. The exemplary cover may be used to shield a driven pulley and at least a portion of an associated belt of a lawn mower cutting deck when the cover is attached to the deck. The cover may, at one end, include one or more portions configured to engage the housing. At a second end, the cover may include a resilient lip that, at least in one embodiment, is defined by an opening formed in the cover. The lip may selectively interlock with an anchor attached to the housing to secure the cover relative to the deck.
04 - Huiles et graisses industrielles; lubrifiants; combustibles
07 - Machines et machines-outils
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
(1) Riding lawn mowers, walk-behind lawn mowers and parts and accessories for mowers; discharge chutes, namely chutes for mowers and turf care equipment; equipment covers, namely covers for mowers and turf care equipment and grass catchers; lubricating oils, namely oils for use in mowers and turf care equipment. (1) Providing expedited order processing for commercial turf care equipment and replacement parts; retail store services featuring equipment for the outdoor power equipment industry and for lawn mowers and parts and accessories therefor; providing online information in the field of maintenance and repair of outdoor power equipment.
A control system for use with a ground maintenance vehicle such as a lawn mower. The control system may include one or more control handles movable between a neutral position and at least a first drive or reverse position. The system may further include a biasing mechanism operable to bias the control handle from the first drive position to the neutral position. The biasing mechanism may be pre-deflected when the control handle is in the neutral position, yet provide little or no biasing effect to the handle until the handle is moved towards the first drive position.
An isolation system for use in damping and isolating low frequency oscillations and shock loads between two members. An exemplary application is a seat isolation system for use with a vehicle such as a lawn mower. The seat isolation system may include two or more isolators interposed between a chassis of the vehicle, and a seat (e.g., operator's seat). The isolators may permit attenuation of shock or low frequency oscillation inputs via damping and isolation in both vertical and horizontal (fore-and-aft and side-to-side) directions. In some embodiments, the isolators include an elastomeric element that provides the seat with six degrees of freedom.
A flow control baffle for a turf mower having a plurality of mower blades carried within a mower deck. The flow control baffle includes a foot wall section which extends from near a side discharge opening into the cutting chamber. The foot wall may be curved and may be movable to define a volute section of variable width. In one embodiment, the flow control baffle includes a panel wall and a foot wall, which are connected together and movable relative to other portions of the mower deck. In one embodiment, the flow control baffle is movable and selectively positioned within the cutting deck in order to optimize mower performance in view of location operating conditions. In one embodiment, the air flow control baffle defines sacrificial wear surfaces within the mower deck at locations of otherwise high wear.
A sulky for attachment to a self-propelled machine, e.g., lawn mower. Sulkies in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may attach to, and detach from, the lawn mower with operator-actuatable, spring-loaded pins. The sulky may further pivot, relative to the mower, from an operating position to a storage position. A spring-loaded latch may be used to operatively secure the sulky relative to the mower frame when the sulky is in the storage position.
A pivot assembly to permit relative pivotal motion of a sleeve of the pivot assembly about a pivot axis. The pivot assembly may contain a spherical bearing assembly therein. The spherical bearing assembly may include a spherical portion and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion is operable to form a sealing surface, e.g., a sealing member may seal directly with the tubular portion.
