INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    111.
    发明公开
    INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME 审中-公开
    内燃发动机和方法生产同样

    公开(公告)号:EP1427924A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-16

    申请号:EP02763521.8

    申请日:2002-08-23

    申请人: MTD Products Inc.

    发明人: KAESGEN, Hartmut

    IPC分类号: F02B69/00 F01B1/12 F02F7/00

    摘要: A modular engine design system utilizes selectively replaceable components whereby a family of related engines having varying power outputs may be produced. A first series of engines utilizes a common piston operable in a cylinder of first predetermined dimensions. The engine design may utilize a first or second crankshaft/connecting rod combination to vary the power output. A modified engine design utilizes a second cylinder in addition to the first cylinder. A second series of engines utilizes a larger piston operable in a cylinder of second predetermined dimensions. The second series of engines shares a common engine design scheme with the first series of engines. However, corresponding parts are adapted for use with the larger piston/cylinder combination. The second series of engines may likewise utilize a first or second crankshaft/connecting rod combination to vary the power output. Within each series of engines, modular design concepts are utilized to provide a range of power outputs.

    ZERO TURN RADIUS VEHICLE WITH STEERABLE WHEELS
    112.
    发明公开
    ZERO TURN RADIUS VEHICLE WITH STEERABLE WHEELS 审中-公开
    方向盘NULL WENDEKREIS车辆

    公开(公告)号:EP1401697A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-31

    申请号:EP02749596.9

    申请日:2002-06-17

    申请人: MTD Products Inc.

    IPC分类号: B62D11/24 B62D9/00

    摘要: A Zero Turn Radius vehicle is provided that utilizes a steering system including front steerable wheels (6, 6a) that is synchronized with a drive system that has dual independent rear drive units (24, 25) to drive the rear wheels (7, 7a) as well as steer the vehicle. The synchronization of the steering system with the drive system allows for true zero radius turning and reduced drag and wear on the vehicle especially the ground engaging wheels (6, 6a, 7, 7a).

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STARTING A MOWER ENGINE
    113.
    发明公开
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STARTING A MOWER ENGINE 有权
    装置和方法用于启动机动割草机

    公开(公告)号:EP1333712A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-13

    申请号:EP01987620.0

    申请日:2001-10-19

    申请人: MTD Products Inc.

    IPC分类号: A01D34/68

    摘要: An apparatus and method for starting an engine comprising a frame and an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to the frame. A control member is operatively connected to the frame, wherein the control member has an activated position and a deactivated position. The control member is adapted to complete an engine circuit when in the activated position. An energy storage medium is operatively associated with the engine such that release of energy stored in the energy storage medium turns the engine and facilitates its starting. A starting assembly is utilized to release the stored energy in the energy storage medium. An operator must utilize two separate and distinct actions, activating the control member and activating the starting assembly, to restart the internal combustion engine.