公开(公告)号：US20160083009A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14855785

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Kallevig ,  Merle W. Gaedy ,  Phat T. Nghiem ,  Ryan J. Volovsek ,  Timothy J. Clift

IPC: B62D11/18

CPC classification number: B62D11/006

Abstract: A linkage adjustment system adapted to adjust a linkage, and a vehicle incorporating the same. In one embodiment, the linkage adjustment system adjusts a linkage operatively connecting an input (e.g., operator control lever of a lawn mower) to an output (e.g., drive system of a first drive wheel associated with a first (e.g., left) side of the mower). An adjustment device may adjust the linkage so that the first drive wheel rotates at the same speed as a second drive wheel (e.g., on the right side of the mower) when the control levers associated with both drive wheels are in a maximum forward position. A range setting arm of the system may adjust the total output of the first drive wheel (total forward and reverse output) to match the total output of the second drive wheel.

Abstract translation: 一种适于调节联动装置的联动调节系统，以及包括其的车辆。 在一个实施例中，联动调节系统调节可操作地将输入（例如，割草机的操作者控制杆）连接到输出（例如，与第一驱动轮相关联的驱动系统的第一（例如，左）侧的驱动系统 割草机）。 当与两个驱动轮相关联的控制杆处于最大向前位置时，调节装置可以调节联动装置，使得第一驱动轮以与第二驱动轮（例如，在割草机的右侧）相同的速度旋转。 系统的量程设置臂可以调整第一驱动轮的总输出（总前进和反向输出）以匹配第二驱动轮的总输出。

公开(公告)号：US10150502B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US14855785

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Kallevig ,  Merle W. Gaedy ,  Phat T. Nghiem ,  Ryan J. Volovsek ,  Timothy J. Clift

IPC: B62D11/00

Abstract: A linkage adjustment system adapted to adjust a linkage, and a vehicle incorporating the same. In one embodiment, the linkage adjustment system adjusts a linkage operatively connecting an input (e.g., operator control lever of a lawn mower) to an output (e.g., drive system of a first drive wheel associated with a first (e.g., left) side of the mower). An adjustment device may adjust the linkage so that the first drive wheel rotates at the same speed as a second drive wheel (e.g., on the right side of the mower) when the control levers associated with both drive wheels are in a maximum forward position. A range setting arm of the system may adjust the total output of the first drive wheel (total forward and reverse output) to match the total output of the second drive wheel.

公开(公告)号：US20240268262A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18568107

申请日：2022-06-15

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Merle W. Gaedy ,  Clark S. Papke ,  Mark R. Stoltman ,  Peter M. Arendt ,  Vang Xiong

IPC: A01D34/74 ,  A01D34/00 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/78

CPC classification number: A01D34/74 ,  A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/78

Abstract: A ground working vehicle having a vehicle frame (102) is disclosed. An implement (114) is coupled to the vehicle frame (102) and extends between a first implement end and a second implement end. The implement (114) is adjusted to alter the rake angle between the first and second implement ends, to modify internal dimensions of the implement (114), and/or to include a kick-down baffle. Further, the implement (114) may be adjusted manually, remotely, or automatically. For example, one or more actuators (150) can be coupled to the implement (114) to adjust as desired by the user. Further, one or controllers (152) can automatically adjust the implement (114). Specifically, the implement (114) is adjusted to optimize operating parameters such as, e.g., runtime of the vehicle and/or quality of cut.