公开(公告)号：US11993903B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US17850733

申请日：2022-06-27

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Adam Hiller ,  Michael Wright ,  Keith Fortlage ,  Alan Dumitrescu

IPC: E01H5/04 ,  E01H5/09

CPC classification number: E01H5/045 ,  E01H5/098

Abstract: A chute control assembly for a snow thrower having a housing, handle, and a chute includes a control mechanism, a connecting mechanism, and a guide mechanism. The control mechanism includes an actuator mechanism that allows an operator to manually control the orientation of the chute from a position spaced apart from the chute. The connecting mechanism transfers rotation of the actuator mechanism to the guide mechanism. The guide mechanism is attached to the chute and rotates and adjust the orientation of the chute in response to rotation of the actuator mechanism in order to change the direction that snow is thrown from the snow thrower.

公开(公告)号：US20240140528A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18510291

申请日：2023-11-15

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Zachary A. Lyzen ,  Adam J. Woodrum

IPC: B62D15/02 ,  B60W30/18 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01S13/931 ,  H04W4/40

CPC classification number: B62D15/021 ,  B60W30/18172 ,  G01C21/3461 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G01S13/931 ,  H04W4/40 ,  G01S2013/9316 ,  G01S2013/932

Abstract: An automated steering device is provided usable in conjunction with power equipment machines. By way of example, the automated steering device can provide user-assisted steering for a power equipment machine to maintain tight parallel paths. The user-assisted steering can be defined relative to an initial vector traversed through user directed operation of the power equipment machine, independent of or at least in part independent of a predefined area of operation for the power equipment machine. Position location data refined by local terrestrial positioning system correction devices, or onboard rotational correction devices can be provided to obtain high positioning accuracy, and minimal path deviation. As a result, highly accurate pathing can be provided by way of the disclosed automated steering devices.

公开(公告)号：US20240100943A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18239349

申请日：2023-08-29

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Timothy Clapp

IPC: B60K23/08

CPC classification number: B60K23/08 ,  B60K2023/0883

Abstract: A neutral release mechanism for an outdoor power equipment is discussed. One example embodiment comprises a neutral release mechanism that switches a gearbox or a transmission between neutral mode and drive, comprising: a user input that rotates between a first angle and a second angle; and a plunger coupled to the user input and a pin, wherein the plunger and the pin move parallel to an axis of the drive wheel between a first and a second position, wherein the pin is at the first position when the user input is at the first angle and the second position when the user input is at the second position, wherein the pin places the gearbox or the transmission in drive when the pin is at the first position and places the gearbox or the transmission in neutral when the pin is at the second position.

公开(公告)号：US11913183B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17850733

申请日：2022-06-27

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Adam Hiller ,  Michael Wright ,  Keith Fortlage ,  Alan Dumitrescu

IPC: E01H5/04 ,  E01H5/09

CPC classification number: E01H5/045 ,  E01H5/098

Abstract: A chute control assembly for a snow thrower having a housing, handle, and a chute includes a control mechanism, a connecting mechanism, and a guide mechanism. The control mechanism includes an actuator mechanism that allows an operator to manually control the orientation of the chute from a position spaced apart from the chute. The connecting mechanism transfers rotation of the actuator mechanism to the guide mechanism. The guide mechanism is attached to the chute and rotates and adjust the orientation of the chute in response to rotation of the actuator mechanism in order to change the direction that snow is thrown from the snow thrower.

公开(公告)号：US20240025367A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18351604

申请日：2023-07-13

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jesse Wershing ,  Carl Musat

IPC: B60R21/13 ,  A01D67/04 ,  A01D75/20 ,  A01D34/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/13 ,  A01D67/04 ,  A01D75/20 ,  A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/001 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: An outdoor power equipment having sitting configuration and standing configuration is presented herein. The outdoor power equipment can be transformed from the sitting configuration to the standing configuration and vice versa, allowing an operator to use the outdoor power equipment in either a sitting position or standing position. Transformation of the outdoor power equipment can comprise transition of one or more components from associated sitting position(s) to associated standing position(s), such as operator controls, a rollover protection (ROP) bar, power equipment controls, seat back, etc.

公开(公告)号：US11845189B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US17831484

申请日：2022-06-03

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Karni Wolowelsky ,  Shai Abramson

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1666 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D1/0221 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A domestic robotic system includes a robot and data storage operable to store data defining a boundary of a working area, the robot includes a payload actuable to perform work on a portion of the working area adjacent the robot, at least one processor, a first positioning system, one or more sensors operable to sense directly the boundary of the working area and a current distance of the robot thereto, a second positioning system, which uses data from the sensors. The processor is programmed to operate in (i) an area coverage mode, wherein the processor, using the first positioning system and the stored data defining the boundary of the working area, navigates the robot around the working area, with the payload active, and (ii) a boundary proximity mode, wherein the processor, using the second positioning system, navigates the robot around the working area, in proximity to the boundary.

公开(公告)号：US20230242179A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18132809

申请日：2023-04-10

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Zachary A. Lyzen ,  Adam J. Woodrum

IPC: B62D15/02 ,  H04W4/40 ,  B60W30/18 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01S13/931

CPC classification number: B62D15/021 ,  H04W4/40 ,  B60W30/18172 ,  G01C21/3461 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2013/932 ,  G01S2013/9316

Abstract: An automated steering device is provided usable in conjunction with power equipment machines. By way of example, the automated steering device can provide user-assisted steering for a power equipment machine to maintain tight parallel paths. The user-assisted steering can be defined relative to an initial vector traversed through user directed operation of the power equipment machine, independent of or at least in part independent of a predefined area of operation for the power equipment machine. Position location data refined by local terrestrial positioning system correction devices, or onboard rotational correction devices can be provided to obtain high positioning accuracy, and minimal path deviation. As a result, highly accurate pathing can be provided by way of the disclosed automated steering devices.

公开(公告)号：USD993759S1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-01

申请号：US29755862

申请日：2020-10-23

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Designer： Ryan Cmich

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wheel showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

公开(公告)号：US11707018B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17829409

申请日：2022-06-01

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Mark Driscoll

IPC: A01D34/00 ,  A01D101/00 ,  B24B23/02 ,  B24B23/00 ,  B25F5/02 ,  B62B5/06

CPC classification number: A01D34/001 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  B24B23/005 ,  B24B23/02 ,  B25F5/026 ,  B62B5/06

Abstract: A handle adjustment assembly is attached to a walk-behind lawn mower, wherein the handle adjustment assembly is rotatably adjustable relative to a deck of the mower to allow the handle to be adjusted to multiple different heights relative to the ground at distinct operative positions. The handle adjustment assembly is also rotatable to allow the handle to be adjusted to a stored position adjacent to the deck, wherein the mower can be stored in a substantially vertical orientation.

公开(公告)号：US20230174154A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18103114

申请日：2023-01-30

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Her-Jye Chang ,  Aaron Smith ,  Jay E. Maggard

IPC: B62D11/10 ,  A01D34/00 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B62D1/28 ,  B62D6/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B62D11/10 ,  A01D34/008 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B62D1/283 ,  B62D6/002 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60W2300/15

Abstract: A system and method for differential traction drive and steering axis coordination for an autonomous mower or other turf device includes initiating a steering motion based on determining a target forward speed and a steering rotational speed, calculating a left wheel speed and a right wheel speed, and applying the left and right wheel speeds, wherein the steering rotational speed is driven by a steering motor and the traction wheels associated with the autonomous mower, and the left and right wheel speeds are based on the target forward speed, a distance from a steering axle to the center of the respective wheel, and the steering rotational speed.