公开(公告)号：US10202154B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US15890322

申请日：2018-02-06

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jimmy N. Eavenson, Sr. ,  Peter Joseph Buchanan

IPC: B62D55/02 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/108

Abstract: A partially tracked utility vehicle and conversion are provided. The converted partially tracked utility vehicle has a chassis, front wheels, and a trailing link suspension. The trailing link suspension has a trailing link with a first end pivotably connected to the chassis and a second end pivotably connected to a walking beam at a walking beam pivot; a shock having a first end pivotably connected to a tension shaft and a second end pivotably connected to the trailing link; the walking beam further comprising a plurality of axle mounted bogey wheels for engaging a track of the partially tracked utility vehicle; a sprocket mounted to a traction drive of the utility vehicle for engaging and providing rotational power to the track; and an actuator attached to the chassis, the actuator having a shaft pivotably connected to the tension shaft and configured to rotate the tension shaft.

公开(公告)号：US10155537B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US15168945

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jimmy N. Eavenson, Sr. ,  Adam Woodrum ,  Jonathan Prybor

IPC: B62D9/00 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D7/15 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D21/18

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame, a power source, and a plurality of steerable structures. Ground engaging members are connected to the steerable structures. An operator seating area includes a steering control and a speed control. Controllers receive input from the steering control and the speed control. Motors drive the ground engaging members at different speeds and in different directions. A controller integrates a steering input with a speed input to effect rotation of the steerable structures and effect rotation of the ground engaging members. The steering control, speed control, controllers, steerable structures, and motors are configured to work together to control the rotational speed of all of the ground engaging members based upon a steering angle input and the lateral side the ground engaging member is connected to. Other examples include braking mechanisms, adjustable track width, and a sealed tubular frame.

公开(公告)号：US10123479B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US15663375

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Timothy Ladd, Jr. ,  Gary Hobrath ,  Axel Schaedler ,  Brian Milliff

IPC: A01D34/73 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/835 ,  A01D101/00

Abstract: A mower blade assembly attaches to a rotatable spindle and includes a mounting plate which defines a first pin aperture. The mounting plate and a retaining plate are attached to the rotatable spindle. The retaining plate defines a second pin aperture. A movable pin plate comprises a pin. A blade is selectively attachable to the mounting plate. The blade defines a retaining plate aperture and a third pin aperture. A biasing member urges the movable pin plate from a disengaged position to an engaged position. The pin is engageable with the pin apertures for mounting and retaining the cutting blade to the mounting plate. The blade is attached by moving the blade over the retaining plate aperture, urging the movable pin plate to the disengaged position, rotating the blade, and releasing the movable pin plate. Another embodiment includes a force finger.

公开(公告)号：US20180274188A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15544577

申请日：2016-01-27

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Peter Buchanan

IPC: E01H5/04 ,  E01H5/09

CPC classification number: E01H5/045 ,  E01H5/09 ,  F04D7/04 ,  F04D31/00

Abstract: Provided is a snow thrower impeller assembly (24) that defines a mounting slot (84) for a wiper (70). The wiper includes a wiper portion (86) that slides into the mounting slot to mount the wiper to the impeller (54). The wiper contacts an interior wall (56) of an associated impeller housing during rotational operation of the impeller in order to limit a gap (74) between an impeller blade (66) and the interior wall. The wiper can move radially inward and outward to remain in contact with the interior wall without input from the operator. Another embodiment of the impeller assembly includes impeller blades with a first portion (116) and a second portion (118). The second portion extends at a non-zero angle from the first blade portion of the impeller blade. Methods of improving the efficiency of the snow thrower are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20180266064A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15982191

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jimmy N. Eavenson, SR. ,  Axel Schaedler

IPC: E01H5/09

CPC classification number: E01H5/09 ,  E01H5/096 ,  E01H5/098

Abstract: A multiple-stage snow thrower having a housing, a power supply operatively connected to a plurality of drive shafts for rotating a plurality of stage assemblies. Each stage assembly of the multiple-stage snow thrower is configured to move snow either axially along the axis of rotation or radially away from the axis of rotation. The first stage assembly is configured to expel snow from the housing, thereby throwing the snow away from the snow thrower. The second, third, and fourth stages assemblies are configured to push the snow toward the longitudinal centerline of the housing and then rearwardly toward the first stage assembly.

公开(公告)号：USD822061S1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US29580706

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Designer： Ryan W. Maibach

Abstract: The design is the visual features of the DISPLAY SCREEN WITH ICON shown in solid lines in the drawings, whether those features are features of one of shape, configuration, ornament or pattern or are a combination of any of these features.Drawings of the design are included. There are two variants.FIG. 1 is a front view of a display screen with icon according to a first variant;FIG. 2 is a front view of a second variant thereof.The portions illustrated in stippled lines in the drawings do not form part of the design.

公开(公告)号：USD821444S1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US29580703

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Designer： Ryan W. Maibach

Abstract: The design is the visual features of the DISPLAY SCREEN WITH ICON shown in solid lines in the drawings, whether those features are features of one of shape, configuration, ornament or pattern or are a combination of any of these features.Drawings of the design are included. There are two variants.FIG. 1 is a front view of a display screen with icon according to the first variant;FIG. 2 is a front view of a second variant thereof.The portions illustrated in stippled lines in the drawings do not form part of the design. The stippled lines represent features of the article which are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute features of the design.

公开(公告)号：US09982405B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15446429

申请日：2017-03-01

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jimmy N. Eavenson, Sr. ,  Axel Schaedler

IPC: E01H5/09

CPC classification number: E01H5/09 ,  E01H5/096 ,  E01H5/098

Abstract: A multiple-stage snow thrower having a housing, a power supply operatively connected to a plurality of drive shafts for rotating a plurality of stage assemblies. Each stage assembly of the multiple-stage snow thrower is configured to move snow either axially along the axis of rotation or radially away from the axis of rotation. The first stage assembly is configured to expel snow from the housing, thereby throwing the snow away from the snow thrower. The second, third, and fourth stages assemblies are configured to push the snow toward the longitudinal centerline of the housing and then rearwardly toward the first stage assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20180084731A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15720614

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Breck Harris

IPC: A01G3/08 ,  B27B17/00

CPC classification number: A01G3/086 ,  B25F3/00 ,  B25F5/02 ,  B27B17/0008 ,  B27B17/0016 ,  B27B17/0083

Abstract: An outdoor handheld power tool formed as a split power tool is provided. The split power tool can be used in a chainsaw configuration or a polesaw configuration. The split power tool includes a handle end, a pole, and a tool end, wherein each of these components is releasably connectable to the others. The attachment assemblies of each of the components allows the cutting saw of the tool end to be aligned with the handle of the handle end when in the chainsaw configuration, yet the cutting saw of the tool end is oriented at an angle relative to the handle of the handle end when in a polesaw configuration with the pole extending between the handle end and the tool end.

公开(公告)号：US20180077869A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15711557

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： William Bigge ,  Gerald Hobrath

IPC: A01D67/02 ,  A01D67/00

CPC classification number: A01D67/02 ,  A01D67/005 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  A45B17/00 ,  A45B2023/0093 ,  A45B2200/1009 ,  B60R21/11

Abstract: A sun shade for a lawn maintenance tool includes a bracket configured to accommodate a profile of the lawn maintenance tool to the rear of the seat. A frame is configured to cooperate with the bracket, and a fastener attaches the frame and the bracket to the lawn maintenance tool. A quantity of material is attached to the frame above the lawn maintenance tool, where the material is configured to inhibit passage of sunlight through the material. In further examples, the sun shade can be foldable at one or more locations by using breakaway hinges. A kit including the sun shade can also be used to modify the lawn maintenance tool.