公开(公告)号：US09365094B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US14490164

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Jeff P. Salamon

IPC: A61G1/02 ,  B60J1/02 ,  B60J3/00 ,  B60J1/04

CPC classification number: B60J1/025 ,  B60J1/04 ,  B60J3/002

Abstract: A storable windshield system for a utility vehicle is provided, wherein the utility vehicle includes a frame to which a support structure is attached. The support structure includes front pillars and rear pillars extending from the frame. The system is operatively connected to the support system, and the system allows an operator to store a windshield onboard the utility vehicle when not needed as well as install the windshield over the front viewport during inclement weather without the need for tools. The windshield is slidable and rotatable relative to the roof member for storing and installing the windshield.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于多用途车辆的可存储的挡风玻璃系统，其中所述多用途车辆包括框架，支撑结构附接到所述框架。 支撑结构包括前支柱和从框架延伸的后支柱。 该系统可操作地连接到支撑系统，并且该系统允许操作者在不需要的同时将挡风玻璃存储在多用途车上，并且在恶劣天气期间将挡风玻璃安装在前视口上，而不需要工具。 挡风玻璃可相对于屋顶部件滑动和旋转，用于存放和安装挡风玻璃。

公开(公告)号：US20160138539A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14944611

申请日：2015-11-18

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Darren Bisaro

IPC: F02M43/00 ,  F02M37/00

CPC classification number: F02M37/0047 ,  F02M25/00 ,  F02M37/0082

Abstract: A fuel additive delivery system that includes a fuel tank with an integrated fuel additive delivery unit. A fuel additive is located within the fuel additive delivery unit and is in continual fluid communication with fuel within the fuel tank to allow the fuel additive to intermix with the fuel to condition the fuel in the fuel tank.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料添加剂输送系统，其包括具有集成燃料添加剂输送单元的燃料箱。 燃料添加剂位于燃料添加剂输送单元内，并且与燃料箱内的燃料持续流体连通，以允许燃料添加剂与燃料混合以调节燃料箱中的燃料。

公开(公告)号：USD756417S1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US29518889

申请日：2015-02-27

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Designer： Bill Rabbitt ,  Jesse Wershing ,  Patrick L. Cucco

公开(公告)号：US09327553B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14310250

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Adam Woodrum

IPC: A01D34/64 ,  B60B33/04 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G11/14 ,  B60G11/16 ,  B60G17/00

CPC classification number: B60B33/045 ,  A01D34/64 ,  B60B33/006 ,  B60B33/0063 ,  B60B2900/131 ,  B60B2900/212 ,  B60B2900/551 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/14 ,  B60G11/16 ,  B60G17/00 ,  B60G2204/1244 ,  B60G2300/084

Abstract: A lawn maintenance vehicle caster wheel assembly includes a suspension and a fork. The fork is rotatably connected to a structural member of the lawn maintenance vehicle. The caster wheel assembly also includes an arm connected to the fork, and the arm is rotatable about an arm axis. The caster wheel assembly further includes a caster wheel mounted to the arm and is rotatable about a wheel axis. A damping member is attached to the fork and the arm such that the caster wheel and the arm can rotate about the arm axis.

Abstract translation: 草坪维护车辆脚轮组件包括悬架和叉子。 叉子可旋转地连接到草坪维护车辆的结构构件。 脚轮组件还包括连接到叉子的臂，并且臂可围绕臂轴线旋转。 脚轮组件还包括安装到臂上的脚轮，并可围绕车轮轴线旋转。 减震构件附接到叉和臂，使得脚轮和臂可以围绕臂轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：US09313953B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14197750

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Alex Borshov ,  Adam Woodrum

IPC: A01D69/10 ,  B60T7/10 ,  B60T11/21 ,  B60T1/00 ,  B60T11/04 ,  F16D63/00

CPC classification number: A01D69/10 ,  B60T1/005 ,  B60T7/102 ,  B60T7/104 ,  B60T11/04 ,  B60T11/21 ,  F16D63/006

Abstract: The parking brake system for a lap bar controlled lawn maintenance vehicle includes at least an actuation assembly and a stop assembly. The actuation assembly includes a push arm and a rotatable pedal arm, and the push arm is attached to a lap bar and is rotatable between and engaged position and a disengaged position. Rotation of the push arm from the disengaged position to the engaged position causes rotation of the pedal arm, and such rotation of the pedal arm causes the stop assembly to prevent the axle for the rear wheel that is controlled by the corresponding lap bar from rotating.

Abstract translation: 用于搭接杆控制的草坪维护车辆的驻车制动系统至少包括致动组件和止动组件。 致动组件包括推动臂和可旋转的踏板臂，并且推动臂附接到搭接杆并且可在转动位置和接合位置之间旋转并且脱离位置。 推动臂从分离位置到接合位置的旋转引起踏板臂的旋转，并且踏板臂的这种旋转导致止动组件阻止由相应搭接杆控制的后轮的轴旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20160052569A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14724172

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Peter J. Buchanan ,  Jimmy N. Eavenson, SR.

IPC: B62D55/08 ,  B62D55/24 ,  B62D55/14

CPC classification number: B62D55/08 ,  B62D55/02 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/135 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/24

Abstract: Provided is a track drive for outdoor power equipment including a support frame and a drive axle configured to attach to an associated drive hub. A hub bearing is mounted on the drive axle and the support frame enabling the drive axle to rotate relative to the support frame. A drive sprocket is attached to the drive axle and includes an interior half sprocket and an exterior half sprocket. The half sprockets are located on either side of the support frame. Drive teeth are spaced radially about the drive sprocket. The drive sprocket is movably engaged with an endless track to transmit force to rotate the endless track and propel the outdoor power equipment. A kit for adding or replacing a track drive of outdoor power equipment is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于室外电力设备的轨道驱动器，包括支撑框架和配置成附接到相关联的驱动轮毂的驱动桥。 轮毂轴承安装在驱动轴和支撑框架上，使得驱动轴相对于支撑框架旋转。 驱动链轮连接在驱动轴上，并包括一个内部半链轮和一个外部半链轮。 半链轮位于支撑架的两侧。 驱动齿围绕驱动链轮径向间隔开。 驱动链轮可移动地与环形轨道接合以传递力以旋转环形履带并推进室外动力设备。 还提供了一个用于添加或更换户外动力设备的履带驱动器的工具箱。

公开(公告)号：US09254865B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14684193

申请日：2015-04-10

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Hans Hauser ,  Rick Ruebusch ,  Ian David Cornwell

IPC: B62D7/09 ,  B62D7/08 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D11/24 ,  B62D3/02 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/045

CPC classification number: B62D7/09 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/045 ,  B62D3/02 ,  B62D7/08 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D11/006 ,  B62D11/24

Abstract: In a broad respect, vehicles that are capable of making a low- to zero-radius turn using the independent rotation of drive wheels and by turning the non-driving steerable structure or structures (such as wheels) with a steering input device (in some embodiments, the driving wheels also may be capable of being turned). This may be accomplished using a steering system, a speed control system and an integration device (together, a control system) that are configured to work together to provide correct steering in forward and reverse, and, in some embodiments, to reduce the speed of the outboard drive wheel of the vehicle when it enters an extreme turn under constant speed input. Different systems configured for use in such vehicles are included.

公开(公告)号：US20150353131A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14586649

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Christopher John Greenwood ,  Ian David Cornwell

IPC: B62D11/12 ,  B62D9/00

CPC classification number: B62D11/12 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D11/006

Abstract: A transmission arrangement for an engine driven vehicle having two continuously variable transmissions serving to drive left and right hand vehicle wheels at separately variable drive ratios. Each transmission incorporates a variator of the type in which a net torque applied to the variator through its input and output is referred to a ratio control part, which may be formed as a control lever, whose position governs the transmission's drive ratio. The control parts of the variators are each operatively coupled to a driver's speed control, such that the speed control determines a mean position of the two control parts. However they are both also able to move relative to the mean position, under the influence of the torque they react. Additionally the control parts are coupled to each other such that any displacement of one control part from the mean position is accompanied by an opposite displacement of the other control part. In this way the transmissions are enabled to the relative speeds of the driven vehicle wheels automatically to reduce or even eliminate wheel slip, whilst still providing the driver with control over overall vehicle speed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有两个无级变速器的发动机驱动车辆的变速装置，其用于以可变的驱动比驱动左右车轮。 每个变速箱都包括一种变速器，其中通过其输入和输出施加到变速器的净扭矩被称为比率控制部件，该比率控制部件可以形成为控制杆，其位置控制变速器的传动比。 变速器的控制部分各自可操作地耦合到驾驶员的速度控制，使得速度控制确定两个控制部分的平均位置。 然而，它们也能够在其反应的扭矩的影响下相对于平均位置移动。 此外，控制部件彼此联接，使得一个控制部件从平均位置的任何位移伴随着另一个控制部件的相反位移。 以这种方式，变速器能够自动地实现从动车轮的相对速度，以减少甚至消除车轮打滑，同时仍然为司机提供对整车速度的控制。

公开(公告)号：US09163707B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US14230361

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Philip Helin ,  Rick Baehr

IPC: A01D69/00 ,  F16H9/12 ,  A01D34/68 ,  A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/00 ,  F16H59/02 ,  F16H59/06

CPC classification number: F16H59/04 ,  A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/6806 ,  A01D34/69 ,  A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/824 ,  A01D2034/6843 ,  F16H9/12 ,  F16H9/125 ,  F16H59/0278 ,  F16H59/06 ,  Y10T74/2014

Abstract: A method for controlling the speed of the self-propelled transmission assembly for a walk-behind lawn mower is provided. The speed control mechanism is also configured to control the relative output speed of the transmission assembly. The speed control mechanism includes a speed engagement assembly and a speed adjustment assembly, wherein the speed engagement assembly includes a pair of rotatable levers for causing the transmission assembly to actuate between a disengaged position and an engaged position and the speed adjustment assembly includes a rotatable knob for causing the relative output speed of the transmission assembly to the wheels of the lawn mower to increase or decrease.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制用于徒步式割草机的自走式传动组件的速度的方法。 速度控制机构还被配置为控制变速器组件的相对输出速度。 速度控制机构包括速度接合组件和速度调节组件，其中速度接合组件包括一对可旋转杆，用于使变速器组件在分离位置和接合位置之间致动，速度调节组件包括可旋转旋钮 用于使传动组件相对于割草机轮子的相对输出速度增加或减小。

公开(公告)号：US20150288308A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14420174

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: MTD Products Inc.

Inventor： Maynard S. Guadiz

IPC: H02P9/04 ,  H02P9/00

CPC classification number: H02P9/006 ,  A01D34/64 ,  F02D29/06 ,  H02H3/202 ,  H02H7/065 ,  H02H7/067 ,  H02H7/09 ,  H02P9/04 ,  H02P2101/45

Abstract: Disclosed is an alternator overvoltage protection circuit having a TRIAC and a MOSFET. The TRIAC is electrically connected to the MOSFET and the TRIAC is electrically connected to a magneto. The TRIAC is configured to ground the magneto when triggered by the MOSFET. The MOSFET is electrically connected to an alternator and configured to conduct when the alternator operates in an overvoltage condition. Also disclosed is a method of alternator overvoltage protection for a piece of outdoor power equipment, the method including providing a TRIAC and an alternator rotated by an engine having a magneto, wherein the alternator outputs a voltage when rotated by the engine. The method further includes configuring the TRIAC to ground the magneto when the alternator operates in an overvoltage condition, thereby disabling the magneto, which stops the rotation of the engine and stops the alternator from outputting voltage.