公开(公告)号：US11877537B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US16782409

申请日：2020-02-05

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Adam Hiller ,  Adam Woodrum ,  Jeff Kucera ,  Josh Sooy ,  Michael Gretchko

IPC: A01D75/28 ,  B60N2/90 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/82 ,  B60N2/39 ,  A01D101/00

CPC classification number: A01D75/285 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/82 ,  B60N2/39 ,  B60N2/919 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  B60N2002/952

Abstract: A passive self-adjusting seat assembly for a lawn maintenance vehicle having a frame. The passive self-adjusting seat assembly includes a base, a guide assembly attached to the base, and a platform assembly that is selectively movable or slidable relative to the guide assembly in order to maintain an operator in an upright or substantially vertical orientation as the lawn maintenance vehicle traverses uneven or sloped ground. The seat assembly further including a locking assembly for selectively locking the sliding or movement of the platform assembly relative to the guide assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20220295703A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17700255

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Adam Hiller

IPC: A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/00 ,  A01D34/66 ,  A01D34/73 ,  A01D34/78 ,  A01D34/81 ,  A01D42/06 ,  A01D43/063

Abstract: A high efficiency turf maintenance apparatus having low power consumption and good cutting performance including a bagging apparatus for turf clippings is presented herein. A blade configuration is disclosed to provide lift and to propel turf clippings from a mow deck to the bagging apparatus. Further, the blade configuration can be implemented with minimal increase in power consumption, allowing the bagging apparatus to be utilized with an electric motor power source with little or no impact on battery life.

公开(公告)号：US11371199B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-28

申请号：US16413667

申请日：2019-05-16

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

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

IPC: E01H5/04 ,  E01H5/09

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：US20250083756A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-13

申请号：US18827109

申请日：2024-09-06

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Michael Gretchko ,  Adam Hiller ,  Adam Woodrum ,  Cory Bringhurst

IPC: B62D51/02 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D101/00

Abstract: A passive self-adjusting standing platform assembly for a lawn maintenance apparatus having a frame. The passive self-adjusting standing platform assembly includes a base, a guide assembly attached to the base, and a platform assembly that is selectively movable or slidable relative to the guide assembly in order to maintain an operator in an upright or substantially vertical orientation as the lawn maintenance apparatus traverses uneven or sloped ground. The standing platform assembly further including a locking assembly for selectively locking the sliding or movement of the platform assembly relative to the guide assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20250075790A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18820693

申请日：2024-08-30

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Noah Pawlaczyk ,  Adam Hiller ,  Michael Gretchko

IPC: F16H61/4043 ,  F16K31/46

Abstract: Provided is a valve actuator comprising a release key defining an actuation axis, the release key having an engagement feature adapted for engagement with a bypass valve, a release mount defining a surface coaxial with the actuation axis, and a release key disposed within the release mount and interior adapted to rotate about the actuation axis, the release key having an engagement feature adapted for engagement with the bypass valve, a surface mated to the interior surface, a release key shoulder, a release key stem extending through the release mount, the release key stem having a flat; a spring engaged between the shoulder and the release mount; a release lever elongated to define a first axis and second axis, operationally engaged with the flat, and operable to apply torque to the release key; and a release rod engaged with the second lever axis.

公开(公告)号：US20220363306A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-17

申请号：US17736141

申请日：2022-05-04

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Zachary A. Lyzen ,  Adam J. Woodrum ,  Adam Hiller ,  Jay E. Maggard

IPC: B62D5/00 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D5/04 ,  G05D1/02 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/00

Abstract: A drive-by-wire steering system for a power equipment device is provided. One example embodiment comprises a steering interface system, a power steering system, and a communication link connecting the steering interface system and power steering system. The power steering system can adjust steering angle of wheels of the power equipment device based on inputs received from the steering interface system. The steering interface system can receive user inputs and provide powered feedback and/or a simulated caster effect via a steering interface. Additional embodiments include power equipment devices and steering interface systems.

公开(公告)号：US20240081180A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18367557

申请日：2023-09-13

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Mark Driscoll ,  Adam Hiller ,  Khoa Nguyen

IPC: A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/00 ,  A01D34/685 ,  A01D34/69

CPC classification number: A01D34/824 ,  A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/685 ,  A01D34/69 ,  A01D34/828 ,  A01D2034/6843

Abstract: A turf maintenance apparatus having folding handles facilitating compact storage is presented herein. The folding handles can be compressed or extended to adjust overall length and can rotate between an extended operator position and a folded storage position. Depending on implementation, the folding handles can be locked in the folded storage position and can also lock in the extended operator position. An operator presence device(s) can disable operation of a motor or engine when the handles are not locked in the extended operator position.

公开(公告)号：US20220408640A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17849136

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Adam Hiller

IPC: A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/68

Abstract: A turf maintenance apparatus having folding handles facilitating compact storage is presented herein. The folding handles can be compressed or extended to adjust overall length and can rotate between an extended operator position and a folded storage position. Depending on implementation, the folding handles can be locked in the folded storage position and can also lock in the extended operator position. One or more operator presence devices can disable operation of a motor or engine when deactivated. A first operator presence device can deactivate operation of the motor or engine when the folding handles are not locked in the extended operator position, and a second operator presence device can deactivate operation of the motor or engine absent an operator maintaining activation of the second operator presence device.

公开(公告)号：US20190216000A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16248920

申请日：2019-01-16

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Adam Hiller ,  Peter J. Buchanan

IPC: A01B51/02 ,  A01B35/14 ,  A01B19/02 ,  A01B35/32 ,  A01B59/06 ,  A01B61/04 ,  A01B63/02 ,  E02F3/76 ,  E02F3/96 ,  A63B57/50

CPC classification number: A01B51/02 ,  A01B19/02 ,  A01B35/14 ,  A01B35/32 ,  A01B45/00 ,  A01B59/06 ,  A01B61/046 ,  A01B63/02 ,  A01G20/40 ,  A63B57/50 ,  E01C19/15 ,  E01C19/20 ,  E01H1/105 ,  E01H5/061 ,  E02F3/3604 ,  E02F3/627 ,  E02F3/7604 ,  E02F3/7609 ,  E02F3/96

Abstract: A sand bunker rake/infield groomer vehicle having a frame; a plurality of wheels to traverse a driven surface, wherein the wheels are rotatably mounted to the frame; a power source mounted to the frame; and a rear attachment structure attached to the frame, wherein the rear attachment structure provides a joint enabling rotation; a bracket including a shaft wherein the bracket is configured to cooperate with an associated rake/grooming attachment; and a pivoting bracket mounted to the frame.

公开(公告)号：USD733188S1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US29485059

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Designer： Bill Rabbitt ,  Adam Hiller ,  Patrick L. Cucco