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公开(公告)号:US10730550B2
公开(公告)日:2020-08-04
申请号:US16224779
申请日:2018-12-18
Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
Inventor: Jimmy N. Eavenson, Sr. , Adam Woodrum , Jonathan Prybor
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.
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公开(公告)号:US11503767B2
公开(公告)日:2022-11-22
申请号:US16655302
申请日:2019-10-17
Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
Inventor: Adam Woodrum
IPC: A01D67/04 , A01D34/00 , A01D34/64 , B60N2/38 , A01D101/00
Abstract: A lawn maintenance vehicle includes an adjustable seat assembly, wherein the seat assembly is rotatable relative to a frame of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated on a sloped surface. The seat assembly is rotatable in order to maintain the operator in a substantially vertical seated alignment while operating the vehicle on a sloped surface. The seat assembly is also rotatable when the vehicle is in a zero-turn or tight-turn maneuver, wherein the seat is rotated toward the center of turning radius to offset the centrifugal forces experienced by the operator during such a maneuver.
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公开(公告)号:US20190135339A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-09
申请号:US16224779
申请日:2018-12-18
Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
Inventor: Jimmy N. Eavenson, SR. , Adam Woodrum , Jonathan Prybor
IPC: B62D9/00 , B62D7/15 , B62D11/00 , B62D11/04 , B62D55/065
CPC classification number: B62D9/002 , B62D7/1509 , B62D11/003 , B62D11/04 , B62D21/18 , B62D21/183 , B62D55/065 , B62D63/04
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20160347364A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-01
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 , B62D63/04 , B62D63/02 , B62D11/04 , B62D55/065
CPC classification number: B62D9/002 , B62D7/1509 , B62D11/003 , B62D21/183 , B62D55/065
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.
Abstract translation: 一种多功能车辆包括框架,动力源和多个可转向结构。 地面接合构件连接到可转向结构。 操作员座位区域包括转向控制和速度控制。 控制器从转向控制器和速度控制器接收输入。 电机以不同的速度和不同的方向驱动接地构件。 控制器将转向输入与速度输入集成,以实现可转向结构的旋转并且实现地面接合构件的旋转。 转向控制,速度控制,控制器,可转向结构和电动机被配置为一起工作,以基于转向角输入和地面接合构件连接到的侧面来控制所有地面接合构件的转速。 其它实例包括制动机构,可调轨迹宽度和密封管状框架。
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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.
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公开(公告)号:US20240407291A1
公开(公告)日:2024-12-12
申请号:US18737461
申请日:2024-06-07
Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
Inventor: Zachary A. Lyzen , Adam Woodrum , Katharin Jensen-Nau
Abstract: Systems and methods for drive and steering control in a drive-by-wire system for outdoor power equipment are discussed. Various embodiments can employ techniques related to one or more of: steering based on actively steered wheels with zero caster trail, variable output damping of vehicle control outputs, steering that compensates for drive system loss, emulation of drivability of a hydrostatic drive system by a non-hydrostatic drive system, employing a floating neutral point to improve steering on slopes, open loop techniques for hill holding and speed compensation on hills, and/or adjustment of a speed range associated with control inputs.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09961829B2
公开(公告)日:2018-05-08
申请号:US15174766
申请日:2016-06-06
Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
Inventor: Adam Woodrum
IPC: A01D34/00 , A01D34/68 , A01D34/81 , A01D34/82 , A01D34/685 , A01D34/69 , A01D101/00
CPC classification number: A01D34/6806 , A01D34/68 , A01D34/685 , A01D34/69 , A01D34/81 , A01D34/824 , A01D2101/00
Abstract: A walk-behind mower includes a frame and a power source attached to the frame. A selectively steerable drive wheel and a set of follower wheels are rotatably attached to the frame. The walk-behind mower includes a steering wheel assembly attached to the frame, the assembly including a steering column and a steering wheel attached to the steering column. The walk-behind mower also includes a universal joint connecting the steering wheel assembly to the frame. The walk-behind mower further includes a mower deck attached to the frame and a mower blade assembly attached to the deck. In other examples, the walk-behind mower includes a front section and a rear section that rotate relative to each other about a vertical axis.
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公开(公告)号:US20160353658A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-08
申请号:US15174766
申请日:2016-06-06
Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
Inventor: Adam Woodrum
IPC: A01D34/68 , A01D34/685 , A01D34/69
CPC classification number: A01D34/6806 , A01D34/68 , A01D34/685 , A01D34/69 , A01D34/81 , A01D34/824 , A01D2101/00
Abstract: A walk-behind mower includes a frame and a power source attached to the frame. A selectively steerable drive wheel and a set of follower wheels are rotatably attached to the frame. The walk-behind mower includes a steering wheel assembly attached to the frame, the assembly including a steering column and a steering wheel attached to the steering column. The walk-behind mower also includes a universal joint connecting the steering wheel assembly to the frame. The walk-behind mower further includes a mower deck attached to the frame and a mower blade assembly attached to the deck. In other examples, the walk-behind mower includes a front section and a rear section that rotate relative to each other about a vertical axis.
Abstract translation: 步行式割草机包括框架和连接到框架的电源。 可选择性地转向的驱动轮和一组从动轮可旋转地附接到框架。 步行式割草机包括附接到框架的方向盘组件,组件包括转向柱和连接到转向柱的方向盘。 步行式割草机还包括将方向盘组件连接到框架上的万向节。 步行式割草机还包括连接到框架的割草机甲板和附接到甲板上的割草机组件。 在其他示例中,步行式割草机包括围绕垂直轴线相对于彼此旋转的前部分和后部部分。
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公开(公告)号:US20150367695A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-24
申请号:US14310250
申请日:2014-06-20
Applicant: MTD Products Inc
Inventor: Adam Woodrum
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。
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