公开(公告)号：US20240315171A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18615618

申请日：2024-03-25

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Jay Maggard ,  Jeff Kucera ,  Noah Pawlaczyk

IPC: A01D43/077 ,  A01D43/063 ,  B65G33/34

CPC classification number: A01D43/077 ,  A01D43/063 ,  B65G33/34

Abstract: A turf maintenance apparatus with an auger for transporting turf clippings out from a mowing implement of the turf maintenance apparatus can reduce power consumption for a bagging implementation for an electric-powered machine. In some embodiments, the turf maintenance apparatus can have an electric motor as a prime mover, or an electric motor for powering the mowing implement, or a combination of the foregoing. The auger can be powered by an electric motor and convey turf clippings, leaves, vegetation and other material expelled from a mow deck of the turf maintenance apparatus to a receptacle, bag or the like.

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.