公开(公告)号：US11696526B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US16696763

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron Y. Curtis

IPC: A01D34/74 ,  A01D34/00 ,  F16H25/20 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D101/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/74 ,  A01D34/008 ,  A01D34/64 ,  F16H25/20 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (e.g., mower) includes two or more wheels supporting a chassis upon a ground surface. A cutting motor powers at least one cutting blade, and a cutting frame supports the cutting motor relative to the chassis. The cutting frame is movable, relative to the chassis, to allow adjustment of a height-of-cut of the cutting blade relative to the ground surface. First and second guide rods are operatively attached to the chassis and are received within corresponding first and second apertures of the cutting frame to guide movement of the cutting frame. Biased bearings associated with the cutting frame may bias associated bearing members against the guide rods.

公开(公告)号：US12044056B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17437582

申请日：2020-03-23

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Alexander Steven Frick ,  Peter M. Arendt ,  Aaron Y. Curtis

IPC: E05F15/77 ,  A01D34/00 ,  E05B47/00 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05F15/73 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G07C9/10 ,  A01D101/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/77 ,  A01D34/008 ,  E05B47/0001 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05F15/73 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G07C9/10 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  E05B2047/0016 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2400/40 ,  E05Y2400/53 ,  E05Y2400/61 ,  E05Y2400/664 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/40

Abstract: A system for use with an autonomous working machine such as a robotic lawn mower. The system may allow communication (directly or indirectly) between the machine and a gate or other barrier opening to allow unattended or remotely-controlled passage of the machine through the gate. In some embodiments, the mower may include a vision system operable to detect unknown objects within an area adjacent to the gate.

公开(公告)号：US20230320269A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US18210854

申请日：2023-06-16

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron Y. Curtis

IPC: A01D34/74 ,  A01D34/00 ,  F16H25/20 ,  A01D34/64

CPC classification number: A01D34/74 ,  A01D34/008 ,  F16H25/20 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (e.g., mower) includes two or more wheels supporting a chassis upon a ground surface. A cutting motor powers at least one cutting blade, and a cutting frame supports the cutting motor relative to the chassis. The cutting frame is movable, relative to the chassis, to allow adjustment of a height-of-cut of the cutting blade relative to the ground surface. First and second guide rods are operatively attached to the chassis and are received within corresponding first and second apertures of the cutting frame to guide movement of the cutting frame. Biased bearings associated with the cutting frame may bias associated bearing members against the guide rods.

公开(公告)号：US20220145691A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17437582

申请日：2020-03-23

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Alexander Steven Frick ,  Peter M. Arendt ,  Aaron Y. Curtis

IPC: E05F15/77 ,  G05D1/02 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05B47/00 ,  A01D34/00 ,  G07C9/10

Abstract: A system for use with an autonomous working machine such as a robotic lawn mower. The system may allow communication (directly or indirectly) between the machine and a gate or other barrier opening to allow unattended or remotely-controlled passage of the machine through the gate. In some embodiments, the mower may include a vision system operable to detect unknown objects within an area adjacent to the gate.

公开(公告)号：US11013173B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16898083

申请日：2020-06-10

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron Y. Curtis ,  Khari S. Clarke

IPC: A01D34/68 ,  A01D34/82 ,  A01D101/00

Abstract: A control system for a ground working vehicle. The control system may include a handle assembly including a handle member extending upwardly and rearwardly from a chassis of the vehicle. The control system may also include a speed control apparatus including a control grip operably connected to, and translatable along, the handle member. Translation of the control grip may activate a transmission to move the chassis in the forward direction when the control grip is translated downwardly along the handle member towards the chassis. Further, the control system may include a lockout apparatus movably attached to a handle member. The lockout apparatus may be adapted to selectively and physically restrict movement of the control grip relative to the handle member.

公开(公告)号：USD1016860S1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-05

申请号：US29729569

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Designer： Philip C. Dretzka ,  Aaron Y. Curtis ,  Khari S. Clarke ,  Kevin D. Docken ,  Aaron A. Hernandez ,  Daniel A. Phipps

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of a lawnmower shell in accordance with the claimed design;
FIG. 2 is a right rear perspective view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the design of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the design of FIG. 1.
The bottom plan view of the design of FIG. 1 is omitted as it forms no part of the claimed design and/or is cumulative in view of the remaining figures.
The dash-dash broken lines in the figures (including, e.g., wheels, openings, buttons, etc.) represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.
The dot-dash broken lines in the figures immediately adjacent solid lines represent a boundary between claimed and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

公开(公告)号：US10709064B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15885011

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron Y. Curtis ,  Khari S. Clarke

IPC: A01D34/68 ,  A01D34/82 ,  A01D101/00

Abstract: A control system for a ground working vehicle. The control system may include a handle assembly including a handle member extending upwardly and rearwardly from a chassis of the vehicle. The control system may also include a speed control apparatus including a control grip operably connected to, and translatable along, the handle member. Translation of the control grip may activate a transmission to move the chassis in the forward direction when the control grip is translated downwardly along the handle member towards the chassis. Further, the control system may include a lockout apparatus movably attached to a handle member. The lockout apparatus may be adapted to selectively and physically restrict movement of the control grip relative to the handle member.

公开(公告)号：US20190230852A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US15885011

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Aaron Y. Curtis ,  Khari S. Clarke

IPC: A01D34/68 ,  A01D34/82

Abstract: A control system for a ground working vehicle. The control system may include a handle assembly including a handle member extending upwardly and rearwardly from a chassis of the vehicle. The control system may also include a speed control apparatus including a control grip operably connected to, and translatable along, the handle member. Translation of the control grip may activate a transmission to move the chassis in the forward direction when the control grip is translated downwardly along the handle member towards the chassis. Further, the control system may include a lockout apparatus movably attached to a handle member. The lockout apparatus may be adapted to selectively and physically restrict movement of the control grip relative to the handle member.

公开(公告)号：US20240328237A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18739810

申请日：2024-06-11

Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY

Inventor： Alexander Steven Frick ,  Peter M. Arendt ,  Aaron Y. Curtis

IPC: E05F15/77 ,  A01D34/00 ,  A01D101/00 ,  E05B47/00 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05F15/73 ,  G07C9/10

CPC classification number: E05F15/77 ,  A01D34/008 ,  E05B47/0001 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05F15/73 ,  G07C9/10 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  E05B2047/0016 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2400/40 ,  E05Y2400/53 ,  E05Y2400/61 ,  E05Y2400/664 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/40

Abstract: A system for use with an autonomous working machine such as a robotic lawn mower. The system may allow communication (directly or indirectly) between the machine and a gate or other barrier opening to allow unattended or remotely-controlled passage of the machine through the gate. In some embodiments, the mower may include a vision system operable to detect unknown objects within an area adjacent to the gate.

公开(公告)号：USD1020743S1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US29825504

申请日：2022-02-02

Applicant: The Toro Company

Designer： Philip C. Dretzka ,  Nicholas J. Wersal ,  Aaron Y. Curtis ,  Daniel Aaron Phipps ,  Chris A. Wadzinski ,  Ryan J. Volovsek

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a top left front perspective view of a base station in accordance with the claimed design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the design of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the design of FIG. 1.
The bottom plan view of the claimed design is omitted as it forms no part of the claimed design and/or is cumulative in view of the remaining figures.
The dash-dash broken lines in the figures (including, e.g., fasteners and openings for receiving such fasteners, etc.) represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.
The dot-dash broken lines in the figures immediately adjacent solid lines represent a boundary between claimed and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.
The labels used herein to describe orientation (e.g., top, bottom, left, right) are merely for reference and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the design.