公开(公告)号：WO2015191357A2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：PCT/US2015034156

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: TORO CO ,  KAKUK JAY J ,  ROTH TRENT R ,  DAUN WARREN H ,  MARTIN DAVID J ,  DRETZKA PHILIP C

Inventor： KAKUK JAY J ,  ROTH TRENT R ,  DAUN WARREN H ,  MARTIN DAVID J ,  DRETZKA PHILIP C

IPC: F02M35/02

CPC classification number: F02M35/0201 ,  B01D46/2411 ,  B01D2275/208 ,  F01M11/0408 ,  F01M2011/0425 ,  F02B75/00 ,  F02M35/0203 ,  F02M35/0209 ,  F02M35/024 ,  F02M35/02416 ,  F02M35/02475 ,  F02M35/04

Abstract: An air cleaner system that potentially reduces debris entering a prime mover (e.g., engine) during removal/replacement of an air cleaner. In one embodiment, the engine includes a shroud defining an air cleaner compartment. The engine further includes a tubular air feed port defining a combustion air intake. The air feed port terminates at an end face located at or within the air cleaner compartment, and a lower portion of the end face is notched relative to other portions of the end face. In other embodiments, an engine oil drain system is provided that selectively positions a distal end of an oil drain tube at a drain position located away from the engine. The oil drain tube may also be repositioned to a stored position, wherein the distal end of the drain tube attaches to a nipple connected to either an engine housing or surrounding structure.

Abstract translation: 一种空气净化器系统，其在去除/更换空气净化器期间潜在地减少进入原动机（例如发动机）的碎屑。 在一个实施例中，发动机包括限定空气滤清器隔室的护罩。 发动机还包括限定燃烧空气入口的管状空气供给口。 空气供给口终止于位于空气滤清器室内或其内的端面，并且端面的下部相对于端面的其他部分被切口。 在其他实施例中，提供了一种发动机排油系统，其选择性地将排油管的远端定位在远离发动机的排水位置。 排油管也可以重新定位到存储位置，其中排放管的远端附接到连接到发动机壳体或周围结构的乳头。

公开(公告)号：WO2009158699A3

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：PCT/US2009049030

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: TORO CO ,  GOMAN GERALD E ,  GALEWSKI RICKY A ,  LEGAULT TODD P ,  PATTON ROBERT D ,  WHITMAN NEIL R ,  LAMUSGA GARY R ,  WOOCK RODNEY W

Inventor： GOMAN GERALD E ,  GALEWSKI RICKY A ,  LEGAULT TODD P ,  PATTON ROBERT D ,  WHITMAN NEIL R ,  LAMUSGA GARY R ,  WOOCK RODNEY W

IPC: A01D34/44 ,  A01D34/52 ,  A01D34/56 ,  A01D34/82

CPC classification number: A01D34/44 ,  A01D34/43 ,  A01D34/54 ,  A01D34/62 ,  A01D43/063 ,  A01D75/306 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A reel mower has a double A arm suspension that lowers a reel cutting unit into a cutting position in a tail down orientation and that levels the reel cutting unit out as it lifts the reel cutting unit into a transport position. The reel cutting unit yaws during turns about a substantially vertical axis having a negative caster angle. The suspension has clamps that can be flipped open or closed to quickly attach or detach the reel cutting unit. A drive motor can be quickly attached or detached to the reel cutting unit using a pivotal wire form. An active counterbalance system automatically offsets the increasing weight of a grass basket on the reel cutting unit to maintain quality of cut. The grass basket maintains a constant spacing relative to the reel cutting unit when the reel cutting unit pitches to improve clipping collection.

Abstract translation: 卷纸割草机具有双A臂悬架，其将卷轴切割单元以向下拖动方向下降到切割位置，并且当卷轴切割单元将卷轴切割单元提升到传送位置时将卷轴切割单元排出。 卷轴切割单元在具有负的脚轮角度的基本上垂直的轴线的匝中弯曲。 悬架具有可以翻转打开或关闭的夹具，以快速安装或拆卸卷轴切割装置。 驱动马达可以使用枢转线形式快速地连接到卷轴切割单元上。 积极的平衡系统自动抵消卷轴切割单元上的草篮的增加的重量，以保持切割质量。 当卷轴切割单元调节以改善剪辑收集时，草篮相对于卷轴切割单元保持恒定的间隔。

公开(公告)号：WO0200007A3

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：PCT/US0120309

申请日：2001-06-26

Applicant: TORO CO

Inventor： GOMAN GERALD E ,  DICKEY CHRISTOPHER C ,  PATTON ROBERT D ,  SCHNOTALA DONALD B

IPC: A01D34/47 ,  A01D34/62

CPC classification number: A01D34/62 ,  A01D34/47 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2250/24 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077

Abstract: A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength. The reel cutting unit also has a pivot axis for the bedknife allowing adjustment of the bedknife relative to the cutting reel without changing the longitudinal location of the front edge of the bedknife to ensure consistent cutting of the cutting unit. Finally, an improved mounting for the grass basket used on the cutting unit is disclosed which mounting avoids in-advertent disengagement of the grass basket from the cutting unit.

Abstract translation: 步行卷线机割草机包括一对倾斜的刚性连接件，用于将卷轴切割单元安装到卷轴割草机框架上以围绕纵向轴线滚动;以及一对垂直支撑臂，用于将卷轴切割单元安装到卷轴割草机框架上用于俯仰 横轴。 一个集成的变速箱包含牵引和卷轴驱动器，包括作为牵引传动装置一部分的差速器以及驻车制动器。 柔性驱动轴为齿轮箱的切割卷轴提供动力，并且由不需要石油基润滑剂的材料制成，以避免损坏草皮或草皮的可能性。 位于割草机手柄上的单个控制手柄驱动卷轴和牵引驱动装置。 卷轴切割单元包括具有形成为中空梁的部分的强度的后板。 卷轴切割单元还具有用于床刀的枢转轴线，其允许相对于切割卷轴调节床刀，而不改变床刀的前边缘的纵向位置，以确保切割单元的一致的切割。 最后，公开了一种用于切割单元上使用的草篮的改进的安装，其安装避免了草篮与切割单元的广泛分离。

公开(公告)号：WO2007089839A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-12

申请号：PCT/US2007002638

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: TORO CO ,  TAYLOR WILLIAM C JR ,  VILDIBILL JEFFREY A ,  MATA JOHN D

Inventor： TAYLOR WILLIAM C JR ,  VILDIBILL JEFFREY A ,  MATA JOHN D

IPC: B29C47/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/023 ,  A01G25/026 ,  B29C47/0023 ,  B29C47/003 ,  B29C53/38 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/40 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/5057 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/432 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/47 ,  B29C66/49 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29D23/001 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2023/0625 ,  B29L2023/005 ,  B29L2023/22 ,  Y10T428/1393 ,  B29K2023/0633 ,  B29K2021/003

Abstract: A self-contained flow path unit (202), (302), (400), (500) includes a continuous flow path operatively connected to a continuous strip member to form a self-contained flow path unit. The self-contained flow path unit may be accumulated for later use in forming an irrigation hose.

Abstract translation: 独立的流路单元（202），（302），（400），（500）包括可操作地连接到连续带状构件的连续流动路径，以形成独立的流路单元。 可以将独立流路单元累积用于稍后用于形成冲洗软管。

公开(公告)号：WO2006086412A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2006004336

申请日：2006-02-08

Applicant: TORO CO ,  GUST JACKIE R ,  ANDERSON MARK S

Inventor： GUST JACKIE R ,  ANDERSON MARK S

IPC: A01D69/00

CPC classification number: A01D69/025 ,  A01D69/00

Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid lawn mower powered by a fuel cell and an electrical storage system, both of which supply electric power to the drive wheels and cutting units of the mower. The electrical storage system comprises an ultracapacitor pack or a battery pack. The electric motor driving each cutting unit comprises a brushless motor having an integrated gear reduction stage. In addition, the motor includes an integrated electronics housing in which the electronics for controlling and powering the motor are packaged. The cutting units are lifted out of engagement with the ground by a lift and lower system comprising an electric/hydraulic actuator that is driven only during lifting of the cutting units. The cutting units are lowered by releasing fluid pressure in the lift and lower system and permitting the force of gravity to lower the cutting units.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种由燃料电池和蓄电系统供电的混合式割草机，这两种割草机均向割草机的驱动轮和切割单元供电。 电存储系统包括超级电容器组或电池组。 驱动每个切割单元的电动机包括具有集成齿轮减速级的无刷电动机。 另外，电动机包括集成电子器件壳体，用于控制和驱动电动机的电子器件被封装在该集成电子器件壳体中。 切割装置通过升降系统脱离与地面的接合，升降系统包括电动/液压致动器，该电动/液动致动器仅在提升切割单元时才被驱动。 通过释放升降系统中的流体压力并允许重力降低切割单元来降低切割单元。

公开(公告)号：WO2004046872A2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：PCT/US0336776

申请日：2003-11-14

Applicant: TORO CO ,  REDETZKE DARREN L ,  MOELLER PETER D ,  KLINE KENNETH E

Inventor： FROMAN YIGAL DI ,  REDETZKE DARREN L ,  MOELLER PETER D ,  KLINE KENNETH E

IPC: A01G25/16 ,  G06F

CPC classification number: A01G25/165

Abstract: The present invention includes an irrigation controller utilizing a "virtual" dial. In particular, the present invention contemplates an electronic programming and controlling interface that is controlled according to actuation of a simple on/off switch (i.e., a binary switch), preferably a push button. For example, in one embodiment, an irrigation controller is provided wherein a rotary dial is replaced with a circular liquid crystal display. The LCD contains segments peripherally on its screen that are energized according to the desired function selected by the user. The segment that is "on" at a particular time will correspond to visual indicia on the panel of the controller to inform the user which function is operable at that particular time. The user can then advance to the next segment on the LCD screen by pressing a button located elsewhere on the controller panel.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括利用“虚拟”表盘的灌溉控制器。 特别地，本发明考虑了根据简单的开/关开关（即二进制开关），优选按钮的操作来控制的电子编程和控制接口。 例如，在一个实施例中，提供一种冲洗控制器，其中用圆形液晶显示器代替旋转刻度盘。 LCD在其屏幕上周边地包含根据用户选择的期望功能而被激励的段。 在特定时间“开”的片段将对应于控制器面板上的视觉标记，以通知用户哪个功能在该特定时间可操作。 然后，用户可以通过按下位于控制器面板其他位置的按钮，前进到LCD屏幕上的下一个片段。

公开(公告)号：WO2009089304A3

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：PCT/US2009030366

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: TORO CO

Inventor： LANGWORTHY THOMAS F ,  PETERSEN WALTER J

IPC: A01B45/02

CPC classification number: A01B45/023

Abstract: A tine holder for holding a plurality of aerator tines has a plurality of substantially vertical, tapered bores. A tapered collar is adapted to be received in each bore with the collar being split so that the collar contracts as the collar is slid into the bore. The upper end of an aerator tine is inserted into each collar before the collar is inserted into the bore such that the contraction of the collar as the collar is thereafter slid into the bore will suffice to tightly grip and hold each tine in the tine holder. A tool is provided for providing enough leverage on the collar to slide the collar over final portions of its movement as the collar slides into the bore during tine installation or to slide the collar over beginning portions of its movement as the collar slides out of the bore during tine removal.

Abstract translation: 用于保持多个曝气器齿的齿保持器具有多个基本垂直的锥形孔。 锥形套环适于容纳在每个孔中，套环被分开，使得套环随着套环滑入孔中而收缩。 充气机齿的上端在套环插入孔中之前插入每个套环中，使得当套环此后滑入孔中时套环的收缩足以将每个齿紧紧地夹持并保持在该齿座中。 提供了一种工具，用于提供足够的杠杆作用力，以在颈部在齿安装过程中滑入孔中时将颈圈滑动到其运动的最后部分上，或者当颈圈滑出孔时将颈圈滑动到其运动的开始部分上 在去除尖齿期间。

公开(公告)号：WO2007050175A8

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2006029947

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: TORO CO ,  PALMER DOUG ,  KOROL ALEX

Inventor： PALMER DOUG ,  KOROL ALEX

IPC: G05D7/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  H05B37/0281

Abstract: A multi-zone landscape irrigation and lighting system includes a personal computer equipped with a detachable wireless remote, and a multi-station controller operating a plurality of irrigation valves and lighting circuits in accordance with schedules wirelessly transmitted to it by the computer through the remote. When detached from the computer, the remote can wirelessly operate selected irrigation or lighting zones manually. The computer has an intuitive graphic user interface capable of using actual zone photographs to identify individual zones in a strip of zone icons. The icon strip is movable past a lens-like window, the zone icon under the lens at a given time determining the zone currently programmable. A residential system can be operated by a contractor from the street, and the system can be programmed by e-mail from the contractor's shop. Fully automatic operation may be derived from data obtained over the Internet.

Abstract translation: 多区域景观灌溉和照明系统包括配备有可拆卸无线遥控器的个人计算机，以及根据计算机通过遥控器无线传送给它的时间表操作多个冲洗阀和照明电路的多站控制器。 当与计算机分离时，遥控器可以手动无线地操作选定的灌溉或照明区域。 计算机具有直观的图形用户界面，能够使用实际的区域照片来识别区域图标条中的各个区域。 图标条可移动经过透镜状窗口，在给定时间的透镜下面的区域图标确定当前可编程的区域。 住宅系统可以由街道的承包商经营，系统可以通过承包商商店的电子邮件进行编程。 可以从通过互联网获得的数据导出全自动操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2007081587A3

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：PCT/US2006049649

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: TORO CO

Inventor： BERGSTEN REX R

IPC: A01D34/00

CPC classification number: A01D42/08 ,  A01D67/00

Abstract: This invention relates to a mower and a tracked implement that convert from one to the other by coupling a mower unit or a tracked unit to a common drive unit. The drive unit is thus used in both products to provide cost savings in the purchase of the equipment. In the tracked unit, a cab for enclosing the operator's station is part of the tracked unit and gets mounted to the drive unit when the tracked unit is coupled to the drive unit. A pair of idlers rotate on pivot axes that are fixed relative to a pivotal idler support that carries the idlers. The pivot point for the idler support is chosen to prevent track elongation when the tracked unit climbs obstructions such as a curb. In the mower unit, a relatively heavy cutting deck is used.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种通过将割草机单元或跟踪单元耦合到公共驱动单元而从一个转换为另一个的割草机和履带式工具。 因此，驱动单元用于两种产品，以便在购买设备时节省成本。 在跟踪单元中，用于封闭操作员站的驾驶室是跟踪单元的一部分，并且当跟踪单元联接到驱动单元时将其安装到驱动单元。 一对惰轮在枢转轴线上旋转，该轴线相对于承载惰轮的枢转惰轮支架固定。 当追踪单元爬上诸如路缘石等障碍物时，选择惰轮支撑的枢轴点以防止轨道伸长。 在割草机单元中，使用相对较重的切割板。

公开(公告)号：WO2005118059A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2005018957

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: TORO CO ,  GARDNER RANDALL JAMES ,  HEINE MICHAEL D ,  DALMAN JOHN C

Inventor： GARDNER RANDALL JAMES ,  HEINE MICHAEL D ,  DALMAN JOHN C

IPC: F17D3/01 ,  A61N1/08 ,  E03B7/07 ,  G05B11/26 ,  G05D7/06 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04B3/548 ,  G05B2219/25132 ,  G05B2219/25178 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  H04B2203/5458 ,  H04B2203/547 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04L12/40045 ,  H04L67/125 ,  Y10T137/1866 ,  Y10T307/477

Abstract: A large number of irrigation system devices (26, 28) connected to a common two-wire cable (20) can be powered and individually controlled from a central location (14) by transmitting over the cable DC pulses of alternating polarity. Control information is conveyed by transmitting a command pulse train consisting of a series of pulses, separated by short no-power intervals, whose polarities indicate logic ones or zeros. Following a command pulse train, a selected watering station decoder (22) acknowledges receipt of instructions by drawing current during a predetermined pulse of an alternating-polarity power pulse cycle, while a sensor decoder (24) returns binary data by drawing current during one or the other of the alternating-polarity pulses of a series of power pulse cycles.

Abstract translation: 连接到公共双线电缆（20）的大量灌溉系统设备（26,28）可以通过在交替极性的电缆直流脉冲上传送而从中心位置（14）供电和单独控制。 通过发送由一系列脉冲组成的命令脉冲串来传送控制信息，该脉冲串由短的无功率间隔隔开，其极性表示逻辑1或零。 在命令脉冲串之后，选定的浇水站解码器（22）通过在交流极性功率脉冲周期的预定脉冲期间引出电流来确认接收指令，而传感器解码器（24）通过在一个或多个 另一个交流极性脉冲的一系列功率脉冲周期。