公开(公告)号：WO2016108104A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：PCT/IB2015/059326

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： ALBINGER, Matthew ,  FUNK, Jonathan ,  SCHOMER, Nick

IPC: A01D34/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/008

Abstract: An outdoor power machine system configured to determine a preferred time to operate the outdoor power machine (17) includes: at least one outdoor environment sensor (11) configured to monitor an environmental condition at a subject property to be maintained; and a processing device (14) operably connected to the at least one outdoor environment sensor (11) and configured to receive data therefrom indicative of the environmental condition, to determine a preferred time to operate the outdoor power machine (17), and to produce a scheduling output to a user informing the user of the preferred time.

Abstract translation: 一种室外动力机系统，被配置为确定操作室外动力机械17的优选时间，包括：至少一个室外环境传感器（11），被配置为监视被维持的被摄体的环境状态; 以及可操作地连接到所述至少一个室外环境传感器（11）并且被配置为从其指示环境状况接收数据的处理装置（14），以确定操作室外动力机器（17）的优选时间，并且产生 通知给用户优选时间的调度输出。

公开(公告)号：WO2021048605A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-18

申请号：PCT/IB2019/059301

申请日：2019-10-30

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： ALBINGER, Matthew ,  KIRKPATRICK, Scott

IPC: G05B23/02

Abstract: An RPM module for insertion into outdoor power equipment driven by an engine may include an extraction interface configured to be inserted proximate to the engine to passively extract information indicative of RPM from the engine, an RPM monitor operably coupled to the extraction interface to convert the information indicative of RPM into RPM data, and processing circuitry configured to utilize the RPM data to perform control or monitoring of the engine based on the RPM data.

公开(公告)号：WO2016185447A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：PCT/IB2016/052984

申请日：2016-05-20

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： ALBINGER, Matthew ,  FUNK, Jon ,  D'OVIDIO, Mario

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0269 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/0631

Abstract: A mower may be specifically recommended for a user based on received data associated with a yard of the user. The method may include providing a computing device for a user, and receiving, using the computing device communicating with a computer over a network, particular parameters about the user's yard. The user's yard parameters may be compared with product parameters of mowers stored on a database associated with a retailer. Using the particular parameters about the user's yard received from the computing device, at least one mower matched with the user's needs. The recommendation of the at least one mower may then be provided to the user.

Abstract translation: 可以基于与用户码相关联的接收到的数据来为用户特别推荐割草机。 该方法可以包括为用户提供计算设备，以及使用通过网络与计算机通信的计算设备接收关于用户院子的特定参数。 可以将用户的院子参数与存储在与零售商相关联的数据库上的割草机的产品参数进行比较。 使用从计算设备接收的关于用户场的特定参数，至少一个与用户需要匹配的割草机。 然后可以向用户提供至少一台割草机的推荐。

公开(公告)号：WO2016108105A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：PCT/IB2015/059336

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： ALBINGER, Matthew ,  BURNS, Duncan ,  CANONGE, Eric ,  FUNK, Jonathan ,  TSE, Eric

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  A01D34/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/006

Abstract: An outdoor power machine apparatus includes a prime mover, such as a combustion engine or an electric motor. The outdoor power machine is operable to carry out machine function, e.g. a material handling function. An electronic controller is connected to a machine function and identifies a specific user and controls the machine function based on the identity of the user. The controller may be configured to permit or deny operation of the machine function based on the user's identity. The controller may be configured to operate the machine function in a desired manner based on the user's identity.

Abstract translation: 一种室外动力机械装置，包括原动机，例如内燃机或电动马达。 户外动力机可操作地执行机器功能，例如 材料处理功能。 电子控制器连接到机器功能，并且识别特定的用户并且基于用户的身份来控制机器功能。 控制器可以被配置为基于用户的身份来允许或拒绝机器功能的操作。 控制器可以被配置为基于用户的身份以期望的方式来操作机器功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2014135603A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-12

申请号：PCT/EP2014/054289

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： DREW, Bernard ,  ALBINGER, Matthew

IPC: A01D34/00 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/68 ,  B60R16/0307

Abstract: A lawn care device (10) may include a mobility assembly (42,44) configured to facilitate movement of the lawn care device over ground, a cutting deck (40) housing at least one blade, an engine (50) operably coupled to the at least one blade via a rotatable shaft to enable the at least one blade to cut vegetation responsive to rotation of the at least one blade, a control unit (110) configured to be in communication with at least one functional unit of the lawn care device, at least one sensor (142) disposed to monitor the at least one functional unit, a transmitter (144) operably coupled to the sensor to wirelessly transmit a signal from the sensor to the control unit based on operation of the at least one functional unit, and an energy harvester (146) configured to convert energy from a source of origin into electrical energy, the electrical energy being employed for powering the at least one sensor and the transmitter.

Abstract translation: 草坪护理装置（10）可以包括移动性组件（42,44），其构造成便于草坪护理装置在地面上移动;容纳至少一个叶片的切割板（40），可操作地联接到 至少一个叶片，经由可旋转轴，以使所述至少一个叶片能够响应于所述至少一个叶片的旋转而切割植物;控制单元（110），被配置为与所述草坪护理装置的至少一个功能单元连通 ，设置成监视所述至少一个功能单元的至少一个传感器（142），可操作地耦合到所述传感器的发射器（144），用于基于所述至少一个功能单元的操作将信号从所述传感器无线传输到所述控制单元 ，以及能量收集器（146），其被配置为将来自原始源的能量转换成电能，所述电能被用于为所述至少一个传感器和所述发射器供电。

公开(公告)号：WO2014055075A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2012/058609

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： DWYER, Sean ,  RODRIGUEZ, Juan ,  ALBINGER, Matthew

IPC: B60K17/28

CPC classification number: A01D34/76 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D69/08 ,  B60K25/00 ,  G05G5/05 ,  H01H3/46 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H15/24 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2231/052 ,  H01H2235/01

Abstract: A lawn care device may include a cutting deck housing at least one blade, an engine configured to selectively provide for rotation of the at least one blade responsive to selective coupling of the rotary power of the engine to the at least one blade via a power takeoff (PTO) clutch, and a PTO switch that is operable in two directions to engage or disengage the PTO clutch based on which one of the two directions the PTO switch is moved by a user. The PTO switch may be biased to return to a neutral position after each operation thereof. The PTO switch may be configured to perform at least one additional operational function responsive to sequential operation of the PTO switch in at least one of the two directions.

Abstract translation: 草坪护理装置可以包括：至少一个叶片的切割台，配置成选择性地提供至少一个叶片的旋转的发动机，其响应于通过动力输出将发动机的旋转动力选择性地耦合到至少一个叶片 （PTO）离合器和PTO开关，其可在两个方向上操作以基于PTO开关由用户移动的两个方向中的哪一个方向接合或脱离PTO离合器。 PTO开关可以在其每次操作之后被偏置以返回到中立位置。 PTO开关可以被配置为响应于在两个方向中的至少一个方向上的PTO开关的顺序操作执行至少一个额外的操作功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2021038286A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-04

申请号：PCT/IB2019/059307

申请日：2019-10-30

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： ALBINGER, Matthew

IPC: A01D34/82 ,  F02N11/10 ,  F02N11/08

Abstract: An ignition system for outdoor power equipment driven by a petrol or gasoline engine may include a safety interlock system, a starter motor, a starter solenoid having an activation coil, and a solenoid monitor. The ignition system may be configured to selectively apply power to start the engine based on application of a start attempt. The safety interlock system may be operable to actuate the starter solenoid via the activation coil to apply current to the starter motor for starting the engine during the start attempt. The solenoid monitor may be configured to determine a status of the activation coil and starter solenoid contacts and provide a fault indication based on the status determined.

公开(公告)号：WO2017145093A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：PCT/IB2017/051047

申请日：2017-02-23

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： FUNK, Jon ,  TSE, Eric ,  ALBINGER, Matthew ,  BURNS, JR., Duncan K.

IPC: H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H01M10/4257 ,  H01M2010/4278 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: A battery pack may be configured to power any of a plurality of different outdoor power equipment device types. The battery pack may include one or more rechargeable battery cells configured to power a device to which the battery pack is operably coupled, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may include at least a processor and memory. The processing circuitry may be configured to enable configuration of the device or another device of a same device type as the device based on a set of configuration settings stored in the memory.

Abstract translation: 电池组可以被配置成为多个不同的户外动力设备装置类型中的任何一个供电。 电池组可以包括一个或多个可再充电电池单元，以及处理电路，该一个或多个可再充电电池单元被配置为对电池组可操作地耦合到的设备供电。 处理电路可以包括至少一个处理器和存储器。 处理电路可以被配置为基于存储在存储器中的一组配置设置来启用设备或与设备相同设备类型的另一设备的配置。

公开(公告)号：WO2014159895A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/025419

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB ,  HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A., INC.

Inventor： GREULICH, Douglas ,  ALBINGER, Matthew ,  DWYER, Sean

IPC: F16H7/14 ,  A01D69/08

CPC classification number: A01D34/008 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/76 ,  A01D69/002 ,  A01D69/08 ,  B60Y2200/223 ,  F16H7/02 ,  F16H7/08 ,  F16H7/1263 ,  F16H7/1281 ,  F16H9/10 ,  F16H2007/0823 ,  F16H2007/0865 ,  F16H2007/0868 ,  F16H2007/0876 ,  F16H2007/0885 ,  F16H2007/0887 ,  F16H2007/0893

Abstract: A yard maintenance device having a working assembly selectively rotatable based on operation of an engine of the device may include a belt drive system. The belt drive system may include at least one driven pulley operably coupled to the working assembly, a drive shaft operably coupled to the engine, a drive belt configured to selectively couple the drive shaft to the at least one driven pulley, a tension adjustment assembly, and a control unit. The tension adjustment assembly may be configured to operably couple to at least one component of the belt drive system to adjust a position thereof to modify tension of the drive belt. The control unit may be configured to provide electronic control of the tension adjustment assembly.

Abstract translation: 具有基于装置的发动机的操作选择性地旋转的工作组件的码头维护装置可以包括皮带驱动系统。 带驱动系统可以包括可操作地联接到工作组件的至少一个从动滑轮，可操作地联接到发动机的驱动轴，被配置为选择性地将驱动轴联接到至少一个从动滑轮的驱动皮带，张力调节组件， 和控制单元。 张力调节组件可以被配置成可操作地耦合到带驱动系统的至少一个部件，以调节其位置以改变传动带的张力。 控制单元可以被配置为提供张力调节组件的电子控制。

公开(公告)号：WO2014062176A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2012/060584

申请日：2012-10-17

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： ALBINGER, Matthew ,  TSE, Eric ,  DWYER, Sean ,  DREW, Bernard

IPC: A01D101/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/828 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A lawn care device may include an engine to selectively power the device, a frame supporting the engine and an operator of the device, and an ignition interface having processing circuitry configured to define a plurality of operating modes. The operating modes may include at least a starting mode in which the ignition interface is usable by the operator to start the engine, and a running mode in which the engine is running. The ignition interface may include code entry keys configured to, responsive to entry of a code via the code entry keys, enable use of the ignition interface to shift from the starting mode to the running mode without a physical starting key.

Abstract translation: 草坪护理装置可以包括用于选择性地为装置供电的发动机，支撑发动机的框架和装置的操作者，以及具有被配置为限定多个操作模式的处理电路的点火接口。 操作模式可以至少包括起动模式，其中点火接口可由操作者使用以启动发动机，以及发动机运行的运行模式。 点火接口可以包括代码输入键，其被配置为响应于通过代码输入键输入代码，使点火界面的使用能够在没有物理启动键的情况下从启动模式转换到运行模式。