Zero turning radius mower
US10005358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/223
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A zero turning radius mower has an internal combustion engine mounted transversely on a pair of longitudinal frame members behind an operator seat and a pair of rear drive wheels. The engine rotates a flywheel on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal frame members. A gearbox is mounted to one of the longitudinal frame members, with a horizontal input shaft driven by the engine and a vertical output shaft engaging one or more rubber belts. The same rubber belts drive a pair hydrostatic transmissions for the pair of rear drive wheels and a plurality of rotary mower blades under a mower deck.
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