Patent · US Active

Lawn mower bagger connection

US10292328B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
26References
20Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateNov 11, 2016
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 12, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D43/0631
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lawn mower includes a mower frame, a prime mover supported by the mower frame, a mower deck mounted to the mower frame, a cutting blade mounted below the mower deck to cut vegetation under the mower deck, and a bagger assembly releasably coupled to the mower frame. The bagger assembly includes a receptacle for collecting cut vegetation. The receptacle has a lid. The bagger assembly also includes a latch supported by the receptacle and operable to engage the mower frame. The latch is moveable between a first position, in which the latch is secured to the mower frame, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the mower frame. The bagger assembly further includes a cord positioned on the lid and coupled to the latch. The cord is operable to move the latch from the first position to the second position.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.