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Combination lawn mower and trailer

US11178813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2020
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/125
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a trailer for a lawn mower and more particularly to a system and method of charging a variety of batteries of the lawn mower including connecting the lawn mower to a towing vehicle, either directly or by placing the lawn mower on a trailer, towing the lawn mower, generating electricity upon towing the lawn mower utilizing a generator mechanically coupled to the wheels of the trailer. The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generator is electrically coupled to first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to the lawn mower and/or a first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to a charging station on the trailer. The system also includes a charging circuit for each of the first type of battery and the second type of battery.

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