Stand-on mower with an oscillating front axle
US11470773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/084
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A zero turn radius lawnmower, such as a stand-on lawnmower, including a main frame having a first end portion and a second end portion, a pair of drive wheels operably coupled to the second end portion of the main frame and configured to be driven independently in both forward and reverse directions, and a front axle assembly pivotally coupled to the first end portion of the main frame about a single axis. The zero turn radius lawnmower also includes a pair of caster wheels coupled to respective ends of the front axle assembly such that the pair of caster wheels are able to move relative to the main frame, as well as a mower deck coupled to the main frame by at least one first linkage and coupled to the front axle assembly by at least one second linkage.
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