Zero-turn-radius riding mower front wheel positioning system
US11785886B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lawn mower front wheel positioning system that provides adjustment of lateral positioning of a front wheel of the mower. The front wheel positioning system includes a wheel support arm, a wheel support member, and a wheel positioning arm having an adjustable length. The wheel positioning arm having a proximal end that couples to the wheel support member and a distal end that couples to the wheel support arm. A first end of the wheel support arm couples to the front wheel. A second end of the support arm couples to the support member by way of a support arm wheel pivot that defines a wheel pivot axis. The wheel support arm and the front wheel rotate about the wheel pivot axis responsive to adjustment of the length of the wheel positioning arm.
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