Electric drive riding greens mower
US5406778A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D75/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric drive riding greens mower includes a frame member which is supported for movement upon a plurality of ground engaging wheels and upon which are supported a battery power source, an operator station and a plurality of reel lawn mowers. An electric motor provides the driving torque for moving the mower between and over golf course greens or other surfaces to be mowed. Individual electric motors provide driving torque for each of the reel lawn mowers. Electrically driven linear actuators move the reel lawn mowers between a lowered operating position in which the reel lawn mowers engage the turf being mowed and a raised non-operating or transport position. A unique swinging arm on the frame member provides for a pivoting mount for the under-center reel mowers to facilitate service. The frame member is further efficiently constructed to facilitate ergonomic operator utilization of the mower. The frame member supports and protect various electrical and mechanical components. An operator oriented controls layout, which includes an operator communication panel, is provided on the mower. All electric operation provides for an emissionless riding greens mower which is extremely q…
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