Reverse operation safety circuit
US7131509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/223
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safety system for a riding lawn mower that prevents powered operation of a PTO driven implement while in reverse unless an override switch is “ON”. The override switch may be a sustained action two position switch and the PTO driven implement may be a lawn mower blade. In one embodiment, the override switch does not allow the engine to start if the override switch is on. In one embodiment, the override switch cooperates with an operator presence switch to prevent operation of the PTO driven implement when the override switch is on and the operator is not present.
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