Lawn mower towing device
US7347036B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D75/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly is provided for towing first and second push-type lawn mowers behind a riding mower. A base plate attachable to the rear of the riding mower releasably holds a tow bar. First and second tow arms are releasably coupled to the tow bar and are each adapted for pivoting motion relative to and in an arc defined by the tow bar. The first and second tow arms are received in respective first and second couplers that are attachable to the first and second push-type mowers, respectively. The first and second couplers allow releasable attachment of the respective first and second tow arms. Each coupler is configured to allow rotational movement thereof relative to the tow arm such that respective first and second mowers to which the first and second couplers are attached can follow the contours of the terrain, thereby providing an even cut. The towing assembly is easily disassembled and re-connectable. Likewise, each push-type mower is easily removed from the towing assembly for quick use. A mowing path width gauge may be provided on the riding mower.
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