Electrical switches mounted in steering lever grips of zero turning radius mower
US7430847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20828
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual lever steering control mechanism for a zero turning radius mower includes left and right steering levers that are independently pivotable fore and aft between reverse, neutral and forward positions. Steering lever grips are attached to and project from the steering levers. Each steering lever grip has a mounting surface with an electrical switch on the mounting surface, and a protective structure extending from the mounting surface.
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