Unitary rear frame for mounting engine, hydrostatic transmission, and other components to mower
US7717219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D34/64
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unitary rear frame mounting an engine and hydrostatic transmissions to the rear of a ZTR mower is disclosed. The unitary rear frame includes a lower mounting surface supporting the engine, an upper mounting surface above and forward of the lower mounting surface; a wall extending between the upper and lower mounting surfaces; and a pair of integral side panels depending downwardly from the upper mounting surface and extending forwardly of the wall. Each side panel may have a side pocket for mounting a hydrostatic transmission thereto.
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