公开(公告)号：WO2021113306A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：PCT/US2020/062814

申请日：2020-12-02

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： DRISCOLL, Mark

IPC: A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/68 ,  F16C11/10

Abstract: A handle adjustment assembly is attached to a walk-behind lawn mower, wherein the handle adjustment assembly is rotatably adjustable relative to a deck of the mower to allow the handle to be adjusted to multiple different heights relative to the ground at distinct operative positions. The handle adjustment assembly is also rotatable to allow the handle to be adjusted to a stored position adjacent to the deck, wherein the mower can be stored in a substantially vertical orientation.

公开(公告)号：WO2020243219A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：PCT/US2020/034787

申请日：2020-05-28

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： COLEMAN, John

IPC: A01D34/00

Abstract: Calibrating and optimizing settings of power equipment devices are detailed throughout this disclosure. A mobile device application can be connected with a control device of a power equipment, and data pertaining to current environmental conditions (e.g., turf moisture), turf characteristics (e.g., type of grass, etc.) or machine parameters can be entered into the mobile device application and utilized for generating improved setting value(s). Also disclosed are algorithms for correlating these conditions, characteristics and parameters with adjustment data for adjusting machine settings to achieve a desired performance of a power equipment device.

公开(公告)号：WO2020010065A4

公开(公告)日：2020-01-09

申请号：PCT/US2019/040272

申请日：2019-07-02

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： REDINGER, Matthew ,  KROMER, William

IPC: A01D34/82 ,  A01D34/64

Abstract: A standing operator support system for riding equipment, such as a standing mower, includes a suspendable standing platform for supporting the load of a standing operator and a suspension assembly adjustably engageable with the standing platform to suspend the standing platform relative to a fixable platform pivot axis of the standing platform. The suspension assembly is configured to allow for a uniform suspension experience for varied operators of varied weights while maintaining the standing platform in a relatively uniform and substantially horizontal orientation relative to terrain being traversed for the varied operators of varied weights. The suspension assembly is adjustable relative to the standing platform via a single motion to adjust between operator weight settings. The suspension assembly also may be adjustable relative to the standing platform for traverse over discrete raised portions of a terrain, such as a low rock wall or a curb.

公开(公告)号：WO2019089666A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：PCT/US2018/058314

申请日：2018-10-31

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： BRINGHURST, Cory ,  KUCERA, Jeffrey

IPC: A01D34/416

Abstract: A trimmer head (10) for use with a handheld lawn maintenance tool is shaped in a hub-and-spoke manner, wherein the trimmer head includes a housing formed of a hub (16), a circular rim (18), and a plurality of spokes extending therebetween. A spool is positioned within the hub (16), and a pair of pieces of trimmer line (14) are inserted into opposing sides of the circular rim through the spokes for winding onto the spool. The trimmer line (14) extends outwardly from the housing at a location spaced away from the hub (16).

公开(公告)号：WO2019067664A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-04

申请号：PCT/US2018/053020

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： KOLECKI, Jason ,  MENKE, Michael, D.

IPC: B65D85/68 ,  B65D19/12

Abstract: A foldable crate (10) includes a base (12) having a front end and a rear end and a pair of end gates (14a, 14b), wherein an end gate is rotatably attached to each end of the base. Each end gate includes a cap (80) attached adjacent to one end of each post of the end gate and a knob (86) is attached adjacent to the opposing end of each post. A skid shoe (38) is attached to the bottom of each corner of the base, wherein each skid shoe includes a socket for receiving the knob or cap of the corresponding end gate of an adjacent foldable crate when a plurality of foldable crates are stacked.

公开(公告)号：WO2019050957A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：PCT/US2018/049559

申请日：2018-09-05

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

IPC: B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/20

Abstract: A track drive for outdoor power equipment has a support frame with a centerline and a hub bearing attached to the support frame. A drive sprocket having a nesting interior half and exterior half is attached to the hub bearing, which enables the drive sprocket to rotate relative to the support frame. The drive sprocket is attached to an associated drive hub of a piece of outdoor power equipment. Drive sprocket teeth are spaced radially about the drive sprocket, with a first set of drive teeth attached to the interior half sprocket and located on an interior side of the support frame. A second set of drive teeth are attached to the exterior half sprocket and located on an exterior side of the support frame. The drive sprocket transmits a rotational force to an endless track to rotate the endless track and propel the outdoor power equipment.

公开(公告)号：WO2018226285A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2018/022831

申请日：2018-03-16

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： ZHANG, Quan ,  BOSWAY, Matthew, Michael ,  JORE, Lincoln

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M10/6561 ,  H01M10/613

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack having a housing, a plurality of cells located within the housing, a heat sink for dissipating heat from the plurality of cells, wherein the plurality of cells are encapsulated by the heat sink, and at least one elongated cooling channel to provide for active cooling, wherein the elongated cooling channel is within the housing and at least partially defined by the heat sink. A rechargeable battery pack having a housing, a plurality of cells located within the housing, wherein no single cell is completely surrounded by adjacent cells, a heat sink for dissipating heat from the plurality of cells, wherein the plurality of cells are encapsulated by the heat sink, and at least one elongated cooling channel to provide for active cooling, wherein the elongated cooling channel is located within the housing and is at least partially defined by the heat sink.

公开(公告)号：WO2018057721A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/052695

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SMITH, Philip B.

IPC: A01D34/68

Abstract: A control assembly (12) for controlling the mode of all-wheel-drive walk-behind mower (10) is provided. The control assembly (12) includes a casing (31) and a pair of levers (38, 40) extending from opposing lateral sides of the casing (31), wherein both of the levers (38, 40) are rotatable between a first operative position and a second operative position relative to the casing (31). Rotating both of the levers (38, 40) to the second operative position switches the control assembly (12) to an all-wheel-drive mode in which a front transmission (200) and a rear transmission (210) are both in an engaged state resulting in the front (18) and rear wheels (20) of the lawn mower (10) to be rotated by the transmissions (200, 210). When both levers (38, 40) are in the second operative position, the levers (38, 40) are releasably attached to each other and can be maintained in the second operative position by the user continually grasping only one of the levers (38, 40).

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制全轮驱动手扶式割草机（10）的模式的控制组件（12）。 控制组件（12）包括壳体（31）和从壳体（31）的相对横向侧延伸的一对杆（38,40），其中两个杆（38,40）可在第一操作部 位置和相对于壳体（31）的第二操作位置。 将两个杆（38,40）转动到第二操作位置将控制组件（12）切换到全轮驱动模式，其中前变速器（200）和后变速器（210）均处于接合 导致割草机（10）的前（18）和后轮（20）由变速器（200,210）旋转的状态。 当两个杠杆（38,40）处于第二操作位置时，杠杆（38,40）可释放地彼此附接并且可通过使用者仅持续抓住杠杆（38,40）中的一个而保持在第二操作位置中， 40）。

公开(公告)号：WO2017070645A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/058381

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： JORE, Lincoln ,  KUCERA, Jeffrey, R. ,  MATELSKE II, Duke, P.

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0027 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0054

Abstract: A portable charging station (10) for providing portable power and rechargeability, particularly for handheld battery-powered outdoor power tools, is provided. The charging station (10) includes a housing (12) having a plurality of charging ports (18) operatively connected thereto, wherein the charging ports(18) provide a plurality of different forms of connectors as well as a plurality of different types of output power from the charging ports. The charging station(10) includes a primary power source (16) that is rechargeable and selectively powers each of the charging ports (18).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供便携式电源和可充电性的便携式充电站（10），特别是用于手持式电池供电的户外电动工具。 充电站（10）包括具有多个充电端口（18）的壳体（12），充电端口（18）可操作地连接到充电端口（18），其中充电端口（18）提供多种不同形式的连接器以及多种不同类型的输出 来自充电端口的电力。 充电站（10）包括可再充电的主电源（16），并选择性地为每个充电端口（18）供电。

公开(公告)号：WO2016197135A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2016/036074

申请日：2016-06-06

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： BUCHANAN, Peter J. ,  KRUEGER, Erik

IPC: F04D27/00 ,  A01G1/12 ,  A47L5/14 ,  E01H1/08 ,  F04D29/42

CPC classification number: A47L5/14 ,  A01G20/43 ,  E01H1/0809 ,  F04D25/08 ,  F04D27/003 ,  F04D29/4213 ,  F04D29/422 ,  F04D29/4226 ,  F04D29/703

Abstract: A blower includes a frame, a surface engaging wheel attached to the frame and a power source attached to the frame. An impeller housing is also attached to the frame, and the impeller housing defines an intake opening. The impeller housing surrounds an impeller that is rotatably connected to the power source. An exhaust chute is attached to the impeller housing. A selectively closeable aperture structure is attached to the intake opening. In further examples, the selectively closeable aperture is a pair of rotatable plates both including radial slots or an iris blade assembly. In other examples, the exhaust chute is rotatable or the impeller housing is rotatable.

Abstract translation: 鼓风机包括框架，附接到框架的表面接合轮和附接到框架的电源。 叶轮壳体也附接到框架，并且叶轮壳体限定进气口。 叶轮壳体围绕可旋转地连接到电源的叶轮。 排气槽连接到叶轮壳体。 选择性地可关闭的孔结构附接到进气口。 在另外的例子中，选择性关闭的孔是一对可转动的板，它们均包括径向狭槽或虹膜叶片组件。 在其他示例中，排气槽可旋转或者叶轮壳体可旋转。