公开(公告)号：WO2016191636A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/034531

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel

IPC: A01D34/73

CPC classification number: A01D34/003 ,  A01D34/665 ,  A01D34/73 ,  A01D34/826 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A self-cleaning, energy efficient blade assembly (10) for use on lawn maintenance equipment and devices is provided. The blade assembly includes a shell (12) and plurality of blades (16) releasably attachable to the shell, wherein the shell is generally bowl-shaped. The blade assembly may also include a stabilizer ring (14) that is positioned immediately adjacent to the shell for added structural rigidity and strength.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于草坪维护设备和设备的自清洁，节能的叶片组件（10）。 叶片组件包括壳体（12）和可释放地附接到壳体的多个叶片（16），其中壳体通常为碗状。 叶片组件还可以包括稳定环（14），其被定位成紧邻壳体，以增加结构刚性和强度。

公开(公告)号：WO2016123211A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2016/015111

申请日：2016-01-27

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel ,  BUCHANAN, Peter

IPC: E01H5/04

CPC classification number: E01H5/045 ,  F04D7/04 ,  F04D31/00

Abstract: Provided is a snow thrower impeller assembly (24) that defines a mounting slot (84) for a wiper (70). The wiper includes a wiper portion (86) that slides into the mounting slot to mount the wiper to the impeller (54). The wiper contacts an interior wall (56) of an associated impeller housing during rotational operation of the impeller in order to limit a gap (74) between an impeller blade (66) and the interior wall. The wiper can move radially inward and outward to remain in contact with the interior wall without input from the operator. Another embodiment of the impeller assembly includes impeller blades with a first portion (116) and a second portion (118). The second portion extends at a non-zero angle from the first blade portion of the impeller blade. Methods of improving the efficiency of the snow thrower are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种雪橇叶轮组件（24），其限定用于刮水器（70）的安装槽（84）。 擦拭器包括滑动到安装槽中的擦拭器部分（86），以将擦拭器安装到叶轮（54）上。 刮水器在叶轮的旋转操作期间接触相关联的叶轮壳体的内壁（56），以便限制叶轮叶片（66）和内壁之间的间隙（74）。 擦拭器可以径向向内和向外移动，以保持与内壁接触，而不需要操作者的输入。 叶轮组件的另一实施例包括具有第一部分（116）和第二部分（118）的叶轮叶片。 第二部分与叶轮叶片的第一叶片部分成非零角度延伸。 还提供了提高降雪机效率的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2016037184A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2015/048946

申请日：2015-09-08

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： LADD, JR., Timothy ,  HOBRATH, Gary ,  SCHAEDLER, Axel ,  MILLIFF, Brian

IPC: A01D34/73

CPC classification number: A01D34/733 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/835 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A mower blade assembly (20) attaches to a rotatable spindle (24) and includes a mounting plate (54) which defines a first pin aperture (68). The mounting plate (54) and a retaining plate are attached to the rotatable spindle (24). The retaining plate (70) defines a second pin aperture (76). A movable pin plate (78) comprises a pin (80). A blade (26) is selectively attachable to the mounting plate. The blade defines a retaining plate aperture and a third pin aperture. A biasing member (98) urges the movable pin plate from a disengaged position to an engaged position. The pin is engageable with the pin apertures for mounting and retaining the cutting blade (26) to the mounting plate. The blade is attached by moving the blade over the retaining plate aperture, urging the movable pin plate to the disengaged position, rotating the blade, and releasing the movable pin plate. Another embodiment includes a force finger (204).

Abstract translation: 割草机叶片组件（20）附接到可旋转主轴（24）并且包括限定第一销孔（68）的安装板（54）。 安装板（54）和保持板附接到可旋转主轴（24）。 保持板（70）限定第二销孔（76）。 可动销板（78）包括销（80）。 刀片（26）可选择性地附接到安装板。 刀片限定了保持板孔和第三销孔。 偏置构件（98）将可动销板从分离位置推动到接合位置。 销可与销孔接合，用于将切割刀片（26）安装和固定到安装板上。 通过将刀片移动到保持板孔上，将可动销板推动到脱离位置，旋转刀片并释放可动销板，来连接刀片。 另一实施例包括强制手指（204）。

公开(公告)号：WO2009061391A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：PCT/US2008/012443

申请日：2008-11-04

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC ,  SCHAEDLER, Axel ,  EMHOFF, Christian

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel ,  EMHOFF, Christian

IPC: F16H9/04 ,  B62D49/06

CPC classification number: A01D34/6806 ,  F16H9/04

Abstract: A belt drive system (21) for a vehicle (10) such as a riding lawn mower that includes a prime mover (12) and a double-stacked output pulley (42) rotated by the prime mover (12). The belt drive system (21) also includes a transaxle (20) having an input shaft (46) and a double- stacked input pulley (44) connected to the input shaft (46). A forward belt drive system (100) operatively connects a first sheave (102) of the output pulley (42) to a first sheave (104) of the input pulley (44) and a reverse belt drive system (200) operatively connects a second sheave (202) of the output pulley (42) to a second sheave (204) of the input pulley (44). The forward belt drive system (100) rotates the input shaft (46) of the transaxle (20) in a first direction to drive the vehicle (10) in a forward direction and the reverse belt drive system (200) rotates the input shaft (46) in the opposite direction to drive the vehicle (10) in a reverse direction.

Abstract translation: 一种用于诸如骑马割草机的车辆（10）的皮带传动系统（21），包括原动机（12）和由原动机（12）旋转的双重堆叠的输出滑轮（42）。 带驱动系统（21）还包括具有输入轴（46）的驱动桥（20）和连接到输入轴（46）的双层输入滑轮（44）。 前进传动带驱动系统（100）可操作地将输出滑轮（42）的第一滑轮（102）与输入滑轮（44）的第一滑轮（104）连接，并且反向皮带传动系统（200） 输出滑轮（42）的滑轮（202）到输入滑轮（44）的第二滑轮（204）。 前进皮带传动系统（100）沿着第一方向旋转驱动桥（20）的输入轴（46），以向前方向驱动车辆（10），并且反向皮带传动系统（200）使输入轴 46）沿相反方向驱动车辆（10）。

公开(公告)号：WO2002083480A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/011607

申请日：2002-04-12

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel

IPC: B62D7/14

CPC classification number: B62D7/144

Abstract: A six wheeled off-road utility vehicle includes a frame upon which is mounted an engine for use in providing locomotive power to drive the vehicle. A steering wheel is also connected to a steering system for use in providing steering for the ground engaging wheels. Turning the steering wheel rotates a steering column rod about a longitudinal axis and rotates a pinion gear. The first and second front ground engaging wheels are connected to a first axle and first and second rear ground engaging wheels are connected to the second axle. A mechanical linkage is operatively connected between the first and second front ground engaging wheels and the first and second rear ground engaging wheels. The mechanical linkage is engaged in a first linkage direction, the first and second front ground engaging wheels pivot in a first steering direction, and the first and second rear ground engaging wheels pivot in a second steering direction. A steering angle A1 of the first and second front ground engaging wheels forms a steering ratio with the steering angle A2 of the first and second rear ground engaging wheels in the range substantially between 1 and 4.

Abstract translation: 六轮越野车辆包括一个框架，在其上安装有用于提供机车动力以驱动车辆的发动机。 方向盘还连接到用于为地面接合轮提供转向的转向系统。 转动方向盘使转向柱杆围绕纵向轴线旋转并旋转小齿轮。 第一和第二前地面接合轮连接到第一轴，并且第一和第二后地面接合轮连接到第二轴。 机械联动装置可操作地连接在第一和第二前地面接合轮与第一和第二后地面接合轮之间。 机械联动装置以第一连接方向接合，第一和第二前地面接合轮在第一转向方向上枢转，并且第一和第二后地面接合轮在第二转向方向上枢转。 第一和第二前地面接合轮的转向角A1与第一和第二后地面接合轮的转向角A2大致在1和4之间的范围内形成转向比。

公开(公告)号：WO2022198137A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：PCT/US2022/021208

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel ,  HILLER, Adam

IPC: A01D34/63 ,  A01D43/063 ,  A01D101/00

Abstract: A high efficiency turf maintenance apparatus having low power consumption and good cutting performance including a bagging apparatus for turf clippings is presented herein. A blade configuration is disclosed to provide lift and to propel turf clippings from a mow deck (710) to the bagging apparatus. Further, the blade configuration can be implemented with minimal increase in power consumption, allowing the bagging apparatus to be utilized with an electric motor power source with little or no impact on battery life.

公开(公告)号：WO2017079370A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：PCT/US2016/060228

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel ,  EAVENSON, SR., Jimmy, N. ,  BUCHANAN, Peter, J.

IPC: B62D11/24 ,  B62D6/00

CPC classification number: B60W30/18145 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D69/02 ,  A01D69/03 ,  A01D2101/00 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W2300/156 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B62D3/12 ,  B62D6/002 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D11/04 ,  B62D11/24

Abstract: A maintenance vehicle having a frame supported by a pair of traction wheels and at least one steered wheel. The maintenance vehicle also includes a steering assembly having a pair of control levers for directly controlling a pair of transmissions that drive the traction wheels, a pair of sensors for measuring a characteristic of each transmission, the sensors being operatively connected to a system controller which generates an output signal to a steering controller for independently controlling the steering of the steered wheel(s).

Abstract translation: 具有由一对牵引轮支承的框架和至少一个转向轮的维护车辆。 维护车辆还包括转向组件，该转向组件具有用于直接控制驱动牵引车轮的一对变速器的一对控制杆，用于测量每个变速器的特性的一对传感器，传感器可操作地连接到系统控制器，该系统控制器产生 输出信号给转向控制器，用于独立控制转向轮的转向。

公开(公告)号：WO2016201263A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/036942

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel

IPC: E01H5/09 ,  E01H5/04

CPC classification number: E01H5/098 ,  E01H5/045 ,  E01H5/09 ,  E01H5/096

Abstract: A snow thrower having a power supply with a crankshaft operatively connected thereto is provided. The snow thrower further includes an impeller operatively connected to a first drive shaft (28). A first drive train (250) operatively connects the crankshaft to the first drive shaft to provide a first rotational speed of the first drive shaft and impeller. An impeller speed adjustment assembly includes a second drive train (243) that operatively connects the crankshaft to the first drive shaft to provide a second rotational speed of the first drive shaft and impeller therebetween, wherein the first and second rotational speeds of the first drive shaft and impeller are different.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有与可操作地连接到其上的曲轴的电源的降雪机。 除雪机还包括可操作地连接到第一驱动轴（28）的叶轮。 第一传动系（250）将曲轴可操作地连接到第一驱动轴以提供第一驱动轴和叶轮的第一转速。 叶轮速度调节组件包括第二传动系（243），其将曲轴可操作地连接到第一驱动轴以提供其间的第一驱动轴和叶轮的第二转速，其中第一驱动轴的第一和第二转速 和叶轮是不同的。

公开(公告)号：WO2016197125A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2016/036055

申请日：2016-06-06

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： SCHAEDLER, Axel

IPC: A01D34/00 ,  A01D34/69 ,  A01D69/00 ,  A01D101/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/826 ,  A01D34/006 ,  A01D34/008 ,  A01D34/664 ,  A01D34/6806 ,  A01D34/733 ,  A01D34/76 ,  A01D34/78 ,  A01D34/81 ,  A01D34/824 ,  A01D42/06 ,  A01D43/0636 ,  A01D2034/6825 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A high-efficiency lawn maintenance tool (20) includes a frame (24, 28) and a deck (28) attached to the frame (24, 28). A plurality of ground engaging members (26) are attached to the frame (24, 28), and a power source (34) is attached to one of the frame (24, 28) and the deck (28), wherein the power source (34) is connected to a drive shaft (36) that passes through the deck (28). A high-efficiency blade (56) system is attached to the drive shaft (36). A controller is electrically connected to the power source (34), and the controller is configured to correlate the load and/or the mower (20) groundspeed independent of an operator's control. Other examples include reduced operating speeds of the drive shaft (36) and commensurate reduced tip speeds of a set of cutting blades (56).

Abstract translation: 一种高效率草坪维护工具（20）包括框架（24,28）和附接到框架（24,28）的甲板（28）。 多个地面接合构件（26）附接到框架（24,28），并且电源（34）附接到框架（24,28）和甲板（28）中的一个，其中电源 （34）连接到穿过甲板（28）的驱动轴（36）。 高效叶片（56）系统附接到驱动轴（36）。 控制器电连接到电源（34），并且控制器被配置为独立于操作者的控制使负载和/或割草机（20）的速度相关联。 其他示例包括驱动轴（36）的降低的操作速度并且相应于一组切割刀片（56）的减小的尖端速度。

公开(公告)号：WO2016187292A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2016/033066

申请日：2016-05-18

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： EAVENSON, SR., Jimmy N. ,  SCHAEDLER, Axel

IPC: E01H5/09

CPC classification number: E01H5/09 ,  E01H5/096 ,  E01H5/098

Abstract: A multiple-stage snow thrower having a housing, a power supply operatively connected to a plurality of drive shafts for rotating a plurality of stage assemblies. Each stage assembly of the multiple-stage snow thrower is configured to move snow either axially along the axis of rotation or radially away from the axis of rotation. The first stage assembly is configured to expel snow from the housing, thereby throwing the snow away from the snow thrower. The second, third, and fourth stages assemblies are configured to push the snow toward the longitudinal centerline of the housing and then rearwardly toward the first stage assembly.

Abstract translation: 具有壳体的多级积雪机，可操作地连接到用于旋转多个平台组件的多个驱动轴的电源。 多级挡雪机的每个阶段组件被构造成沿着旋转轴线或径向地远离旋转轴线移动雪。 第一级组件被配置为从壳体中排出雪，从而将雪从雪地投掷器中移出。 第二，第三和第四级组件被构造成将雪推向壳体的纵向中心线，然后朝向第一级组件向后推。