AU2001284939A1 - Ztr vehicle with a one-pump two-motor mechanism - Google Patents
Ztr vehicle with a one-pump two-motor mechanismInfo
- Publication number
- AU2001284939A1 AU2001284939A1 AU2001284939A AU8493901A AU2001284939A1 AU 2001284939 A1 AU2001284939 A1 AU 2001284939A1 AU 2001284939 A AU2001284939 A AU 2001284939A AU 8493901 A AU8493901 A AU 8493901A AU 2001284939 A1 AU2001284939 A1 AU 2001284939A1
- Authority
- AU
- Australia
- Prior art keywords
- pump
- motor mechanism
- ztr vehicle
- ztr
- vehicle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D11/00—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like
- B62D11/02—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides
- B62D11/06—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source
- B62D11/10—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin-differential or epicyclic gears
- B62D11/14—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin-differential or epicyclic gears differential power outputs being effected by additional power supply to one side, e.g. power originating from secondary power source
- B62D11/18—Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin-differential or epicyclic gears differential power outputs being effected by additional power supply to one side, e.g. power originating from secondary power source the additional power supply being supplied hydraulically
- B62D11/183—Control systems therefor
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Non-Deflectable Wheels, Steering Of Trailers, Or Other Steering (AREA)
- Control Of Fluid Gearings (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US22528600P | 2000-08-15 | 2000-08-15 | |
| US60225286 | 2000-08-15 | ||
| PCT/US2001/025565 WO2002014136A2 (en) | 2000-08-15 | 2001-08-15 | Ztr vehicle with a one-pump two-motor mechanism |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| AU2001284939A1 true AU2001284939A1 (en) | 2002-02-25 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU2001284939A Abandoned AU2001284939A1 (en) | 2000-08-15 | 2001-08-15 | Ztr vehicle with a one-pump two-motor mechanism |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US6601663B2 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU2001284939A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2002014136A2 (en) |
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| US6962219B2 (en) * | 2001-09-17 | 2005-11-08 | Mtd Products Inc | Mechanical ZTR system with steering wheel |
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| US6672411B1 (en) | 2002-10-18 | 2004-01-06 | Murray, Inc. | Control mechanism for a zero turning radius vehicle |
| WO2004057632A2 (en) * | 2002-12-19 | 2004-07-08 | Mtd Products Inc | Mechanism for discontinuing power to an implement drive during machine reverse travel (no power in reverse) with automatic reengagement |
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| US8380416B2 (en) * | 2004-03-18 | 2013-02-19 | Ford Global Technologies | Method and apparatus for controlling brake-steer in an automotive vehicle in reverse |
| US20060175098A1 (en) * | 2005-02-07 | 2006-08-10 | Bailey Sutherland | Activatable forward wheel steering mechanism for a zero turn lawnmower |
| US7281601B1 (en) * | 2005-07-11 | 2007-10-16 | Salvatore Palazzola | Fluid driven differential |
| CA2963009C (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2019-03-12 | Mtd Products Inc | Steering systems, steering and speed coordination systems, and associated vehicles |
| GB0517200D0 (en) * | 2005-08-22 | 2005-09-28 | Torotrak Dev Ltd | Driving and steering of motor vehicles |
| GB0517201D0 (en) | 2005-08-22 | 2005-09-28 | Torotrak Dev Ltd | Driving and steering of motor vehicles |
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| EP2086782B1 (en) * | 2006-10-17 | 2019-07-10 | MTD Products Inc. | Vehicle control systems and methods |
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| US7748480B2 (en) * | 2008-01-22 | 2010-07-06 | Exmark Manufacturing Company, Incorporated | Control system having return-to-neutral biasing mechanism and vehicle incorporating same |
| US7708091B2 (en) * | 2008-01-30 | 2010-05-04 | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Apparatuses and methods for providing hybrid steering for a vehicle |
| US8136613B2 (en) | 2008-03-26 | 2012-03-20 | Mtd Products Inc | Vehicle control systems and methods |
| US20110030495A1 (en) * | 2009-08-04 | 2011-02-10 | Henry Clyde Sama | Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mower Forward and Reverse Steering Mechanism Dual Foot Pedal Control |
| US20110079104A1 (en) * | 2009-10-05 | 2011-04-07 | Henry Clyde Sama | Zero turn radius riding lawn mower dual foot pedal control |
| US8820066B1 (en) | 2009-11-13 | 2014-09-02 | Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership | Steerable transaxle |
| AU2011377602A1 (en) | 2011-09-22 | 2014-05-08 | Mtd Products Inc | Vehicle control systems and methods and related vehicles |
| US8844953B2 (en) | 2011-09-30 | 2014-09-30 | Accelerated Systems Inc. | Mechanical steering linkage for battery powered mower with zero turning radius |
| US8966870B2 (en) | 2011-10-26 | 2015-03-03 | Accelerated Systems Inc. | Methods of controlling a lawn mower having electric drive and blade motors |
| US8985252B2 (en) | 2012-11-19 | 2015-03-24 | Macdon Industries Ltd. | Speed and steering control of a hydraulically driven tractor |
| US8844657B2 (en) * | 2013-02-19 | 2014-09-30 | Deere & Company | Stand on mower with traction drive pedals |
| CN107567411B (en) | 2015-01-26 | 2019-02-12 | Mtd产品公司 | Steering components for riding lawn mowers |
| US10836426B1 (en) | 2015-04-06 | 2020-11-17 | Exmark Manufacturing Company, Incorporated | Active steering system and grounds maintenance vehicle including same |
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| US11702134B2 (en) | 2019-02-22 | 2023-07-18 | Thomas Towles Lawson, Jr. | Steering axle drive assembly and method for controlling said drive assembly |
| US12250900B2 (en) | 2021-09-10 | 2025-03-18 | Mervin C. Hochstetler | Lawn mowers having intelligent systems (smart mower logic), associated sub-assemblies incorporating intelligent systems, and associated methods of use |
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- 2001-08-15 US US09/930,623 patent/US6601663B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2001-08-15 AU AU2001284939A patent/AU2001284939A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-08-15 WO PCT/US2001/025565 patent/WO2002014136A2/en not_active Ceased
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| WO2002014136A3 (en) | 2002-06-27 |
| US6601663B2 (en) | 2003-08-05 |
| US20020092685A1 (en) | 2002-07-18 |
| WO2002014136A2 (en) | 2002-02-21 |
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