Mtd Products Inc

The J. B. Foote Foundry Co.

Agri-fab, Inc.

Other

Infinitrak, LLC

Hans Hauser

Axel Schaedler

Ian David Cornwell

Richard Ruebusch

Jon A Violet

Rick Ruebusch

William J Clayborne

Tim Obrzut

Chris Greenwood

Christopher John Greenwood

Ray M Hauser

Ronald N Jones

Devin R Cline

Timothy M Obrzut

Stanley Sowa

Michael H Helmick

Jacob A Craft

Anton J Reinhard

In a broad respect, vehicles that are capable of making a low- to zero-radius turn using the independent rotation of drive wheels and by turning the non-driving steerable structure or structures (such as wheels) with a steering input device (in some embodiments, the driving wheels also may be capable of being turned). This may be accomplished using a steering system, a speed control system and an integration device (together, a control system) that are configured to work together to provide correct steering in forward and reverse, and, in some embodiments, to reduce the speed of the outboard drive wheel of the vehicle when it enters an extreme turn under constant speed input. Different systems configured for use in such vehicles are included.

Steering systems, steering and speed coordination systems, and associated vehicles

Steering systems, steering and speed coordination systems and associated vehicles

Systems and methods for controlling the speed and direction of vehicles such as tractors.

Vehicle control systems and methods

A ZTR vehicle includes true or proper ZTR steering in the forward and reverse directions. The vehicle has independently driven locomotive drives that drive the wheels to provide mobility and steering to the vehicle. A steering wheel is included that pivots one of two steering input members that rotate to independently shift the drive units. A speed and direction pedal is also included, which is communicated to provide direction and magnitude input to the drive units. The steering input and speed and direction inputs coordinate propelling the vehicle such the vehicle turns in the same direction when traveling forward as well as in reverse.

Steering and driving systems and related vehicles

Mechanical ZTR system with steering wheel

A Zero Turn Radius vehicle is provided that utilizes a drive system including a single hydraulic variable displacement pump and dual variable displacement hydraulic motors connected respectively one to each of two ground engaging wheels for use in steering and propelling the vehicle. The configuration of the drive system allows for proper ZTR steering of the in the forward and reverse directions.

Zero turn radius or ZTR vehicle with a one-pump two motor mechanism

A brake mechanism is provided for use in braking an axle within an axle housing on an associated vehicle. The brake mechanism includes a brake stack, an actuation plate, a pressure plate, gears means for operatively connecting a brake pedal to the actuation plate and for indicating the wear condition of the brake mechanism.

Brake mechanism

A transmission is provided for use with an associated vehicle having an engine and a drive axle. The transmission has power input means for receiving power from the engine, a hydrostatic unit and first gearing means for communicating power from the power input means to the drive axle, a PTO shaft having first and second ends for use in selectively driving first and second associated implements, second gearing means for communicating power from the power input means to the PTO shaft and, a housing for holding the first and second gearing means as well as the PTO shaft. The transmission also has lubricating means for simultaneously lubricating the first and second gearing means, the PTO shaft and an intermediate shaft.

Internal power take-off shaft

An eccentric gear for a transmission for a washing machine which uses an off center gear having a dual part construction combination with a rack and pinion mechanism, a brake clutch, and a drive clutch to provide the agitation and the high speed spin of the washing machine.

Washing machine transmission drive connection

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Strongsville, OH, United States of America

Hans Hauser