Bi-directional drive system for turf groomer and turf brush application

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8899005
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13759550

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A bi-directional drive system for turf grooming and brushing operations is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a reel deck assembly having a reel blade assembly rotatably supported on a reel blade shaft axially rotatable in a reel blade shaft rotation direction. The system additionally includes a first positive engagement member rotatably connected to the reel deck assembly, and an attachment member releasably connected to the first positive engagement member. The attachment member is simultaneously axially rotatable in an attachment member first axial rotation direction that is the same as the reel blade shaft rotation direction, or an attachment member second axial rotation direction opposite to the reel blade shaft rotation direction. The bi-directional rotation is implemented by selective engagement of a drive system connected to the reel blade shaft.

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  • TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krzesicki, Richard M Charlotte, US 12 194
Pavlich, Craig W Charlotte, US 2 5
Pilon,, Jr Robert J Huntersville, US 2 12

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