Method of engaging and utilizing an attachment on a power unit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9999177
APP PUB NO 20170000025A1
SERIAL NO

15258406

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A system and method for detachably securing an attachment to a zero-turn utility vehicle such as a zero-turn, stand-on mower. The system includes a mounting assembly provided on a hydraulically operated support member on the utility vehicle's frame; and a connector assembly provided on the attachment. The mounting assembly includes a pivotable plate member that is inserted into the complementary shaped connector assembly. The plate member includes a locking rod at an upper end. The connector assembly has side walls and a top wall that surround the plate member when the mounting assembly is engaged with the connector assembly. The top wall overhangs and captures the locking rod between the top wall and a back wall of the attachment. A locking mechanism secures the mounting assembly and connector assembly together. Moving the attachment is accomplished by actuating the hydraulic system on the utility vehicle to move the support member.

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  • GREEN INDUSTRY INNOVATORS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoppel, Steffon Louisville, US 22 73

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