Patent ID: 7024842
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: A01D,B62D,G05D

Abstract:
1. A mower comprising: a plurality of wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly associated with a corresponding drivable pivotable wheel, a corresponding electrical steering motor for pivoting the drivable pivotable wheel about a steering axis, and a corresponding electrical drive motor for driving the drivable pivotable wheel about a wheel axis distinct from the steering axis, the electrical drive motor integrated into a hub of the drivable pivotable wheel; a controller for controlling a steered direction of the corresponding drivable pivotable wheel via the corresponding electrical steering motor and application of electrical energy to the corresponding electrical drive motor consistent with maneuvering the mower in accordance with a movement mode in any desired direction along the ground; a propulsion unit for rotating at least one cutting blade; a mowing deck for housing the at least one cutting blade, the mowing deck having indentations to provide a spatial zone for the plurality of wheel assemblies; and a frame for supporting the plurality of wheel assemblies, the propulsion unit, and the mowing deck.