Patent ID: 7628423
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An outrigger for a riding lawnmower comprising: a hollow outer tube having a predetermined cross-sectional shape; said outer tube having a first end and a second end; an inner tube having a predetermined cross-sectional shape; said inner tube having a first end and a second end wherein said inner tube is slidably extendable within said outer tube; at least one aperture extending through said outer tube; at least one aperture extending through said inner tube; a removable pin having a predetermined length which extends through said at least one outer tube aperture and through said at least one inner tube aperture to lock said inner tube within said outer tube; a bracket secured to said outer tube wherein said bracket is securable to a riding lawnmower; a vertical tube connected to said inner tube first end; said vertical tube having a top end and a bottom end; a handle secured to said vertical tube top end; at least one rotatable outrigger wheel housing having a top side, a first side and a second side; a spring wrapped around said vertical tube adjacent to said outrigger wheel housing; a first plate having a predetermined size and shape; a second plate having a predetermined size and shape; said first plate is secured to said at least one outrigger wheel housing first side; said second plate is secured to said at least one outrigger wheel housing second side; and at least one wheel secured to said first plate and said second plate such that said at least one wheel rolls in a predetermined direction and is pivotal.