Patent ID: 8037669
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A mower for cutting grass including: a body including a mower deck wherein the mower deck has a downwardly-open interior within which grass is cut, further wherein the mower deck includes a top surface portion and a side surface portion extending from a perimeter of the top surface portion; a motor supported upon the mower deck and supplying a motive force for a mowing operation wherein the motor includes at least a portion operable by electrical energy; a baffle located within the interior of the mower deck wherein the baffle bounds an area within the mower deck, further wherein the baffle includes a baffle opening and is mounted underneath the side surface portion of the mower deck; a discharge opening configured to transport the grass that is cut from the mower wherein the discharge opening is located on the side surface portion of the mower deck; wherein the baffle opening corresponds to a location of the discharge opening of the mower deck; and a battery located within the interior of the mower deck and located within the area bounded by the baffle.