Patent ID: 7650739
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: A01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A mulch plate apparatus for use with a lawn mower, the lawn mower having a discharge chute for expulsion of mower clippings, the mulch plate apparatus comprising: a deck oriented over the discharge chute of the lawn mower; a mulch plate rotatably connected to the deck so as to be struck by mower clippings expelled through the discharge chute, the mulch plate including one or more air vents; a mulch plate adjustment assembly connected to the mulch plate and affixed to the deck to facilitate raising and lowering of the mulch plate, the mulch plate adjustment assembly comprising: an elongated stanchion extending up from the deck; and a slide assembly rotatably affixed at one end to the stanchion by retaining means and at its opposing end to a cable, wherein the slide assembly allows the mulch plate to be manually lifted beyond the highest position to a non-operational position.