Patent ID: 7479754
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A hybrid mower with boost and conserve power feature, comprising: a mower deck with a rotating blade affixed to an electric DC motor; a power control module, in electrical control of said motor, said power control module in electrical connection with an AC power input line and a battery pack, said power control module having a power selection switch for selectively connecting at least one of said AC power input line and said battery pack with said DC motor for causing said DC motor to mechanically rotate the mower blade; a power controller on said power control module converting AC power from said AC power input line to DC power; and a boost conserve switch on said power control module adjusting a power output of said power control module to a first power output and a second power output, said first power output representing a conserve power feature on said DC motor and said second power output representing a boost power feature on said DC motor, wherein said mower is configured with an AC power plug for allowing the mower to be electrically connected with and to receive the AC power input line voltage from a household power socket.