Patent ID: 9161490
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A01D,B60G,B60K

Abstract:
1. An independent suspension assembly coupled to a main-frame of ride-on equipment, the independent suspension assembly comprising: a subframe comprising a first support having a first end and a second support having a first end; the first support and second support coupled by at least one substantially horizontal third support; a pivot coupled to the first end of the first support and the first end of the second support, the pivot configured and arranged to enable pivotal rotation of the subframe on the main frame around a pivot axis; at least one motion absorbing suspension component including a first end coupled to the main frame and a second end coupled to a second end of at least one of the supports; the at least one motion absorbing suspension component configured and arranged to be capable of transferring kinetic energy to and from the subframe during pivotal motion of the subframe about the main-frame; at least one transaxle assembly supported by the subframe and coupled to at least one external power source, wherein the transaxle assembly is configured and arranged to be capable of being driven by the at least one external power source; the at least one external power source positioned external to the subframe and supported by the main-frame; wherein the pivot axis is located substantially between the at least one transaxle assembly and the at least one external power source; wherein the at least one transaxle assembly includes at least one driven pulley positioned substantially within the subframe and coupled to at least one component that is supported by the subframe; the driven pulley capable of being coupled to the external power source by least one driven belt; further comprising a pulley and belt drive assembly, the pulley and belt drive assembly including: