Patent ID: 6675564
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A mower suitable for attachment to a utility vehicle and adapted to follow terrain and retract in response to an immovable obstacle, the mower comprising:an attachment frame configured to be pivotally attached to the utility vehicle, the attachment frame having a first frame member, two spaced-apart second frame members oriented perpendicular to the first frame member, and a first wheel support positioned perpendicular to the two spaced-apart second frame members; a secondary frame pivotally connected to the attachment frame, said secondary frame having a wheel rotatably connected thereto; a cutting blade assembly having a housing positioned adjacent to the secondary frame, the housing being laterally movable with respect to the secondary frame; and wherein the housing retracts in a direction toward the secondary frame when contact occurs between the housing and the immovable obstacle, and automatically returns to an approximate pre-contact position when contact between the housing and the immovable obstacle is eliminated.