Patent ID: 6543560
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
A hydrostatic transmission with an integral actuator for a vehicle having an engine and a frame, comprising:a) a transmission housing connected to said vehicle frame; b) a shaft extending into said transmission housing adapted to be coupled to said engine of said vehicle; c) a first pump in said transmission housing operably connected to said shaft, wherein rotation of said shaft produces a flow of fluid from said first pump that is controlled to propel said vehicle; d) a second pump in said transmission housing operably connected to said shaft, wherein rotation of said shaft produces a flow of fluid from said second pump; e) an actuator at least partially extending from said transmission housing coupled to said second pump; and f) a valve operably connected to one of said second pump and said actuator for selectively communicating fluid pressure to said actuator to selectively extend and retract said actuator.