Removable battery tray system for an electrically powered mower
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1. An electric mower comprising:
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at least one cutting unit secured to the frame;
a plurality of wheels connected to the frame wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is a drive wheel;
an electric drive motor operably connected to the drive wheel, the electric drive motor powered by a battery set;
a removable battery tray configured to be positioned on the frame and to hold the battery set;
a front portion and a rear portion;
a support beam having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support beam being connected to the front portion of the removable battery tray, and the second end of the support beam being connected to the rear portion of the removable battery tray;
a plurality of bars positioned in perpendicular arrangement with respect to the support beam, the plurality of bars to provide support for the removable battery tray; and
dividers secured to the bars to separate one battery from another in the removable battery tray.
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Abstract
A removable battery tray for an electric mower is disclosed. The battery tray fits over the frame of the mower during operation, and can be removed by a hoist or other method in order for the electric mower to continue to operate with another charged set of batteries. The battery tray also has a central power plug that is used for charging and is the only electrical disconnect required when changing the battery tray.
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1. An electric mower comprising:
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a frame; at least one cutting unit secured to the frame; a plurality of wheels connected to the frame wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is a drive wheel; an electric drive motor operably connected to the drive wheel, the electric drive motor powered by a battery set; a removable battery tray configured to be positioned on the frame and to hold the battery set; a front portion and a rear portion; a support beam having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support beam being connected to the front portion of the removable battery tray, and the second end of the support beam being connected to the rear portion of the removable battery tray; a plurality of bars positioned in perpendicular arrangement with respect to the support beam, the plurality of bars to provide support for the removable battery tray; and dividers secured to the bars to separate one battery from another in the removable battery tray. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electric mower comprising;
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a frame; a plurality of cutting units secured to the frame; a plurality of wheels connected to the frame wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is a drive wheel; an electric drive motor operably connected to the drive wheel, the electric drive motor powered by a battery set; a removable battery tray configured to be positioned on the frame and to hold the battery set; a front portion and a rear portion; a support beam having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support beam being connected to the front portion of the removable battery tray, and the second end of the support beam being connected to the rear portion of the removable battery tray; a plurality of bars positioned in perpendicular arrangement with respect to the support beam, the plurality of bars to provide support for the removable battery tray; positions for the plurality of batteries in the battery set; at least one bracket for securing the plurality of batteries in the battery set; and dividers secured to the bars to separate one battery from another in the removable battery tray. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. An electric mower comprising:
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a frame; at least one cutting unit secured to the frame; a plurality of wheels connected to the frame wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is a drive wheel; an electric drive motor operably connected to the drive wheel, the electric drive motor powered by a battery set; a removable battery tray configured to be positioned on the frame and to hold the battery set; and the electric mower having a spring lock system to secure the removable battery tray to the frame comprising; a first pin affixed to the frame; and a bracket attached to the removable battery tray, the bracket having an opening for receiving the first pin when the removable battery tray is loaded on the frame. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A removable battery tray for use in an electrically powered mower comprising:
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a front member and a rear member; a support beam having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to a central location of the front member, and the second end attached to a central location of the rear member; a plurality of battery positions configured in perpendicular arrangement on either side of the support beam, each battery position including a bar located perpendicularly to the support beam and positioned to provide a support upon which the battery rests in the battery position. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An electric mower comprising:
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a frame; at least one cutting unit secured to the frame; a plurality of wheels connected to the frame wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is a drive wheel; an electric drive motor operably connected to the drive wheel, the electric drive motor powered by a battery set; and a removable battery tray configured to be positioned on the frame and to hold the battery set, the battery tray having; a front portion and a rear portion; a support beam having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support beam being connected to the front portion of the removable battery tray, and the second end of the support beam being connected to the rear portion of the removable battery tray; and a plurality of bars positioned in perpendicular arrangement with respect to the support beam and defining a plurality of battery positions, the bars each providing a support upon which a battery rests in the respective battery position.
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