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Dual motor drive system for electrically powered mower

  • US 6,082,082 A
  • Filed: 02/14/1997
  • Issued: 07/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A mower comprising:

  • a frame;

    a plurality of wheels supporting the frame;

    an electric drive motor disposed on the frame, the electric drive motor powering at least one of the plurality of wheels to drive the frame;

    a battery disposed on the frame, the battery providing electric power to the electric drive motor to drive the frame;

    At least one elongated cutting unit, having opposing edges, the elongated cutting unit supported by the frame;

    a first cutting unit motor distinct from the electric drive motor, the first cutting unit motor mounted substantially within the edges of the elongated cutting unit, the first cutting unit motor operably connected to provide power to the elongated cutting unit; and

    a second cutting unit motor mounted by a second support member above the elongated cutting unit, wherein the first cutting unit motor and the second cutting unit motor are in symmetrical relationship.

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