Lawnmower mulch plug ramps to improve mulching performance
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorChristopher D. MEEKS
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Abstract
A lawnmower with a mulch plug with a plurality ramps for deflecting lawn clippings out of a cutting deck with more than one depth planes. The mulch plug is configured to attach to the lawnmower by one or more attachment points to block a collector opening of the lawnmower. The plurality of ramps comprises a first ramp and a second ramp on the lower plane of the cutting deck extending downward from the mulch plug. The second ramp is positioned further in the cutting rotation of the lawnmower on a trailing edge of the mulch plug. The secure attachment of the mulch plug with a plurality of ramps provides a more even distribution of grass clippings.
Claims20
A lawnmower comprising:
- a cutting deck with two or more depth planes supported by a pair of front and rear wheels;
- at least one cutting blade;
- a collector opening;
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- a mulch plug with a plurality of ramps, wherein the mulch plug snap-fits to a lower plane of the cutting deck and interference-fits to an upper plane of the cutting deck blocking the collector opening.
A lawnmower comprising:
- a cutting deck with two or more depth planes supported by a pair of front and rear wheels;
- a swing blade system;
- a collector opening;
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- a mulch plug with a plurality of ramps, wherein the mulch plug is attached to a lower plane and an upper plane of the cutting deck blocking the collector opening.
A lawnmower comprising:
- a cutting deck with two or more depth planes supported by a pair of front and rear wheels;
- a cutting blade system;
- a collector opening;
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- a mulch plug with a plurality of ramps, wherein the mulch plug attaches to a lower plane of the cutting deck, an upper plane of the cutting deck and snap-fits over a rear axle blocking the collector opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.