US 2026/0149332 A1Published application

MowGen Portable Generator Attachment for Riding Lawn Tractors

OwnerAnthony Patrick Giuntainventor

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Abstract

MowGen is a generator apparatus designed for integration with riding mower power take-off systems, providing a mobile and immediately reliable electrical power source. MowGen comprises a mounting assembly with lift-link hangers and mounting flanges, a power transmission system including a PTO pulley interface, generator pulley stack, belt, and tensioner/activation arm, and a power distribution system featuring a breaker panel, outlet array, status indicator row, and transfer-switch interface. MowGen further includes a housing, swivel casters, and dual maneuver handles for enhanced mobility. MowGen addresses issues of fuel degradation, generator transport complexity, and electrical interfacing by leveraging the frequent use and mobility of riding mowers, enabling efficient and flexible backup or remote power generation.

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Dependent claims

A generator deck apparatus for a riding lawn tractor, comprising:

a low-profile housing sized to fit within an under-chassis envelope of the tractor;
a mounting assembly connected to the housing, the mounting assembly including mounting flanges dimensioned to couple with stock lift-link pins of the tractor so that the generator deck apparatus is installable in place of a conventional mower deck;
a rotor-stator assembly disposed within the housing for generating alternating current;
a power transmission system including:
a continuous V-belt configured to receive rotational input from a power-take-off (PTO) spindle of the tractor;
and
at least one driven pulley fixed to an input shaft of the rotor-stator assembly;
a mechanical interface configured to selectively tension the V-belt to engage or disengage torque transfer;
and
an integrated power distribution system electrically coupled to the rotor-stator assembly and providing external receptacle access for generated electrical power.

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