Manned mower

Abstract

The utility model discloses a manned mower. A lighting assembly of the manned mower at least comprises a front lighting assembly arranged at the front end of a rack and a rear lighting assembly arranged at the rear end of the rack, and the front lighting assembly or the rear lighting assembly can indicate the grass discharging direction when a mowing motor works. The front lighting assembly and the rear lighting assembly of the manned mower not only have the lighting function, but also have the function of indicating the grass discharging direction, so that the manned mower is high in functionality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a power device, in particular to a manned lawn mower. Background Art

[0002] Manned lawn mowers in the related art are widely used as a garden tool. As people's living environment quality is increasingly improved, the quality requirements for manned lawn mowers are also getting higher and higher. Manned lawn mowers are provided with lighting lamps for realizing lighting functions, but existing lighting lamps only have lighting functions and poor functionality.

[0003] This section provides background information related to the present application which is not necessarily prior art. Utility Model Content

[0004] One object of the present application is to solve or at least alleviate part or all of the above problems. To this end, one object of the present application is to provide a manned lawn mower with strong functionality.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A manned lawn mower comprises: a frame; a walking assembly installed on the frame to support the frame, the walking assembly comprising walking wheels and a main motor for driving the walking wheels; a mowing assembly installed on the frame, the mowing assembly comprising a mowing motor, a mowing blade driven by the mowing motor and a cutter disc covering the mowing blade, the cutter disc being formed with a grass discharge port for discharging grass clippings cut by the mowing blade; a lighting assembly comprising at least a front lighting assembly arranged at the front end of the frame and a rear lighting assembly arranged at the rear end of the frame; the front lighting assembly or the rear lighting assembly can indicate a grass discharge direction when the mowing motor is working.

[0007] In some embodiments, the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, which includes a plurality of front lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a flowing light from left to right or from right to left to represent grass-clearing direction information; and / or, the rear lighting assembly includes a rear lamp, which includes a plurality of rear lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a flowing light from left to right or from right to left to represent grass-clearing direction information.

[0008] In some embodiments, the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, and the headlight includes a headlamp bead that can emit a fast flashing light to represent an alarm message or an error message; or, the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, and the headlight includes a plurality of headlamp beads that are spaced apart in the left-right direction and can emit a flowing light to represent the startup of the whole machine; or, the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, and the headlight includes a plurality of headlamp beads that are spaced apart in the left-right direction and can emit a flowing light from the outside to the inside to represent the shutdown of the whole machine; or, the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, and the headlight includes a plurality of headlamp beads that are spaced apart in the left-right direction and can emit a long-bright light to represent reversing information or transition information; or, the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, and the headlight includes a headlamp bead that can emit a breathing flashing light to represent charging information or system upgrade information.

[0009] In some embodiments, the rear lighting assembly includes a rear lamp, and the rear lamp includes a rear lamp bead that can emit a fast flashing light to represent an alarm message or an error message; or, the rear lighting assembly includes a rear lamp, and the rear lamp includes a plurality of rear lamp beads that are spaced apart in the left-right direction and can emit a flowing light to represent the startup of the whole machine; or, the rear lighting assembly includes a rear lamp, and the rear lamp includes a plurality of rear lamp beads that are spaced apart in the left-right direction and can emit a flowing light from the outside to the inside to represent the shutdown of the whole machine; or, the rear lighting assembly includes a rear lamp, and the rear lamp includes a plurality of rear lamp beads that are spaced apart in the left-right direction and can emit a long-bright light to represent reversing information or transition information; or, the rear lighting assembly includes a rear lamp, and the rear lamp includes a rear lamp bead that can emit a breathing flashing light to represent charging information or system upgrade information.

[0010] In some embodiments, the manned lawn mower further includes a display screen, on which is disposed an on / off button, and triggering the on / off button can light up the front lighting assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the manned lawn mower further includes a display screen, on which is disposed an on / off button, and triggering the on / off button can light up the rear lighting assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, the manned lawn mower also includes an anti-tipping device and a top lighting assembly, the anti-tipping device has a working state and a storage state with different inclination angles relative to the frame, the top lighting assembly is connected to the anti-tipping device, and the anti-tipping device in the working state makes the top lighting assembly higher than the front lighting assembly and the rear lighting assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the manned lawn mower further comprises a display screen, on which a light switch button is disposed, and triggering the light switch button can light up the top lighting assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the top lighting assembly includes a ceiling light, which is a long light strip structure extending in the left and right directions. Part of the structure of the ceiling light is recessed to form a hand grip groove for conveniently opening the battery compartment cover when the anti-overturning device is in the storage state.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top lighting assembly includes a top light; the front lighting assembly includes a headlight, the power of the top light is greater than the power of the headlight; and / or the rear lighting assembly includes a rear light, the power of the top light is greater than the power of the rear light.

[0016] In some embodiments, the top lighting assembly includes a ceiling light, and when the anti-overturning device is in a working state, the light-emitting surface of the ceiling light is tilted downward and the angle between the light-emitting surface and the vertical plane is 6°.

[0017] A manned lawn mower comprises: a frame; a walking assembly installed on the frame to support the frame, the walking assembly comprising walking wheels and a main motor for driving the walking wheels; a mowing assembly installed on the frame, the mowing assembly comprising a mowing motor, a mowing blade driven by the mowing motor and a cutter disc covering the mowing blade, the cutter disc being formed with a grass discharge port for discharging grass clippings cut by the mowing blade; a lighting assembly comprising a front lighting assembly installed at the front end of the manned lawn mower; wherein the front lighting assembly comprises a headlight and a circuit board assembly electrically connected to the headlight; the circuit board assembly is located at the front side of the cutter disc in the front-to-back direction and is arranged in a substantially closed space formed by the frame.

[0018] In some embodiments, the rack includes a front frame, and the front frame forms a receiving space; a cover is provided on the front frame to substantially close the receiving space.

[0019] In some embodiments, a signal receiving unit for receiving a parking signal is also disposed on the circuit board assembly.

[0020] The benefits of this application are:

[0021] The manned lawn mower provided by the present application includes a frame, a walking assembly, a mowing assembly and a lighting assembly. The walking assembly is installed on the frame to support the frame. The walking assembly includes a walking wheel and a main motor for driving the walking wheel. The mowing assembly is installed on the frame. The mowing assembly includes a mowing motor, a mowing blade driven by the mowing motor and a cutter disc covering the mowing blade. The cutter disc is formed with a grass discharge port for discharging grass clippings cut by the mowing blade. The lighting assembly includes at least a front lighting assembly arranged at the front end of the frame and a rear lighting assembly arranged at the rear end of the frame. The front lighting assembly or the rear lighting assembly can indicate the direction of grass discharge when the mowing motor is working. The front lighting assembly and the rear lighting assembly of the manned lawn mower not only have a lighting function, but also can indicate the direction of grass discharge, and are highly functional. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an electric lawn mower;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a part of the structure of an electric lawn mower;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the frame, front housing and travel wheels;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the battery compartment of an electric lawn mower;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a rear housing assembly, a rear lighting assembly and a portion of a rear frame of an electric lawn mower;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 a schematic diagram of the structure shown in another viewing angle;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 An exploded view of the structure shown;

[0029] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a rear housing assembly and a rear lighting assembly of an electric lawn mower;

[0030] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 a schematic diagram of the structure shown in another viewing angle;

[0031] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure shown at another viewing angle;

[0032] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the front lighting assembly and the front frame;

[0033] Fig.12 This is the installation diagram of the front control box;

[0034] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 a side view of the structure shown;

[0035] Fig.14 is a schematic diagram of the anti-overturning device in a stowed state;

[0036] Fig.15 is a schematic diagram of the third support portion of the anti-overturning device at a certain viewing angle;

[0037] Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of the third support portion of the anti-overturning device from another perspective;

[0038] Fig.17 is a schematic diagram of the top lighting assembly.

[0039] Figures 1 to 17 middle:

[0040] 10. Casing; 100. Rear housing assembly; 101. First housing; 1011. First main body; 1012. First side anti-collision part; 102. Second housing; 1021. Second main body; 1022. Second side anti-collision part; 103. Trailer hook; 1041. First connecting piece; 1042. Second connecting piece; 1043. Third connecting piece; 1044. Fourth connecting piece; 1045. Fifth connecting piece; 1046. Sixth connecting piece; 1047. Seventh connecting piece; 105. Front housing;

[0041] 11. frame; 111. front frame; 1111. horizontal mounting surface; 112. rear frame;

[0042] 12. Anti-overturning device; 121. First support part; 122. Second support part; 123. Third support part; 124. Connecting assembly;

[0043] 13. Rear lighting assembly; 131. Rear lamp;

[0044] 14. Front lighting assembly; 141. Headlight; 142. Front control box; 143. Headlight wiring harness; 144. Parking signal wiring harness; 145. Power communication bus;

[0045] 15. Top lighting assembly; 150. Top light; 151. Hand grip slot; 152. Wire;

[0046] 20. Power supply assembly; 22. Battery compartment; 221. Accommodation space; 24. Battery compartment cover; 25. Locking part;

[0047] 30. Mowing components;

[0048] 40. Traveling assembly; 41. Traveling wheel;

[0049] 91. Seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Before any embodiments of the application are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the application is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the above drawings.

[0051] In this application, the terms "comprises", "includes", "has" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of more restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device that includes the element.

[0052] In this application, the term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "and / or" relationship.

[0053] In the present application, the terms "connect", "combine", "couple", and "install" may refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediate piece, and indirect connection refers to two parts or components being connected to at least one intermediate piece respectively, and the two parts or components being connected via the intermediate piece. In addition, "connect" and "couple" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, and may include electrical connections or couplings.

[0054] In the present application, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that relative terms (e.g., "about," "approximately," "substantially," etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions include the values ​​and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, the relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a specific value, the tolerances caused by manufacturing, assembly, and use associated with a specific value, and the like. Such terms should also be considered to disclose a range defined by the absolute values ​​of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to plus or minus a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values ​​that do not use relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values ​​with tolerances. In addition, "substantially" may refer to plus or minus a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) on the basis of the indicated angle when expressing a relative angular position relationship (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular).

[0055] In this application, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0056] In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back" and other directional words are described based on the orientation and positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in the context, it is also necessary to understand that when it is mentioned that an element is connected to another element "upper" or "lower", it can not only be directly connected to another element "upper" or "lower", but also indirectly connected to another element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional words such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, back side, etc. not only represent the positive orientation, but can also be understood as the lateral orientation. For example, the bottom can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower back, etc.

[0057] In this application, the terms "controller", "processor", "central processing unit", "CPU", and "MCU" are interchangeable. When a unit "controller", "processor", "central processing unit", "CPU", or "MCU" is used to perform a specific function, unless otherwise specified, these functions can be performed by a single unit or multiple units.

[0058] In the present application, the terms “device”, “module” or “unit” may be implemented in the form of hardware or software to achieve specific functions.

[0059] In this application, the terms "calculate", "judge", "control", "determine", "identify", etc. refer to the operations and processes of a computer system or similar electronic computing device (e.g., controller, processor, etc.).

[0060] like Figures 1 to 17 As shown, the present application provides an electric lawn mower, which can perform mowing operations. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the electric lawn mower is a manned lawn mower. The electric lawn mower includes a frame 11, a housing 10, a walking assembly 40, a mowing assembly 30, a seat 91, a lighting assembly and a power supply assembly 20. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the frame 11 is the supporting structure and mounting structure of the electric lawn mower, and the frame 11 basically extends in the front-to-back direction. Specifically, the frame 11 includes a front frame 111 and a rear frame 112, the front frame 111 is located at the front side of the rear frame 112, and the front frame 111 and the rear frame 112 are detachably connected.

[0061] In one embodiment, the front frame 111 includes a front side beam extending in the left-right direction of the electric lawn mower, and the rear frame 112 includes a rear side beam extending in the left-right direction of the electric lawn mower and two left and right beams extending in the front-back direction, and the front side beam, the rear side beam, the left beam and the right beam are connected to form a frame structure. In one embodiment, the front frame 111 and the rear frame 112 are detachably connected by connecting bolts. Of course, in other embodiments, the front frame 111 and the rear frame 112 can also be detachably connected by buckles, etc.

[0062] The walking assembly 40 is installed on the frame 11 to support the frame 11 and is used to realize the walking of the electric lawn mower. The walking assembly 40 includes a walking wheel group and a main motor. The main motor outputs power. The main motor is connected to the walking wheel group through a transmission assembly. Under the drive of the main motor, the walking wheel group can rotate, so that the electric lawn mower moves forward, backward or turns.

[0063] In one embodiment, the walking wheel group includes four walking wheels 41, two of which are front wheels, and the other two walking wheels 41 are rear wheels. The front wheels are rotatably connected to the front frame 111 through the front mounting frame, and the two front wheels are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The rear wheels are rotatably connected to the rear frame 112 through the rear mounting frame, and the two rear wheels are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The main motor is connected to the rear wheel through the transmission assembly, thereby driving the rear wheel to rotate. The specific structure of the transmission assembly is prior art and will not be described in detail here. The number of main motors can be set to one or more according to demand. In addition, the main motor can also be directly integrated into the rear wheel, and the rear wheel is directly driven to rotate by the main motor. The rear wheel integrated with the main motor is the existing "electric wheel".

[0064] The mowing assembly 30 is mounted on the frame 11 and is used to perform mowing operations. In one embodiment, the mowing assembly 30 includes a mowing motor and a mowing blade. The mowing motor is mounted on the frame 11. The output shaft of the mowing motor is connected to the mowing blade and can drive the mowing blade to rotate, so that the mowing blade can cut grass. In one embodiment, the mowing assembly 30 includes a mowing motor, a mowing blade driven by the mowing motor, and a cutter disc covering the mowing blade. The cutter disc is formed with a grass discharge port for discharging grass clippings cut by the mowing blade.

[0065] The seat 91 is mounted on the frame 11 for users to sit on. Figure 1 As shown, the seat 91 is mounted on the frame 11 and arranged forward. The electric lawn mower also includes a display screen, which is mounted on the frame 11 through a support frame. The display screen can display status information of the electric lawn mower, and the user can issue instructions to control the electric lawn mower by touching the display screen. In one embodiment, the display screen is a touch display screen.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the electric lawn mower further includes a power supply assembly 20, which is used to supply power to the above-mentioned mowing motor, main motor, display screen and other components that require electricity. In one embodiment, the power supply assembly 20 includes a battery pack, a battery compartment 22 for installing the battery pack, and a battery compartment cover 24 for opening and closing the compartment of the battery compartment 22. The battery compartment 22 is installed on the frame 11. In one embodiment, a plurality of accommodating spaces 221 are formed in the battery compartment 22, and each accommodating space 221 is used to place a battery pack.

[0067] The housing 10 is mounted on the frame 11. The housing 10 is a protective structure of the electric lawn mower. The housing 10 and the frame 11 constitute the main body of the electric lawn mower and are used to install the walking assembly 40, the mowing assembly 30, the seat 91, the power supply assembly 20, etc. In one embodiment, the housing 10 includes a rear housing assembly 100 at least partially located behind the seat 91 and a front housing assembly. The front housing assembly is mounted on the front frame 111, and the rear housing assembly 100 is mounted on the rear frame 112.

[0068] Continue to refer to Figure 2 As shown, the lighting assembly includes a rear lighting assembly 13, which is mounted to a rear housing assembly 100, and the rear housing assembly 100 includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102 that at least partially extend in a transverse direction, at least a portion of the first housing 101 is recessed inwardly relative to the second housing 102, and the rear lighting assembly 13 is disposed on the first housing 101. That is, in the front-to-rear direction of the electric lawn mower, at least a portion of the first housing 101 is recessed forwardly relative to the second housing 102, so that the second housing 102 is convexly disposed at the rearmost side of the electric lawn mower.

[0069] Compared with the prior art in which the lighting lamp is installed on the rear end face of the rear enclosure structure of the electric lawn mower, the electric lawn mower not only improves the aesthetics of the rear shell assembly 100 by recessing at least a portion of the first shell 101 inwardly relative to the second shell 102, but also arranges the rear lighting assembly 13 on the first shell 101 so that the rear lighting assembly 13 is located on the inner side of the second shell 102. When the rear shell assembly 100 suffers a collision, the second shell 102 is the first to bear the damage, thereby reducing the probability and degree of damage to the rear lighting assembly 13.

[0070] In some embodiments, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are both mounted to the frame 11. In some embodiments, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are integrally formed parts, and the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be formed by stamping a sheet. In some embodiments, the first housing 101 is a plastic part or a metal part, and the first housing 101 is a non-luminous decorative housing. In some embodiments, the second housing 102 is a plastic part or a metal part. In some embodiments, in the height direction of the electric lawn mower, the first housing 101 is arranged above the second housing 102.

[0071] In some embodiments, the thickness of the first housing 101 is 2 mm to 4 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the first housing 101 is 2.5 mm.

[0072] In some embodiments, the thickness of the second housing 102 is 2 mm to 4 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the second housing 102 is 2.5 mm.

[0073] In order to improve the anti-collision performance of the electric lawn mower, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first housing 101 is generally in a U-shaped structure, specifically, the first housing 101 includes a first main body 1011 located at the rear side of the electric lawn mower and two first side anti-collision parts 1012 folded to the left and right sides of the electric lawn mower. In some parallel embodiments, the first housing 101 is generally in an L-shaped structure, specifically, the first housing 101 includes a first main body 1011 located at the rear side of the electric lawn mower and two first side anti-collision parts 1012 folded to the left or right side of the electric lawn mower.

[0074] In order to improve the anti-collision performance of the electric lawn mower, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the second housing 102 is generally in a U-shaped structure, specifically, the second housing 102 includes a second main body 1021 located at the rear side of the electric lawn mower and two second side anti-collision parts 1022 folded to the left and right sides of the electric lawn mower. In some parallel embodiments, the second housing 102 is generally in an L-shaped structure, specifically, the second housing 102 includes a second main body 1021 located at the rear side of the electric lawn mower and one second side anti-collision part 1022 folded to the left or right side of the electric lawn mower.

[0075] The light emitted by the rear lighting assembly 13 can change the user's rearward field of vision when operating the electric lawn mower. In some embodiments, the rear lighting assembly 13 includes a rear lamp 131, which is disposed in the middle area of ​​the first housing 101 and is an elongated structure extending in the lateral direction to the left and right sides of the first housing 101. In one embodiment, the rear lamp 131 is disposed on the lower side of the first housing 101 near the second housing 102.

[0076] In one embodiment, the rear lamp 131 includes a plurality of rear lamp beads spaced apart in the left-right direction, and the number of rear lamp beads and the distance between two adjacent rear lamp beads can be adjusted according to needs. In one embodiment, the rear lamp beads are LED lamp beads. In one embodiment, the rear lamp 131 extends in the left-right direction to cover the entire rear side of the electric lawn mower. In one embodiment, the light emitted by the rear lamp 131 is red and has a red uniform light effect.

[0077] In some embodiments, the rear housing assembly 100 is surrounded to form an inner cavity, and the inner cavity is used to accommodate at least part of the power supply assembly 20. Of course, in addition to the power supply assembly 20, the inner cavity formed by the rear housing assembly 100 can also be used to accommodate other components. Such a configuration can realize the protection of the power supply assembly 20 and other components by using the rear housing assembly 100.

[0078] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 4 As shown, the rear housing assembly 100 includes a locking portion 25, and the battery compartment cover 24 is locked on the rear housing assembly 100 through the locking portion 25. Such a configuration can improve the stability of the battery compartment cover 24 closing the battery compartment 22 and avoid the battery compartment cover 24 from accidentally opening.

[0079] The rear housing assembly 100 is a rear protection system for the electric lawn mower, which can protect the battery compartment 22 and other structures in the event of a collision. At the same time, the rear housing assembly 100 also takes into account the design of the entire machine, improving the aesthetics and power of the entire machine. The rear lighting assembly 13 is installed on the rear housing assembly 100, which plays the role of aesthetics and warning lighting.

[0080] like Figures 5 to 10As shown, the assembly process of the rear lighting assembly 13 and the rear housing assembly 100 is as follows: first, a mounting long hole that matches the shape of the rear lamp 131 is formed on the first housing 101, and the rear lamp 131 passes through the mounting long hole from the inside to the outside to realize its assembly with the first housing 101, and the lamp housing of the rear lamp 131 is fixed to the first housing 101 through the first connecting member 1041; then, a first flange folded inward is formed on the top of the first housing 101, and the first flange is connected to the rear frame 112 through the second connecting member 1042, the bottom end of the first main body 1011 of the first housing 101 is connected to the rear frame 112 through the third connecting member 1043, and the first side anti-collision portion 1012 of the first housing 101 is connected to the rear frame 112 through the fourth connecting member 1044. 2; then, the top end of the second main body 1021 of the second shell 102 is connected to the rear frame 112 through the fifth connecting piece 1045, and the second side anti-collision part 1022 of the second shell 102 is connected to the rear frame 112 through the sixth connecting piece 1046, and the trailer hook 103 is installed; then, the rear surround located on the left and right sides of the first shell 101 is installed on the rear frame 112 through the seventh connecting piece 1047; finally, the adapter cable of the rear light 131 is connected, one end of the adapter cable of the rear light 131 is connected to the outlet end of the rear light 131, and the other end is connected to the docking terminal of the power supply assembly 20, and a plurality of fixed line structures are formed in the rear shell assembly 100, and the fixed line structure is used to fix the rear light 131 wiring harness and the adapter cable, and the fixed line structure can be a line card.

[0081] In one embodiment, the first connecting member 1041 is a screw, and six of them are arranged in two rows and three columns; in one embodiment, the second connecting member 1042 is a screw, and six of them are arranged in a row; in one embodiment, the third connecting member 1043 is a screw, and three of them are arranged in a row; in one embodiment, the fourth connecting member 1044 is a screw, and two of them are arranged in two groups, each group including two arranged at intervals; in one embodiment, the fifth connecting member 1045 is a screw, and two of them are arranged in two groups; in one embodiment, the sixth connecting member 1046 is a screw, and two of them are arranged in two groups, each group including two arranged in intervals; in one embodiment, the seventh connecting member 1047 is a screw, and two of them are arranged in two groups, each group including five.

[0082] Continue to refer to Figure 3 As shown, the lighting assembly includes a front lighting assembly 14, which is extended in the left-right direction and arranged at the front side of the electric lawn mower. The light emitted by the front lighting assembly 14 can change the forward visual environment of the electric lawn mower.

[0083] In one embodiment, the front housing assembly includes a front housing 105, and the front lighting assembly 14 is disposed on the front housing 105. In one embodiment, the electric lawn mower further includes a front rubber anti-collision member, and the front lighting assembly 14, the front housing 105 and the front rubber anti-collision member form the front face of the entire vehicle, making the structure relatively simple and easy to assemble. In one embodiment, the front housing assembly is a front face plate formed by bending a metal steel plate, which is conducive to improving the strength of the front face.

[0084] In one embodiment, the front lighting assembly 14 includes a headlight 141, and the headlight 141 includes a plurality of headlight beads spaced apart in the left-right direction. The number of headlight beads and the distance between two adjacent headlight beads can be adjusted according to needs. In one embodiment, the headlight beads are LED lamp beads. In one embodiment, the light emitted by the headlight 141 is white light, and has a white uniform light effect.

[0085] In some embodiments, Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the front lighting assembly 14 also includes a front control box 142 for controlling the headlight 141, and the state of the headlight 141 can be changed by the front control box 142. In one embodiment, the front control box 142 includes a box body and a circuit board assembly arranged in the box body. In one embodiment, the front frame 111 is an I-beam, the headlight 141 is arranged on the front side of the I-beam, and the front control box 142 is arranged on the rear side of the I-beam. The front lighting assembly 14 includes a headlight 141 and a circuit board assembly electrically connected to the headlight 141. The circuit board assembly is located at the front side of the cutter disc in the front-to-back direction and is arranged in a substantially closed space formed by the frame 11. The frame 11 includes a front frame 111, and the front frame 111 forms a receiving space. A cover is provided on the front frame 111 to substantially close the receiving space, thereby forming the above-mentioned substantially closed space. In this way, the circuit board assembly is arranged in the above-mentioned space, on the one hand, close to the headlight 141 to avoid complex wiring. On the other hand, the circuit board assembly can be protected from collision. In some embodiments, the circuit board assembly is used to power the headlight 141 or control the display status of the headlight 141.

[0086] In one embodiment, an anti-collision structure is provided between the headlight 141 and the front control box 142 to improve the anti-collision performance of the headlight 141 and the front control box 142. The anti-collision structure can be selected from anti-collision cotton blocks, buffer silicone pads, etc. according to needs.

[0087] In some embodiments, a signal receiving unit for receiving a parking signal is provided on the front control box 142. Through the signal receiving unit, the front control box 142 can receive the parking signal sent by the user and control the headlight 141 to send a light signal representing the parking action. Of course, the front control box 142 can also be connected to the main motor of the travel assembly 40 in communication, and the main motor can be controlled to be powered off through the front control box 142, so that the travel wheel assembly stops rotating, thereby completing the parking action.

[0088] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned circuit board assembly is formed by combining the headlight control board and the parking signal processing control board into one. Fig.11 As shown, the front control box 142 also includes a headlight harness 143, a parking signal harness 144, and a power communication bus 145. The headlight harness 143, the parking signal harness 144, and the power communication bus 145 are all electrically connected to the circuit board assembly.

[0089] In order to reduce the wiring harness, the front control box 142 is injection molded with a PCB board end pin, and the plugs of the above wiring harnesses can be plugged with the PCB board end pin. Of course, this plug and pin matching method is also applicable to DCDC, BMS, auxiliary power supply, display, switch board, GPS.

[0090] In order to reduce the accumulation of dust and other foreign matter on the front control box 142, in some embodiments, such as Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, the front control box 142 is tilted relative to the horizontal mounting surface 1111 or the vertical mounting surface on which it is mounted. This arrangement allows the front control box 142 to be tilted, making it difficult for dust and other foreign matter to accumulate. In one embodiment, the angle between the front control box 142 and the horizontal mounting surface 1111 on which it is mounted is 30°-60°; in one embodiment, the angle between the front control box 142 and the vertical mounting surface on which it is mounted is 5°-30°.

[0091] In some embodiments, the user controls the front light 141 and the rear light 131 by operating the display screen. Specifically, after the vehicle key of the electric lawn mower is inserted, the display screen is turned on, and the user operates the buttons on the display screen to send instructions to the signal receiving unit of the front control box 142 and to send commands to the signal receiving mechanism of the rear control box used to control the rear light 131. The front control box 142 sends commands to control the front light 141 to perform related operations through the instructions, and the rear control box sends commands to control the rear light 131 to perform related operations through the instructions.

[0092] In one embodiment, a power button is provided on the display screen, and triggering the power button can light up the rear lighting assembly 13, specifically, the rear light 131. In one embodiment, a power button is provided on the display screen, and triggering the power button can light up the front lighting assembly 14, specifically, the front light 141. In one embodiment, a power button is provided on the display screen, and triggering the power button can light up the rear light 131; and triggering the power button can light up the front light 141. In one embodiment, after the vehicle key is inserted and the power button on the operation display screen is turned on, the electric lawn mower is in standby mode, and the front light 141 and the rear light 131 are lit, and both are in a long-light mode.

[0093] In order to improve the functionality of the lighting assembly, in the embodiment of the present application, in addition to improving the user's visual environment, the lighting assembly can also adjust the type of light emitted so that the lighting assembly has a prompt function that can emit prompt information that is easy for the user to identify. The prompt functions of the front lighting assembly 14 and the rear lighting assembly 13 are described in detail below.

[0094] First, the lighting component has the function of indicating the direction of grass removal.

[0095] In some embodiments, the front lighting assembly 14 can indicate the direction of grass discharge when the mowing motor is working. In some parallel embodiments, the rear lighting assembly 13 can indicate the direction of grass discharge when the mowing motor is working. In some parallel embodiments, both the front lighting assembly 14 and the rear lighting assembly 13 can indicate the direction of grass discharge when the mowing motor is working.

[0096] In a specific embodiment, the headlight 141 includes a plurality of headlight beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction, which can emit a light that flows from left to right or from right to left to represent the direction of grass removal. Specifically, after all the headlight beads are lit, they are turned off in sequence from left to right or from right to left to form a flowing light that can indicate the direction of grass removal. In another embodiment, at least some of the headlight beads are arranged in a pattern that can indicate the direction of grass removal and can be lit at the same time, thereby indicating the direction of grass removal.

[0097] In a specific embodiment, the rear lamp 131 includes a plurality of rear lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction, which can emit a light that flows from left to right or from right to left to represent the direction of grass removal. Specifically, after all the rear lamp beads are lit, they are turned off in sequence from left to right or from right to left to form a flowing light that can indicate the direction of grass removal. In another embodiment, at least some of the rear lamp beads are arranged in a pattern that can indicate the direction of grass removal and can be lit at the same time, thereby indicating the direction of grass removal.

[0098] Second, the lighting component has the function of indicating errors and alarming.

[0099] In some embodiments, the headlight beads of the headlight 141 can emit fast flashing lights to represent alarm information or error information. Specifically, the headlight beads light up a target number of times according to a target frequency and the headlight beads light up for a target duration each time to form a flashing light that can represent alarm information or error information. It should be noted that one headlight bead can flash fast, or multiple headlight beads can flash fast at the same time, and the frequency of flashing of the headlight bead is high, and the duration of each lighting is short.

[0100] In some embodiments, the rear lamp beads of the rear lamp 131 can emit fast flashing lights to represent alarm information or error information. Specifically, the rear lamp beads light up a target number of times at a target frequency and each time the rear lamp beads light up for a target duration to form a flashing light that can represent an alarm message or an error message. It should be noted that one rear lamp bead can flash quickly, or multiple rear lamp beads can flash quickly at the same time, and the frequency of the flashing of the rear lamp bead is higher and the duration of each lighting is shorter. In one embodiment, the rear lamp bead and the front lamp bead flash at the same frequency.

[0101] Third, the lighting component has the function of indicating the start-up of the entire machine.

[0102] In some embodiments, the headlight 141 includes a plurality of headlight beads spaced apart in the left-right direction that can emit a stream of lights to represent the startup of the entire machine. Specifically, the plurality of headlight beads are lit up from left to right or from right to left for a target time and then extinguished in sequence to form a stream of lights that can represent the startup of the entire machine. It should be noted that when the previous headlight bead has not been extinguished, the next headlight bead has been lit, that is, the number of headlight beads that are lit at the same time is greater than or equal to two.

[0103] In some embodiments, the rear lamp 131 includes a plurality of rear lamp beads spaced apart in the left-right direction that can emit a stream of lights to represent the startup of the entire machine. Specifically, the plurality of rear lamp beads are lit up in sequence from left to right or from right to left for a target duration and then extinguished in sequence to form a stream of lights that can represent the startup of the entire machine. It should be noted that when the previous rear lamp bead has not been extinguished, the next rear lamp bead has been lit, that is, the number of rear lamp beads that are lit at the same time is greater than or equal to two. In one embodiment, the duration of the front lamp bead and the duration of the rear lamp bead being lit and the duration of the lamp being extinguished are respectively the same.

[0104] Fourth, the lighting assembly has the function of indicating that the entire machine is turned off.

[0105] In some embodiments, the headlight 141 includes a plurality of headlight beads spaced apart in the left-right direction that can emit a light that flows from the outside to the inside to represent that the entire machine is turned off. Specifically, after all the headlight beads are lit, they are turned off in sequence from the outermost to the innermost side to form a flowing light that can represent that the entire machine is turned off. In some other embodiments, after all the headlight beads are lit, they are turned off in sequence from the innermost to the outermost side to form a flowing light that can represent that the entire machine is turned off. Of course, the plurality of headlight beads can also be arranged in multiple rows and columns, radially, or in concentric rings, and after all the headlight beads are lit, they are turned off radially from the inside to the outside or from the outside to the inside.

[0106] In some embodiments, the rear lamp 131 includes a plurality of rear lamp beads spaced apart in the left-right direction that can emit a light that flows from the outside to the inside to represent that the entire machine is turned off. Specifically, after all the plurality of rear lamp beads are lit, they are turned off in sequence from the outermost to the innermost side to form a flowing light that can represent that the entire machine is turned off. In some other embodiments, after all the plurality of rear lamp beads are lit, they are turned off in sequence from the innermost to the outermost side to form a flowing light that can represent that the entire machine is turned off. Of course, the plurality of rear lamp beads can also be arranged in multiple rows and columns, radially, or in concentric rings, and after all the rear lamp beads are lit, they are turned off radially from the inside to the outside or from the outside to the inside.

[0107] Fifth, the lighting assembly has the function of indicating reversing and transition.

[0108] In some embodiments, the headlight 141 includes a plurality of headlight beads spaced apart in the left-right direction that can emit a long-on light to represent the backing information or the transition information. Specifically, the plurality of headlight beads are lit at the same time and continuously lit for a target time to form a long-on light representing the backing information or the transition information.

[0109] In some embodiments, the rear lamp 131 includes a plurality of rear lamp beads spaced apart in the left-right direction, which can emit a long-on light to represent the backing information or the transition information. Specifically, the plurality of rear lamp beads are lit at the same time and continuously lit for a target time to form a long-on light representing the backing information or the transition information.

[0110] Sixth, the lighting component has the function of indicating charging and system upgrades.

[0111] In some embodiments, the front light bead can emit a breathing flashing light to represent charging information or system upgrade information. Specifically, the front light bead lights up a target number of times according to a target frequency and continues to light up for a second target time after lighting up for a first target time each time, and the second target time is greater than the first target time. It should be noted that the flashing frequency of the breathing flashing light is lower than that of the fast flashing light.

[0112] In some embodiments, the rear lamp bead can emit a breathing flashing light to represent charging information or system upgrade information. Specifically, the rear lamp bead lights up a target number of times according to a target frequency and continues to light up for a second target time after lighting up for a first target time each time, and the second target time is greater than the first target time. It should be noted that the flashing frequency of the breathing flashing light is lower than that of the fast flashing light.

[0113] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 14 to 16 As shown, the electric lawn mower further includes an anti-tipping device 12, which is rotatably connected to the frame 11, specifically connected to the rear frame 112 of the frame 11. By rotating the anti-tipping device 12 relative to the rear frame 112, the anti-tipping device 12 has a working state and a storage state with different inclination angles relative to the frame 11. In one embodiment, the anti-tipping device 12 in the working state is substantially perpendicular to the ground; in one embodiment, the anti-tipping device 12 in the storage state is substantially attached to the frame 11 or the rear housing assembly 100 of the housing 10.

[0114] In one embodiment, the anti-overturning device 12 includes a first support portion 121, a second support portion 122, a third support portion 123 and a connecting assembly 124, wherein the third support portion 123 can be folded relative to the first support portion 121 and the second support portion 122, one end of the first support portion 121 is connected to the left side of the rear frame 112, one end of the second support portion 122 is connected to the right side of the rear frame 112, and the third support portion 123 is roughly in an inverted U shape, and the two ends of the third support portion 123 are rotatably connected to the other end of the first support portion 121 and the other end of the second support portion 122 through a connecting assembly 124 respectively.

[0115] In one embodiment, each connecting component 124 includes a connecting sleeve and a rotating shaft, wherein one connecting sleeve is arranged at the connection between the first support portion 121 and the third support portion 123, and the other connecting sleeve is arranged at the connection between the second support portion 122 and the third support portion 123, and the two connecting sleeves are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the third support portion 123 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the connection method can be welding, wherein one connecting sleeve is rotatably connected to the end of the first support portion 121 through its corresponding rotating shaft, and the other connecting sleeve is rotatably connected to the end of the second support portion 122 through its corresponding rotating shaft.

[0116] Continue to refer to Figures 14 to 17 As shown, the electric lawn mower further includes a top lighting assembly 15 , which is connected to the anti-overturning device 12 . The anti-overturning device 12 in a working state enables the top lighting assembly 15 to be arranged higher than the front lighting assembly 14 and the rear lighting assembly 13 .

[0117] In some embodiments, the top lighting assembly 15 includes a top light 150 and a wire 152. The top light 150 is a long light strip structure extending in the left-right direction. The wire 152 is used to electrically connect the top light 150 and the power supply assembly 20, so that the power supply assembly 20 can supply power to the top light 150 through the wire 152. In one embodiment, the top light 150 is connected to the third pillar portion 123. In a specific embodiment, the third pillar portion 123 is a square tube structure, and the third pillar portion 123 includes a transverse tube and two vertical tubes connected to both sides of the transverse tube. The top light 150 is connected to the bottom surface of the transverse tube, so that when the anti-overturning device 12 is in working state, the light-emitting surface of the top light 150 is set downward. Furthermore, the thickness of the top light 150 is not greater than the diameter or thickness of the pipe used for the transverse tube.

[0118] In some embodiments, when the anti-overturning device 12 is in working state, the light-emitting surface of the ceiling light 150 is tilted downward and the angle between the light-emitting surface and the vertical plane is 6°. Such a setting can increase the irradiation range of the ceiling light 150. Of course, in other embodiments, the angle between the light-emitting surface of the ceiling light 150 and the vertical plane can also be other angles. In one embodiment, the length of the light zone presented by the irradiation range of the ceiling light 150 is 5m and the width is 4m.

[0119] When the anti-tipping device 12 is in the storage state, the transverse tube of the third support part 123 is arranged adjacent to the battery compartment cover 24. In order to facilitate opening the battery compartment cover 24, part of the structure of the ceiling light 150 is recessed to form a hand grip groove 151 for conveniently opening the battery compartment cover 24 when the anti-tipping device 12 is in the storage state. In one embodiment, the hand grip groove 151 is a U-shaped groove. The ceiling light 150 is in the form of a long light strip as a whole, and the middle part thereof is narrowed to form the hand grip groove 151. When the anti-tipping device 12 is flipped down to the storage state, the ceiling light 150 installed on the anti-tipping device 12 will also flip to the hand grip position facing the battery compartment cover 24. By designing the hand grip groove 151 on the ceiling light 150, both the aesthetic appearance and the hand grip operation space of the battery compartment cover 24 are taken into account, thereby improving the user's operating convenience.

[0120] In some embodiments, the power of the dome light 150 is greater than the power of the front light 141. In some embodiments, the power of the dome light 150 is greater than the power of the rear light 131. In some embodiments, the power of the dome light 150 is greater than the power of the front light 141, and the power of the dome light 150 is greater than the power of the rear light 131. By setting the power of the dome light 150 to be higher than the power of the front light 141 and the rear light 131, the dome light 150 is used as a lighting lamp and has a certain lighting effect.

[0121] In some embodiments, a light switch button is provided on the display screen, and triggering the light switch button can light up the top lighting assembly 15. Specifically, the vehicle key is inserted into the keyhole of the electric lawn mower, the display screen is powered on, and the light switch button is operated to light up the top light 150. In one embodiment, when the top light 150 is lit, the front light 141 is provided with a brightening effect.

[0122] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments do not limit the present application in any form, and any technical solution obtained by equivalent replacement or equivalent transformation falls within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A manned lawn mower, characterized in that: include: Rack(11); A walking assembly (40) is mounted on the frame (11) to support the frame (11), the walking assembly (40) comprising a walking wheel (41) and a main motor for driving the walking wheel (41); A mowing assembly (30) is mounted on the frame (11), the mowing assembly (30) comprising a mowing motor, a mowing blade driven by the mowing motor, and a cutter disc covering the mowing blade, the cutter disc being formed with a grass discharge port for discharging grass clippings cut by the mowing blade; A lighting assembly, comprising at least a front lighting assembly (14) arranged at the front end of the frame (11) and a rear lighting assembly (13) arranged at the rear end of the frame (11); The front lighting assembly (14) or the rear lighting assembly (13) can indicate the direction of grass removal when the mowing motor is working.

2. The manned lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front lighting assembly (14) comprises a front light (141), wherein the front light (141) comprises a plurality of front light beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a light of a flowing water-type from left to right or from right to left to represent information on the direction of grass removal; And / or, the rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear lamp (131), the rear lamp (131) comprising a plurality of rear lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a light of a flowing water-off type from left to right or from right to left to represent information on the direction of grass removal.

3. The manned lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front lighting assembly (14) comprises a front lamp (141), wherein the front lamp (141) comprises a front lamp bead capable of emitting a fast flashing light to represent a warning message or an error message; Alternatively, the front lighting assembly (14) comprises a front light (141), wherein the front light (141) comprises a plurality of front light beads which are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and are capable of emitting flowing light-type lights to indicate that the whole machine is started; Alternatively, the front lighting assembly (14) comprises a front light (141), the front light (141) comprising a plurality of front light beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a light of a water-flowing light-off type from outside to inside to indicate that the entire device is turned off; Alternatively, the front lighting assembly (14) comprises a headlight (141), wherein the headlight (141) comprises a plurality of headlight beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting long-brightening lights to represent reversing information or transition information; Alternatively, the front lighting assembly (14) comprises a front light (141), wherein the front light (141) comprises a front light bead capable of emitting a breathing flashing light to represent charging information or system upgrade information.

4. The manned lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear lamp (131), wherein the rear lamp (131) comprises a rear lamp bead capable of emitting a fast flashing light to represent a warning message or an error message; Alternatively, the rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear lamp (131), wherein the rear lamp (131) comprises a plurality of rear lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a flowing light-type light to indicate that the entire machine is started; Alternatively, the rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear lamp (131), wherein the rear lamp (131) comprises a plurality of rear lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting a light of a water-flowing light-off type from outside to inside to indicate that the entire device is turned off; Alternatively, the rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear lamp (131), wherein the rear lamp (131) comprises a plurality of rear lamp beads arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and capable of emitting long-brightening lights to represent reversing information or transition information; Alternatively, the rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear lamp (131), wherein the rear lamp (131) comprises a rear lamp bead capable of emitting a breathing flashing light to represent charging information or system upgrade information.

5. The manned lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manned lawn mower also includes a display screen, on which a power button is provided, and triggering the power button can light up the front lighting assembly (14).

6. The manned lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manned lawn mower further comprises a display screen, on which a power button is arranged, and triggering the power button can light up the rear lighting assembly (13).

7. The manned lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manned lawn mower further comprises an anti-tipping device (12) and a top lighting assembly (15); the anti-tipping device (12) has a working state and a storage state with different inclination angles relative to the frame (11); the top lighting assembly (15) is connected to the anti-tipping device (12); the anti-tipping device (12) in the working state enables the top lighting assembly (15) to be arranged higher than the front lighting assembly (14) and the rear lighting assembly (13).

8. The manned lawn mower according to claim 7, characterized in that: The manned lawn mower also includes a display screen, on which a light switch button is arranged, and triggering the light switch button can light up the top lighting assembly (15).

9. The manned lawn mower according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top lighting assembly (15) comprises a top light (150), wherein the top light (150) is a long light strip structure extending in the left-right direction, and a portion of the structure of the top light (150) is recessed to form a hand grip groove (151) for facilitating opening of the battery compartment cover (24) when the anti-overturning device (12) is in the stored state.

10. The manned lawn mower according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top lighting assembly (15) comprises a top light (150); The front lighting assembly (14) comprises a headlight (141), and the power of the top light (150) is greater than the power of the headlight (141); And / or, the rear lighting assembly (13) comprises a rear light (131), and the power of the top light (150) is greater than the power of the rear light (131).

11. The manned lawn mower according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top lighting assembly (15) comprises a top light (150); when the anti-overturning device (12) is in a working state, the light-emitting surface of the top light (150) is tilted downward, and the angle between the light-emitting surface and the vertical surface is 6°.

12. A manned lawn mower, characterized in that: include: Rack(11); A walking assembly (40) is mounted on the frame (11) to support the frame (11), the walking assembly (40) comprising a walking wheel (41) and a main motor for driving the walking wheel (41); A mowing assembly (30) is mounted on the frame (11), the mowing assembly (30) comprising a mowing motor, a mowing blade driven by the mowing motor, and a cutter disc covering the mowing blade, the cutter disc being formed with a grass discharge port for discharging grass clippings cut by the mowing blade; A lighting assembly comprises a front lighting assembly (14) mounted to the front end of the manned lawn mower; wherein: The front lighting assembly (14) comprises a headlight (141) and a circuit board assembly electrically connected to the headlight (141); the circuit board assembly is located at the front side of the blade disc in the front-to-rear direction and is arranged in a substantially closed space formed by the frame (11); the frame (11) comprises a front frame (111), the front frame (111) forms a receiving space, the front frame (111) is an I-beam, the headlight (141) is arranged at the front side of the I-beam, and the circuit board assembly is arranged at the rear side of the I-beam.

13. The manned lawn mower according to claim 12, characterized in that: A covering piece is provided on the front vehicle frame (111) to substantially close the accommodation space.

14. The manned lawn mower according to claim 12, characterized in that: The circuit board assembly is also provided with a signal receiving unit for receiving a parking signal.

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