Stand-On Mower Tool Storage Layout for Clear Operator Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Riding mowers with integrated string trimmers and blowers obstruct the operator's access due to their placement on the sides of the seat, complicating getting on and off the mower.
Innovation Solution
A stand-on mower design with accessory storage portions on the left and right sides of the body, allowing for the storage of outdoor tools like blowers and string trimmers without obstructing the operator's access, along with a rear-mounted carrier for easy entry and exit, and a power supply interface for tool operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If string trimmer and blower are disposed on two sides of the seat, then the mower can carry all necessary tools, but the operator's access is obstructed when getting on or off the mower
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the tool storage into separate locations: the string trimmer is mounted on the rear carrier while the blower is stored in a dedicated compartment on the left side of the body. This segmentation allows each tool to be stored in its own designated space without blocking the operator's access path when mounting or dismounting the mower.
Solution Approach 2:
The blower is extracted from the traditional side-mounted position and relocated to a dedicated storage compartment on the left side of the body. This extraction removes the obstruction from the operator's access route while maintaining the tool's availability for use during operation.
2Ease of operation
If string trimmer and blower are mounted on sides of the seat, then all tools are readily accessible, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the blower storage function into the existing body structure by integrating a dedicated compartment into the left side of the body. This merging approach consolidates multiple storage functions into a unified structure, reducing overall complexity compared to separate external mounts for each tool.
Solution Approach 2:
The rear carrier serves multiple functions: it supports the operator when mounting/dismounting and provides storage space for the string trimmer. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate mounting structures, thereby simplifying the overall device complexity.
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AI summary
Provided is a stand-on mower. The stand-on mower includes a body, a carrier, a walking assembly, a cutting assembly, and an accessory storage portion. The carrier is used for carrying a user and disposed at the rear end of the body. The user can get on or off the mower from the rear end of the body. The walking assembly includes walking wheels. The walking wheels support the body and are used for driving the stand-on mower to walk. The cutting assembly includes a mowing element for mowing grass. The cutting assembly is mounted to the body. A first accessory storage portion and a second accessory storage portion are disposed on the left side of the body and the right side of the body, respectively and do not affect an operator in getting on or off the mower.