Universal Remote Conversion Kit for Mowers Without Permanent Modification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing conversion kits for transforming traditional lawn mowers and utility carts into remote-controlled units often require permanent modifications, affecting warranties and removing desirable features.

Innovation Solution

A universal remote control conversion kit comprising a remote control, electronic control unit, motorized wheels, and a power source, allowing for remote operation without altering the mower's functionality or voiding warranties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If permanent modification is made to implement remote control functionality, then remote control operation is achieved, but warranty is affected or voided

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote control operationVSAvoidwarranty

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The conversion kit is divided into separate modular components (ECU, remote control, mounting hardware) that can be independently installed and removed. This segmentation allows the mower to maintain its original intact structure for warranty purposes while enabling remote control functionality through add-on components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A universal mounting platform or adapter system serves as an intermediary between the remote control components and the mower. This intermediary interface enables remote control operation without requiring permanent modification to the mower's original structure, thus preserving warranty coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Extent of automation

If conversion kit is installed to enable remote control, then remote operation is achieved, but desirable features such as grass clipping catch bags are removed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote control operationVSAvoidgrass clipping bagging functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The conversion kit is designed with universal mounting capabilities that accommodate multiple configurations and attachments. The system can support various accessories including grass clipping catch bags alongside remote control components, allowing the mower to perform multiple functions without compromise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The remote control components are designed to nest within or around existing mower structures rather than displacing them. The ECU and control units can be mounted in available spaces without interfering with attachment points for grass clipping bags and other accessories, allowing nested integration of multiple functionalities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS12543637B2Universal remote control conversion kit

Publication Date: 2026.02.10 ALVARADO OMAR

AI summary

A universal remote control conversion kit including components such as a remote control, battery or batteries, electronic control unit, wheels or drive system, and caster wheel assembly. The kit may be universally adaptable to various traditional push or self-propelled lawn mowers in order to convert said mowers, or utility carts, into remote-controlled units without permanently modifying the mower or cart.