Motor vehicles – Steering by driving – Independently operable drive motors
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Steering by driving
Independently operable drive motors
C074S60600R, C074S607000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036615
ABSTRACT:
A transaxle assembly having at least two transaxle housings for a zero turn or similar vehicle, where both housings mount separate hydrostatic transmissions. A mounting plate is provided to secure to both of the housings to mount the housings to a vehicle frame and if required to seal openings formed in the bottom of both of the housings. The connection plate may include tabs or other structure to secure it to the vehicle frame to increase the ease of assembly of the transaxle unit in the vehicle.
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Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
Lum L.
Morris Lesley D.
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
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