Self-propelled mower having enhanced maneuverability

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2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Kovács, Árpád Fábián (Department: 3671)

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ABSTRACT:
A method for operating a mower comprises defining a reference axis of rotation at a desired point along a path segment of the mower. A controller orients wheels of the mower generally tangentially to a circular region about the reference axis. A drive motor applies rotational mechanical energy to one or more of the wheels to rotate the mower by a desired angular amount about the reference axis.

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