20240049628. AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWER AND A SYSTEM FOR NAVIGATING THEREOF simplified abstract (TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED)
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AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWER AND A SYSTEM FOR NAVIGATING THEREOF
Organization Name
TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
Inventor(s)
Todd Brandon Rickey of Kwai Chung (HK)
Benjamin Edgar Montgomery of Kwai Chung (HK)
AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWER AND A SYSTEM FOR NAVIGATING THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240049628 titled 'AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWER AND A SYSTEM FOR NAVIGATING THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an autonomous lawn mower that includes a mower body with a motor to drive a cutting blade and propel the mower on an operating surface. The mower body also has a navigation system to assist a controller in controlling the mower within a predefined operating area. The navigation system includes an odometry module, a rotatable optical surveying module, a sonic obstacle detection module, a heat absorbing unit on the outer surface of the mower body, and a detachable docking module to receive the mower body.
- The autonomous lawn mower is equipped with a motor to drive a cutting blade and propel the mower on the operating surface.
- A navigation system is included to assist a controller in controlling the mower within a predefined operating area.
- The navigation system consists of an odometry module, a rotatable optical surveying module, a sonic obstacle detection module, a heat absorbing unit, and a detachable docking module.
- The odometry module helps in measuring the mower's movement and position.
- The rotatable optical surveying module allows the mower to scan and map the operating area.
- The sonic obstacle detection module helps the mower detect and avoid obstacles.
- The heat absorbing unit is placed on the outer surface of the mower body to dissipate heat generated within the mower.
- The detachable docking module is used to receive and store the mower body when not in use.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Residential lawn maintenance
- Commercial landscaping services
- Golf course maintenance
- Park and recreational area maintenance
Problems solved by this technology:
- Reduces the need for manual lawn mowing
- Improves efficiency and accuracy in lawn maintenance
- Minimizes the risk of accidents and damage to property
- Provides consistent and uniform cutting results
Benefits of this technology:
- Saves time and effort for homeowners and landscapers
- Reduces labor costs for commercial lawn maintenance services
- Enhances the overall appearance of lawns and landscapes
- Increases safety by avoiding obstacles and potential hazards
Original Abstract Submitted
an autonomous lawn mower () comprises a mower body () having at least one motor () arranged to drive a cutting blade () and to propel the mower body () on an operating surface via a wheel arrangement. the mower body () includes a navigation system () arranged to assist a controller () to control the operation of the mower body () within the predefined operating area (). the navigation system includes an odometry module (), a rotatable optical surveying module (), a sonic obstacle detection module (), a heat absorbing unit set on the outer surface of the mower body () for directing the heat generated within the mower body towards the atmosphere, and a detachable docking module () arranged to receive the mower body ().