Patents Assigned to Husqvarna
  • Patent number: 11701724
    Abstract: A cutting blade for a clearing saw includes a plurality of teeth, with at least some of the teeth having a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a point in between the leading and trailing edges. The trailing edge can be hardened to a depth in the range 0.02-1.5 mm, and the leading edge may be left unhardened to provide a cutting blade with increased durability and efficiency, that can still be filed manually to remain sharp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventor: Albin Hagberg
  • Patent number: 11701979
    Abstract: A robotic work tool system, comprising a charging station and a robotic work tool, said robotic work tool comprising two charging connectors arranged on an upper side of the robotic work tool and said charging station comprising two charging connectors and a supporting structure arranged to carry said charging connectors and to extend over and above said robotic work tool as the robotic work tool enters the charging station for establishing electrical contact between the charging connectors of the robotic work tool and the charging connectors of the charging station from above, wherein said supporting structure is arranged to allow the robotic work tool exit the charging station by driving through the charging station without reversing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Mats Svensson, Patrik Jägenstedt, Magnus Öhrlund
  • Patent number: 11701751
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a grinding head (1) for a floor grinding machine for grinding floor surfaces of stone or stone-like material. Such a grinding head (1) comprises a lower casing member (3), comprising a lower support (31) and an upwardly extending edge portion (32), and an upper casing number (2), comprising an upper cover (21) and a downwardly extending edge portion (22), wherein the upper casing member (2) is joinable to the lower casing member (3) by causing axially distal portions of the edge portions to bear on each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Andreas Fogelberg, Daniel Gustavsson, Linus Ottosson, Samuel Adolfsson
  • Patent number: 11696524
    Abstract: A robotic vehicle may include one or more functional components configured to execute lawn care function, a sensor network comprising one or more sensors configured to detect conditions proximate to the robotic vehicle, a positioning module configured to determine robotic vehicle position while the robotic vehicle traverses a parcel, and a boundary management module configured to enable the robotic vehicle to be operated within a bounded area. The bounded area may include a variable boundary, and the boundary management module may be configured to receive instructions from an operator to adjust the variable boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventor: Håkan Wahlgren
  • Patent number: 11684028
    Abstract: A forestry management device is provided including processing circuitry configured to receive an indication of a selected tree, receive selected tree location data associated with the selected tree, receive operator location data associated with an operator, and cause information associated with the selected tree to be displayed on a wearable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Eric Lennings, Mattias Rotstedt, Alexander Persson
  • Patent number: 11668421
    Abstract: A clamping nut (100) for a hose connector (200) includes a first angular surface (302) and a second angular surface (304) defined on an inner surface (122) of a nut body (110) towards the first end (112) and the second end (114) of the nut body (110). The first angular surface (302) and the second angular surface (304) are provided at a first angle (?) and a second angle (?) with a central axis (A-A?) of the nut body (110). A contact section (306) is defined on the inner surface (122) of the nut body (110) between the first angular surface (302) and the second angular surface (304). The contact section (306) is adapted to contact a hose (120) when the clamping nut (100) is threadedly coupled to the hose connector (200). Further, inner diameter (d) of the inner surface (122) of the clamping nut (100) across the contact section (306) is substantially identical to an outer diameter (D) of the hose (120), and the first angle (?) has a value in a range of about 90 to 120 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Thomas Sauter, Benedikt Gross
  • Patent number: 11666010
    Abstract: Some example embodiments may provide a capability for intelligent control or management of a number of assets in connection with yard maintenance with the assistance or inclusion of a management unit having distributed properties. Thus, for example, sensor equipment and task performance equipment operation may be coordinated between local management and remote management entities for efficient monitoring and maintaining of lawn wellness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Tomas Wykman, Fredrik Edholm, Eric Lennings, Pär Christensson, Stefan Grufman, Björn Mannefred, Patrik Jägenstedt, Magnus Öhrlund, Olle Markusson
  • Patent number: 11648500
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve (123), comprising a channel body (1231) defining a bent channel space, an elastically flexible membrane (1233), which separates a control space (Sc) from a flow space (Sf) in the channel space, a control connection (1232), providing a fluid connection to the control space (Sc), The control space (Sc) is provided at a radially outermost portion (Co) of the channel space, as per a channel bending radius (Ro), such that the membrane (1233) is flexible between an open position, whereby a cross section of the flow space (Sf) is substantially that of the channel, and a closed position, whereby the membrane substantially seals against a radially innermost portion (Ci) of the channel, as per the channel bending radius (Ri). Use of the valve in a separator is disclosed, as well as a separator comprising such valve and a method of cleaning a separator body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventor: Andreas Fogelberg
  • Patent number: 11639592
    Abstract: A spacer structure (204; 205) for a saw disc assembly of a sawing machine (4), comprises a hub device (220) having a central axis and being adapted to be coaxially arranged between a pair of axially peripheral saw discs. According to the invention, said hub device (220) is configured and adapted to detachably or non-detachably receive a proximal portion (231) of an elongated spacer means (230) in a substantially radial manner in relation to said hub device, said elongated spacer means (230) being adapted to be arranged between said pair of saw discs, a distal portion (235) of said elongated spacer means (230) being constituted and adapted to detachably or non-detachably connect to said pair of peripheral saw discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Tobias Nilsson, Fredrik Sjödahl
  • Patent number: 11633303
    Abstract: An acoustic earmuff device comprising a pair of earmuff cup assemblies such that each is configured to be arranged at a location proximate to an ear of an user, wherein each earmuff cup assembly comprises means (320) for adapting a pressure applied to the location proximate to the ear so that the pressure around the ear is evenly distributed and a even seal is achieved, wherein the means for adapting a pressure comprises an adaptive layer (324) that is configured to apply the pressure around the ear evenly regardless whether that location comprises any protruding element (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Alexander Persson, Cornelia Gustafsson
  • Patent number: 11633831
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a grinding head for a floor grinding machine for grinding floor surfaces of stone or stone-like material. Such a grinding head comprises a lower casing member, comprising a lower support and an upwardly extending edge portion, and an upper casing member, comprising an upper cover and a downwardly extending edge portion, wherein the upper casing member is joinable to the lower casing member by causing axially distal portions of the edge portions to bear on each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Andreas Fogelberg, Daniel Gustavsson, Linus Ottosson, Samuel Adolfsson
  • Patent number: 11628727
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicular work machine (10) comprising a first electric motor arrangement (31) comprising one or more electric motors (21, 21?), and a second electric motor arrangement (32) comprising one or more electric motors (22, 22?) separate from said one or more electric motors (21, 21?) of the first electric motor arrangement (31). The vehicular work machine (10) further comprises a power connection (8) adapted to be connected to an external electric power source (17), an energy storage arrangement (23) and a hydraulic pump assembly (24) that is adapted to power hydraulic devices (5, 18, 19, 20) comprised in the vehicular work machine (10). At least one electric motor (21, 21?; 22, 22?) in each electric motor arrangement (31, 32) is adapted to propel the hydraulic pump assembly (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventor: Tommy Olsson
  • Patent number: 11628533
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor grinding machine (1) for grinding floor surfaces of stone or stone-like material. The machine comprises a machine frame (2), a grinding head (3), supported by the machine frame (2), a motor (4), supported by the machine frame (2) and operatively connected to the grinding head (3), and a handle frame (5), extending from the machine frame (2), and pivotable relative to the machine frame (2). The machine further comprises a guide member (12), which is pivotable relative to the machine frame (2) and pivotable relative to the handle frame (5), a first locking device (14), for locking the guide member (12) relative to the handle frame (5), and a second locking device (13), for locking the guide member (12) relative to the machine frame (2). The disclosure further provides a handle for a floor grinding machine as well as methods of setting a position of a handle and methods of steering a floor grinding machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Fredrik Andersson, David Käcker, Andreas Fogelberg
  • Patent number: 11626743
    Abstract: A battery-powered tool (200) may include a first tool-side electrical contact (251), a battery detection switch (220), a tool load (300), and a load connection switching device (210). The load connection switching device (210) may be configured to make an electrical connection between the first tool-side electrical contact (251) and the tool load (300) in response to a state change of the battery detection switch (220). The tool (200) may define engagement positions with the battery (110). In the first engagement position, a first battery-side electrical contact (111) is electrically coupled to a first tool-side electrical contact (251), and the battery detection switch (220) is not physically engaged. In the second engagement position, the first battery-side electrical contact (111) is electrically coupled to the tool-side electrical contact (251), and the battery detection switch (220) is physically engaged to cause a state change of the battery detection switch (220).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Ni Zugen, Yang Ming, Zhang Wu
  • Patent number: 11622513
    Abstract: A system with sensor equipment including one or more sensors and watering equipment disposed on a parcel of land and configured to selectively apply water to the parcel, and a gateway configured to provide for communication with the sensor equipment and the watering equipment. The watering equipment comprises a watering pump, wherein the watering pump is operably coupled to a water source and a water line to alternately couple the water source to and isolate the water source from the water line. The watering pump further includes a pump sensor assembly configured to direct the watering pump based on detected environmental and operational parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Johannes Gungl, Florian Soor, Thomas Schabel, Juergen Link, Wolfgang Schwarz
  • Patent number: 11619024
    Abstract: A trench cutting machine for making a cut in a surface includes a frame with at least one rear axle and at least one front axle, and a rotatable circular blade mounted the frame. The front axle is vertically adjustable relative to the frame between a first position where the circular blade is lifted clear of the surface, and a second position where the circular blade is arranged to extend downwards from the frame to cut a predetermined distance into the surface. The frame includes an auxiliary front axle located in front of the axis of rotation of the circular blade. The auxiliary front axe and the rear axle are arranged to support the frame on the surface during a cutting operation and to maintain a selected depth of cut. A shroud assembly and a debris guiding device for such a machine are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventor: Pierre Gustafsson
  • Patent number: 11607640
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of operating a separator (1,1a, 1b) for separating particles from a particle-laden airflow. The method comprises receiving, in the controller (18), a separation unit status signal from the separation unit status sensor (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d), deriving, in the controller (18), separator status data based on the separation unit status signal, communicating, via the communication device (19), the separator status data to the external unit (1a, 1b, 26), receiving, via the communication device (19), incoming control data from the external unit (1a, 1b, 26), determining, in the controller (18), based on the separator status data and based on the incoming control data, whether to initiate separating unit maintenance, and selectively initiating separating unit maintenance based on said determination. The disclosure also provides a separator for implementing the method and a system comprising two or more such separators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Daniel Gustavsson, Andreas Fogelberg
  • Patent number: D980030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Husqvarna AB
    Inventors: Gustav Landberg, Tor Sigurdson, Markus Hedberg
  • Patent number: D988372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Rajinder Mehra, Malin Andersson, Tor Sigurdson
  • Patent number: D988625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Gustav Landberg, Marcin Widlund, Therese Cevenell, Ricardo Sa Freire