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An adjustable axle assembly is provided for use on a mower. The assembly includes an arcuate shaped axle member that can be connected to the frame of a mower. The axle member has first and second ends with a cylindrically shaped first castor pivot member connected to the first end and a cylindricall

An adjustable axle assembly is provided for use on a mower. The assembly includes an arcuate shaped axle member that can be connected to the frame of a mower. The axle member has first and second ends with a cylindrically shaped first castor pivot member connected to the first end and a cylindrically shaped second castor pivot member connected to the second end. The first castor pivot member has first and second ends with first and second castor openings respectively formed therein. The first and second castor openings are differently sized to receive differently sized castor wheels. The second castor pivot member has first and second ends with third and fourth castor openings respectively formed therein. The third and fourth castor openings are differently sized to receive differently sized castor wheels. A bushing and a rod connect the axle to the frame while allowing the axle to articulate and pivot with respect to the frame.

대표청구항 ▼

[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [11.]11. An adjustable axle assembly for use with an associated frame, said adjustable axle assembly comprising:an arcuate shaped axle member operatively connected to the associated frame, said axle member comprising first and second ends; a

[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [11.]11. An adjustable axle assembly for use with an associated frame, said adjustable axle assembly comprising:an arcuate shaped axle member operatively connected to the associated frame, said axle member comprising first and second ends; and,a cylindrically shaped first castor pivot member operatively connected to said first end of said axle member, said first castor pivot member comprising first and second ends with first and second castor openings respectively therein for selectively receiving first and second associated castor wheels respectively, said first and second castor openings being a different size;a cylindrically shaped second castor pivot member operatively connected to said second end of said axle member, said second castor pivot member comprising first and second ends with third and fourth castor openings respectively therein for selectively receiving third and fourth associated castor wheels respectively, said third and fourth castor openings being a different size;first, second, third and fourth spacers, said first, second, third and fourth spacers selectively fitting within said first, second, third and fourth castor openings, respectively; and,articulating means for selectively permitting said axle member to articulate with respect to the associated frame, said articulating means comprising:a bushing operatively connected to said axle member; and,a rod, said bushing selectively receiving said rod, the associated frame having a first rod opening for operatively receiving said rod, said axle member selectively pivoting about said rod.