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An electric riding mower which integrates an electric generator and inverter driven by an internal combustion engine, an operator/drive with an electric motor driving each of the two wheels and a mowing deck that has electric motors driving the cutting blades and a motor for raising/tilting the deck

An electric riding mower which integrates an electric generator and inverter driven by an internal combustion engine, an operator/drive with an electric motor driving each of the two wheels and a mowing deck that has electric motors driving the cutting blades and a motor for raising/tilting the deck is disclosed. The generator is mechanically driven by the output shaft of an internal combustion engine to generate the electrical power for energizing the electric motors and the inverter. A computer in the master controller communicates with each of the controllers for the motors and the generator/inverter and processes the data necessary to co-ordinate the drives.

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An electric riding mower which integrates an electric generator and inverter driven by an internal combustion engine, an operator/drive with an electric motor driving each of the two wheels and a mowing deck that has electric motors driving the cutting blades and a motor for raising/tilting the deck

An electric riding mower which integrates an electric generator and inverter driven by an internal combustion engine, an operator/drive with an electric motor driving each of the two wheels and a mowing deck that has electric motors driving the cutting blades and a motor for raising/tilting the deck is disclosed. The generator is mechanically driven by the output shaft of an internal combustion engine to generate the electrical power for energizing the electric motors and the inverter. A computer in the master controller communicates with each of the controllers for the motors and the generator/inverter and processes the data necessary to co-ordinate the drives. ccording to claim 6, further comprising a pair of sliding connectors fixedly attached to said harness assembly for creating a sliding connection for said crossover straps on the opposite sides of the animal's head adjacent to the mouth of the animal. 8. The bitless bridle according to claim 7, wherein said circular ring element extends beyond the sliding connectors by an amount sufficient to position said circular ring element in a variety of positions. 9. The bitless bridle according to claim 8, wherein said circular ring element is positioned approximately 3-7 inches below said sliding connectors. 10. The bitless bridle according to claim 1, wherein said restraining mechanism further comprises a clasping mechanism disposed between said first and second pair of loops to constrict said third elongated strap between said first and second elongated straps. 11. The bitless bridle according to claim 1, wherein said second elongated strap is provided with a plurality of protuberances for applying pressure to the regions of special acuity of the animal when rearward tension is applied to at least one of the reins. 12. The bitless bridle according to claim 11, wherein said plurality of protuberances are adjustably mounted to said second elongated strap to allow for custom fit to the head of the animal. 13. The bitless bridle according to claim 12, wherein said plurality of protuberances are composed of molded plastic. 14. The bitless bridle according to claim 2, further comprising a first adjustment mechanism for adjusting the length of the said crossover straps. 15. The bitless bridle according to claim 14, wherein said first adjustment mechanism comprises a buckle. 16. The bitless bridle according to claim 2, further comprising a second adjustment mechanism for adjusting the length of the said first elongated strap relative to the side of the head of the animal. 17. The bitless bridle according to claim 16, wherein said second adjustment mechanism comprises a buckle. 18. A bitless bridle for controlling and restraining an animal through a pair of reins connectable thereto, said bitless bridle comprising: a harness assembly for attachment to the head of the animal and including a first elongated strap extending over the poll area and behind the ears and downward along the head of the animal; a second elongated strap for applying direct pressure to regions of special acuity located at a poll area and behind the ears of the animal, said second elongated strap extending parallel to but moving independent relative to said first elongated strap to transmit pressure to the regions of special acuity when rearward tension is applied to at least one of the pair of reins; and a detachable sleeve for attachment to said second elongated strap, said sleeve being provided with a plurality of protuberances for applying pressure to the regions of special acuity when rearward tension is applied to at least one of the reins. 19. A bridle assembly for controlling and restraining an animal through a pair of reins connectable thereto, said bitless bridle comprising: a harness assembly for attachment to the head of the animal and including a first elongated strap extending over the head and behind the ears and downward along the head of the animal; a second elongated strap for applying direct pressure to regions of special acuity located at a poll area and behind the ears of the animal, the second elongated strap extending parallel to said first elongated strap to transmit the pressure to the regions of special acuity when rearward tension is applied to at least one of the pair of reins; and a restraining mechanism for restraining said first elongated strap and said second elongated strap to a position proximate to the poll area and behind the ears of the animal, said restraining means including a first pair of loops through which said first elongated strap extends for engaging in relative movement during adjustment and a second pair of loops through which said second elongated strap extends for engaging in essentially free longitudinal movement relative to said harness assembly and independent of said first elongated strap when rearward tension is applied to at least one of the reins, wherein said restraining mechanism is fixed relative to said harness assembly to allow free longitudinal movement of said second elongated strap relative to said harness assembly and independent of said first elongated strap when rearward tension is applied to at least one of the reins. 20. The bridle assembly according to claim 19, wherein said restraining mechanism further comprises a clasping mechanism disposed between said first and second pair of loops to constrict said third elongated strap between said first and second elongated straps.