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AI-Powered Autonomous Cutting Deck Height Adjustment System

Publication ID: 24-11856886_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Autonomous Cutting Deck Height Adjustment System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856886_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856886_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,886.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a cutting deck lifting device with a pedal assembly and connecting assembly for adjusting the cutting deck's height. However, this design has limitations in terms of manual operation, lack of real-time feedback, and limited durability. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing AI-powered terrain sensing, autonomous height adjustment, and energy harvesting capabilities, providing a more efficient, precise, and sustainable solution for lawn care professionals and homeowners.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a paradigm shift in cutting deck lifting devices by integrating AI-powered terrain sensing, autonomous height adjustment, and energy harvesting capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. The combination of these features provides a novel and non-obvious solution that significantly improves the efficiency, precision, and sustainability of lawn care operations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the AI-powered terrain sensing module, such as using different types of sensors or machine learning algorithms. Additionally, the energy harvesting capabilities could be achieved through different means, such as wind power or vibration-based power generation. The modular design could also be adapted for use in other applications, such as agricultural or construction equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The autonomous cutting deck lifting device has significant commercial potential in the lawn care industry, with potential applications in professional landscaping services, golf courses, and residential lawn care. The device's increased efficiency, precision, and sustainability could also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses, providing a competitive advantage in the market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01D34/74
A A01 A01D2101/00

Field of Art

Agricultural machinery, specifically lawn mower cutting deck lifting mechanisms, requiring mechanical engineering expertise in precision adjustment systems and mechanical linkages

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in agricultural equipment design, familiar with mechanical linkage systems, height adjustment mechanisms, and modular equipment design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's fundamental cutting deck lifting mechanism. The core mechanical principles of height adjustment remain consistent, with the proposed AI and sensor technologies representing natural evolutionary improvements in equipment design. The modular and adaptive approaches are logical progressions for enhancing equipment functionality and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pedal assembly for switching between locking and unlocking states to adjust cutting deck height
PTD Variation
Augmented reality display integrated with pedal assembly for real-time height adjustment feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding user interface technologies to mechanical systems is a predictable design improvement, representing a known technique for enhancing user interaction and system transparency
Source Patent Element
Mechanical connecting assembly for lifting cutting deck
PTD Variation
Piezoelectric material-based connecting assembly for energy harvesting from operational vibrations
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating energy harvesting into existing mechanical components is a known approach in sustainable design, representing a finite and predictable solution for improving equipment efficiency
Source Patent Element
Fixed cutting deck height adjustment mechanism
PTD Variation
AI-powered terrain sensing with autonomous height adjustment based on machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying sensor and machine learning technologies to mechanical adjustment systems represents a logical technological progression with predictable results in precision equipment design
Source Patent Element
Manual pedal-based height adjustment system
PTD Variation
Cloud-connected platform for data sharing and analytics of cutting performance and terrain characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating digital connectivity and data analysis into mechanical systems is a standard approach for enhancing equipment functionality and generating additional value
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856886's fundamental cutting deck lifting mechanism, the proposed technical variations represent obvious extensions that would be readily conceived by a person having ordinary skill in agricultural equipment design. The combination of mechanical principles with emerging sensor, AI, and connectivity technologies constitutes predictable technological advancement that lacks inventive complexity, thus rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,886
TitleCutting deck lifting device and mower having cutting deck lifting device
Assignee(s)Globe (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.