Abstract:
A work implement, including a frame, a drive axle, a central work portion substantially in line with and coupled to the drive axle, at least one additional work portion pivotally mounted to the frame, at least one actuator configured to pivot the at least one additional work portion with respect to the frame, characterised in that each of the at least one work portions is operatively coupled to the drive axle by a drive belt such that pivoting of the at least one additional work portion by the actuator causes the drive belt to slacken thereby disengaging the at least one work portion.
Abstract:
A lawnmower having a cutting blade enclosure manufactured by cold drawing a titanium sheet, preferably with a thickness of about 2 mm, and subsequently welding (or riveting) joints for dimensional recover of the formed blade enclosure.
Abstract:
An invention is provided for a hinged trimmer head for use in flexible line rotary trimmer systems. The invention includes a hinged housing and cover capable of being opened to allow access to the interior of the trimmer head without risk of losing the housing parts. In addition, an open faced channel is provided is a spool that allows easy loading of cutting line. Further, a bumper button is disposed in an annular opening of the cover, providing an automated line feed mechanism and an easy cutting line spool winding mechanism.
Abstract:
The improved battery-powered lawnmower includes a safety key (48) that is automatically removed when the removable battery (22) is removed, while at the same time blocking the battery recharger receptacle. The lawnmower also includes a control circuit that shuts off the lawnmower upon the occurrence of one or more of several predetermined conditions, including low battery voltage, the encountering of heavy grass for a period of 3 seconds or more, and high motor current that may occur when the cutting blade is jammed. The cutting blade (264) is designed to move through any debris accumulated between the blade ends and the housing sidewall (284) without sacrificing the lift for needed cutting and mulching. The invention also includes a unique height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of the chassis, a handle attachment that allows the handle to be positively tightened to the lawnmower chassis, and a telescoping groove (76) for the battery's quick connect/disconnect terminals.
Abstract:
A walk-behind lawnmower includes a housing including a metal chassis, a handle coupled to the housing by support beams, a battery pack interface configured to receive a battery pack, a motor housed within the housing, a plurality of wheels attached to the housing, one or more cutting blades configured to be driven by the motor, and a skirt coupled to the metal chassis of the housing. The skirt is configured to provide a conductive path to discharge an electrostatic charge accumulated on the metal chassis.
Abstract:
A trimmer head includes a housing rotatable about a rotational axis. The housing includes a main body defining a cavity, and a cap removably coupled to the main body. The trimmer head additionally includes a spool supported in the cavity and operable to support line to be dispensed, a retainer positioned between the housing and the spool, and a first ring protruding from a distal end of the housing.
Abstract:
A walk power mower has a deck that provides a cutting chamber for enclosing a rotary grass cutting blade. An assembly is provided for adding ambient air to the cutting chamber during a grass mowing operation to improve performance. The assembly comprises an air vent placed in a top wall of the cutting chamber. An external cover outside of the cutting chamber and above the top wall of the cutting chamber has an air permeable section located forwardly of the air vent to admit air into the cover to thereby feed that air to the air vent. An internal cover inside the cutting chamber and below the top wall of the cutting chamber receives the air passing inwardly through the air vent and discharges such air into the cutting chamber at a location that is spaced from the air vent.
Abstract:
A mower is provided and includes: a case; a charging circuit provided in the case, and a combination of a wheel assembly and a charging interface assembly arranged on the case. The combination is electrically connected to the charging circuit. The combination includes: a wheel assembly; and a charging interface assembly electrically connected to the charging circuit. The wheel assembly and the charging interface assembly are integrated molding structure.