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Powerhead unit for tool

US12318904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2024
Grant dateJun 3, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G3/086
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An outdoor tool includes a powerhead unit and an attachment unit. The powerhead unit includes a motor, a housing assembly housing the motor and including a handle portion, and a first shaft segment supported within the housing assembly and extending along a shaft axis to a first connecting portion. The powerhead unit also includes a first driveshaft segment coupled to the motor and extending within the first shaft segment, a switch supported within the handle portion and operable to activate the motor, and a trigger assembly. The trigger assembly includes a trigger configured to selectively actuate the switch, a first lock-off member, and a second lock-off member. The attachment unit is selectively couplable to and powered by the powerhead unit. The attachment unit includes an operational unit configured to be driven by the motor, a second shaft segment, and a second connecting portion.

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