Apparatus for cutting vegetation
US4183138A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D34/4163
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for cutting vegetation with a rotating head carrying non-metallic cutting line extended into a cutting plane. Additional line is extended into the cutting plane by pushing a ball member against the ground while rotating the head. The ball member moves inwardly for releasing a spool carrying coiled cutting line to rotate a predetermined angular displacement in the head. After the cutting line length is extended, the spool is secured automatically against further rotation within the head. A cover is releasably secured to the head by a twist-lock connection to allow the ball member and spool to remove from the head for rewinding, etc. Rotation of the spool within the head is regulated by uniform interlocking, straight teeth that are rugged, long wearing and provide positive control without any possibility of the spool "free wheeling" in the head.
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