Disposable bag mounting for a lawn mower
US4186546A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D2101/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replaceable thin polyethylene bag attachable to a rotary power lawn mower for catching grass clippings, the mower including a duct leading upward from the underside chamber wherein the cutter blade rotates, the bag being fitted on the end of the duct and standing upon a supporting platform mounted on a rear end of the mower, and the bag being perforated with air vent holes so to allow escape of air while the grass clippings collect inside the bag, and in one design the mower platform automatically is rearwardly downwardly pivoted to unload a bag when filled while a pivotable nozzle automatically positions a next bag for loading.
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