Vegetation cutting apparatus
US4236311A · kind A · utility
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6References
17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D34/4163
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for cutting vegetation has a rotating disc-like head with a drive connection on one face and a second face having a smooth surface. The head carries internally a spool mounted for independent rotation. A flexible, non-metallic cutting line is coiled about the spool and has a free end extending outwardly from the head into a cutting plane. A button member within the smooth surface activates a locking means allowing the spool to rotate in the head and extend a certain length of cutting line into the cutting plane. Then the spool is secured automatically against rotation to the head.
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