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Interlock mechanism preventing engine starting when a mower is in power drive

US4433530A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 1982
Grant dateFeb 28, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S56/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A walk-behind vehicle in the form of a mower (11) is provided with an interlock mechanism (31, 68, 61 or 131, 158, 161) which prevents operation of a pull cable (51 or 151) to start an engine (21) when the mower power drive (22) is in a drive establishing condition.

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