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Edger with improved operating lever assembly

US5139091A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1990
Grant dateAug 18, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20624
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An edger having a main frame, at least one front wheel fastened in the front portion of the main frame, two rear wheels fastened in the rear portion of the main frame, a rotary blade disposed in the front portion of either side of the main frame and capable of conducting edging, an engine mounted on the main frame and a driving device for operating the rotary blade with the engine, the edger comprising: PA0 an operating lever assembly including a first and second lever for controlling the operating position of the rotary blade. The first lever includes a portion to be gripped during operation of the edger, and the second lever includes a position setting mechanism. Both levers are operatively connected together and control the rotary blade via a connection device.

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