Drive device especially for a trimmer
US5483931A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/025
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive device has a housing and an internal combustion engine positioned in the housing. The engine has a crankshaft. A cable starter with a cable and a cable reel for receiving the cable is provided. The cable has a handle at its free end. A cable guide sleeve through which the cable is guided is provided. The crankshaft extends through the cable starter. A clutch with a clutch casing and a support for the cable starter are provided. The support is arranged between the housing and the clutch casing. The support has radially extending arms whereby one of the arms has a securing device for the cable guide sleeve. The securing device has a securing connection selected from the group consisting of a snap connection, a catch connection, and a clip connection.
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