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Lawn mower including improved blade clutch and brake features

US5526635A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1995
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D2101/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lawn mower including a cutting blade brake and clutch which discourages blade engagement after a predetermined level of blade brake wear, damage, or improper adjustment is encountered. Also provided is an improved idler pulley system providing an improved "serpentine" belt path therebetween.

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