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Lawn mower cutting blade spindle assembly including quick change characteristics

US5782073A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1996
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S56/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a lawn mower blade spindle assembly which can be easily serviced in the field, which includes a blade height adjustment feature which allows a blade to be replaced or be adjusted without removing the blade spindle bearings. An improved stress loading arrangement is further provided which reduces spindle stress and lessens the opportunity for spindle assembly failure upon catastrophic blade impact with an immovable object such as with a rock.

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