Lopping apparatus having handle compartments for stowing blades during periods of non-use and associated method
US6161291A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G3/0251
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation. When the lopping apparatus is positioned in the lopping mode of operation, (i) the first cutting portion and the second cutting portion are both positioned on a first side of the line L, and (ii) the first blade storage compartment and the second blade storage compartment are both p…
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