Grass and weed cutter construction
US6327782A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D75/206
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An implement for cutting grass or weeds or the like wherein a Weedeater type cutting head is provided on which a cutting line or blade or the like cutting element is mounted for rapid whirling motion, wherein protective shielding is provided on the implement and interposed between the cutting element and the normal position of the operator, and a skirt-like mat of tough, resilient, flexible plastic filaments are provided on the implement for extending downwardly toward and preferably into contact with a terrain surface when the implement is in its operative posture, the filaments being sufficiently flexible to readily conform to the terrain surface when brought into contact therewith to thereby afford greatly enhanced protection against flying debris while providing substantially unhindered freedom of motion to the cutting head.
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