Lopping tool and method for lopping
US6345445B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G3/083
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for performing lopping, pruning and similar operations includes a tool support, a tool head, an actuating line and an actuating handle. The tool support preferably includes a pair of telescoping tubes and the tool head includes a blade movable to perform cutting operations. The blade is coupled to the actuating line and remotely movable by tensioning the actuating line. The actuating line passes through a portion of the tool support to the actuating handle. The actuating handle includes a line engagement mechanism or clutch assembly that engages and holds the line when the actuating handle is slid on the tool support. The tool is actuated by a first movement of the actuating handle that causes the engagement mechanism to engage the actuating line, followed by a second movement that tensions the line to move the blade. A reel mechanism below the engagement mechanism collects the actuating line when the tool support is retracted and dispenses line when the tool support is extended.
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