Patent · US Expired

Mowing blades having an impact energy absorbing structure

US6938402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2002
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

Mowing blades which include a one-piece member having a drive mechanism coupling section, a deformation section and a cutting section. When the mowing blades receive a particular load from an obstructing object, the deformation section deforms, dissipates energy and reduces damage to drive mechanisms of mowing machines.

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