Patent · US Expired

Self-propelled lawn mower

US7117660B1 · kind B1 · utility

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14References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 2000
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S56/07
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-propelled lawn mower comprising a microprocessor and at least one cutter (10), wherein an elastic tension element (13) that is connected to the frame of the lawn mower and the at least one cutter (10) is provided. Central automatic adjustment of the height of the cutters (10) in relation to the ground is also provided. The cutters (10) consist of a rotary disk (3) with retractable blades (5) provided with a stop (4) underneath the lower surface in the form of a central extension that can come into contact with the ground.

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