Reel mower discharge safety guard
US7121071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D43/063
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reel type mower having a mobile structure and a ground engaging traction member rotatably coupled to the mobile structure. The ground engaging traction member imparts traction movement to the mobile structure for movement on the ground at a ground speed. A power device is supported on the mobile structure and outputs a driving force to the ground engaging traction member. A bed knife is supported by the mobile structure having a cutting edge that cooperates with a grass cutting reel rotatably supported on the mobile structure. A collection apparatus is engagable with the mobile structure or removable from the mobile structure for collecting the grass clippings. A guard device is pivotally coupled to the mobile structure and is positionable in a closed position concealing the grass cutting reel and an opened position revealing the grass cutting reel. An actuation system drives the guard device into the closed position when the collection apparatus is removed from the mobile structure and drives the guard device into the opened position when the collection apparatus is engaged with the mobile structure.
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