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Walk-behind electric working machine

US7143835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2004
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D51/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A walk-behind electric working machine has a frame, an electric motor mounted on the frame, and a handle support section mounted on the frame, the handle support section having a pair of electrical terminals. A handle post has a first end portion for removable connection to the handle support section, a second end portion, and an electrical terminal disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the first end portion for electrical connection with the electrical terminals of the handle support section when the first end portion of the handle post is connected to the handle support section. A handle is removably mounted on the second end portion of the handle post and has handle portions. Grip members are mounted on the respective handle portions and are configured to be gripped by respective hands of an operator. An operation button controls power to operate the electric motor when the electrical terminal of the handle post is electrically connected to the electrical terminals of the handle support section.

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