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Mowing apparatus and method

US7386974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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48Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 2004
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D34/53
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus (20) for mowing vegetation is disclosed herein. The apparatus (20) generally includes a reel mechanism (21) and a cutting mechanism (22). The reel mechanism (21) preferably includes a plurality of reel bars (30) that rotate in a first direction. The cutting mechanism (22) preferably includes a plurality of cutting blades (40) that rotate in a second direction opposite of the first direction. Each of the plurality of cutting blades (40) is preferably disposed concentrically within the plurality of reel bars (30).

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