Bail-free machine control devices and methods
US7762050B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D2034/6843
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present subject matter discloses devices and methods for controlling the operation of a lawnmower or other walk-behind power machines without the use of a bail or operator presence control. A control device for a walk-behind machine can include a handle for a walk-behind machine, a sliding cam movable within the handle, a cable connected to the sliding cam and to a machine control component of the walk-behind machine, and an actuator movably attached to the handle. Movement of the actuator against a cam surface of the sliding cam can move the sliding cam within the handle to move the cable and operate the machine control component.
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