Hedgetrimmer with rotatable rear handle
US8156656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G3/053
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hedgetrimmer having a housing, a motor located within the housing for driving a reciprocating blade for cutting vegetation. A front handle located at a front end of the housing and a rear handle located at a rear end of the housing. The rear handle having a trigger to actuate the motor, the rear handle being rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the housing. The rear handle is lockable at one of several positions so that a user can grip the two handles in the most comfortable position for the desired cutting operation.
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