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Work apparatus with internal combustion engine

US8397691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2009
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F5/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A work apparatus having an internal combustion engine includes a body case (100) that houses the engine and other components of the apparatus and a hood (102) that removably covers a top opening of body case (100). The hood (102) has an inclined pin (104) extending aslant downward toward one end of the hood (102) from a portion near the one end. The body case has an inclined bore (106) for receiving the inclined pin (104). A rear end portion of the hood (102) is locked to the body case (100) by a known lock means. The inclined pin (104) wears an elastic tube (112) on its outer circumference.

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