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Chain saw with tension adjustment

US8434236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 2008
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB27B17/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A chain saw apparatus has a body, a guide bar extending from the body, a drive sprocket rotatably mounted to the body, a chain affixed to the drive sprocket and to the guide bar, an engagement device positioned on the body and cooperative with the guide bar so as to allow the guide bar to move toward and away from the body, and pushing device for automatically moving the guide bar away from the drive sprocket. The pushing device has a slide and an elastic component. The slide bears against a rear end of the guide bar. The elastic component urges between the body and the slide.

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