Vegetation trimmer
US9032630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27B17/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vegetation pruning device includes a cutting element; a guide bar for supporting the cutting element, the guide bar having a guide bar plane, the guide bar being pivotable in the guide bar plane about a fixed axis; a motor having a motor shaft for rotatably driving the cutting element; a motor housing for receiving the motor; a guiding mechanism connected to the motor housing, the guiding mechanism having a longitudinal axis; a handle assembly operable to move linearly along the longitudinal axis; and a transmission device for connecting the handle assembly to the guide bar through, the transmission device converting a linearly movement of the handle assembly to a pivoting movement of the guide bar, the cutting element thereby approaching or withdrawing from a workpiece to be sawn.
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