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Variable speed control systems and methods for walk behind working machine

US9185843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2013
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D2034/6843
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Variable speed control systems and methods for walk-behind working machines, such as lawnmowers and similar powered machines, can include a control system base, a handle having a recess formed in an edge thereof, a control lever including a lever arm that is pivotably attached to the control system base and includes a grip portion, and a control connector connected between the control lever and a machine component. The control lever can be selectively pivotable with respect to the control system base between a first angular position at which the grip portion of the control lever is spaced apart from the handle to control the machine component to be in a first operating state and a second angular position at which at least a portion of the grip portion is positioned within the recess of the handle to control the machine component to be in a second operating state.

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