US4505040A
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Coupling for interconnecting two handle portions of a power driven implement
Assignee: Inertia Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1983-11-09
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Granted: 1985-03-19
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Expires: 2003-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A coupling for the handle shaft of a power driven implement which permits angular adjustment of a drive head. The coupling clamps two parts of the handle shaft together, preventing rotation of one part and permits the selectable rotation of the other. The coupling comprises a split clamp joining and securely holding the handle parts in abutment with one part of the handle shaft telescopically interconnecting with the split clamp, and the other part of the handle shaft rotatably interconnecting with the split clamp in any one of a plurality of alignments. A releasable fastener permits loosening of the split clamp to allow rotational adjustment of the parts and their retention at a selected orientation.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Everts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/835; A01D34/90; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/416; A01G; A01G3/00; A01G3/06; A01G3/062; B; B25; B25F; B25F3/00; B25F5/00; B25F5/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045; Y10T74/20462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A handle held elongated power driven implement having a handle shaft formed by first and second separable and engagable handle shaft parts, a drive head mounted at the distal end of said first handle shaft part, an engine mounted at the distal end of said second handle shaft part, and means for operatively joining said engine to said drive head, the improvement comprising: a releasable coupling means for joining the other ends of said first and second handle shaft parts together; said releasable coupling means being constructed so that the other end of one of the handle shaft parts is positionable independently of and interlocking with the other end of the other of said handle shaft parts and comprising a split clamp surrounding and securely clamping the other ends of the juxtapositioned handle shaft parts in abutment with each other; said coupling means being provided with a stop means on its internal periphery; one of the other ends of the handle shaft parts being provided with a slot extending longitudinally inwardly thereof for telescopically engaging with said stop means when engaging with the other end of the other handle shaft part within said coupling means; and fastening means for releasably clamping said split clamp around the abuting ends of said first and second handle shaft parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A handle held elongated power driven implement having a handle shaft formed by first and second separable and engagable handle shaft parts, a drive head mounted at the distal end of said first handle shaft part, an engine mounted at the distal end of said second handle shaft part, and means for operatively joining said engine to said drive head, the improvement comprising: a releasable coupling means for joining the other ends of said first and second handle shaft parts together; said releasable coupling means being constructed so that the other end of one of the handle shaft parts is positionable independently of and interlocking with the other end of the other of said handle shaft parts and comprising a split clamp surrounding and securely clamping the other ends of the juxtapositioned handle shaft parts in abutment with each other; said coupling means being provided with a stop means on its internal periphery; one of the other ends of the handle shaft parts being provided with a slot extending longitudinally inwardly thereof for telescopically engaging with said stop means when engaging with the other end of the other handle shaft part within said coupling means; and fastening means for releasably clamping said split clamp around the abuting ends of said first and second handle shaft parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 wherein: said releasable clamp means may be constructed to allow one of said handle shaft parts to be rotated and held at a predetermined tilt angle with respect to other of said handle shaft parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The implement set forth in claim 2 wherein: said stop means comprises a ridge extending longitudinally of said coupling means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The implement set forth in claim 3 wherein: said slot is provided with an end portion extending laterally thereof for receiving said ridge when said first and second handle shaft parts are abutting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 wherein: said one of said handle shaft parts is provided with a circumferential groove; and said split clamp is provided with a lip on its inside surface in engagement with said groove whereby said handle shaft part may rotate within said clamp and be restrained against axial removal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 wherein: said fastener means comprises a wing nut adapted to be loosened and tightened against said clamp means and thereby against the handle shaft part which has said circumferential groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 wherein: said coupling means includes a port for viewing the location of the abutting ends of said first and second handle shaft parts in said coupling means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 wherein: said engine is mounted on the outboard end of said implement; and said means operatively joins said engine to said drive head comprising a cable passing through said first and second handle shaft parts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 in further combination with: a cable extending longitudinally through said handle shaft parts for interconnecting said engine with said drive head; said cable being cut at a point within said coupling means to form two interconnectable ends; and connector means attached to said ends for engagement when said fastening means clamps said first and second handle shaft parts together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The implement set forth in claim 9 wherein: said connector means engage in a telescopic manner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implement set forth in claim 1 wherein: said drive head comprises a trimmer of the flailing line type.
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