Gardening appliance operating device with release unit and gardening appliance with such gardening appliance operating device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gardening implement operating device for use with, in particular, rod-joint gardening implements, especially lawn mowers or brush cutters, having at least one drive operating unit (64) for controlling or adjusting the drive unit function of the gardening implement, and having at least one release unit (66) having at least one release operating element (38) operable by an operator for releasing at least one function of the drive operating unit (64). It is proposed that the release unit (66) has at least one additional release operating element (40) configured to release the function of the drive operating unit (64), at least independently of the release operating element (38).

Description

Background Technology

[0001] Gardening implement operating devices are known for use with gardening implements, particularly lawn mowers or brush cutters. The gardening implement operating device includes at least one drive operating unit for controlling or adjusting the function of a drive unit of the gardening implement, and at least one release unit having at least one release operating element operable by an operator for releasing at least one function of the drive operating unit. Summary of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a gardening implement operating device for use with, in particular, rod-joint gardening implements, especially lawn mowers or brush cutters, having at least one drive operating unit for controlling or adjusting the function of the drive unit of the gardening implement, and having at least one release unit having at least one release operating element operable by an operator for releasing at least one function of the drive operating unit.

[0003] The release unit is provided with at least one additional release operating element, which is configured at least for, and particularly independently of, the function of releasing the drive operating unit. The gardening implement operating device according to the invention, with its configuration, advantageously achieves high operational comfort. It advantageously achieves safe and reliable operability in different holding positions of the gardening implement operating device. It advantageously achieves ergonomic handling. For example, in the case of gardening implements (on which the gardening implement operating device is disposed) constructed as lawn mowers or brush cutters, particularly comfortable and ergonomic operability can be achieved, especially because simple operability can be advantageously maintained in different holding positions. It advantageously maintains the correspondence between the operator's fingers and the release operating unit in different holding positions, which contributes to high operational comfort. For example, when using gardening implements equipped with the gardening implement operating device according to the invention in the lawn edge mowing position and the lawn mowing position, the operator can advantageously and ergonomically manipulate the release operating unit with their thumb in both positions.

[0004] The gardening implement operating device is preferably configured to control or adjust at least one function of the gardening implement according to operator commands. Preferably, the gardening implement operating device forms a handle area for the operator. The term "configured" should be understood in particular as specially configured, specially designed and / or specially equipped. An object is configured for a specific function, and should be understood in particular as the object satisfying and / or performing that specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

[0005] The release operating element and / or additional release operating elements are preferably configured to be movably supported relative to each other. Preferably, the release operating element and / or additional release operating elements are configured as translationally movable release operating elements. However, it is also contemplated that the release operating element and / or additional release operating elements be configured as swingable, tiltable, and / or rotatable release operating elements, as electronic and / or sensor-based release operating elements, or as other release operating elements deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art. The release operating element and additional release operating elements preferably each have an axis of motion. The axis of motion of the release operating element preferably extends at least substantially parallel to, and in particular coaxial with, the axis of motion of the additional release operating element. "Substantially parallel" should be understood in particular as an alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, particularly in a plane, wherein the deviation of said direction from said reference direction is particularly less than 8°, advantageously less than 5°, and particularly advantageously less than 2°. However, it is also contemplated that the axis of motion of the release operating element relative to the axis of motion of the additional release operating element have other alignments deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art, such as lateral alignment, at least substantially vertical alignment, etc. The term “substantially perpendicular” should in particular define the alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, wherein the direction and the reference direction (especially when viewed in a projection plane) form an angle of 90°, and the angle has a maximum deviation, especially less than 8°, advantageously less than 5° and particularly advantageously less than 2°.

[0006] Furthermore, it is proposed that the release unit has at least one transmission element, which is particularly configured to be operatively connected to an electrical or electronic switching element of the drive operation unit, wherein the drive operation unit has at least one operating element, which is movable relative to the transmission element without contact in at least one unoperated state of the release operation element, particularly in the unoperated state of the release operation element and / or other release operation elements. The transmission element preferably has a distance relative to the operating element in at least one unoperated state, thereby allowing the operating element to move freely, particularly to swing freely, and preferably without contact with the transmission element in at least one unoperated state of the release operation element, particularly in the unoperated state of the release operation element and / or other release operation elements. It is conceivable that, in order to solve a task according to the invention (particularly achieving a comfortable release function), the gardening implement operating device is constructed in an alternative configuration as independent of other release operation elements. Preferably, in alternative configurations, particularly those constructed independently of additional release operating elements, the gardening implement operating device includes at least one drive operating unit for controlling or adjusting the function of a drive unit of the gardening implement, and at least one release unit having at least one release operating element operable by the operator for releasing at least one function of the drive operating unit. The release unit has at least one transmission element, particularly configured to operatively connect with an electrical or electronic switching element of the drive operating unit. The drive operating unit has at least one operating element that is movable relative to the transmission element without contact in at least one unoperated state of the release operating element, particularly in the unoperated state of the release operating element and / or the other release operating element. This configuration advantageously achieves high operational comfort, especially because the operator can easily identify and feel whether the release unit has been operated based on the presence or absence of the free movement of the operating element.

[0007] Furthermore, it is proposed that the gardening implement operating device has at least one connection interface for connecting to the guide rod of the gardening implement, wherein a release operating element is arranged spaced apart from another release operating element (especially the other release operating element) of the release unit along the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface. This configuration of the gardening implement operating device advantageously achieves high operational comfort. It advantageously achieves safe and reliable operability in different holding positions of the gardening implement operating device. It advantageously achieves ergonomic handling. For example, in the case where the gardening implement (on which the gardening implement operating device is disposed) is constructed as a lawnmower or brush cutter, particularly comfortable and ergonomic operability can be achieved, especially because simple operability can be advantageously maintained in different holding positions. It advantageously maintains the correspondence between the operator's fingers and the release operating unit in different holding positions, which contributes to high operational comfort. For example, when using the gardening implement equipped with the gardening implement operating device in the lawn edge mowing position and the lawn mowing position, the operator can advantageously and ergonomically manipulate the release operating unit with their thumb in both positions.

[0008] Furthermore, it is proposed that the release unit has at least one transmission element, wherein the release operating element of the release unit is arranged decoupled from another (especially the additional) release operating element relative to the transmission element in the direction of action. In particular, the release operating element and the additional release operating element are preferably movable relative to each other independently, in opposite directions, preferably along the longitudinal extension axis of the guide rod, to manipulate the transmission element. This configuration of the gardening implement operating device advantageously achieves high operational comfort. It advantageously achieves safe and reliable operability in different holding positions of the gardening implement operating device. It advantageously achieves ergonomic handling.

[0009] Furthermore, it is proposed that the release unit has at least one transmission element, wherein the release operating element of the release unit and another (especially the additional) release operating element are operatively connected to the transmission element on two different sides of the transmission element. The transmission element has at least one point of action, particularly assigned to the release operating element, and additional points of action, particularly assigned to the additional release operating element. The point of action and the additional points of action are preferably arranged on two different sides of the transmission element. The point of action is arranged on the side of the transmission element opposite to the additional points of action. In particular, the point of action is arranged on the side of the transmission element facing the release operating element and / or the additional release operating element. The additional points of action are preferably arranged on the side of the transmission element facing the operating element. The release operating element is preferably configured to apply pressure directly or indirectly to the transmission element due to the movement of the release operating element, to move the transmission element, particularly to cause the transmission element to oscillate about the rotation axis of the transmission element. Preferably, the release operating element has an actuating extension by means of which pressure can be applied to the transmission element. The operating extension is preferably arranged on the side of the release operating element opposite to the operating surface of the release operating element. The additional release operating element is preferably configured to apply tension directly or indirectly to the transmission element due to the movement of the additional release operating element, thereby moving the transmission element, particularly causing the transmission element to oscillate about its axis of rotation. This configuration of the gardening implement operating device advantageously achieves safe and reliable operability in different holding positions. For example, in the case where the gardening implement (on which the operating device is arranged) is constructed as a lawnmower or brush cutter, particularly comfortable and ergonomic operability can be achieved, especially because simple operability can be advantageously maintained in different holding positions.

[0010] Furthermore, it is proposed that the gardening implement operating device includes at least one gripping unit, wherein a release operating element of a release unit and another (especially the additional) release operating element are arranged on one side of the gripping unit, which faces away from another side of the gripping unit, on which a drive operating unit is arranged. Preferably, the gripping unit forms a handle area in which the operator at least partially grips and / or manipulates the gardening implement operating device. The handle area preferably extends along the longitudinal extension axis of the guide rod between the side of the gardening implement operating device facing the housing of the gardening implement and the side of the gardening implement operating device facing the drive unit. Preferably, at least an operating element, a release operating element, and an additional release operating element are arranged in the handle area. In particular, the handle area is defined on the side of the gripping unit facing away from the drive operating unit by one outer surface and another outer surface of the gripping unit, wherein the outer surface and the other outer surface extend obliquely relative to each other and / or relative to the longitudinal extension axis of the guide rod. The release operating element is preferably arranged in the area of ​​the outer surface. The additional release operating element is preferably arranged in the area of ​​the other outer surface. This configuration of the gardening implement operating device advantageously maintains the operator's fingers in correspondence with the release unit in different holding positions, contributing to high operational comfort. For example, when using gardening implements equipped with the operating device in both the lawn trimming position and the lawn mowing position, the operator can advantageously and ergonomically manipulate the release unit with their thumb in both positions.

[0011] Furthermore, it is proposed that the gardening implement operating device has at least one connection interface for connecting to the guide rod of the gardening implement, wherein the release operating element of the release unit and another (especially the additional) release operating element, particularly along the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface, are supported to be movable in opposite directions to release the function of the drive operating unit. For manipulating the transmission element, the release operating element is preferably movable in the direction of the transmission element. For manipulating the transmission element, the additional release operating element is preferably supported to be movable in a direction opposite to the transmission element. However, other movements of the release operating element and the additional release operating element that are meaningful to those skilled in the art are also conceivable. Ergonomic handling can be advantageously achieved. For example, in the case where the gardening implement (on which the gardening implement operating device is arranged) is constructed as a lawnmower or brush cutter, particularly comfortable and ergonomic operability can be achieved, especially because simple operability can be advantageously maintained in different holding positions.

[0012] Furthermore, it is proposed that the gardening implement operating device includes at least one connection interface for connection with the guide rod of the gardening implement (especially those already mentioned), wherein the release unit has at least one transmission element and at least one connecting element that is movably supported, especially at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface, wherein the movement of another (especially the additional) release operating element of the release unit can be transmitted to the transmission element by means of the connecting element. The connecting element preferably extends parallel to the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface. The connecting element preferably transmits the movement of the additional release operating element to the transmission element. When operating the additional release operating element, the connecting element is preferably kinematically connected to the additional release operating element and the transmission element. The additional release operating element preferably has a stop. When operating the additional release operating element, the movement of the additional release operating element can be transmitted to the connecting element via the stop. With this configuration of the gardening implement operating device, safe and reliable operability in different holding positions of the gardening implement operating device can be achieved. An ergonomically simple release unit can be advantageously realized.

[0013] Furthermore, it is proposed that the release unit includes at least one (especially the previously mentioned) connecting element and at least one return element (especially a spring), the return element at least partially surrounding the connecting element and configured to load the release operating element and another (especially the additional) release operating element of the release unit with a return force to return to the initial position. The return of the release operating element and the additional release operating element can be advantageously and structurally simplely achieved by means of (especially a single) return element.

[0014] Furthermore, a gardening implement, particularly a lawnmower or brush cutter, is proposed, having at least one gardening implement operating device according to the invention, having at least one guide rod and, more particularly, at least one drive unit for driving the gardening tool. This configuration advantageously achieves high operational comfort. It advantageously achieves safe and reliable operability in different holding positions of the gardening implement operating device. It advantageously achieves ergonomic handling. For example, when the gardening implement (on which the gardening implement operating device is arranged) is constructed as a lawnmower or brush cutter, particularly comfortable and ergonomic operability can be achieved, especially because simple operability can be advantageously maintained in different holding positions. It advantageously maintains the correspondence between the operator's fingers and the release operating unit in different holding positions, which contributes to high operational comfort. For example, when using the gardening implement equipped with the gardening implement operating device in the lawn edge mowing position and the lawn mowing position, the operator can advantageously and ergonomically manipulate the release operating unit with their thumb in both positions.

[0015] Furthermore, it is proposed that the gardening implement includes at least one insertable tool receiver, on which the gardening tool (especially the one already mentioned) can be arranged, wherein a release operating element and additional release operating elements are arranged on the side of the grip unit of the gardening implement operating device opposite to the insertable tool receiver. This configuration advantageously achieves safe and reliable operability in different holding positions of the gardening implement operating device. It also advantageously achieves a compact structure.

[0016] Here, the gardening implement operating device and / or gardening implement according to the invention should not be limited to the applications and embodiments described above. In particular, to fulfill the functional modes described herein, the gardening implement operating device and / or gardening implement according to the invention may have a different number than the various elements, components, and units mentioned herein. Furthermore, for the numerical ranges given in this disclosure, values ​​within the stated limits should also be considered disclosed and arbitrarily usable. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings. One embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings. The drawings, description, and claims contain a large number of combinations of features. Those skilled in the art will also practically consider these features individually and combine them into other meaningful combinations.

[0018] It shows: Figure 1 The gardening implement according to the invention is illustrated in the schematic diagram, particularly a lawn mower or brush cutter. Figure 2 A detailed view of the gardening implement operating device according to the invention is shown in the schematic diagram. Figure 3 Another detailed view of the gardening implement operating device according to the invention is shown in the schematic diagram. Figure 4 A detailed view of the housing device of the gardening implement according to the invention is shown in the schematic diagram. Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrates another detailed view of the housing device according to the invention, wherein an electronically cooled housing device according to the invention is arranged with gardening implements according to the invention. Figure 6 A detailed view of the handle device of the gardening implement according to the invention is shown in the schematic diagram. Figure 7 A further detailed view of the handle device according to the invention is shown in the schematic diagram, and Figure 8A detailed view of the electronic cooling housing device according to the invention is shown in the schematic diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Figure 1 A gardening implement 10 is shown, constructed as (especially an electric) lawnmower or brush cutter. However, it is also conceivable that the gardening implement 10 may have other configurations that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, such as a lawnmower. The gardening implement 10 preferably has a guide rod 12 and a drive unit 14. The gardening implement 10 preferably has a gardening implement operating device 16, especially for controlling or adjusting the drive unit 14, and / or has a housing device 18, especially for receiving the electronic unit 134 of the gardening implement 10 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 5 The gardening implement operating device 16 preferably includes at least one drive operating unit 64 for controlling or adjusting the drive unit function of the gardening implement 10 (especially drive unit 14). Drive unit 14 preferably has an insertable tool receiver 26 on which gardening tools 28 can be (especially releasably) arranged. Gardening tools 28 can be configured as a rotatably driven cutting blade or a rotatably driven cutting wire unit. In particular, it is conceivable that drive unit 14 can be releasably connected to guide rod 12. Drive unit 14 can be configured as a multi-functional tool head and interchangeably connected to guide rod 12, especially so that different drive units 14 can be used in a manner known to those skilled in the art, thereby fulfilling various gardening processing functions by means of gardening implement 10. For example, as an alternative to the drive unit 14 shown in the figures, it is conceivable that a high-branch saw unit, hedge trimmer unit, etc., can be alternatively (especially interchangeably) arranged on guide rod 12. Preferably, the drive unit 14 is at least partially (especially except for the insert tool receiving part 26) housed in a drive housing 180 (especially constructed differently from or separately from the housing device 18). The drive unit 14 preferably includes at least one electric motor (not shown in detail here), especially a brushless electric motor. The electric motor is preferably arranged (preferably supported) in the drive housing 180. A protective device 184 (especially a protective cover) for the gardening tool 10 is preferably arranged or fixed on the drive housing 180 in a manner known to those skilled in the art. The drive unit 14 (especially the drive shaft of the drive unit 14) preferably has a rotation axis 32 about which the gardening tool 28 can be rotatably driven. Preferably, the rotation axis 32 of the drive unit 14 is obliquely aligned with respect to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. In particular, the rotation axis 32 forms an angle 182 greater than 5° and less than 90° with the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12.

[0020] The housing device 18 preferably has at least one receiving interface 22 for receiving the guide rod 12 (see Figure 5The guide rod 12 is preferably constructed as a rod-shaped hollow cylinder. The guide rod 12 preferably has a longitudinally extending axis 30, and in particular, the guide rod 12 has its maximum extension along this longitudinally extending axis. The guide rod 12 can be constructed as a single piece or multiple pieces. In a multiple-piece configuration of the guide rod 12, it is conceivable that multiple portions of the guide rod 12 are movably supported relative to each other, for example, due to the telescopic configuration of the guide rod 12, allowing for translational movement relative to each other, or by means of the hinge 174 or hinges of the guide rod 12, allowing for swinging movement relative to each other. Alternatively, any other configuration of the guide rod 12 that is meaningful to those skilled in the art is also conceivable. The guide rod 12 preferably has a first end and (in particular, opposite to the first end) additional ends. The first end is preferably connected to, and in particular fixed to, the drive unit 14 (in particular to the drive housing 180). The additional ends are preferably connected to, and in particular fixed to, the gardening implement operating device 16 and / or the housing device 18. The gardening implement operating device 16 and the housing device 18 are directly connected to each other, especially since the guide rod 12 extends completely through the gardening implement operating device 16 into the housing device 18. In particular, the other end of the guide rod 12 extends into the housing device 18 (see...). Figure 5 The drive unit 14 is preferably arranged on the first end of the guide rod 12. The housing device 18 is preferably arranged on the other end of the guide rod 12. Preferably, the housing device 18 is spaced apart from the drive unit 14, which is provided for driving the gardening tool 28, via the (especially hollow) guide rod 12. Preferably, the gardening tool 10 has an energy supply unit 54 and / or a sensor unit 178, which are at least partially (especially mostly) received / arranged in the (especially hollow) guide rod 12. The connecting cable of at least the energy supply unit 54 for powering the drive unit 14 and / or the cable of the sensor unit 178 preferably originates from the housing device 18 (especially from the electronic unit 134 arranged in the housing device 18) and extends through the internal space defined by the guide rod 12 to the drive unit 14 (see See). Figure 3 and 5 For example, sensor unit 178 can be configured to detect the presence of body parts in the vicinity of gardening tool 28 to trigger an emergency shutdown of gardening implement 10, or it can be configured to detect the presence of gardening tool 28 on insertable tool receiver 26, etc. Other configurations of sensor unit 178 that are meaningful to those skilled in the art are also conceivable, such as configuring sensor unit 178 to detect the presence and / or contact of an operator's hand on gardening implement 10, etc.

[0021] The housing assembly 18 preferably has at least one battery pack receiving unit 218 for receiving at least one battery pack 36 of the gardening implement 10. The gardening implement 10 can be powered at least by the battery pack 36. The battery pack 36 can have a rated voltage of 18V or 36V. However, it is also conceivable that the battery pack 36 has other rated voltages that are meaningful to those skilled in the art for powering the gardening implement 10. The battery pack receiving unit 218 is arranged on the side of the housing assembly 18 away from the drive unit 14 and / or the receiving interface 22. The battery pack receiving unit 218 has at least one contact interface 44 (see...). Figure 5 The contact interface is at least configured for electrical contact with the battery pack 36 of the gardening tool 10, particularly in a manner known to those skilled in the art. The battery pack receiving unit 218 is configured to receive the battery pack 36 such that, with the battery pack 36 connected to the contact interface 44, the center of gravity axis of the battery pack 36 extends at least substantially parallel (especially coaxial) to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The battery pack receiving unit 218 has at least one insertion direction 46 along which the battery pack 36 can connect to the contact interface 44. The insertion direction 46 preferably extends at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The battery pack 36 is preferably able to be inserted into the battery pack receiving unit 218 from the side of the battery pack receiving unit 218 toward the insertable tool receiving portion 26 (particularly along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12, preferably in a direction opposite to the insertion direction 46). In particular, the battery pack 36 can be inserted into the battery pack receiving unit 218 from the bottom side of the housing device 18 toward the top side of the housing device 18 along the insertion direction 46, especially for establishing the connection between the battery pack 36 and the contact interface 44.

[0022] The gardening implement 10 preferably has a gardening implement operating device 16, by means of which the operator can manipulate the gardening implement 10, in particular at least be able to deactivate or activate the gardening implement 10 and / or control or regulate the power supply to the drive unit 14. The gardening implement operating device 16 is directly connected to the housing 18 on the side of the housing 18 facing the drive unit 14 (see [link]). Figure 3 and 5Preferably, the gardening implement operating device 16 is connected to the housing device 18 by means of force-locking and / or form-locking connections. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the gardening implement operating device 16 is connected to the housing device 18 by means of material-locking connections, for example, in the case where the gardening implement operating device 16 and the housing device 18 are a one-piece configuration. The gardening implement operating device 16 preferably has a connection interface 24 through which it is connected to the guide rod 12, particularly arranged or fixed to the guide rod 12. The gardening implement operating device 16 has a grip unit 42 on which the operator can hold and / or manipulate the gardening implement 10 with at least one hand. The grip unit 42 preferably forms the main handle of the gardening implement 10, preferably a main handle on which one or more operating elements 72 of the gardening implement 10 are arranged. The grip axis of the grip unit 42 extends at least substantially parallel (especially coaxial) to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The gardening implement operating device 16 preferably has a release unit 66, which has at least one release operating element 38 operable by the operator for releasing at least one function of the drive operating unit 64. The release unit 66 preferably includes at least one additional release operating element 40, which is configured at least (particularly independently of the release operating element 38) to release the function of the drive operating unit 64 (see [link]). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 are preferably arranged on the side of the grip unit 42 opposite to the insert tool receiving portion 26 (especially when viewed along the direction extending perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12). The release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 are preferably arranged on the grip unit 42 and / or the guide rod 12 at intervals relative to each other along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12.

[0023] Furthermore, the gardening implement 10 preferably has a handle device 20. The handle device 20 is preferably configured as an additional handle device. The handle device 20 preferably has at least one grip unit 48, which includes at least one (especially U-shaped) handle element 104 (preferably an additional handle element), and at least one attachment element 50, on which the handle element 104 is disposed, and which has at least one fastening interface 52 for fastening (especially clamping) to the gardening implement 10, preferably to the guide rod 12 of the gardening implement 10. The handle device 20 is preferably capable of being secured to the guide rod 12 via the attachment element 50. The handle device 20 is preferably releasably disposed on the guide rod 12 between the gardening implement operating device 16 and the drive unit 14. Preferably, the handle device 20 is disposed on the guide rod 12 in the vicinity of the gardening implement operating device 16, particularly to allow the operator to comfortably hold the gardening implement 10. The handle device 20 is arranged on the guide rod 12, spaced apart from the gardening implement operating device 16 and the housing device 18, along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. Preferably, the handle device 20 is constructed separately from the gardening implement operating device 16 and / or from the housing device 18. The handle device 20 (especially the attachment element 50) has a fastening interface 52 through which the handle device 20 can be connected to the guide rod 12 (especially releasably) (see...). Figure 6 The fastening interface 52 is specifically configured as a quick-connect interface that can be released without tools. The handle device 20 is preferably able to be steplessly secured to the guide rod 12 within a 360° angular range around the guide rod 12 by means of the fastening interface 52. However, it is also conceivable that the handle device 20 can be secured to the guide rod 12 in a predefined number of stages by means of the fastening interface 52. The fastening interface 52 preferably has a clamping and / or snap-fit ​​unit 56. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the fastening interface 52 has other configurations that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. The clamping and / or snap-fit ​​unit 56 has at least one locking element 58, at least one fastening element 60, and at least one guide rod connecting element 62. The locking element 58 and / or fastening element 60 are configured to provide a clamping force and / or snap-fit ​​force between the guide rod connecting element 62 and the attachment element 50 in at least one state where the handle device 20 is secured to the guide rod 12. The fastening element 60 is preferably constructed as a helical element, configured to variably connect the guide rod connecting element 62 and the attachment element 50 in a basic position in which the handle device 20 is securely attached to the guide rod 12. However, it is also conceivable that the fastening element 60 may have other configurations that are considered meaningful by those skilled in the art. The locking element 58 is preferably constructed as a quick-locking element, particularly a swingable clamping bar, etc., configured to (particularly flexibly) release the basic position defined by the fastening element 60, especially allowing the handle device 20 to move along and / or about the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 (see...). Figure 6The guide rod 12 preferably has a hinge 174 by means of which the guide rod 12 can be folded, in particular the first end and the other end of the guide rod 12 can be folded relative to each other, preferably about an axis of the hinge 174 that extends transversely to (in particular at least substantially perpendicular to) the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The hinge 174 of the guide rod 12 is preferably arranged on the guide rod 12 along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 between the handle device 20 and the drive unit 14.

[0024] Furthermore, the gardening implement 10 preferably has a carrying unit 176, which is configured to provide an interface for carrying accessories (especially carrying straps, etc.). The carrying unit 176 preferably has a loop, ring, eyelet, plug-in connection, and / or any other interface for carrying accessories (especially carrying straps) that is meaningful to those skilled in the art. The carrying unit 176 is preferably arranged on the guide rod 12. In particular, the carrying unit 176 is releasably connected to the guide rod 12. The carrying unit 176 is preferably arranged on the guide rod 12 along the longitudinally extending axis 30 between the handle device 20 and the gardening implement operating device 16. However, it is also conceivable that the carrying unit 176 may be arranged at other locations on the gardening implement 10 that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, such as on the gardening implement operating device 16, on the housing device 18, etc.

[0025] Figure 2A detailed view of a gardening implement operating device 16 for (particularly rod-joint type) gardening implement 10 is shown. The gardening implement operating device 16 is preferably configured for controlling or adjusting at least one function of the gardening implement 10 by operator command. Preferably, the gardening implement operating device 16 forms a handle area for the operator of the gardening implement 10. The gardening implement operating device 16 has at least a drive operating unit 64 for controlling or adjusting the function of the drive unit of the gardening implement 10. Preferably, the drive operating unit 64 is configured for controlling or adjusting the power supply to the drive unit 14, preferably for controlling or adjusting the rotation of the drive unit 14, especially the rotation of the gardening tool 28 arranged on the insert-type tool receiver 26 of the drive unit 14. Preferably, the drive operating unit 64 is arranged on the side of the gardening implement operating device 16 facing the drive unit 14 (especially when viewed along the direction extending perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12). The gardening implement operating device 16 has at least a release unit 66 arranged on the side of the gardening implement operating device 16 opposite to the drive operating unit 64. The release operating element 38 preferably has an operating surface 186. The operating surface 186 is preferably configured to detect interaction between the operator (especially the operator's fingers) and the release operating element 38. The release operating element 38 is preferably constructed as a mechanical release operating element 38. Preferably, the release operating element 38 is constructed as a translationally movable (especially along a direction extending at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12) mechanical release operating element 38. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the release operating element 38 is constructed as a rotatable or swingable mechanical release operating element 38. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the release operating element 38 is constructed as an electronic and / or sensor-based release operating element 38. Furthermore, any other configuration of the release operating element 38 that is considered meaningful by those skilled in the art is also conceivable. The release unit 66 (especially at least the release operating element 38) preferably interacts mechanically with the drive operating unit 64. However, it is also conceivable that, especially when the release actuation element 38 is configured as an electronic and / or sensor-based release actuation element 38, the release unit 66 (especially at least the release actuation element 38) interacts electronically with the drive actuation unit 64, for example, by being able to detect the interaction of the operator (especially the operator's finger) detected by the release actuation element 38 (especially the actuation surface 186 of the release actuation element 38), which can be processed by the electronic unit 134 to, for example, release or lock the drive actuation unit 64. Furthermore, the release unit 66 preferably has at least one additional release actuation element 40, which is at least configured to (especially independently of the release actuation element 38) release the drive actuation unit 64. The additional release actuation element 40 preferably has another actuation surface 188. The additional actuation surface 188 is configured to detect the interaction of the operator (especially the operator's finger) with the additional release actuation element 40.The additional release actuation element 40 is preferably configured as a mechanical additional release actuation element 40. Preferably, the additional release actuation element 40 is configured as a translationally movable (particularly along a direction extending at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12) mechanical additional release actuation element 40. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the additional release actuation element 40 is configured as a rotatable or swingable mechanical additional release actuation element 40. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the additional release actuation element 40 is configured as an electronic and / or sensor-type additional release actuation element 40. Furthermore, any other configuration of the additional release actuation element 40 that is meaningful to those skilled in the art is also conceivable. The additional release actuation element 40 preferably interacts mechanically with the drive actuation unit 64. However, it is also conceivable, especially in the case where the additional release actuation element 40 is configured as an electronic and / or sensor-type additional release actuation element 40, that the additional release actuation element 40 interacts electronically with the drive actuation unit 64, for example by being able to detect the interaction of the operator (especially the operator's fingers) detected by the additional release actuation element 40 (especially by the additional actuation surface 188 of the additional release actuation element 40), the interaction of which can be processed by the electronic unit 134 to, for example, release or lock the drive actuation unit 64.

[0026] Release operating element 38 and additional release operating element 40 are arranged spaced apart from each other on garden implement operating device 16 and / or guide rod 12 along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of guide rod 12. Release operating element 38 and additional release operating element 40 are preferably configured to independently release or lock the function of drive operating unit 64. The function of drive operating unit 64 is preferably released or locked by movement of release operating element 38 or additional release operating element 40 initiated by the operator. Garden implement operating device 16 preferably has at least a connection interface 24 for connection with guide rod 12. Connection interface 24 is preferably configured to releasably arrange garden implement operating device 16 on guide rod 12. Release operating element 38 and additional release operating element 40 are preferably supported so as to be movable relative to guide rod 12 along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of guide rod 12 when garden implement operating device 16 is arranged on guide rod 12. In particular, release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 each have support surfaces arranged on the sides of release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 opposite to operating surfaces 186 and 188, respectively. The support surfaces of release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 are configured to provide sliding support for release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 on guide rod 12. The support surfaces and the additional support surfaces preferably have a shape corresponding to the outer surface of guide rod 12.

[0027] In one aspect of the invention that can be considered alone or in combination with other aspects of the invention, the release unit 66 preferably has at least one transmission element 70, which is particularly configured to be operatively connected to the electrical or electronic switching element 68 of the drive operation unit 64. The drive operation unit 64 preferably has at least one operating element 72, which is movable relative to the transmission element 70 without contact in at least one unoperated state of the release operation element 38 (particularly in the unoperated state of the release operation element 38 and / or the additional release operation element 40). The transmission element 70 is preferably configured to transmit or transfer the motion of the operating element 72 to the switching element 68. Preferably, the transmission element 70 is oscillatingly supported, particularly about a rotation axis 190 extending about the transmission element 70 at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The transmission element 70 is preferably supported at least relative to the guide rod 12 and / or the drive operation unit 64 to be oscillating about the rotation axis 190. The release unit 66 preferably has at least one return element 192 (in particular a spring, preferably a torsion spring) which is configured to load the transmission element 70 with spring force to the initial position of the transmission element 70, in particular to restore it to the unoperated state.

[0028] The electronic switching element 68 of the drive operating unit 64 is preferably configured to control or regulate the function of the drive unit 14, particularly to activate or deactivate the power supply to the drive unit 14 and / or control or regulate the rotational speed of the drive unit 14. The electronic switching element 68 is particularly configured as a push-button switch. Alternatively, any other implementation of the electronic switching element 68 that is deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art is also conceivable. The switching element 68 is preferably operable by movement of the operating element 72 (particularly indirectly, preferably by means of a transmission element 70 that the operating element 72 can act upon in at least one state).

[0029] The operating element 72 is preferably configured as an operating lever (especially one that is pivotally supported). However, it is also conceivable that the operating element 72 may have other configurations that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, such as a knob, slider, etc. The operating element 72 preferably has a rotation axis 194 extending at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The operating element 72 is preferably supported at least relative to the guide rod 12 and / or the release unit 66 so as to be pivotally movable about the rotation axis 194. The drive operating unit 64 preferably has at least one return element 196 (especially a spring, preferably a torsion spring) configured to load the operating element 72 with spring force to its initial position, especially to return it to an unoperated state, preferably after the operator's operating force is no longer acting on the operating element 72. Preferably, the rotation axis 190 of the transmission element 70 extends at least substantially parallel to the rotation axis 194 of the operating element 72. The transmission element 70 preferably has a distance from the operating element 72 in at least one unoperated state, so that in at least one unoperated state of releasing the operating element 38 (especially in the unoperated state of releasing the operating element 38 and / or the other releasing operating element 40), the operating element 72 is free to swing and does not contact the transmission element 70.

[0030] The release unit 66 has at least a transmission element 70, wherein the release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 of the release unit 66 are preferably arranged decoupled from the transmission element 70 in the direction of action. The transmission element 70 is preferably configured to be moved (especially swung) into the region extending between the operating element 72 and the electronic switching element 68, at least when the release operating element 38 and / or the additional release operating element 40 are manipulated. Particularly in at least one unmanipulated state of the release operating element 38 (especially the release operating element 38 and / or the additional release operating element 40), the transmission element 70 is arranged outside the range of motion (especially the radius of motion) of the operating element 72. Preferably, the release operating element 38 and / or the additional release operating element 40 are arranged decoupled from the transmission element 70 in the direction of action. In particular, the release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 are preferably independently movable relative to each other in opposite directions, preferably along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12, to manipulate the transmission element 70. The gardening implement operating device 16 preferably has a connection interface 24 for connection with the guide rod 12, wherein the release operating element 38 and another release operating element 40, particularly along the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface 24 (preferably extending at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12), are supported to be movable in opposite directions to release the function of the drive operating unit 64. For manipulating the transmission element 70, the release operating element 38 is preferably movable in the direction of the transmission element 70. For manipulating the transmission element 70, the other release operating element 40 is preferably supported to be movable away from the direction pointed to by the transmission element 70. The release operating element 38 and the other release operating element 40 are preferably operatively connected to the transmission element 70 on two different sides of the transmission element 70. The transmission element 70 has at least one point of action 74, particularly assigned to the release operating element 38, and another point of action 76, particularly assigned to the other release operating element 40. The point of action 74 and the other point of action 76 are preferably arranged on two different sides of the transmission element 70. The point of action 74 is arranged on the side of the transmission element 70 opposite to the other point of action 76. In particular, the point of action 74 is arranged on the side of the transmission element 70 facing the release operating element 38 and / or another release operating element 40. The other point of action 76 is preferably arranged on the side of the transmission element 70 facing the operating element 72. The release operating element 38 is preferably configured to apply pressure directly or indirectly to the transmission element 70 due to its movement, to move the transmission element 70, particularly to cause the transmission element 70 to oscillate about its rotation axis 190. Preferably, the release operating element 38 has an actuating extension by means of which pressure can be applied to the transmission element 70.The operating extension is preferably arranged on the side of the release operating element 38 opposite to the operating surface 186 of the release operating element 38. The additional release operating element 40 is preferably configured to apply a pulling force directly or indirectly to the transmission element 70 due to the movement of the additional release operating element 40, so as to move the transmission element 70, especially to make the transmission element 70 swing about the rotation axis 190 of the transmission element 70.

[0031] The release unit 66 preferably has a transmission element 70 and at least one connecting element 78 movably supported, particularly at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface 24, wherein the movement of the additional release operating element 40 can preferably be transmitted to the transmission element 70 by means of the connecting element 78. The connecting element 78 preferably extends parallel to the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface 24. The connecting element 78 transmits the movement of the additional release operating element 40 to the transmission element 70. When the additional release operating element 40 is operated, the connecting element 78 is preferably kinematically connected to the additional release operating element 40 and the transmission element 70. The additional release operating element 40 preferably has a stop 82. When the additional release operating element 40 is operated, the movement of the additional release operating element 40 can be transmitted to the connecting element 78 via the stop 82. The connecting element 78 preferably has a main extension direction that extends at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface 24. Preferably, the connecting element 78 is configured as a pull rod to transmit tension to the transmission element 70 during movement of the additional release operating element 40. The connecting element 78 preferably has an extension at its end assigned to the additional release operating element 40, extending at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension direction and / or the longitudinal extension axis of the connecting interface 24. This extension is particularly configured to cooperate with the stop 82, thereby enabling the transmission of motion from the additional release operating element 40 to the connecting element 78 when the additional release operating element 40 is operated. Preferably, the translational movement of the additional release operating element 40 is converted into the translational movement of the connecting element 78. The connecting element 78 has an additional extension at its other end toward the transmission element 70, extending transversely to the extension and transversely to the main extension direction and / or the longitudinal extension axis of the connecting interface 24. This additional extension is preferably configured to act on, in particular, contact, the transmission element 70 to transmit motion (see...). Figure 3 ).

[0032] The release unit 66 includes at least a connecting element 78 and at least one (especially additional) return element 80 (especially a spring), which at least partially surrounds the connecting element 78 and is configured to load the release operating element 38 and the additional release operating element 40 with a return force to return to the initial position. Preferably, the (especially additional) return element 80 extends along the main extension direction of the connecting element 78. Preferably, the (especially additional) return element 80 is arranged in the vicinity of the additional extension of the connecting element 78. The (especially additional) return element 80 is preferably supported on the additional extension of the connecting element 78. The release operating element 38 preferably has an additional stop 84, on which the (especially additional) return element 80 rests with the area of ​​the (especially additional) return element 80 opposite to the additional extension of the connecting element 78. Preferably, when the release operating element 38 is actuated, the (especially the additional) return element 80 is compressible, particularly by the interaction of the additional stop 84 with the region of the (especially the additional) return element 80 opposite to the connecting element 78. Preferably, when the additional release operating element 40 is actuated, the (especially the additional) return element 80 is compressible, particularly by the interaction of the stop 82 with the extension of the connecting element 78 (see...). Figure 3 ).

[0033] The gardening implement operating device 16 preferably has at least a gripping unit 42, wherein a release operating element 38 and another release operating element 40 are arranged on one side of the gripping unit 42, which faces away from another side of the gripping unit 42, on which a drive operating unit 64 is arranged. Preferably, the gripping unit 42 forms a handle area in which the operator at least partially grips and / or manipulates the gardening implement operating device 16. The handle area preferably extends along the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 between the side of the gardening implement operating device 16 facing the housing device 18 and the side of the gardening implement operating device 16 facing the drive unit 14. Preferably, at least the operating element 72, the release operating element 38, and the other release operating element 40 are arranged in the handle area. In particular, the handle area on the side of the gripping unit 42 facing away from the drive operating unit 64 is defined by one outer surface and another outer surface of the gripping unit 42, wherein the outer surface and the other outer surface extend obliquely relative to each other and / or relative to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. The first outer surface and the other outer surface are preferably angled at an angle greater than 5° and less than 170°. The release operating element 38 is preferably arranged in the region of the outer surface. The additional release operating element 40 is preferably arranged in the region of the other outer surface. Preferably, the outer surface forms an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with respect to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. Preferably, the other outer surface forms an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with respect to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. Preferably, the outer surface and the other outer surface are constructed or arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner with respect to a plane extending at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 (see [link]). Figure 2 and 3 ).

[0034] Figure 4 A detailed view is shown of the housing assembly 18 for (particularly rod-joint type) gardening implements 10. The battery pack receiving unit 218 preferably includes at least a contact interface 44 having a main extending plane 204 (particularly extending at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extending axis 86 of the receiving interface 22), for at least electrical contact with the battery pack 36 (see [link]). Figure 5The housing assembly 18 preferably has at least one battery pack protection unit 34, which includes at least two (especially at least substantially parallel to each other) side protection walls 88, 90, whose main extension planes 200, 202 extend at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22, wherein the contact interface 44 is arranged between the side protection walls 88, 90. The main extension planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90 preferably extend at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane 204 of the contact interface 44. The side protection walls 88, 90 preferably extend laterally along the main extension planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90 next to the contact interface 44 to protect the contact interface 44. The housing assembly 18 preferably has a housing wall 160 defining at least one internal space. The contact interface 44 is preferably arranged on the side of the housing wall 160 opposite to the receiving interface 22 (see Figure 5 Side protective walls 88, 90 and housing wall 160 protect the contact interface 44 along at least three spatial directions. Preferably, the side protective walls 88, 90 and housing wall 160 are constructed as a single piece. However, it is also conceivable that the side protective walls 88, 90 are fixed to the housing wall 160 by means of force-locking and / or form-locking connections. The side protective walls 88, 90 are preferably constructed as extensions of the housing wall 160, extending along a direction at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12. It is conceivable that the side protective walls 88, 90 include energy-absorbing structures, such as honeycomb structures, etc. Preferably, the side protective walls 88, 90 are constructed as walls that are fully open to the greatest extent possible. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the side protective walls 88, 90 are constructed as partially (especially lateral portions) open protective frames. The side protective walls 88, 90 are constructed or arranged in a mirror-symmetric manner about a plane (especially at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane of the contact interface 44).

[0035] In one aspect of the invention that can be considered alone or in combination with other aspects of the invention, the battery pack receiving unit 218 preferably has at least an insertion direction 46 along which the battery pack 36 can be connected to the contact interface 44, wherein the insertion direction 46 extends at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22, and particularly at least substantially parallel to at least one extension of the main extension planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90 (see...). Figure 5Preferably, the insertion direction 46 extends at least substantially parallel to the main extension plane 200 of the side protection wall 88 and at least substantially parallel to the main extension plane 202 of the side protection wall 90. The insertion direction 46 preferably extends from the side of the housing 18 toward the drive operation unit 64 to the side of the housing 18 opposite to the drive operation unit 64. In particular, the insertion direction 46 extends at least substantially parallel to the main extension plane 204 of the contact interface 44. The battery pack protection unit 34 is preferably configured to be open on the side 92 opposite to the contact interface 44 (especially on the rear side).

[0036] The battery pack protection unit 34 preferably has at least one lateral connecting element 94 that extends at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90. Preferably, the lateral connecting element 94 (particularly along a direction extending at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12) is arranged on the side of the battery pack protection unit 34 opposite to the drive operation unit 64. The lateral connecting element 94 preferably connects the side protection walls 88, 90 to each other (particularly on the sides of the side protection walls 88, 90 opposite to the receiving interface 22 and / or contact interface 44). The lateral connecting element 94 preferably connects the side protection walls 88, 90 to each other along a direction extending transversely to the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22. The lateral connecting element 94 is preferably configured as a cross brace. However, it is also conceivable that the lateral connecting element 94 may have other configurations that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, such as a transverse wall on the side of the battery pack protection unit 34 opposite to the drive operation unit 64, or a rear wall on the side 92 of the battery pack protection unit 34 opposite to the contact interface 44. The lateral connecting element 94 preferably extends beyond the surface 96 of the side protection walls 88, 90, particularly along a direction that is at least substantially parallel and / or at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22. The lateral connecting element 94 preferably has at least one outer surface that extends transversely to the main extension planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90 and forms an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22.

[0037] The battery pack protection unit 34 preferably has at least one additional side protection wall 98 (particularly arranged on the side of the battery pack protection unit 34 and / or the housing assembly 18 opposite to the drive operation unit 64), which has a main extending plane 206 extending at least substantially perpendicular to the main extending planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90, wherein the additional side protection wall 98, extending along a direction at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extending axis 86 of the receiving interface 22, at least largely (particularly completely) covers the contact interface 44. Preferably, the additional side protection wall 98 connects the side protection walls 88, 90 to each other on the side of the battery pack protection unit 34 opposite to the transverse connecting element 94, extending transversely to the longitudinal extending axis 86 of the receiving interface 22. The additional side protection wall 98 connects the side protection walls 88, 90 to each other, particularly in the vicinity of the contact interface 44 and / or in the vicinity of the housing wall 160. Preferably, the additional side protection wall 98 extends at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension planes 200, 202 of the side protection walls 88, 90 and / or at least substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane 204 of the contact interface 44 (see [link]). Figure 5 The additional side protective wall 98 is preferably constructed as an extension of the housing wall 160.

[0038] The battery pack protection unit 34 has at least one (particularly arranged on the side of the battery pack protection unit 34 opposite to the drive operation unit 64) window recess 100 (see Figure 4 With the battery pack 36 positioned on the contact interface 44, the charging status indicator 102 of the battery pack 36 can be viewed through the viewing window recess and / or activated by an operator, for example, by manipulating (especially pressing) the charging status operating element of the battery pack 36 (not shown in detail here). The lateral connecting element 94 and the additional side protective wall 98 define the viewing window recess 100 along a direction extending at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22. Preferably, the viewing window recess 100 is positioned between the lateral connecting element 94 and the additional side protective wall 98 along a direction extending at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 86 of the receiving interface 22. However, it is also conceivable that the viewing window recess 100 may be positioned at other locations deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art of gardening utensil 10. The viewing window recess 100 is preferably constructed as a material-free area between the lateral connecting element 94 and the additional side protective wall 98. However, it is also conceivable that a transparent element, such as a plate made of plastic or glass, is arranged in the window recess 100, and in particular, the transparent element realizes at least one operating recess to manipulate the charging state operating element.

[0039] Figure 6A detailed view of the handle assembly 20 in the state of being removed from the guide rod 12 is shown. The handle assembly 20 preferably has at least one vibration damping unit 106 configured to dampen vibrations (especially those caused by the drive unit 14) at the grip unit 48 in at least one operating state. The vibration damping unit 106 preferably has at least one damping element 110 disposed between the handle element 104 (especially the end portion 108 of the handle element 104) and the attachment element 50, the damping element being configured to dampen vibration transmission between the handle element 104 and the attachment element 50. It is also conceivable that the vibration damping unit 106 has multiple damping elements 110 disposed between the handle element 104 (especially the end portion 108 of the handle element 104) and the attachment element 50. The damping element 110 is preferably made of an elastic and / or viscoelastic material, such as polyurethane, particularly for advantageously achieving the damping characteristics of the damping element 110 based on the situation and / or application. The damping element 110 is preferably constructed as an elastomeric damper. However, it is also conceivable that the damping element 110 may have other configurations that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, such as being constructed as a spring, a fluid damper, etc.

[0040] The damping element 110 preferably has a (especially adjustable) damping characteristic that operates at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110, which differs from another (especially adjustable) damping characteristic of the damping element 110 that operates at least substantially transversely to the longitudinal extension axis 112. The longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 preferably extends at least substantially parallel to the central axis of the end member 108 of the handle element 104. Preferably, when the handle assembly 20 is arranged on the guide rod 12, the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 extends transversely to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 (see...). Figure 1 The longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 is preferably arranged at an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° relative to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 (see [reference]). Figure 1Preferably, the damping characteristics and other damping characteristics of the damping element 110 differ at least in that they are designed to damp different vibration frequencies. For example, it is conceivable that the damping characteristics of the damping element 110 are designed such that the damping element 110 has a high damping effect on high-frequency vibrations acting at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110, and a low damping effect on low-frequency vibrations, while other damping characteristics of the damping element 110 are designed such that the damping element 110 has a high damping effect on low-frequency vibrations acting transversely to the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110, and a low damping effect on high-frequency vibrations. However, it is also conceivable that the damping characteristics of the damping element 110 are designed such that the damping element 110 has high damping for low-frequency vibrations acting at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110, and low damping for high-frequency vibrations. Other damping characteristics of the damping element 110 are designed such that the damping element 110 has high damping for high-frequency vibrations acting transversely to the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110, and low damping for low-frequency vibrations. Other designs of the damping characteristics and / or other damping characteristics of the damping element 110 that are meaningful to those skilled in the art are also conceivable. Preferably, the damping characteristics and / or other damping characteristics of the damping element 110 are adjustable, for example by changing the preload of the damping element 110, by configuring the damping element 110 as a magnetorheological damper, or by other configurations of the damping element 110 that are meaningful to those skilled in the art and / or by having an adjustment unit for adjusting the damping characteristics.

[0041] Preferably, the damping element 110 at least partially surrounds the handle element 104, especially the end portion 108 of the handle element 104 (see [link]). Figure 7 Alternatively or additionally, the handle element 104 has at least one support structure 114, which is at least partially surrounded by the damping element 110 (see...). Figure 7 The support structure 114 can be configured, for example, as an extension arranged in the hollow space defined by the handle element 104, wherein the damping element 110 is partially arranged between the extension and the inner wall of the handle element 104, particularly in an arrangement in which the damping element 110 is arranged on the outer wall of the handle element 104. Preferably, the attachment element 50 has at least one (particularly dome-shaped) coupling portion 116 for connection with the damping element 110, the coupling portion at least partially surrounding the damping element 110 (see...). Figure 7In particular, the coupling portion 116 forms a recess or notch in which the damping element 110 is at least partially disposed. The damping element 110 preferably rests against the inner wall of the coupling portion 116 with at least one end of the damping element 110 facing away from the handle element 104.

[0042] The damping element 110 is arranged in the coupling portion 116 such that the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 is inclined relative to the main extension plane 118 of the attachment element 50. Specifically, the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 forms an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with the main extension plane 118 of the attachment element 50. The main extension plane 118 of the attachment element 50 preferably extends at least substantially parallel to the rotation axis 32 of the drive unit 14. Preferably, the guide rod 12 includes a guide rod plane, and the drive unit 14 includes a rotation axis 32, wherein, with the handle device 20 arranged on the guide rod 12, the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 extends at least substantially parallel to the rotation axis 32 of the drive unit 14, and / or extends inclined relative to the guide rod plane of the guide rod 12, particularly at an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° relative to the guide rod plane of the guide rod 12. The longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 preferably extends within the guide rod plane of the guide rod 12. The guide plane of the guide rod 12 preferably extends at least substantially parallel to the main extension plane 206 of the other side protection wall 98. By means of the inclined arrangement of the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 relative to the main extension plane 118 of the attachment element 50, vibrations that act parallel to the rotation axis 32 of the drive unit 14 can be advantageously damped.

[0043] The vibration damping unit 106 preferably has at least one safety element 120 configured to securely connect the handle element 104 and the attachment element 50 to each other in a way that prevents loss. Specifically, the safety element 120 is configured to advantageously maintain the connection between the attachment element 50 and the handle element 104 in the event of damage to or loss of the damping element 110, particularly due to aging and / or overload. Preferably, the safety element 120 is spaced apart from the attachment element 50 and extends through the damping element 110 into the handle element 104 (preferably into the support structure 114), particularly to minimize the damping effect on the damping element 110. Preferably, in the absence of damage or loss of the damping element 110, the contact connection between the handle element 104 and the attachment element 50 is preferably achieved solely through the damping element 110. Preferably, the safety element 120 is configured as a safety screw, and in particular, the screw head of the safety element 120 configured as a safety screw (especially the face of the screw head facing the attachment element 50) is arranged spaced apart from the attachment element 50 along the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110. However, it is also conceivable that the safety element 120 may have other configurations that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, such as being configured as a fuse, a safety cord, a safety chain, etc.

[0044] Preferably, the vibration damping unit 106 includes at least one additional damping element 122, which is arranged spaced apart from the damping element 110 and positioned between the handle element 104 (especially an additional end portion 124 of the preferably U-shaped handle element 104) and the attachment element 50 (see [link]). Figure 6 The additional end member 124 is preferably arranged on the side of the handle element 104 opposite to the end member 108. The additional damping element 122 (especially except for being arranged on the other side of the handle element 104) preferably has a similar configuration to the damping element 110, and a similar connection and / or locking mechanism to the handle element 104, so that the description of the configuration, connection and / or locking mechanism of the damping element 110 can be similarly applied to / suitable for the additional damping element 122.

[0045] The vibration damping unit 106 preferably has an additional damping element 126 on the fastening interface 52 to the guide rod 12. Figure 6(Seen only in dashed lines), the additional damping element 126 has different damping characteristics than damping element 110 and the additional damping element 122, especially for damping different types of vibration frequencies. It is conceivable that the additional damping element 126 has damping characteristics for damping vibrations of moderate frequencies (especially vibrations between frequencies that can be damped by means of damping element 110 and / or the additional damping element 126). With the handle device 20 arranged on the guide rod 12, the additional damping element 126 is preferably arranged between the clamping and / or snap-fit ​​unit 56 and the guide rod 12, or between the clamping and / or snap-fit ​​unit 56 and the attachment element 50. Preferably, the additional damping element 126 is constructed as an elastomeric damper. However, it is also conceivable that the additional damping element 126 has other configurations and / or arrangements that are considered meaningful by those skilled in the art.

[0046] In one aspect of the invention that can be considered alone or in combination with other aspects of the invention, the handle element 104 preferably has a main extension plane 208 arranged obliquely relative to the main extension plane 118 of the attachment element 50 (see [link]). Figure 7 The main extension plane 208 of the handle element 104 and the main extension plane 118 of the attachment element 50 are preferably clamped at an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° (see [reference]). Figure 7 Preferably, the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 and / or the longitudinal extension axis 210 of the additional damping element 122 extend at least substantially parallel to (especially) the main extension plane 208 (in) the handle element 104 (see [reference]). Figure 6 Preferably, the fastening interface 52 is arranged in the region 130 defined by the handle element 104, wherein the handle element 104 extends over the fastening interface 52 on both sides. The handle element 104 preferably extends over the guide rod 12 on both sides in a direction that extends at least substantially parallel to the axis of rotation 32 of the drive unit 14, while being fastened to the guide rod 12 by means of the attachment element 50.

[0047] The region 130 defined by the handle element 104 is preferably (especially hypothetical) a cylindrical region, the cylindrical axis of which extends at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 when the handle device 20 is arranged on the guide rod 12, and its maximum lateral extension in a direction extending at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 is defined by the inner side of the handle element 104 toward the guide rod 12 and / or the attachment element 50. The handle element 104 preferably has at least two legs 128, wherein the handle element 104 (especially the at least two legs 128) defines the region 130 (especially laterally defined), through which the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 extends (especially when the handle device 20 is arranged on the guide rod 12) (see See Figure 6The outrigger 128 preferably forms the end part 108 of the handle element 104 and another end part 124. Preferably, the outrigger 128 extends along a main extension direction that is at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension axis 112 of the damping element 110 and / or the other damping element 122.

[0048] Figure 8 A detailed view of an electronic cooling housing device 132 for an electronic unit 134 of a gardening implement 10 (particularly a rod-joint type) is shown. The electronic cooling housing device 132 preferably includes at least one housing unit 136 (particularly separately constructed from the housing device 18), which has at least one attachment interface 138 on which the electronic unit 134 can be arranged (particularly already arranged), and which is configured with at least one air passage 140 for cooling the electronic unit 134. Preferably, the housing unit 136 (particularly the attachment interface 138) is configured such that the electronic unit 134 is arranged in the vicinity of the outlet opening 146 of the air passage 140 formed by the housing unit 136. Furthermore, the electronic cooling housing device 132 includes at least one fastening unit 142 (particularly at least partially arranged on the outside of the housing unit 136), by means of which the housing unit 136 can be fastened (particularly already fastened) to the inside of the housing device 18 of the gardening implement 10 (see also...). Figure 5 The housing device 18 for (especially rod-joint type) gardening implements 10 preferably includes at least one housing wall 160 defining an internal space and at least the electronically cooled housing device 132, wherein housing units 136 are arranged in the internal space, particularly on the housing wall 160, preferably fastened to the housing unit 136 by means of a fastening unit 142 arranged on the inner side of the housing wall 160. The fastening unit 142 can be configured as a threaded connection unit, a snap-fit ​​connection unit, or other fastening unit 142 that is deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art. The fastening receiving unit 162 is preferably configured corresponding to the fastening unit 142.

[0049] The air passage 140 constructed by the housing unit 136 preferably has at least one inlet opening 144 including a cross-sectional plane 212, wherein the attachment interface 138 has a main extension plane 214, which is arranged obliquely relative to the cross-sectional plane 212, in particular forming an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with the cross-sectional plane 212 (see...). Figure 5The air passage 140 constructed by the housing unit 136 preferably has an inlet opening 144 and an outlet opening 146, wherein at least one cross-sectional parameter (especially the maximum cross-sectional dimension) of the air passage 140 varies along the main flow direction 216 of the air passage 140 from the inlet opening 144 to the outlet opening 146, particularly narrowing, preferably substantially conical. This variation in the cross-sectional parameter of the air passage 140 advantageously enables acceleration of the cooled air in the region of the electronic unit 134 and / or in the region of the cooling element 156 (which is configured as a cooling rib) of the electronic unit 134. Preferably, the cooling element 156 is arranged on the side of the printed circuit board of the electronic unit 134 facing the air passage 140. In particular, at least the cooling element 156 is completely arranged inside the air passage 140.

[0050] The electronic cooling housing assembly 132 preferably has at least one blower unit 148, wherein the housing unit 136 has a coupling portion 150 (particularly in the vicinity of the inlet opening 144 of the air passage 140 constructed by the housing unit 136), and the blower unit 148 can be arranged (particularly is already arranged) on this coupling portion, wherein, in particular, the coupling portion 150 has a main extension plane 198, which is inclined relative to the main extension plane 214 of the attachment interface 138, particularly forming an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with the main extension plane 214 of the attachment interface 138 (see also...). Figure 5 The main extending plane 198 of the coupling portion 150 preferably extends at least substantially parallel to the cross-sectional plane 212 of the inlet opening 144. The electronic cooling housing assembly 132 may have a filter 172, which (especially replaceably) is arranged on the housing unit 136, preferably in the vicinity of the inlet opening 144. Viewed along the main flow direction 216, the filter 172 is preferably able to be arranged (especially already arranged) in front of the blower unit 148. The housing unit 136 or housing assembly 18 preferably includes a filter receiver in which the filter 172 can be replaceably arranged (especially already arranged). The filter 172 is preferably releasably secured to the filter receiver by means of force-locking and / or form-locking connections (especially without tools). For example, it is conceivable that the filter receiver has a snap-fit ​​connection interface for fastening the filter 172.

[0051] The housing unit 136 preferably includes at least two sidewalls 152, between which electronic units 134 can be arranged (especially already arranged), and they are arranged spaced apart from each other, such that the housing unit 136 has at least one (especially partially) open sidewall 154 through which airflow can be achieved when the electronic units 134 are arranged on the housing unit 136, through which cooling elements 156 passing through the electronic units 134 (especially through the intermediate space of cooling elements 156 configured as cooling ribs) (see also). Figure 5 The housing assembly 18 preferably includes a receiving interface 22 for receiving the guide rod 12 and / or at least a battery pack receiving unit 34 having a contact interface 44 (at least for electrical contact with the battery pack 36), wherein the electronic unit 134 is at least configured for controlling or regulating the drive unit 14, and at least includes a cooling element 156 configured as a cooling rib, wherein the electronic unit 134 and / or the cooling element 156 at least partially (preferably completely) enclose the housing unit 136 on the side of the housing unit 136 facing the receiving interface 22 and / or the contact interface 44, especially sealing it. Reliable guidance of cooling air through the cooling element 156 is advantageously achievable. The gardening implement operating device 16 and the guide rod 12 are preferably cooled by means of an airflow extending through the guide rod 12 (especially due to the hollow configuration of the guide rod 12), particularly generated by the drive unit 14, preferably by a fan (not shown in detail here) of the drive unit 14, and / or by a blower unit 148. An airflow generated by the drive unit 14 (preferably a fan of the drive unit 14 (not shown in detail here)) and / or by the blower unit 148 preferably originates from the inlet opening 144, passes through the air passage 140 into the intermediate space of the cooling element 156 configured as cooling ribs, enters the housing assembly 18 from the open side 154, and extends partially through the guide rod 12 and the gardening implement operating device 16 toward the drive unit 14. This airflow advantageously provides (especially additional) cooling for the energy supply unit 54 and / or sensor unit 178, which are at least partially arranged in the guide rod 12.

[0052] Preferably, the insertable tool receiving part 26 defines a tool rotation plane 168, wherein the attachment interface 138 has a main extension plane 214, which is arranged obliquely relative to the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 and / or the tool rotation plane 168, in particular forming an angle greater than 5° and less than 90° with the longitudinal extension axis 30 of the guide rod 12 and / or the tool rotation plane 168.

[0053] The housing unit 136 (particularly in the vicinity of the outlet opening 146 of the air passage 140 constructed by the housing unit 136) preferably has an air guide element 158 ​​configured to deflect the airflow (see also...) Figure 5Preferably, the housing assembly 18 includes at least one cooling air opening unit 164 having (especially a large number of) cooling air slots, wherein the cooling air opening unit 164 is arranged at least largely (especially completely) in the housing wall 160 on the side of the attachment section 138 opposite to the receiving interface 22 and / or contact interface 44, preferably below the attachment interface 138 (see...). Figure 4 and 5 Preferably, the housing assembly 18 includes at least one inlet protection element 166 (particularly arranged in the vicinity of the cooling air opening unit 164), by means of which the cooling air opening unit 164 is isolated from external influences, particularly preventing water intrusion when the gardening implement 10 is placed on the ground and / or preventing damage due to impact (see...). Figure 4 and 5 The inlet protection element 166 is preferably configured as a housing extension that extends beyond the surface of the housing assembly 18 defining the cooling air opening unit 164. The inlet protection element 166 is particularly arranged on the outer side of the housing assembly 18 facing the gardening appliance operating device 16.

Claims

1. A gardening implement operating device for, in particular, rod-joint gardening implements, especially lawn mowers or brush cutters, the gardening implement operating device comprising: at least one drive operating unit (64) for controlling or adjusting the drive unit function of the gardening implement; and at least one release unit (66) having at least one release operating element (38) operable by an operator for releasing at least one function of the drive operating unit (64), Its features are, The release unit (66) has at least one additional release operation element (40), which is configured to release the function of the drive operation unit (64) at least independently of the release operation element (38).

2. At least according to the preamble of claim 1, and especially according to claim 1, the gardening implement operating device is characterized in that, The release unit (66) has at least one transmission element (70), which is specifically configured to be operatively connected to an electrical or electronic switching element (68) of the drive operation unit (64), wherein the drive operation unit (64) has at least one operating element (72), which is movable relative to the transmission element (70) without contact in at least one unoperated state of the release operation element (38), particularly in the unoperated state of the release operation element (38) and / or the other release operation element (40).

3. The gardening implement operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It has at least one connection interface (24) for connecting to the guide rod (12) of the gardening tool, wherein the release operation element (38) is arranged spaced apart from another release operation element (40) of the release unit (66) along the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface (24), and in particular the additional release operation element.

4. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The release unit (66) has at least one transmission element (70), wherein the release operation element (38) and another release operation element (40) of the release unit (66), in particular the additional release operation element, are arranged decoupled from the transmission element (70) in the direction of action.

5. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The release unit (66) has at least one transmission element (70), wherein the release operation element (38) and the additional release operation element (40) of the release unit (66) are independently movable relative to each other in opposite directions to manipulate the transmission element (70).

6. The gardening implement operating device according to at least claims 3 and 5, characterized in that, The release operating element (38) and the additional release operating element (40) are movable relative to each other in opposite directions along the longitudinal extension axis of the guide rod (12).

7. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The release unit (66) has at least one transmission element (70), wherein the release operation element (38) and another release operation element (40) of the release unit (66), in particular the other release operation element, are operatively connected to the transmission element (70) on two different sides of the transmission element (70).

8. The gardening implement operating device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission element (70) has an action point (74) particularly assigned to the release operation element (38) and another action point (76) particularly assigned to the other release operation element (40), wherein these action points are arranged on two different or opposite sides of the transmission element (70).

9. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, It has at least one gripping unit (42), wherein the release operation element (38) of the release unit (66) and another release operation element (40), especially the other release operation element, are arranged on the side of the gripping unit (42), which is opposite to another side of the gripping unit (42), on which the drive operation unit (64) is arranged.

10. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, It has at least one connection interface (24) for connection with the guide rod (12) of the gardening tool, wherein the release operating element (38) of the release unit (66) and another release operating element (40), in particular the additional release operating element, are supported in opposite directions along the longitudinal extension axis of the connection interface (24) to release the function of the drive operating unit (64).

11. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, It has at least one connection interface (24) for connection with the guide rod (12) of the gardening tool, wherein the release unit (66) has at least one transmission element (70) and at least one connection element (78) which is movably supported, in particular at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connection interface (24), wherein the movement of another release operation element (40) of the release unit (66), in particular the additional release operation element, can be transmitted to the transmission element (70) by means of the connection element (78).

12. The gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The release unit (66) includes at least one connecting element (78) and at least one return element (80), in particular a spring, the return element at least partially surrounding the connecting element (78) and configured to load the release operating element (38) and another release operating element (40), in particular the additional release operating element, of the release unit (66) with a return force to return to the initial position.

13. A gardening implement, particularly a lawn mower or brush cutter, having at least one gardening implement operating device according to any one of the preceding claims, having at least one guide rod (12), and particularly having at least one drive unit (14) for driving the gardening tool (28).

14. The gardening implement according to claim 13, characterized in that, It has at least one insertable tool receiving part (26), on which the gardening tool (28) can be arranged, wherein a release operating element (38) and another release operating element (40) are arranged on the side of the grip unit (42) of the gardening tool operating device opposite to the insertable tool receiving part (26).

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