Thread cutter
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602016091646
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2016-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-10-14
AI Technical Summary
Current line trimmers have complex and difficult-to-use mechanisms for adjusting the trimming head's orientation, which can be hazardous, especially for users with small hands or arthritis, and the manufacturing of tool guards is time-consuming and requires specialized molds.
A trimming tool with a lockable, telescoping tube and a snap-fit fastener system that allows for easy adjustment of the trimmer head's rotation and pivoting, and quick attachment of a tool guard without the need for screws or rivets, using snap-fit closures and a pressure latch for secure and easy assembly.
The solution provides a safer, easier-to-use trimming tool with improved adjustability and faster manufacturing, reducing the risk of accidents and simplifying the attachment of tool guards, while being more accessible to a wider range of users.