Low profile pruning tool
AssigneeAquapore Moisture Systems, Inc.
InventorMichael J. Cech
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Abstract
A low profile tree pruning tool is provided having a head assembly coupled to an upper region of an elongated handle member and a pulley coupled to the head where the pulley is configured to rotate about a fixed axis. A lopping mechanism is coupled to the head and an actuating line couples the lopping mechanism to the pulley. A transfer line couples the pulley to a slide block and a stationary block is rigidly coupled to the handle member below the head. A tension line has a first end coupled to the slide block and is configured to movably engage the stationary and slide blocks.
Claims25
A low profile pruning tool comprising:
- one or more elongated members;
- a head assembly coupled to an upper region of the elongated member;
- a drive mechanism coupled to the head assembly, the drive mechanism configured to rotate about a fixed axis on the head assembly;
- a lopping mechanism coupled to the head assembly;
- an actuating line coupling the lopping mechanism to the drive mechanism;
- a transfer line coupling the drive mechanism to a slide block;
- a stationary block rigidly coupled to the elongated member below the head;
- and
- a tension line having a first end coupled to the slide block, the tension line configured to movably engage the bracket and the slide block.
A kit for a low profile pruning tool comprising:
- one or more elongated members;
- a head assembly configured to attach to an upper region of the elongated member;
- a drive mechanism adapted for rotation about a fixed axis on the head assembly;
- an actuating line configured to couple the lopping mechanism to the pulley;
- a transfer line configured to couple the pulley to a slide block;
- a stationary block configured to attach to the elongated member below the head;
- and
- a tension line having a first end configured to attach to the slide block, the tension member further configured to movably engage the stationary block and slide block.
A low profile pruning tool comprising:
- one or more elongated members having a first end coupled to a head, the head including a lopping mechanism;
- a drive mechanism coupled to the head, the drive mechanism including a first rotational member connected to a second rotational member;
- a first coupler coupling the lopping mechanism to the drive mechanism a second coupler coupling the drive mechanism to a slide block;
- a stationary member attached to the elongated member;
- and
- a tension line coupled to the slide block and the stationary block.
A low profile pruning tool comprising:
- cutting means for lopping vegetation;
- actuating means for actuating the cutting means;
- first means for providing a rotational mechanical advantage to the actuating means;
- and
- second means for providing a translational mechanical advantage to the actuating means.
A low profile pruning tool comprising:
- at least one elongated member;
- a head coupled to the elongated member;
- a lopping mechanism coupled to the head;
- a coupler coupling the lopping mechanism to the slide block;
- a stationary block attached to the elongated member;
- and
- a tension line coupled to the slide block and stationary block.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.