Patent ID: 6701623
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: A01D,A01G

Abstract:
An elongated lawn tool, comprising:an elongated central support member having a working element on one end of the central support member, the working element being driven by a rotary power source; an elongated handle; and a device for mounting the handle to the elongated member, the device permitting the handle to be rotated between at least two positions, the two positions including an operating position in which it is generally oriented transversely to the central support member and a lower profile stowed position in which it is generally oriented with the central member; the device including a clamp for tightening around a portion of the handle for preventing relative rotational and axial movement of the portion of the handle, the clamp being pivotally connected to a base mounted on the central support member, the clamp being tightened by a fastener that simultaneously tightens the clamp around the portion of the handle and forces the clamp against the base in at least one position for impeding relative movement of the clamp with respect to the base.