Patent ID: 6085503
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A trimming device carriage system, comprising:a support structure having at least two wheels;a first securing means attached to said support structure for removably engaging a trimmer shaft of a trimmer;a handle structure; anda second securing means attached to said handle structure for removably engaging said trimmer shaft of said trimmer;wherein said handle structure is adjustably attachable to said trimmer shaft for various heights of users;wherein said support structure is adjustable in height;wherein said support structure is adjustably attachable to said trimmer shaft along a longitudinal axis of said trimmer shaft;wherein said support structure comprises:a pair of lower legs attached to said at least two wheels;a pair of upper legs slidably connected to said pair of lower legs; anda locking means for selectively locking the position of said pair of upper legs with said pair of lower legs;wherein said locking means comprises:a plurality of apertures within said pair of upper legs; anda pair of detents attached to said pair of lower legs for selectively engaging said apertures;wherein said support structure includes a cross member between said lower legs;wherein said first securing means and second securing means each comprise:a base;a plurality of slots within said base that receive a pair of brackets that surround said trimmer shaft; anda bracket wing fastener threadably engaged within said pair of brackets for tightening against said trimmer shaft.