Patent ID: 6904742
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: A01G,A47L,B02C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for collecting and reducing twig-containing yard debris comprising: a. a frame adapted to be advanced over a surface; b. a duct mounted on said frame having a duct entrance and a duct exit; c. twig-arrestor means mounted on said frame; d. a collector-rotor assembly comprising: said twig-arrestor means protruding into said circumferential alignment of crenels and, in combination with said impeller elements mounted upon said rotating collector-rotor body, constituting means for fracturing twigs transported against said twig-arrestor means by said impeller elements by impact therewith; e. a blower unit operatively connected to said duct and adapted to induce a flow of air through said duct and provide suction at said duct entrance; f. means for providing power to said blower unit; and g. means for providing power to said collector-rotor assembly.