Patent ID: 6213677
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A01D,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A joint mechanism for a mowing machine, said machine having: a cylindrical, support member formed on a casing of a power output section at an output shaft protruding side of a power unit and extending in an axial direction, said joint mechanism comprising:a cylindrical holder insertable in the support member and adapted to receive a rod which is insertable in the holder and is held in the holder by clamping to the holder,a cylindrical damper, provided separate of said holder to receive the holder therein which prevents vibration of the power unit from being transmitted to the rod anda clamp, provided separate of said damper, which prevents the damper from unintentionally separating from the support member, insertable in the support member; andsaid clamp comprises a flexible arm extending in said axial direction of the cylindrical support member and an engagement hook formed at an end of said arm, and wherein the support member has an engagement hole engaged by said engagement hook of said clamp when said clamp is inserted in said support member.