Patent ID: 6094823
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A head assembly for a string trimmer, comprising:a hub member rotatable about an axis;a head adapted to be attached to the hub member for rotation therewith;at least one flail secured to the head;the flail comprising at least one first portion having a first cross-sectional geometry and at least one second portion having a second cross-sectional geometry;the head comprising a flail holding portion; andsaid at least one second portion of the flail is adapted to engage the flail holding portion for securing the flail assembly to the head, wherein the flail holding portion includes at least one recess channel having a width that is narrower than the first portion of the flail and the second portion of the flail comprises a flattened length of the flail that fits within the recess channel.