Patent ID: 7240756
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A walk behind powered apparatus comprising: a mobile structure; a work implement drive system operably coupled to said mobile structure; a work implement operably moved by said work implement drive system; a power device moving said work implement through said work implement drive system; a handle assembly coupled to said mobile structure, said handle assembly having: a bail member pivotally coupled to said handle member using said base plate and said top plate, said bail member having an extension extending orthogonally therefrom and directly movable with said bail member, said extension cammingly engaging said slot such that when said bail member is in a first position said extension is disposed in said first portion of said slot preventing rotation of said bail member with respect to said handle member and when said bail member is in a second position said extension is disposed in said second portion of said slot allowing rotation of said bail member with respect to said handle member; a switching device coupled to said work implement drive system, said switching device operable to selectively actuate said work implement drive system in response to said movement of said bail member between said first position and said second position; and a biasing member biasing said bail member into said first position to prevent inadvertent actuation of said switch device.