Kenneth E Lowery

US Patent:

20140338299, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

May 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/896965

Inventors:

Kenneth Lowery - Versailles KY, US

International Classification:

A01D 34/416
A01D 34/00

US Classification:

56 127

Abstract:

A mounting arrangement for mounting a string trimmer to a host vehicle such as a ride-on mower or garden tractor. Functions provided by the mounting arrangement may include adjustment of height and inclination of the cutting head, and relocating the cutting head relative to the body of the host vehicle. The mounting arrangement may include a bumper for protecting the cutting head, cushioning of the mounting arrangement by springs to protect the cutting head from collisions, and transfer of liquid fuel from the fuel tank of the host vehicle to that of the string trimmer.