Self-cleaning mower blade assembly
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1. A mower blade assembly comprising:
- a curved shell having a disc portion and a receiving portion, wherein said receiving portion extends from said disc portion and is positioned below the disc portion, said shell further including a curved portion extending from said receiving portion, said curved portion having an inverted U-shape;
and a plurality of blades releasably attachable to said receiving portion of said shellwherein rotation of said shell generates a boundary layer of air between said blades and said curved portion of said shell, and said boundary layer of air creates a localized high pressure area which causes air to flow radially outward from said shell.
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Abstract
A self-cleaning, energy efficient blade assembly for use on lawn maintenance equipment and devices is provided. The blade assembly includes a shell and plurality of blades releasably attachable to the shell, wherein the shell is generally bowl-shaped. The blade assembly may also include a stabilizer ring that is positioned immediately adjacent to the shell for added structural rigidity and strength.
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1. A mower blade assembly comprising:
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a curved shell having a disc portion and a receiving portion, wherein said receiving portion extends from said disc portion and is positioned below the disc portion, said shell further including a curved portion extending from said receiving portion, said curved portion having an inverted U-shape; and a plurality of blades releasably attachable to said receiving portion of said shell wherein rotation of said shell generates a boundary layer of air between said blades and said curved portion of said shell, and said boundary layer of air creates a localized high pressure area which causes air to flow radially outward from said shell. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11)
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6. A mower blade assembly comprising:
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a curved shell having a disc portion and a receiving portion, wherein said receiving portion extends from said disc portion and is positioned below the disc portion, said shell further including a curved portion extending from said receiving portion, said curved portion having an inverted U-shape; and a plurality of blades releasably attachable to said receiving portion of said shell; wherein said curved shell includes an outer radial lip, and each of said plurality of blades includes a blade tip that is spaced-apart from said lip and located radially within said lip.
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7. A mower blade assembly comprising:
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a curved shell having a disc portion and a receiving portion, wherein said receiving portion extends from said disc portion and is positioned below the disc portion, said shell further including a curved portion extending from said receiving portion, said curved portion having an inverted U-shape; and a plurality of blades releasably attachable to said receiving portion of said shell; further comprising a stabilizer ring operatively connected to said shell, wherein said plurality of blades are attached to said shell and said stabilizer ring. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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