Device for deflecting debris from lawnmower air intake

This invention relates generally to lawnmowers, and in particular, to a device for deflecting grass clippings and other debris from the air intake screen of a conventional lawnmower. A deflector is provided for deflecting foreign matter from the inlet screen of a rotary lawn motor. The rotary lawn m...

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Main Authors Bayer, Don R, Ruehlow, Gerald C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.03.2004
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Summary:This invention relates generally to lawnmowers, and in particular, to a device for deflecting grass clippings and other debris from the air intake screen of a conventional lawnmower. A deflector is provided for deflecting foreign matter from the inlet screen of a rotary lawn motor. The rotary lawn motor has an engine that draws air through the inlet screen. The deflector includes an inner element positionable over a center portion of the inlet screen. A first outer element is positioned over a radially outer portion of the inlet screen. A deflection arm extends between the inner element and the first outer element to deflect the foreign matter away from the inlet screen during operation of the lawnmower.