Gardening and/or forestry apparatus

Abstract

A gardening and/or forestry apparatus has a support element. The support element supports an eyelet. The eyelet is configured to incorporate an apparatus securing element. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus also has an element receiving device. The support element and the element receiving device are configured to receive the support element in the element receiving device either in a first rotational position or in a second rotational position differing from the first rotational position and to secure the support element against rotation by form-fitting to the element receiving device.

Claims

1. A gardening and/or forestry apparatus, comprising: a gardening and/or forestry tool, a housing having a tool side, on which the gardening and/or forestry tool is disposed, and a receiving side, a support element supporting an eyelet which is configured to incorporate an apparatus securing element, and an element receiving device disposed on the receiving side of the housing, wherein the support element and the element receiving device are configured so that the support element is receivable in the element receiving device either in a first rotational position or in a second rotational position differing from the first rotational position, so that the support element is securable against rotation by form-fitting to the element receiving device and so that different orientations of said eyelet are provided for, the housing has a first housing part and a second housing part, the element receiving device includes a first receiving device on the first housing part and a second receiving device on the second housing part, and the first housing part and the second housing part are configured to be variable between a closed condition, in which the support element is received in the first receiving device and the second receiving device and is secured against rotation by form-fitting to the first receiving device and the second receiving device, and an opened condition, in which the support element is not secured against rotation by form-fitting to the first receiving device and the second receiving device.

2. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first rotational position and the second rotational position differ by an angle of rotation of at least 45°.

3. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a basic shape of the element receiving device and/or of the support element present at least one of: rotational symmetry, point symmetry, or axial symmetry.

4. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support element and the element receiving device are configured for connection in a form-fitting manner.

5. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the element receiving device includes a groove which is configured to receive the support element.

6. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receiving side of the housing is opposed to the tool side of the housing.

7. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the gardening and/or forestry tool is at least one of: a chain saw, shears, pruning shears, a cutter, or a branch lopper.

8. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support element and the eyelet are configured for displacing the eyelet between an incorporating position, in which the eyelet projects from the support element for incorporating the apparatus securing element, and a stowing position, in which the eyelet abuts on the support element.

9. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the support element includes a locking member which is configured to fix the eyelet in the incorporating position.

10. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the support element includes a handle shell which surrounds the eyelet in the stowing position at least partially.

11. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the element receiving side of the housing is opposed to the tool side of the housing, and wherein the gardening and/or forestry tool is at least one of: a chain saw, shears, pruning shears, a cutter, or a branch lopper.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of a gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to the invention,

(2) FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1 with a support element in a first rotational position, with an eyelet in a stowing position,

(3) FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 2,

(4) FIG. 4 shows an enlargement of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 2,

(5) FIG. 5 shows a sectional side view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 2,

(6) FIG. 6 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1, with the eyelet in an incorporating position,

(7) FIG. 7 shows a sectional side view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 6,

(8) FIG. 8 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1, this time with the support element in a second rotational position, with the eyelet in the stowing position,

(9) FIG. 9 shows a sectional side view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 8,

(10) FIG. 10 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1, with the support element in the second rotational position, with the eyelet in the incorporating position,

(11) FIG. 11 shows a sectional side view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 10,

(12) FIG. 12 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1, this time with the support element in a third rotational position, with the eyelet in the stowing position,

(13) FIG. 13 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1 with the support element in the third rotational position, with the eyelet in the incorporating position,

(14) FIG. 14 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1, this time with the support element in a fourth rotational position, with the eyelet in the stowing position,

(15) FIG. 15 shows a further perspective view of a detail of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus from FIG. 1 with the support element in the fourth rotational position, with the eyelet in the incorporating position, and

(16) FIG. 16 shows a sectional side view of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(17) FIGS. 1 to 15 show a gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 according to the invention. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 comprises a support element 20. The support element 20 supports an eyelet 40, in particular in the form of a closed ring. The eyelet 40 is configured to incorporate an apparatus securing element 50. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 also comprises an element receiving device 30. The support element 20 and the element receiving device 30 are configured to receive the support element 20 in the element receiving device 30 either in a first rotational position DS1 or in a second rotational position DS2 differing from the first rotational position and to secure the support element 20 against rotation, in particular against rotation into the other rotational position, by form-fitting to the element receiving device 30.

(18) In addition, the support element 20 and the element receiving device 30 are configured for connection to one another by a form fit, in particular the same form fit, in the exemplary embodiment shown they are connected by the form fit.

(19) The gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 and the different rotational positions DS1, DS2 of the support element 20 provide for different orientations of the eyelet 40.

(20) In the exemplary embodiment shown, the support element 20 and the element receiving device 30 are configured to receive the support element 20 in the element receiving device 30 either in the first rotational position DS1, in the second rotational position DS2, in a third rotational position DS3, or in a fourth rotational position DS4 and to secure the support element 20 against rotation, in particular against rotation into the other rotational positions, by form-fitting to the element receiving device 30. In alternative exemplary embodiments, it is possible to provide just two, three or more than four rotational positions.

(21) FIGS. 1 to 7 show the support element 20 in the first rotational position DS1, in particular with the eyelet 40 oriented upwards. FIGS. 8 to 11 show the support element 20 in the second rotational position DS2, in particular with the eyelet 40 oriented downwards. FIGS. 12 and 13 show the support element 20 in the third rotational position DS3, in particular with the eyelet 40 oriented to the left. FIGS. 14 and 15 show the support element 20 in the fourth rotational position DS4, in particular with the eyelet 40 oriented to the right.

(22) In specific terms, the rotational positions DS1, DS2, DS3, DS4 differ by a rotation, in particular by an angle of rotation, of the support element 20 about a normal N to a plane E defined by the support element 20 or the element receiving device 30 or about a longitudinal axis L of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10.

(23) In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first rotational position DS1 and the second rotational position DS2 differ by an angle of rotation of at least 45°, and in particular of 180°. It is also the case that the first rotational position DS1 and the third rotational position DS3 differ by an angle of rotation of 90°, in particular minus 90°. Moreover, the first rotational position DS1 and the fourth rotational position DS4 differ by an angle of rotation of 90°, in particular plus 90°.

(24) In specific terms, a basic shape, in particular an inner shape, of the element receiving device 30 or a basic shape, in particular an outer shape, of the support element 20 defines the different rotational positions.

(25) In the exemplary embodiment shown, the basic shape of the element receiving device 30 and the basic shape of the support element 20 present rotational symmetry, in particular about the normal N. It is also the case that the basic shape of the element receiving device 30 and the basic shape of the support element 20 present point symmetry, in particular about a center point M of the element receiving device 30 and/or of the support element 20. Moreover, the basic shape of the element receiving device 30 and the basic shape of the support element 20 present axial symmetry, in particular in relation to at least one axis of symmetry SYA in the plane E, in particular in relation to four axes of symmetry SYA. In alternative exemplary embodiments, the basic shape of the element receiving device and/or of the support element can present rotational symmetry or point symmetry or axial symmetry. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the basic shape is a square.

(26) In particular, the outer shape of the support element 20 corresponds to the inner shape of the element receiving device 30.

(27) In specific terms, the element receiving device 30 includes a groove 33, in particular an encircling groove. The groove 33 is configured to receive the support element 20. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the support element 20 is received or inserted in the groove 33, in particular in a respective one of the different rotational positions. In particular, the outer shape of the support element 20 corresponds to the inner shape of the groove 33.

(28) It is also the case that the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 comprises an apparatus housing 60 having a first housing part 61 and a second housing part 62. The element receiving device 30 includes a first receiving device 31 on the first housing part 61 and a second receiving device 32 on the second housing part 62. The first housing part 61 and the second housing part 62 are configured to be variable between a closed condition GZ and an opened condition. In the closed condition GZ, the support element 20 is received in the first receiving device 31 and the second receiving device 32 and is secured against rotation by the form-fitting to the first receiving device 31 and the second receiving device 32. In the opened condition, the first receiving device 31 or the second receiving device 32 are not form-fitting to the support element 20 for rotation of the support element 20.

(29) In specific terms, in the closed condition GZ, the support element 20 cannot be removed from the element receiving device 30 or inserted into the element receiving device 30. In the opened condition, it is possible for the support element 20 to be removed from the first receiving device 31 or the second receiving device 32 or to be inserted into the first receiving device 31 or into the second receiving device 32, in particular in a respective one of the different rotational positions.

(30) In the exemplary embodiment shown, the gardening and/or forestry apparatus comprises a housing securing device 63, in particular with two housing screws. The housing securing device 63 is configured to secure the first housing part 61 and the second housing part 62, in particular in a releasable manner, against opening, in particular to connect the two. The apparatus housing 60 can be transferred from the closed condition GZ into the opened condition by the housing securing device 63 being released and the apparatus housing 60 being opened, in particular by the first housing part 61 and the second housing part 62 being moved apart from one another.

(31) It is also the case that, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the groove 33 has a first groove portion 34 and a second groove portion 35. The first receiving device 31 has the first groove portion 34. The second receiving device 32 has the second groove portion 35.

(32) Moreover, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 is a saw, in particular a top handle chainsaw.

(33) The gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 has a tool 11, in the exemplary embodiment shown a saw chain. The tool 11 is disposed on a tool side 12 of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10, or of the apparatus housing 60 thereof. The element receiving device 30 is disposed on a receiving side 13 of the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10, or of the apparatus housing 60 thereof, opposed to the tool side 12.

(34) In alternative exemplary embodiments, the gardening and/or forestry apparatus can be shears, in particular pruning shears, and/or a cutter, in particular a branch lopper. It is also the case that, in alternative exemplary embodiments, the tool can comprise, or be, at least one or two cutting blades, in particular cutting blades of shears.

(35) In addition, the support element 20 and the eyelet 40 are configured for displacing the eyelet 40 between an incorporating position EL and a stowing position VL. In the incorporating position EL, the eyelet 40 projects from the support element 20 for incorporating the apparatus securing element 50, as shown in FIGS. 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 15. In the stowing position VL, the eyelet 40 abuts on the support element 20, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, 8, 9, 12 and 14.

(36) In specific terms, the eyelet 40, in particular an eyelet pivoting portion 41, is connected to the support element 20, in particular to a peripheral region of the support element 20. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 has a clamping element 21 and a screw 22, the latter connecting the eyelet 40 to the support element. The eyelet pivoting portion 41 and the clamping element 21 interact so as to form an articulation, in particular a pivot joint 23. The pivot joint 23 makes it possible to displace, in particular to pivot, the eyelet 40 between the incorporating position EL and the stowing position VL, in particular by way of a pivot angle of at least 90°. In the exemplary embodiment shown, a displacement axis, in particular a pivot axis SCA, is parallel to the plane E.

(37) It is also the case that the support element 20 includes a locking member 25. The locking member 25 is configured to fix the eyelet 40 in the incorporating position EL, in particular by bracing and deforming it.

(38) Moreover, the support element 20 includes a handle shell 70. The handle shell 70 surrounds the eyelet 40 in the stowing position VL at least partially.

(39) FIG. 16 shows a further gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 according to the invention. The gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 comprises an apparatus housing 60, in particular with division of the housing differing from that in FIGS. 1 to 15, or with no division of the housing as in FIGS. 1 to 15. The apparatus housing 60 comprises the element receiving device 30. In addition, the gardening and/or forestry apparatus 10 comprises a support securing element 80. The support securing element 80 is configured to secure the support element 20, in particular axially, in the element receiving device 30 against release from the element receiving device 30, in particular along the normal N.

(40) In specific terms, the support securing element 80 is configured for fastening on the apparatus housing 60 or the element receiving device 30 in a releasable manner, in particular such that it can be released non-destructively. It is also the case that the support element 20 is secured against release from the element receiving device 30 by at least one form fit with the element receiving device 30 and/or the support securing element 80, in particular with the latter in the fastened state. The support securing element 80 can be released from the apparatus housing 60 or the element receiving device 30. This makes it possible for the support element 20 to be released and removed from, or pushed out of, the element receiving device 30, in particular in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 16, and thus to be freed for rotation, or for the support element to be easily inserted or pushed into the element receiving device 30, in particular in the desired rotational position.

(41) As made clear by the exemplary embodiments shown and explained above, the invention provides a gardening and/or forestry apparatus which has improved properties and is therefore more user-friendly.

(42) The foregoing disclosure has been set forth merely to illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the spirit and substance of the invention may occur to persons skilled in the art, the invention should be construed to include everything within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.