US Patent 10071491 Electric hair trimmer

A cutter head for an electric hair trimmer generally includes a cutting assembly having a stationary blade, a movable blade, and a follower connected to the movable blade. The electric hair trimmer has a handle with a drive system and an ejection mechanism. The follower is configured for operative connection with the drive system of the handle for oscillating the movable blade relative to the stationary blade. The cutter head also includes a housing having a tongue configured to provide clearance for the follower when the cutter head is ejected from the handle via the ejection mechanism.