Mechanically fastened digging and sifting scoop
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B07B-001/49
B07B-001/02
출원번호
US-0545869
(2012-07-10)
등록번호
US-9114429
(2015-08-25)
발명자
/ 주소
Wiherle, Gregory
Marvel, Christopher
출원인 / 주소
Wiherle, Gregory
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
2인용 특허 :
6
초록▼
A mechanically fastened digging and sifting scoop for digging and sifting objects from a medium is provided. The device includes a head, a means for manipulating the head, and a connection means. The connection means allows the combination of materials with different compositions to be mechanically
A mechanically fastened digging and sifting scoop for digging and sifting objects from a medium is provided. The device includes a head, a means for manipulating the head, and a connection means. The connection means allows the combination of materials with different compositions to be mechanically fastened together.
대표청구항▼
1. A combination digging and sifting scoop comprising: a head wherein said head has a plurality of sifting apertures;a handle for manipulating said head;said head comprising a skin, a back plate, a back plate appendage, a tube connection plate, a handle mounting tube, and a plurality of mechanical f
1. A combination digging and sifting scoop comprising: a head wherein said head has a plurality of sifting apertures;a handle for manipulating said head;said head comprising a skin, a back plate, a back plate appendage, a tube connection plate, a handle mounting tube, and a plurality of mechanical fasteners;said head has one open end and one closed end;said skin comprises a body formed from a flat piece of material whereby two opposite ends become adjacent and thereby form a seam;said back plate forms said closed end wherein said back plate is inset into the rear leading edge of said skin wherein said back plate has at least one tab that protrudes through at least one slot in said skin and wherein said back plate further comprises an appendage that extends from said closed end of said skin and fastens to said handle mounting tube;said tube connection plate is a u-shaped channel wherein said tube connection plate is positioned over/atop said seam formed in said skin;said mechanical fasteners removably fasten said handle mounting tube, said back plate appendage, said tube connection plate, said handle, and said skin;whereby the combination digging and sifting scoop allows the combination of materials to be mechanically fastened together. 2. The combination digging and sifting scoop of claim 1, wherein: said skin is made of at least metal and is at least between 0.0625 and 0.375 inches thick. 3. The combination digging and sifting scoop of claim 1, wherein: said handle is comprised of at least metal, wood, plastic tubing, foam filled plastic tubing, fiberglass, composite material and wherein said handle is comprised of varying lengths and cross-sectional shapes including round, oval, square, rectangular, or triangular. 4. The combination digging and sifting scoop of claim 1, wherein: said tabs have a bendable mini tab. 5. The combination digging and sifting scoop of claim 1, wherein: said mechanical fasteners comprise at least bolts, washers, nuts, screws, rivets, tabs, mini tabs and slots. 6. A method of assembling a mechanically fastened digging and sifting scoop comprising: a) positioning a skin to accept a back plate;b) positioning said skin and said back plate so a back plate appendage is centered at a seam formed in said skin;c) positioning tabs on said back plate to fully engage slots in said skin;d) positioning back plate appendage mechanical fastener holes atop matching mechanical fastener holes in said skin;e) attaching said back plate to said skin with a plurality of mechanical fasteners;f) positioning a tube connection plate atop said seam formed in said skin and attaching said tube connection plate atop said skin with said mechanical fasteners;g) positioning a handle mounting tube to said tube connection plate and positioning mechanical fastener holes and attaching to tube connection plate with said mechanical fastener;h) bending mini tabs on said back plate;i) steps a-h complete assembly of the head;j) inserting a handle into said handle mounting tube and positioning said handle mounting tube and said handle to said backplate appendage mechanical fastener holes and attaching with said mechanical fastener;k) attaching said back plate to said skin, attaching said tube connection plate atop said skin, attaching said handle mounting tube to said tube connection plate and said back plate appendage, attaching said handle to said handle mounting tube using said mechanical fasteners shall not include welding;l) steps a-k complete assembly of a mechanically fastened digging and sifting scoop.
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