CA2354830A1 - Device for roping an animal - Google Patents
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Abstract
A device for roping an animal, including calves for example, is provided to be used in combination with an all terrain type vehicle. The device includes an elongate telescoping pole arranged to be mounted on a supporting surface of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis of the vehicle to position a free end of the pole. First and second clamping members are mounted spaced apart adjacent the free end of the pole for supporting a rope having a lasso formed at a looped end thereof. Each of the first and second clamping members are arranged to release the rope therefrom when the rope is pulled by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the clamping member. The device is particularly useful for roping calves by positioning the lasso over the neck of the calf while remaining seated on an all terrain vehicle. The releasable clamp minimise possible injury to the calf once it is caught in the lasso.
Description
DEVICE FOR ROPING AN ANIMAL
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for roping an animal and more particularly to a device which is arranged to support a lasso of rope thereon for roping calves.
BACKGROUND
When raising cattle it is often desirable to periodically catch calves for medical attention as may be required. This is typically accomplished using a lasso of rope which is secured about the neck of the animal by various means.
One example of a device for catching calves is described in United States patent 5,088,449 to Lamb, Sr. et al. A calf catching and holding device is described in which a rope having a lasso formed at one end thereof is threaded through a pole and remains threaded through the pole when a calf is caught in the lasso. The arrangement of the pole being attached to the rope may result in possible injury to the calf due to the unpredictable nature of the calf's movement.
SUMMARY
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a device for roping an animal with an elongate rope having a looped end and a free end, the device comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
and a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
The use of releasable clamps permits the rope to be released from the pole once a calf is caught in the lasso to prevent possible injury to the calf resulting from the pole. The arrangement of releasable hooks is particularly suited for mounting the pole on a vehicle so as to prevent the pole from being bent or from dragging a calf on the end of the pole when continued movement of the vehicle occurs after the calf is caught in the rope. The releasable clamps permit the lasso to be completely released from the pole so that a length of rope connecting the lasso about the neck of the calf to the vehicle provides some free play between movement of the calf and that of the vehicle.
The rope provided preferably has a lasso formed at a looped end thereof, the lasso being arranged to be supported on the first and second clamping members. The lasso may comprise an eyelet formed at the looped end of the rope with a looped portion of the rope passing through the eyelet, the eyelet being arranged to be supported on the second clamping member with the looped portion being arranged to be supported on the first clamping member.
There may be provided anchoring means mounted on a free end of the rope opposite the looped end which is arranged to be anchored adjacent the handle end of the pole.
Each of the first and second clamping members preferably comprises a spring loaded clamp which is biased towards a closed position, the respective prescribed holding force of each clamping member being defined by a spring of the respective spring loaded clamp.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for roping an animal and more particularly to a device which is arranged to support a lasso of rope thereon for roping calves.
BACKGROUND
When raising cattle it is often desirable to periodically catch calves for medical attention as may be required. This is typically accomplished using a lasso of rope which is secured about the neck of the animal by various means.
One example of a device for catching calves is described in United States patent 5,088,449 to Lamb, Sr. et al. A calf catching and holding device is described in which a rope having a lasso formed at one end thereof is threaded through a pole and remains threaded through the pole when a calf is caught in the lasso. The arrangement of the pole being attached to the rope may result in possible injury to the calf due to the unpredictable nature of the calf's movement.
SUMMARY
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a device for roping an animal with an elongate rope having a looped end and a free end, the device comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
and a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
The use of releasable clamps permits the rope to be released from the pole once a calf is caught in the lasso to prevent possible injury to the calf resulting from the pole. The arrangement of releasable hooks is particularly suited for mounting the pole on a vehicle so as to prevent the pole from being bent or from dragging a calf on the end of the pole when continued movement of the vehicle occurs after the calf is caught in the rope. The releasable clamps permit the lasso to be completely released from the pole so that a length of rope connecting the lasso about the neck of the calf to the vehicle provides some free play between movement of the calf and that of the vehicle.
The rope provided preferably has a lasso formed at a looped end thereof, the lasso being arranged to be supported on the first and second clamping members. The lasso may comprise an eyelet formed at the looped end of the rope with a looped portion of the rope passing through the eyelet, the eyelet being arranged to be supported on the second clamping member with the looped portion being arranged to be supported on the first clamping member.
There may be provided anchoring means mounted on a free end of the rope opposite the looped end which is arranged to be anchored adjacent the handle end of the pole.
Each of the first and second clamping members preferably comprises a spring loaded clamp which is biased towards a closed position, the respective prescribed holding force of each clamping member being defined by a spring of the respective spring loaded clamp.
The pole may comprise a plurality of telescoping sections which are slidably received one inside the other for permitting a length of the pole to be adjusted. There may be provided a locking member mounted on the pole which is arranged to selectively restrict relative sliding movement between respective telescoping sections of the pole.
Mounting means are preferably provided which are arranged to mount the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
The mounting means may be arranged to support the pole for sliding movement in longitudinal direction of the pole.
There may additionally be provided locking means arranged to selectively restrict sliding movement of the pole in relation to the mounting means.
The mounting means are preferably arranged to support the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle for pivotal movement about an upright axis.
The mounting means may be arranged to support the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis also.
Stop means are preferably arranged to selectively restrict downward pivotal movement of a free end of the pole in relation to the mounting means.
There may be provided anchoring means arranged to anchor the free end of the rope on the mounting means.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a device for roping an animal comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
The lasso preferably comprises by an eyelet formed at the looped end of the rope with a looped portion of the rope passing through the eyelet, the eyelet being arranged to be supported on the second clamping member with the looped portion being arranged to be supported on the first clamping member.
Mounting means are preferably arranged to mount the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle and to secure the free end of the rope thereon.
According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a device in combination with an all terrain type vehicle for roping an animal, the device comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
mounting means mounting the pole on a supporting surface of the vehicle;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
Mounting means are preferably provided which are arranged to mount the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
The mounting means may be arranged to support the pole for sliding movement in longitudinal direction of the pole.
There may additionally be provided locking means arranged to selectively restrict sliding movement of the pole in relation to the mounting means.
The mounting means are preferably arranged to support the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle for pivotal movement about an upright axis.
The mounting means may be arranged to support the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis also.
Stop means are preferably arranged to selectively restrict downward pivotal movement of a free end of the pole in relation to the mounting means.
There may be provided anchoring means arranged to anchor the free end of the rope on the mounting means.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a device for roping an animal comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
The lasso preferably comprises by an eyelet formed at the looped end of the rope with a looped portion of the rope passing through the eyelet, the eyelet being arranged to be supported on the second clamping member with the looped portion being arranged to be supported on the first clamping member.
Mounting means are preferably arranged to mount the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle and to secure the free end of the rope thereon.
According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a device in combination with an all terrain type vehicle for roping an animal, the device comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
mounting means mounting the pole on a supporting surface of the vehicle;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
Preferably there is provided anchoring means on the vehicle arranged to secure the free end of the rope thereon.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the device shown mounted on all terrain type vehicles with the lasso being guided over the neck of a calf.
Figure 2 is an isometric view of the device according to Figure 1 shown mounted on the vehicle.
Figure 3 is a top plan view of the device in use for catching a calf.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to the accompanying drawings, there is illustrated a calf roping device generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The device 10 is intended for catching a calf 12 by securing a rope 14 about a neck 16 of the calf.
The device 10 is particularly suited for mounting on an all terrain type vehicle 18 for chasing calves 12 in an open field or large penned area to catch them.
The rope 14 is elongate, extending from a free end 20 having an eyelet integrally formed therein to a looped end 22 which also includes an eyelet formed integrally therein. A loop portion 24 of the rope is arranged to pass through the eyelet at the looped end 22 of the rope so as to define a lasso or noose to be secured about the neck of the calf. The eyelet at the free end 20 of the rope is arranged for securement to the vehicle 18.
The device 10 includes a pole 26 which extends in a longitudinal direction from a handle end 28 to a free end 30. The pole 26 includes two telescoping sections 32 which are slidably mounted one inside the other. The section 32 adjacent the free end 30 is smaller in diameter and is arranged to be telescopically received within the other section 32 adjacent the handle end 28.
Multiple apertures 34 are provided in the section 32 adjacent the free end 30 of the pole which are arranged to co-operate with a corresponding aperture at an end of the section 32 forming the handle end 28 of the pole for receiving a locking member such as a bolt 36 through the co-operating apertures to selectively restrict longitudinal sliding movement of the sections 32 relative to one another at various selected lengths of the pole.
A first clamping member 38 is mounted on the free end 30 of the pole 26. A second clamping member 40 is also mounted on the pole 26 spaced from the first clamping member 38 between respective ends of the pole but being nearer to the free end 30 thereof. Both the first and second clamping members 38 and 40 are mounted within the same telescoping section 32 of the pole adjacent the free end 30 thereof.
Each of the clamping members 38 and 40 comprises a pair of confronting jaws 42 which are biased together by a spring 44 towards a closed position of the clamping member in which a portion of the rope is secured therein between the jaws 42. The spring tension of the spring 44 of each clamping member 38 or 40 defines a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member such that the clamping is arranged to release the rope only when the rope is pulled from the clamping member by a force which is greater than prescribed holding force of the clamp.
Preferably there is provided anchoring means on the vehicle arranged to secure the free end of the rope thereon.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the device shown mounted on all terrain type vehicles with the lasso being guided over the neck of a calf.
Figure 2 is an isometric view of the device according to Figure 1 shown mounted on the vehicle.
Figure 3 is a top plan view of the device in use for catching a calf.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to the accompanying drawings, there is illustrated a calf roping device generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The device 10 is intended for catching a calf 12 by securing a rope 14 about a neck 16 of the calf.
The device 10 is particularly suited for mounting on an all terrain type vehicle 18 for chasing calves 12 in an open field or large penned area to catch them.
The rope 14 is elongate, extending from a free end 20 having an eyelet integrally formed therein to a looped end 22 which also includes an eyelet formed integrally therein. A loop portion 24 of the rope is arranged to pass through the eyelet at the looped end 22 of the rope so as to define a lasso or noose to be secured about the neck of the calf. The eyelet at the free end 20 of the rope is arranged for securement to the vehicle 18.
The device 10 includes a pole 26 which extends in a longitudinal direction from a handle end 28 to a free end 30. The pole 26 includes two telescoping sections 32 which are slidably mounted one inside the other. The section 32 adjacent the free end 30 is smaller in diameter and is arranged to be telescopically received within the other section 32 adjacent the handle end 28.
Multiple apertures 34 are provided in the section 32 adjacent the free end 30 of the pole which are arranged to co-operate with a corresponding aperture at an end of the section 32 forming the handle end 28 of the pole for receiving a locking member such as a bolt 36 through the co-operating apertures to selectively restrict longitudinal sliding movement of the sections 32 relative to one another at various selected lengths of the pole.
A first clamping member 38 is mounted on the free end 30 of the pole 26. A second clamping member 40 is also mounted on the pole 26 spaced from the first clamping member 38 between respective ends of the pole but being nearer to the free end 30 thereof. Both the first and second clamping members 38 and 40 are mounted within the same telescoping section 32 of the pole adjacent the free end 30 thereof.
Each of the clamping members 38 and 40 comprises a pair of confronting jaws 42 which are biased together by a spring 44 towards a closed position of the clamping member in which a portion of the rope is secured therein between the jaws 42. The spring tension of the spring 44 of each clamping member 38 or 40 defines a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member such that the clamping is arranged to release the rope only when the rope is pulled from the clamping member by a force which is greater than prescribed holding force of the clamp.
Each of the clamping members 38 and 40 are secured to the pole by securing one of the jaws 42 thereof to the pole by an appropriate wire strap threaded through the jaw and the pole 26. The other jaw 42 remains freely pivotal relative to the jaw mounted on the pole. The wire strap 46 of each clamping member may be attached at one of numerous spacings from the end of the pole and the other clamping member to accommodate any desired size of lasso.
A bracket 48 is provided for mounting the pole 26 on a supporting surface at a front end 50 of the vehicle. The bracket includes a mounting plate 52 which is arranged to be bolted to the supporting surface of the vehicle 18 such that the device remains selectively separable from the vehicle by removing the bolts securing the mounting plate. An anchor 54 is provided on the mounting plate 52 in the form of a steel annular member upon which the free end 20 of the loop may be secured. A releasable clasp 56 receives the eyelet at the free end 20 of the rope therein and is arranged to be secured to the anchor 54 on the bracket 48 of the vehicle for anchoring the free end of the rope to the vehicle.
An anchor plate 58 is mounted parallel to the mounting plate 52 spaced thereabove for supporting the pole 26 thereon vertically spaced above the supporting surface of the vehicle upon which the mounting bracket 48 is secured.
The anchor plate 58 mounts a collar 60 thereon which is oriented such that a longitudinal axis 62 of the collar lies generally horizontally transversely to a forward moving direction of the vehicle. A shaft 64 is rotatably mounted within the collar 60 for rotation about the longitudinal axis 62 of the collar.
A fork 66 is mounted at one end of the shaft 64 to project outwardly from a side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the shaft. In a working position the fork 66 includes an upper arm 68 and a lower arm 70 which are spaced apart on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis 62 parallel thereto. A sleeve 72 is mounted between the upper and lower arms of the fork 66 for rotation about the longitudinal axis 62 with the fork 66 and shaft 64 upon which it is supported.
The sleeve 72 is pivotally mounted between the upper and lower arms for pivotal movement also about a vertical axis 74 extending through the free ends of the upper and lower arms 68 and 70 of the fork 66. In a working position the sleeve 72 is arranged to extend generally horizontally in the forward moving direction of the vehicle 18 while being pivotal about both the vertical axis 74 with the sleeve 72 and the longitudinal axis 62 with the shaft 64.
The sleeve 72 is arranged to slidably mount the pole 26 therethrough for sliding movement in the longitudinal direction of the pole which is arranged to be generally aligned with the forward moving direction of the vehicle. An aperture 76 is arranged to extend through the sleeve 72 adjacent one end thereof for receiving a locking pin 78 through the aperture. When the pole 26 is received through the sleeve 72 the locking pin 78 is arranged to be received through a respective locking aperture 80 of the pole. Alignment of one of the locking apertures 80 of the pole with the aperture 76 at the end of the sleeve 72 enables the longitudinal position of the pole within the sleeve 72 to be restricted at one of numerous selected longitudinal positions by inserting the locking pin 78 therethrough.
In a working position as illustrated in the figures the handle end 28 of the pole projects rearwardly from a rear end 82 of the sleeve 72 in the order of one to two feet so as to provide a suitable handle for controlling the positioning of the free end 30 of the pole in relation to a calf 12 which is desired to be caught. When not in use the locking pin 78 can be removed so that the pole 26 is slidable relative to the sleeve 72 into a storage transport position as shown in dotted line in Figure 1 wherein the handle end 28 of the pole 26 is received within a rear mount 84 which is fixed on a supporting surface adjacent a rear end 86 of the vehicle. The telescoping _g_ sections 32 permit the length of the pole to be reduced from 12 to 15 feet in the working position to a length in the order of 10 feet in the storage transport position.
Pivotal movement of the pole 26 and sleeve 72 which supports it about the longitudinal axis 62 of the collar 60 is limited by a stop member 88 which extends through an end of the shaft 64 opposite the fork 66. The stop member 88 comprises a bolt which is fastened to extend diametrically through the shaft 64 such that one end of the bolt engages the anchor plate 58 when the sleeve 72 lies substantially horizontally. When the sleeve lies substantially horizontally the stop member 88 is arranged to engage the anchor plate 58 along a forward side 92 thereof such that further rotation corresponding to the free end of the pole being deflected downwardly is restricted. Upward deflection of the free end 30 of the pole 26 however is permitted to avoid obstacles in use as required.
In order to use the calf catching device 10 the pole 26 is first released from a storage position shown in dotted line in Figure 1 by removing the locking pin 78 which permits relative sliding movement between the pole 26 and the sleeve until the pole reaches a working position as shown in the accompanying figures at which point the locking pin 78 is replaced so that the pole remains secured in the working position. The sections 32 of the pole may then be telescopically extended by removing the bolt 36 and replacing the bolt in the extended position of the sections so that these sections remain so extended in use.
A rope 14 as described above having a free end and a looped end is then secured to the device by anchoring the free end to the anchor 54 on the bracket on the vehicle adjacent the handle end of the pole 28 and by securing a lasso formed adjacent the looped end of the rope on the first and second clamping members 38 and 40 adjacent the free end of the pole. The rope is secured to the clamping members by securing the eyelet at the looped end 22 of the rope directly to the second clamping member 40 while securing a looped portion 24 of the rope threaded through the eyelet at the looped end 22 of the rope to the first clamping member 38 as shown in the figures.
When it is desired to catch a calf 12 an individual steers the vehicle 18 using one hand to chase the calf while positioning the free end 30 of the pole by grasping the handle end 28 with their other hand. As thus illustrated in Figure 3 driving along side the calf permits the free end 30 of the pole to be swung side to side to align the lasso or noose at the free end of the pole over the neck of the calf.
Continued movement of the calf away from the vehicle will cause the rope to be released from the first and second clamping members while the lasso or noose tightens about the neck of the calf to catch the calf. The length of rope connecting the lasso with the vehicle provides considerable free play between movement of the calf and that of the vehicle to reduce possibility of injury to the calf. When guiding the lasso over the neck of the calf the operator of the vehicle is permitted to position the free end of the pole using both side to side deflections by rotating the pole about the vertical axis 74 as well as up and down deflections about the longitudinal axis 62 of the collar 60. The free end of the pole is however restricted from being displaced below a level position as shown in the drawings by stop member 88.
When used on the vehicle 18 an operator typically steers the vehicle with their right hand while positioning the pole with their left hand placed on the handle end of the pole. The pole may also be used separately from the vehicle by slidably removing the pole from the sleeve of the bracket on the vehicle.
Reducing the length of the pole is preferred when manually carrying the pole in use for better control of the positioning of the free end of the pole. In this instance the operator would hold the handle end of the pole with both hands for optimal control to effectively catch a calf as desired.
While one embodiment of the present invention has been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention. The invention is to be considered limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.
A bracket 48 is provided for mounting the pole 26 on a supporting surface at a front end 50 of the vehicle. The bracket includes a mounting plate 52 which is arranged to be bolted to the supporting surface of the vehicle 18 such that the device remains selectively separable from the vehicle by removing the bolts securing the mounting plate. An anchor 54 is provided on the mounting plate 52 in the form of a steel annular member upon which the free end 20 of the loop may be secured. A releasable clasp 56 receives the eyelet at the free end 20 of the rope therein and is arranged to be secured to the anchor 54 on the bracket 48 of the vehicle for anchoring the free end of the rope to the vehicle.
An anchor plate 58 is mounted parallel to the mounting plate 52 spaced thereabove for supporting the pole 26 thereon vertically spaced above the supporting surface of the vehicle upon which the mounting bracket 48 is secured.
The anchor plate 58 mounts a collar 60 thereon which is oriented such that a longitudinal axis 62 of the collar lies generally horizontally transversely to a forward moving direction of the vehicle. A shaft 64 is rotatably mounted within the collar 60 for rotation about the longitudinal axis 62 of the collar.
A fork 66 is mounted at one end of the shaft 64 to project outwardly from a side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the shaft. In a working position the fork 66 includes an upper arm 68 and a lower arm 70 which are spaced apart on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis 62 parallel thereto. A sleeve 72 is mounted between the upper and lower arms of the fork 66 for rotation about the longitudinal axis 62 with the fork 66 and shaft 64 upon which it is supported.
The sleeve 72 is pivotally mounted between the upper and lower arms for pivotal movement also about a vertical axis 74 extending through the free ends of the upper and lower arms 68 and 70 of the fork 66. In a working position the sleeve 72 is arranged to extend generally horizontally in the forward moving direction of the vehicle 18 while being pivotal about both the vertical axis 74 with the sleeve 72 and the longitudinal axis 62 with the shaft 64.
The sleeve 72 is arranged to slidably mount the pole 26 therethrough for sliding movement in the longitudinal direction of the pole which is arranged to be generally aligned with the forward moving direction of the vehicle. An aperture 76 is arranged to extend through the sleeve 72 adjacent one end thereof for receiving a locking pin 78 through the aperture. When the pole 26 is received through the sleeve 72 the locking pin 78 is arranged to be received through a respective locking aperture 80 of the pole. Alignment of one of the locking apertures 80 of the pole with the aperture 76 at the end of the sleeve 72 enables the longitudinal position of the pole within the sleeve 72 to be restricted at one of numerous selected longitudinal positions by inserting the locking pin 78 therethrough.
In a working position as illustrated in the figures the handle end 28 of the pole projects rearwardly from a rear end 82 of the sleeve 72 in the order of one to two feet so as to provide a suitable handle for controlling the positioning of the free end 30 of the pole in relation to a calf 12 which is desired to be caught. When not in use the locking pin 78 can be removed so that the pole 26 is slidable relative to the sleeve 72 into a storage transport position as shown in dotted line in Figure 1 wherein the handle end 28 of the pole 26 is received within a rear mount 84 which is fixed on a supporting surface adjacent a rear end 86 of the vehicle. The telescoping _g_ sections 32 permit the length of the pole to be reduced from 12 to 15 feet in the working position to a length in the order of 10 feet in the storage transport position.
Pivotal movement of the pole 26 and sleeve 72 which supports it about the longitudinal axis 62 of the collar 60 is limited by a stop member 88 which extends through an end of the shaft 64 opposite the fork 66. The stop member 88 comprises a bolt which is fastened to extend diametrically through the shaft 64 such that one end of the bolt engages the anchor plate 58 when the sleeve 72 lies substantially horizontally. When the sleeve lies substantially horizontally the stop member 88 is arranged to engage the anchor plate 58 along a forward side 92 thereof such that further rotation corresponding to the free end of the pole being deflected downwardly is restricted. Upward deflection of the free end 30 of the pole 26 however is permitted to avoid obstacles in use as required.
In order to use the calf catching device 10 the pole 26 is first released from a storage position shown in dotted line in Figure 1 by removing the locking pin 78 which permits relative sliding movement between the pole 26 and the sleeve until the pole reaches a working position as shown in the accompanying figures at which point the locking pin 78 is replaced so that the pole remains secured in the working position. The sections 32 of the pole may then be telescopically extended by removing the bolt 36 and replacing the bolt in the extended position of the sections so that these sections remain so extended in use.
A rope 14 as described above having a free end and a looped end is then secured to the device by anchoring the free end to the anchor 54 on the bracket on the vehicle adjacent the handle end of the pole 28 and by securing a lasso formed adjacent the looped end of the rope on the first and second clamping members 38 and 40 adjacent the free end of the pole. The rope is secured to the clamping members by securing the eyelet at the looped end 22 of the rope directly to the second clamping member 40 while securing a looped portion 24 of the rope threaded through the eyelet at the looped end 22 of the rope to the first clamping member 38 as shown in the figures.
When it is desired to catch a calf 12 an individual steers the vehicle 18 using one hand to chase the calf while positioning the free end 30 of the pole by grasping the handle end 28 with their other hand. As thus illustrated in Figure 3 driving along side the calf permits the free end 30 of the pole to be swung side to side to align the lasso or noose at the free end of the pole over the neck of the calf.
Continued movement of the calf away from the vehicle will cause the rope to be released from the first and second clamping members while the lasso or noose tightens about the neck of the calf to catch the calf. The length of rope connecting the lasso with the vehicle provides considerable free play between movement of the calf and that of the vehicle to reduce possibility of injury to the calf. When guiding the lasso over the neck of the calf the operator of the vehicle is permitted to position the free end of the pole using both side to side deflections by rotating the pole about the vertical axis 74 as well as up and down deflections about the longitudinal axis 62 of the collar 60. The free end of the pole is however restricted from being displaced below a level position as shown in the drawings by stop member 88.
When used on the vehicle 18 an operator typically steers the vehicle with their right hand while positioning the pole with their left hand placed on the handle end of the pole. The pole may also be used separately from the vehicle by slidably removing the pole from the sleeve of the bracket on the vehicle.
Reducing the length of the pole is preferred when manually carrying the pole in use for better control of the positioning of the free end of the pole. In this instance the operator would hold the handle end of the pole with both hands for optimal control to effectively catch a calf as desired.
While one embodiment of the present invention has been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention. The invention is to be considered limited solely by the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A device for roping an animal with an elongate rope having a looped end and a free end, the device comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
and a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
and a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
2. The device according to Claim 1 wherein there is provided a rope having a lasso formed at a looped end thereof, the lasso being arranged to be supported on the first and second clamping members.
3. The device according to Claim 2 wherein the lasso comprises by an eyelet formed at the looped end of the rope with a looped portion of the rope passing through the eyelet, the eyelet being arranged to be supported on the second clamping member with the looped portion being arranged to be supported on the first clamping member.
4. The device according to Claim 2 wherein there is provided anchoring means mounted on a free end of the rope opposite the looped end which is arranged to be anchored adjacent the handle end of the pole.
5. The device according to Claim 1 wherein each of the first and second clamping members comprising a spring loaded clamp which is biased towards a closed position, the respective prescribed holding force being defined by a spring of the respective spring loaded clamp.
6. The device according to Claim 1 wherein the pole comprises a plurality of telescoping sections which are slidably received one inside the other for permitting a length of the pole to be adjusted.
7. The device according to Claim 6 wherein there is provided a locking member mounted on the pole which is arranged to selectively restrict relative sliding movement between respective telescoping sections of the pole.
8. The device according to Claim 1 wherein there is provided mounting means arranged to mount the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
9. The device according to Claim 8 wherein the mounting means is arranged to support the pole for sliding movement in longitudinal direction of the pole.
10. The device according to claim 9 wherein there is provided locking means arranged to selectively restrict sliding movement of the pole in relation to the mounting means.
11. The device according to Claim 8 wherein the mounting means is arranged to support the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle for pivotal movement about an upright axis.
12. The device according to Claim 8 wherein the mounting means is arranged to support the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis.
13. The device according to Claim 13 wherein there is provided stop means arranged to selectively restrict downward pivotal movement of a free end of the pole in relation to the mounting means.
14. The device according to Claim 8 wherein there is provided a rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof, the lasso being arranged to be supported on the first and second clamping members.
15. The device according to Claim 14 wherein there is provided anchoring means arranged to anchor the free end of the rope on the mounting means.
16. A device for roping an animal comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
17. The device according to Claim 16 wherein the lasso comprises by an eyelet formed at the looped end of the rope with a looped portion of the rope passing through the eyelet, the eyelet being arranged to be supported on the second clamping member with the looped portion being arranged to be supported on the first clamping member.
18. The device according to Claim 16 wherein there is provided mounting means arranged to mount the pole on a supporting surface of a vehicle, the mounting means being arranged to secure the free end of the rope thereon.
19. A device in combination with an all terrain type vehicle for roping an animal, the device comprising:
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
mounting means mounting the pole on a supporting surface of the vehicle;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
an elongate pole extending between a handle end and a free end thereof;
mounting means mounting the pole on a supporting surface of the vehicle;
a first clamping member mounted adjacent the free end of the pole;
a second clamping member mounted on the pole spaced between the free end of the pole and the handle end of the pole; and an elongate rope having a free end and a lasso formed at a looped end thereof opposite the free end;
each of the first and second clamping members being arranged to secure a portion of the rope therein and being arranged to release the rope from the respective clamping member when the rope is pulled from the respective clamping member by a force which exceeds a prescribed holding force of the respective clamping member.
20. The device according to Claim 19 wherein there is provided anchoring means on the vehicle arranged to secure the free end of the rope thereon.
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