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EP2114625B1
EP2114625B1 EP09711521.6A EP09711521A EP2114625B1 EP 2114625 B1 EP2114625 B1 EP 2114625B1 EP 09711521 A EP09711521 A EP 09711521A EP 2114625 B1 EP2114625 B1 EP 2114625B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • the invention relates to a hand-held striking tool, such as an ax, a hatchet or a hoe, consisting of a head with a cutting edge and a handle, having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • Known axes have as a handle a more or less long handle, so that with appropriate momentum can be taken on the workpiece to be machined.
  • a problem with the known axes and other hand-held tools with a long handle is that even slight changes in angle when carrying out the blow, in which the handle is held with one hand or both hands, can result in the blade not hitting there, where the user of the ax wanted it. In an emergency, this can go so far that the ax passes on the workpiece and / or rebounds from this, so that the risk of injury can not be excluded.
  • the DE 91 06 993 U1 shows a generic impact tool in the form of a hammer, on the handle in the handle area a substantially hemispherical hand guard is provided.
  • the grip area and thus the hand guard are arranged at (usual) distance from the hammer head.
  • Hand tools whose spaced from the tool head arranged handle area is associated with a bow-shaped hand guard, are from the BE 1011505 A and the US 2007/0056144 A known.
  • a generic impact tool with an ankle protection is from the US 2004/244545 A1 known.
  • the stem is formed with the usual length, so that the tool is detected at a distance from his head, and the above problems arise.
  • the invention is based on the object to present a percussion tool of the type mentioned, with which the risk of "failures" is avoided.
  • the grip region of the handle is arranged directly adjacent to the tool head, that the curved plate in the form of a concave shape which is concave towards the handle a shield formed hand guard, which occupies substantially the entire length of the handle, is connected at one end to the handle in the region of the tool head between the head of the tool and the tool head end of the handle that the other end of the hand guard forming plate at the free end attached to the handle, for example screwed, is that the handguard consists at least partially of transparent material.
  • the handle - in whatever form it is formed - is located immediately adjacent to the head of the tool, that consists above problem of "failures” or blows that do not hit exactly where they should, no more.
  • a hand guard is provided on the handle.
  • This hand guard which extends along the handle to the head of the tool, prevents the hand from hitting the workpiece unintentionally when the punch is being punched.
  • the head of the ax, hatchet, hoe or the like formed od impact tool according to the invention has a particularly slender designed cutting edge, the slender region of the cutting needs to be provided only in its outermost region, so that it is readily possible to staple the tool, in particular the ax, with a targeted impact on the workpiece (piece of wood to be split and the like) and then, for example, using the ax in the manner of a split wedge hit the head of the ax with a hammer or the like or it is struck with the head of the ax first on the chopping block, so that the piece of wood is split under the impact and its sudden stopping when hitting the chopping block.
  • sighting devices of the type of sight and grain or of a sighting line or sighting projections can be provided on the head.
  • the hand guard does not obstruct the view when using the tool, it is transparent.
  • the hand guard is at least partially formed as a grid or made of transparent material (plastic).
  • the handle or at least its portion to be gripped by the hand of a user of the tool is shaped to at least approximately conform to the inner shape of a hand closed around the handle.
  • the handle is designed so that it has an outer shape which is adapted to the shape of a hand embracing it or at least approximated, a particularly secure holding and guiding the impact tool according to the invention is ensured.
  • Fig. 1 a first embodiment in an oblique view
  • Fig. 2 the embodiment of Fig. 1 in a different perspective
  • 3 and 4 an embodiment of a tool with trough-shaped hand protection, which extends over the entire length of the handle
  • Fig. 5 an embodiment of a handguard similar to that of 3 and 4 in a removable embodiment
  • Fig. 6 another handguard in removable embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 ax shown has a head 1 with cutting edge 3 and the head 1 immediately adjacent a handle 5 and a hand guard 7th
  • the handle 5 may be formed as a curved rod.
  • the hand guard 7 is disposed between the free end of the handle 5 and head 1 of the ax and in in Fig. 1 shown embodiment as seen from the handle 5 ago concave curved shield formed.
  • sighting devices can be provided on the head 1 of the ax.
  • a sighting device in the form of a grain and on the end of the head 1 facing away from the cutting edge 3 (the house of the head) can be provided in the form of a sight.
  • Fig. 1 and 2 shown tool has a short handle 5, which connects directly to the tool head 1.
  • the handle 5 is pointing tool head side facing down in the position of use surrounded by a handguard 7, in which in the Fig. 2 and 3 shown embodiment is formed as a curved plate, which is connected at one end directly between the head 1 of the tool and the tool head end of the handle 5.
  • the other end of the hand guard 7 forming plate is attached to the free end of the handle 5, for example screwed.
  • the hand guard 7 is formed as an elongated, boat-shaped trough or tub. It can be provided that the hand guard 7 is formed by a curved basket 17, in particular a grid basket, which in the in 3 and 4 embodiment shown by a sheet material 18, for example, leather or the like, is closed.
  • the hand protection 7 of the 3 and 4 can, as in the 3 and 4 shown fixed fix, eg screwed, riveted or otherwise as permanently attached to the handle 5.
  • the hand guard 7, as in Fig. 5 shown, is removable to replace him if necessary against other embodiments of the hand guard 7 can.
  • the free end of the handle 5 is inserted into a bag-like receiving pocket 35 of the hand guard 7 and the other end of the hand guard 7 with a band 37 attached to the handle 5 by the handle 5 or stem (in the open-top there well 39) of the hand guard 7 is inserted and the band 37 is placed over the stem and fixed to the hand guard 7.
  • the hand guard 7 is formed at both ends with troughs 39, in which the stem 5 is inserted, to then with bands 37, as described above, to be determined.
  • the hand guard 7, which is provided between the free end of the handle 5 and the tool head 1, may be wholly or partially transparent.
  • the hand guard 7 is formed as a grid or the hand guard 7, in particular if it is designed as a shield ( Fig. 1 ), formed of transparent material.
  • This embodiment of a transparent hand guard 7 has the advantage that the tool, in particular its head 1, is seen through the hand guard when the blow is executed. Thus, an additional increase in the accuracy of the tool according to the invention is ensured.
  • a transparent hand guard 7 can also with the Fig. 3 to 6 can be achieved by the lining of the basket 17 made of transparent material, such as a transparent plastic film, is made.
  • a measure may be provided in the tool according to the invention, which means that the tool is always detected by hand at the desired and advantageous for the use of the tool body of the handle (stem), for example, by choosing a shape there, the the inner contour of a hand closed to the handle substantially corresponds.
  • a sighting device for "aiming" when exporters of a blow can also be provided.
  • an embodiment in which the hand guard with the tool is not fixed, but in the manner of a glove on the tool gripping the hand is touched, so that even in such cases, the beneficial and injury-preventing protection given to the hand of the user.
  • the handle 5 may, like the hand guard 7, be formed of different materials, with wood, plastic or metal are considered in the first place.
  • the head 1 of the ax can have a cutting edge 3 which has a region which is slender with respect to the remaining part of the head 1 of the ax.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein handgeführtes Schlagwerkzeug, wie eine Axt, ein Beil oder eine Hacke, bestehend aus einem Kopf mit Schneide und einem Griff, mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a hand-held striking tool, such as an ax, a hatchet or a hoe, consisting of a head with a cutting edge and a handle, having the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Bekannte Äxte haben als Griff einen mehr oder weniger langen Stiel, damit mit entsprechendem Schwung auf das zu bearbeitende Werkstück eingeschlagen werden kann.Known axes have as a handle a more or less long handle, so that with appropriate momentum can be taken on the workpiece to be machined.

Problematisch bei den bekannte Äxten und anderen handgeführten Werkzeugen mit langem Stiel ist es, dass schon geringe Winkeländerungen beim Ausführen des Schlages, bei welchem der Stiel mit einer Hand oder mit beiden Händen gehalten wird, zur Folge haben können, dass die Schneide nicht dort hintrifft, wo es der Benützer der Axt wollte. Im Ernstfall kann dies so weit gehen, dass die Axt am Werkstück vorbeitrifft und/oder von diesem abprallt, sodass die Verletzungsgefahr nicht auszuschließen ist.A problem with the known axes and other hand-held tools with a long handle is that even slight changes in angle when carrying out the blow, in which the handle is held with one hand or both hands, can result in the blade not hitting there, where the user of the ax wanted it. In an emergency, this can go so far that the ax passes on the workpiece and / or rebounds from this, so that the risk of injury can not be excluded.

Die DE 91 06 993 U1 zeigt ein gattungsgemäßes Schlagwerkzeug in Form eines Hammers, an dessen Stiel im Griffbereich ein im Wesentlichen halbkugelförmiger Handschutz vorgesehen ist. Der Griffbereich und damit der Handschutz sind mit (üblichem) Abstand vom Hammerkopf angeordnet.The DE 91 06 993 U1 shows a generic impact tool in the form of a hammer, on the handle in the handle area a substantially hemispherical hand guard is provided. The grip area and thus the hand guard are arranged at (usual) distance from the hammer head.

Handwerkzeuge, deren vom Werkzeugkopf beabstandet angeordnetem Griffbereich ein bügelförmiger Handschutz zugeordnet ist, sind aus der BE 1011505 A und der US 2007/0056144 A bekannt.Hand tools whose spaced from the tool head arranged handle area is associated with a bow-shaped hand guard, are from the BE 1011505 A and the US 2007/0056144 A known.

Ein gattungsgemäßes Schlagwerkzeug mit einem Knöchelschutz ist aus der US 2004/244545 A1 bekannt.A generic impact tool with an ankle protection is from the US 2004/244545 A1 known.

Bei allen bekannten Schlagwerkzeugen ist der Stiel mit üblicher Länge ausgebildet, so dass das Werkzeug mit Abstand von seinem Kopf erfasst wird, und sich die oben genannten Probleme ergeben.In all known percussion tools, the stem is formed with the usual length, so that the tool is detected at a distance from his head, and the above problems arise.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, ein Schlagwerkzeug der eingangs genannten Gattung vorzustellen, mit welchem die Gefahr von "Fehlschlägen" vermieden ist.The invention is based on the object to present a percussion tool of the type mentioned, with which the risk of "failures" is avoided.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß mit einem Schlagwerkzeug, das die Merkmale von Anspruch 1 aufweist.This object is achieved according to the invention with a striking tool, which has the features of claim 1.

Bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Preferred and advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass der Griffbereich des Griffes dem Werkzeugkopf unmittelbar benachbart angeordnet ist, dass der als zum Griff hin konkav geformte, gebogene Platte in Form eines Schildes ausgebildete Handschutz, der im Wesentlichen die gesamte Länge des Griffes einnimmt, mit einem Ende am Griff im Bereich des Werkzeugkopfes zwischen dem Kopf des Werkzeuges und dem werkzeugkopfseitigen Ende des Griffes angeschlossen ist, dass das andere Ende der den Handschutz bildenden Platte am freien Ende des Griffes befestigt, z.B. angeschraubt, ist, dass der Handschutz wenigstens teilweise aus durchsichtigem Werkstoff besteht.According to the invention, it is provided that the grip region of the handle is arranged directly adjacent to the tool head, that the curved plate in the form of a concave shape which is concave towards the handle a shield formed hand guard, which occupies substantially the entire length of the handle, is connected at one end to the handle in the region of the tool head between the head of the tool and the tool head end of the handle that the other end of the hand guard forming plate at the free end attached to the handle, for example screwed, is that the handguard consists at least partially of transparent material.

Da bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Schlagwerkzeug (dieses kann eine Axt, ein Hammer, ein Fäustel, ein Schlägel, ein Beil oder eine Hacke sein) der Griff - in welcher Form auch immer er ausgebildet ist - unmittelbar neben dem Kopf des Werkzeuges angeordnet ist, besteht das oben geschilderte Problem von "Fehlschlägen" bzw. von Schlägen, die nicht genau dorthin treffen wo sie sollten, nicht mehr.Since in the impact tool according to the invention (this may be an ax, a hammer, a mallet, a mallet, a hatchet or a hoe) the handle - in whatever form it is formed - is located immediately adjacent to the head of the tool, that consists above problem of "failures" or blows that do not hit exactly where they should, no more.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung des Schlagwerkzeuges ist ein viel genaueres Führen desselben mit der Hand möglich.The inventive design of the impact tool a much more accurate guiding the same by hand is possible.

Bei der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass am Griff ein Handschutz vorgesehen ist.In the invention it is provided that a hand guard is provided on the handle.

Dieser Handschutz, der sich entlang des Griffes bis zum Kopf des Werkzeuges erstreckt, verhindert, dass die Hand beim Ausführen des Schlages ungewollt auf das Werkstück trifft.This hand guard, which extends along the handle to the head of the tool, prevents the hand from hitting the workpiece unintentionally when the punch is being punched.

In einer weiteren möglichen Ausführungsform besitzt der Kopf des als Axt, Beil, Hacke od. dgl. ausgebildeten, erfindungsgemäßen Schlagwerkzeuges eine besonders schlank ausgeführte Schneide, wobei der schlanke Bereich der Schneide nur in ihrem äußersten Bereich vorgesehen sein braucht, sodass es ohne Weiteres möglich ist, das Werkzeug, insbesondere die Axt, mit einem gezielten Schlag an dem Werkstück (zu spaltendes Holzstück und ähnliches) zu heften und dann beispielsweise unter Benutzen der Axt nach Art eines Spalt-Keils auf den Kopf der Axt mit einem Hammer oder ähnlichem einzuschlagen oder aber es wird mit dem Kopf der Axt voran auf den Hackstock geschlagen, sodass das Holzstück unter der Wirkung des Schwunges und seines plötzlichen Abstoppens beim Auftreffen auf den Hackstock gespalten wird.In a further possible embodiment, the head of the ax, hatchet, hoe or the like formed od impact tool according to the invention has a particularly slender designed cutting edge, the slender region of the cutting needs to be provided only in its outermost region, so that it is readily possible to staple the tool, in particular the ax, with a targeted impact on the workpiece (piece of wood to be split and the like) and then, for example, using the ax in the manner of a split wedge hit the head of the ax with a hammer or the like or it is struck with the head of the ax first on the chopping block, so that the piece of wood is split under the impact and its sudden stopping when hitting the chopping block.

Um das Zielen mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeug zu erleichtern, können am Kopf Visiereinrichtungen nach Art von Kimme und Korn oder einer Visierlinie oder Visiervorsprüngen vorgesehen sein.To facilitate the aiming with the tool according to the invention, sighting devices of the type of sight and grain or of a sighting line or sighting projections can be provided on the head.

Zusätzlich können zur exakten Führung des Schlagwerkzeuges an den Seiten des Kopfes Führungsrippen, die zur Schneide hin gerichtet sind, vorgesehen sein.In addition, for the exact guidance of the impact tool on the sides of the head guide ribs, which are directed towards the cutting edge, may be provided.

Damit der Handschutz die Sicht beim Benützen des Werkzeuges nicht behindert, ist er durchsichtig. Beispielsweise ist der Handschutz wenigstens teilweise als Gitter oder aus durchsichtigem Werkstoff (Kunststoff) ausgebildet.So that the hand guard does not obstruct the view when using the tool, it is transparent. For example, the hand guard is at least partially formed as a grid or made of transparent material (plastic).

In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Handgriff oder wenigstens dessen mit der Hand eines Benützers des Werkzeuges zu ergreifende Bereich so geformt, dass er der inneren Form einer um den Griff bzw. den Griffbereich geschlossenen Hand wenigstens annähernd entspricht.In one embodiment of the invention, the handle or at least its portion to be gripped by the hand of a user of the tool is shaped to at least approximately conform to the inner shape of a hand closed around the handle.

Wenn der Griff so ausgebildet ist, dass er eine Außenform besitzt, die der Form einer ihn umgreifenden Hand angepasst oder wenigstens angenähert ist, ist ein besonders sicheres Halten und Führen des erfindungsgemäßen Schlagwerkzeuges gewährleistet.If the handle is designed so that it has an outer shape which is adapted to the shape of a hand embracing it or at least approximated, a particularly secure holding and guiding the impact tool according to the invention is ensured.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachstehenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen.Further details and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

Es zeigt: Fig. 1 eine erste Ausführungsform in Schrägansicht, Fig. 2 die Ausführungsform von Fig. 1 in anderer Schrägansicht, Fig. 3 und 4 eine Ausführungsform eines Werkzeuges mit wannenförmig ausgebildetem Handschutz, der sich über die gesamte Länge des Griffes erstreckt, Fig. 5 eine Ausführungsform eines Handschutzes ähnlich dem von Fig. 3 und 4 in einer abnehmbaren Ausführungsform und Fig. 6 einen anderen Handschutz in abnehmbarer Ausführungsform.It shows: Fig. 1 a first embodiment in an oblique view, Fig. 2 the embodiment of Fig. 1 in a different perspective, 3 and 4 an embodiment of a tool with trough-shaped hand protection, which extends over the entire length of the handle, Fig. 5 an embodiment of a handguard similar to that of 3 and 4 in a removable embodiment and Fig. 6 another handguard in removable embodiment.

Eine in Fig. 1 gezeigte Axt besitzt einen Kopf 1 mit Schneide 3 und dem Kopf 1 unmittelbar benachbart einen Handgriff 5 sowie einen Handschutz 7.An in Fig. 1 ax shown has a head 1 with cutting edge 3 and the head 1 immediately adjacent a handle 5 and a hand guard 7th

Der Handgriff 5 kann als gebogener Stab ausgebildet sein.The handle 5 may be formed as a curved rod.

Der Handschutz 7 ist zwischen dem freien Ende des Griffes 5 und Kopf 1 der Axt angeordnet und im in Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel als vom Griff 5 her gesehen konkav gekrümmtes Schild ausgebildet.The hand guard 7 is disposed between the free end of the handle 5 and head 1 of the ax and in in Fig. 1 shown embodiment as seen from the handle 5 ago concave curved shield formed.

Um das Zielen mit der erfindungsgemäßen Axt zu erleichtern, können am Kopf 1 der Axt Visiereinrichtungen vorgesehen sein. Beispielsweise kann im Bereich der Schneide 3 eine Visiereinrichtung in Form eines Korns und am von der Schneide 3 abgekehrten Ende des Kopfes 1 (dem Haus des Kopfes) eine Visiereinrichtung in Form einer Kimme vorgesehen sein.In order to facilitate the aiming with the ax according to the invention, sighting devices can be provided on the head 1 of the ax. For example, in the region of the cutting edge 3, a sighting device in the form of a grain and on the end of the head 1 facing away from the cutting edge 3 (the house of the head) can be provided in the form of a sight.

Das in den Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigte Werkzeug besitzt einen kurzen Griff 5, der unmittelbar an den Werkzeugkopf 1 anschließt. Der Griff 5 wird werkzeugkopfseitig in der Gebrauchslage nach unten weisend von einem Handschutz 7 umgeben, der in dem in den Fig. 2 und 3 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel als gebogene Platte ausgebildet ist, die an einem Ende unmittelbar zwischen dem Kopf 1 des Werkzeuges und dem werkzeugkopfseitigen Ende des Griffes 5 angschlossen ist. Das andere Ende der den Handschutz 7 bildenden Platte ist am freien Ende des Griffes 5 befestigt, z.B. angeschraubt.That in the Fig. 1 and 2 shown tool has a short handle 5, which connects directly to the tool head 1. The handle 5 is pointing tool head side facing down in the position of use surrounded by a handguard 7, in which in the Fig. 2 and 3 shown embodiment is formed as a curved plate, which is connected at one end directly between the head 1 of the tool and the tool head end of the handle 5. The other end of the hand guard 7 forming plate is attached to the free end of the handle 5, for example screwed.

Bei der in den Fig. 3 und 4 aus verschiedenen Richtungen gezeigten Ausführungsform, ist der Handschutz 7 als langgestreckte, bootförmige Mulde oder Wanne ausgebildet. Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Handschutz 7 von einem gewölbten Korb 17, insbesondere einem Gitter-Korb, gebildet ist, der bei der in Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigten Ausführungsform durch einen flächigen Werkstoff 18, z.B. Leder oder ähnliches, geschlossen ist.In the in the 3 and 4 shown in different directions embodiment, the hand guard 7 is formed as an elongated, boat-shaped trough or tub. It can be provided that the hand guard 7 is formed by a curved basket 17, in particular a grid basket, which in the in 3 and 4 embodiment shown by a sheet material 18, for example, leather or the like, is closed.

Der Handschutz 7 der Fig. 3 und 4 kann, wie in den Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigt, fix befestigt, z.B. angeschraubt, angenietet oder sonst wie bleibend am Griff 5 befestigt sein.The hand protection 7 of the 3 and 4 can, as in the 3 and 4 shown fixed fix, eg screwed, riveted or otherwise as permanently attached to the handle 5.

Es ist aber auch eine Ausführungsform denkbar, bei welcher der Handschutz 7, so wie in Fig. 5 gezeigt, abnehmbar ist, um ihn bei Bedarf gegen andere Ausführungsformen des Handschutzes 7 ersetzen zu können. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wird das freie Ende des Griffes 5 in eine sackartige Aufnahmetasche 35 des Handschutzes 7 eingesteckt und das andere Ende des Handschutzes 7 mit einem Band 37 am Griff 5 befestigt, indem der Griff 5 oder Stiel (in die dort oben offene Mulde 39) des Handschutzes 7 eingelegt und das Band 37 über den Stiel gelegt und am Handschutz 7 festgelegt wird.But it is also an embodiment conceivable in which the hand guard 7, as in Fig. 5 shown, is removable to replace him if necessary against other embodiments of the hand guard 7 can. In this embodiment, the free end of the handle 5 is inserted into a bag-like receiving pocket 35 of the hand guard 7 and the other end of the hand guard 7 with a band 37 attached to the handle 5 by the handle 5 or stem (in the open-top there well 39) of the hand guard 7 is inserted and the band 37 is placed over the stem and fixed to the hand guard 7.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform, die in Fig. 6 gezeigt ist, ist der Handschutz 7 an beiden Enden mit Mulden 39 ausgebildet, in welchen der Stiel 5 eingelegt wird, um dann mit Bändern 37, wie oben beschrieben, festgelegt zu werden.In another embodiment, in Fig. 6 is shown, the hand guard 7 is formed at both ends with troughs 39, in which the stem 5 is inserted, to then with bands 37, as described above, to be determined.

Bei allen Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeuges kann der Handschutz 7, der zwischen dem freien Ende des Griffes 5 und dem Werkzeugkopf 1 vorgesehen ist, ganz oder teilweise durchsichtig ausgebildet sein. Dies kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass der Handschutz 7 als Gitter ausgebildet ist oder aber der Handschutz 7 ist, insbesondere wenn er als Schild ausgebildet ist (Fig. 1), aus durchsichtigem Werkstoff gebildet. Diese Ausführungsform eines durchsichtigen Handschutzes 7 hat den Vorteil, dass das Werkzeug, insbesondere dessen Kopf 1, durch den Handschutz hindurch gesehen wird, wenn der Schlag ausgeführt wird. So ist eine zusätzliche Erhöhung der Treffsicherheit des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeuges gewährleistet.In all embodiments of the tool according to the invention, the hand guard 7, which is provided between the free end of the handle 5 and the tool head 1, may be wholly or partially transparent. This can be achieved in that the hand guard 7 is formed as a grid or the hand guard 7, in particular if it is designed as a shield ( Fig. 1 ), formed of transparent material. This embodiment of a transparent hand guard 7 has the advantage that the tool, in particular its head 1, is seen through the hand guard when the blow is executed. Thus, an additional increase in the accuracy of the tool according to the invention is ensured.

Ein durchsichtiger Handschutz 7 kann auch bei den Fig. 3 bis 6 erreicht werden, indem die Verkleidung des Korbes 17 aus durchsichtigem Werkstoff, z.B. einer durchsichtigen Kunststofffolie, gefertigt ist.A transparent hand guard 7 can also with the Fig. 3 to 6 can be achieved by the lining of the basket 17 made of transparent material, such as a transparent plastic film, is made.

Das erfindungsgemäße Werkzeug, insbesondere eine Axt, weist in bevorzugten Ausführungsformen eine vorteilhafte Kombination von Merkmalen auf:

  • eine spezielle Formgebung des Kopfes des Werkzeuges, insbesondere eines Kopfes einer Hacke, Axt oder eines Beils,
  • einen vergleichsweise kurzen Stiel, der insbesondere auf die Länge reduziert ist, die erforderlich ist, damit der Stiel mit der Hand erfasst werden kann und
  • einen Handschutz, der fix oder abnehmbar ausgebildet ist und durchsichtig ausgeführt sein kann.
The tool according to the invention, in particular an ax, has in preferred embodiments an advantageous combination of features:
  • a special shaping of the head of the tool, in particular a head of a hoe, ax or a hatchet,
  • a comparatively short stem which is reduced in particular to the length required for the stem to be grasped by hand and
  • a hand guard that is fixed or removable and can be made transparent.

Zusätzlich kann bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeug eine Maßnahme vorgesehen sein, die dazu führt, dass das Werkzeug mit der Hand immer an der gewünschten und für das Benützen des Werkzeuges vorteilhaften Stelle des Griffes (Stieles) erfasst wird, beispielsweise indem dort eine Formgebung gewählt wird, die der Innenkontur einer um den Griff geschlossenen Hand im Wesentlichen entspricht.In addition, a measure may be provided in the tool according to the invention, which means that the tool is always detected by hand at the desired and advantageous for the use of the tool body of the handle (stem), for example, by choosing a shape there, the the inner contour of a hand closed to the handle substantially corresponds.

Schließlich kann bei der erfindungsgemäßen Axt auch eine Visiereinrichtung zum "Zielen" beim Ausführern eines Schlages vorgesehen sein.Finally, in the case of the ax according to the invention, a sighting device for "aiming" when exporters of a blow can also be provided.

Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist auch eine Ausführungsform in Betracht gezogen, bei welcher der Handschutz mit dem Werkzeug nicht fix verbunden ist, sondern nach Art eines Handschuhes über die das Werkzeug erfassende Hand gestreift wird, so dass auch in solchen Fällen der vorteilhafte und Verletzungen verhindernde Schutz der Hand des Benützers gegeben ist.In the context of the invention, an embodiment is considered, in which the hand guard with the tool is not fixed, but in the manner of a glove on the tool gripping the hand is touched, so that even in such cases, the beneficial and injury-preventing protection given to the hand of the user.

Zusammenfassend kann ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wie folgt beschrieben werden:

  • Ein Handwerkzeug, z.B. in Form einer Axt, eines Beils oder einer Hacke, besitzt einen Kopf 1 und einen Griff 5. Zwischen Kopf 1 und freiem Ende des Griffes 5 ist ein wenigstens teilweise durchsichtiger Handschutz 7 vorgesehen. Da der Griff 5 unmittelbar neben dem Kopf 1 der Axt angeordnet ist, kann mit der Axt besser gezielt werden, sodass ein Benützer eine größere Sicherheit hat, das Werkstück, das er mit Axt bearbeiten (spalten) will, genau dort zu treffen, wo er es wünscht.
In summary, an embodiment of the invention can be described as follows:
  • A hand tool, for example in the form of an ax, a hatchet or a hoe, has a head 1 and a handle 5. Between head 1 and free end of the handle 5, an at least partially transparent hand guard 7 is provided. Since the handle 5 is located immediately adjacent to the head 1 of the ax, the ax can be better targeted so that a user has greater safety, the workpiece, that he wants to work (ax) with an ax to hit exactly where he wants it.

Der Griff 5 kann, ebenso wie der Handschutz 7, aus unterschiedlichen Werkstoffen gebildet sein, wobei Holz, Kunststoff oder Metall in erster Linie in Betracht gezogen sind. Um ein Heften mit der erfindungsgemäßen Axt zu ermöglichen, kann der Kopf 1 der Axt eine Schneide 3 aufweisen, die einen gegenüber dem übrigen Teil des Kopfes 1 der Axt schlank ausgebildeten Bereich aufweist.The handle 5 may, like the hand guard 7, be formed of different materials, with wood, plastic or metal are considered in the first place. In order to enable stapling with the ax according to the invention, the head 1 of the ax can have a cutting edge 3 which has a region which is slender with respect to the remaining part of the head 1 of the ax.

Claims (13)

  1. Hand-guided tool, particularly a striking tool, such as a hatchet or axe, having a tool head (1) and a handle (5) fastened on the tool head (1), a hand guard (7) being provided on the handle (5), which is concave on the side thereof facing towards the handle (5), the handle (5) having a gripping area, characterized in that the gripping area of the handle (5) is arranged directly adjacent to the tool head (1), in that the hand guard (7), which is constructed in the form of a shield as a bent plate shaped in a concave manner towards the handle (5) and which substantially takes up the entire length of the handle (5), is connected with one end on the handle (5) in the region of the tool head (1) between the head (1) of the tool and the tool-head-side end of the handle (5), in that the other end of the plate forming the hand guard (7) is fastened, e.g. screwed, on the free end of the handle (5), and in that the hand guard (7) consists of transparent plastic at least to some extent.
  2. Tool according to Claim 1, characterized in that the hand guard (7) is fastened on the handle (5) in a detachable manner.
  3. Tool according to Claim 2, characterized in that straps (37) which can be placed around the handle are provided for fastening the hand guard (7) on the handle (5), which straps are fastened at least at one end on the hand guard (7).
  4. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that guide ribs (9) are provided on the side faces of the tool head (1) constructed as an axe, hatchet or the like.
  5. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the blade (3) of the tool head (1) constructed as an axe is provided on a tapered region opposite and adjacent to the remaining part of the tool head (1), which leads to the blade (3).
  6. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that sighting devices (11, 13, 15) are provided on the tool head (1).
  7. Tool according to Claim 6, characterized in that the sighting devices are rear sight/front sight (11, 13), sighting lines and/or sighting projections (15).
  8. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a blade (3) is provided on the tool head (1), which is substantially quadrant-shaped and extends towards the hand guard (7).
  9. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the tool head (1) is constructed asymmetrically as seen from the side and is constructed to be long on the side thereof facing away from the handle (5) than on the side thereof facing the handle (5).
  10. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the gripping area (31) of the handle (5) has a shape which substantially corresponds to the internal shape of a hand placed around the handle.
  11. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the handle (5) is formed by a curved bar.
  12. Tool according to Claim 11, characterized in that the curved bar is bent towards the blade (3).
  13. Tool according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the hand guard (7) is constructed in a trough-shaped manner, wherein the concave side of the trough faces the handle (5).
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