ES1068554U - Short tool for the discord of trees (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Short tool for uncorking trees, characterized in that it comprises a short handle (1), topped by the rear end on a cross handle (2) to grip the tool, and a solid spatula (3) on the front end, whose spatula (3) is composed of an embouchure (6), for its connection to the handle (1), of a main body (7) of approximately triangular section, and of an inclined palette (8) upwards in the form of a tongue, which it starts from the reverse end (9) of the main body (7) of the spatula (3), forming a triangular instep (10) on the front of the spatula (3) to hollow out the cork layer of the trunk of the tree. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Short tool for uncorking trees.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a short tool for uncorking trees, in particular cork oaks, to dislocate, hollow and separate the cork layer for its industrial exploitation.

The short tool for uncorking Trees object of the invention facilitates the work of uncorking, to while providing ergonomic improvements to the operator.

Background of the invention

One of the main problems with which today finds the cork exploitation industry, it is the absence of mechanization in uncorking jobs, jobs that continue to be performed today as more than two hundred years ago, with the almost exclusive help of an ax and a lever. The uncorking is one of the fundamental operations of cork extraction and today he is faced with several serious problems: more and more scarce specialized labor, labor that does not count for another side with regulated training, nor with economic incentives necessary to avoid its decrease and eventual disappearance, more considering that it is a hard and dangerous task. For perform the task of uncorking, it is necessary to climb the armed tree with a very sharp ax, in the middle of summer and in very areas hot.

The ax ax, the main tool of the uncorking, it consists basically of two parts, a leaf or head of steel comprising the chest, neck, eye and hawks, and of a wooden handle, slightly curved, its end being free bevel carving to separate the cork sheets from the tree. In In this sense, there are several models of corchera ax, the Extremadura, Portuguese, Andalusian and Catalan, all with  similar characteristics.

As we have indicated above, this type of tools, require a great skill on the part of the user, apart from the danger of its use.

Description of the invention

The short tool for uncorking trees that the invention proposes, solves the problem previously exposed, being designed specifically for perform this task, in an easy, comfortable, practical and safe for the operator, and especially without causing injuries to the tree.

To do this, and more specifically, the short tool for uncorking trees, includes a handle short, topped by the rear end in a transverse handle to grip the tool, and a solid spatula at the end previous. Said spatula is composed of a mouthpiece, for its connection to the handle, of a section main body approximately triangular, and with an upwardly inclined vane in the form of a tongue, which starts from the back end of the body main of the spatula, configuring a triangular instep in the front of the spatula to hollow the cork layer of the trunk From the tree.

To facilitate the grip of the tool, and by Therefore its ergonomics, the transverse handle is composed of a "U" shaped mount, joined by its central branch to the rear end of the handle, provided with a transverse handle mounted on the free ends of the mount.

On the other hand, to facilitate the separation of the cork layer of the tree trunk, once the spatula, it has two lateral extensions parallel to the base of the spatula and at the height of the mouth. These Side extensions can take the form of fin. Of this mode, and thanks to the transverse handle, by rotating the wrist the operator can pry with these extensions sides to separate the cork layer.

Finally, indicate that the solid spatula is fixed to the front end of the handle, using an embedded screw flat head, so that it does not hinder the uncorking.

Description of the drawings

To complete the description that is being performing, and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as part member of that description, a set of drawings where with illustrative and non-limiting nature, what has been represented next:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of The short tool for uncorking trees completely.

Figure 2 shows a detailed view of the front of the solid spatula.

Figure 3 shows a detailed view of the reverse of the solid spatula.

Figure 4 shows a detailed view of the Solid spatula profile.

Figure 5 shows a detailed view of the front of the solid spatula, with the lateral extensions in fin shape

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the figures outlined you can be seen as the short tool for uncorking trees It comprises a short margo (1) of about 60 cm. of length approximately and of tubular cylindrical section for the present exemplary embodiment, topped by the rear end in a transverse handle (2), and a solid spatula (3) at the end anterior to dislocate, hollow and separate the cork bark from tree, which we will explain later.

The transverse handle (2) is composed of a "U" shaped mount (4), welded by its central branch to the rear end of the handle (1) and provided with a handle cylindrical (5) mounted on the free ends of said mount (4). In this way, the operator can perfectly grasp the tool, without the fingers being hindered by the handle (1), improving the ergonomic characteristics of the tool.

At the front end of the handle (1) it is arranged of the solid spatula (3) responsible for dislocating, hollowing and separating the cork bark of the tree trunk. To do this, the spatula solid (3) is composed of a mouth (6) for insertion and connection of the front end of the handle (1), followed by a body main (7) of approximately triangular section, and of a vane (8) tilted up in the form of tongue. Said palette (8) starts from the reverse end (9) of the main body (7) of the spatula (3), setting on the obverse of the spatula (3) a triangular instep (10), to hollow the cork layer of the trunk From the tree.

As can be seen in figures 2 and 3 the spatula (3) is provided with two extensions (11) parallel to the base of the spatula (3), and at the height of the body of the mouthpiece (6), to facilitate the separation of the cork layer of the trunk, by rotating the handle (1) thanks to the handle transversal (2). These extensions (11) can materialize in some sections of rod tilted backwards, or by means of fins (12) as can be seen in Figure 5.

Fixing the spatula (3) to the end The front of the handle (1) is made using a screw (13) flat head so that it does not hinder the task of uncork

Thanks to the use of the short tool of the present invention, the operator can easily enter the end of the blade (8) in the cut made in the bark of tree cork, to dislocate it, hollow it out through the body main triangular section (7) and separate it from the trunk thanks to the lateral extensions (11). The characteristics of the tool make it very manageable, thanks to its low Length and easy handling for operators not experienced.

Claims (5)

1. Short tool for uncorking trees, characterized in that it comprises a short handle (1), topped by the rear end in a transverse handle (2) to grip the tool, and a solid spatula (3) at the front end, whose Spatula (3) is composed of a mouth (6), for its connection to the handle (1), of a main body (7) of approximately triangular section, and of an inclined vane (8) facing up in the form of tongue, which tear off the reverse end (9) of the main body (7) of the spatula (3), configuring a triangular instep (10) on the obverse of the spatula (3) to hollow the cork layer of the tree trunk. 2. Short tool for uncorking trees, according to claim 1, characterized in that the transverse handle (2) is composed of a "U" shaped mount (4), connected by its central branch to the rear end of the handle (1) , provided with a transverse handle (5) mounted on the free ends of the mount (4). 3. Short tool for uncorking trees, according to claim 1, characterized in that the solid spatula (3) is provided with two lateral extensions (11) parallel to the base of the spatula (3) and at the height of the mouthpiece ( 6), to facilitate the separation of the cork layer from the tree trunk. 4. Short tool for uncorking trees, according to claim 3, characterized in that the lateral extensions (11) take the form of a fin (12). 5. Short tool for uncorking trees, according to claim 1, characterized in that the solid spatula (3) is fixed to the front end of the handle, by means of a flat head screw (13), so that it does not hinder the uncorking.