GB2179831A - Spade or fork - Google Patents

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GB2179831A
GB2179831A GB08522009A GB8522009A GB2179831A GB 2179831 A GB2179831 A GB 2179831A GB 08522009 A GB08522009 A GB 08522009A GB 8522009 A GB8522009 A GB 8522009A GB 2179831 A GB2179831 A GB 2179831A
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John Leonard Kelly
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01B—SOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL
    • A01B1/00—Hand tools
    • A01B1/02—Spades; Shovels
    • A01B1/028—Spades; Shovels with ground abutment shoes or earth anchors for facilitating lifting

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Abstract

A spade or fork designed to enable material to be moved from a low level and raised to a working height, e.g. for loading a wheelbarrow with material moved from ground level, without requiring the user to bend or stoop comprises a pivoted support leg by means of which the load can be raised to a selected height, this being brought about by the natural backwards motion of the user. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Self lifting spade 1. Technical Field: This invention relates to a manual implement designed to minimise the physical strain on the user. Where reference is made to the term "spade" it is intended that the implement head is exchangeable for a fork or shovel blade, employing the same principle of operation.
Background: Spades are well known implements used in many situations in Agriculture and Industry, as well as domestic applications.
Their operation will generally involve a considerable amount of bending and stooping.
This can place an unnecessary strain on the users spine and may well result in physical injury.
Essential Technical Features: The essential feature of this invention is a swinging support leg, upon which the load is raised. This is brought about by the natural backwards motion of the user and with little effort, although no springs or other assisting devices are employed. The load is delivered to a height selected by the user, at which to move it as required. Eg: loading a wheelbarrow with earth moved from ground level. The action does not require the user to stoop, or take the weight while in a bent posture. Versatility of the spade is improved by the ability to detach the support leg for use as a general purpose implement. Eg: turning over loose soil without lifting. In this application the shaft length employed is desirable as it minimises the amount of stooping that is required.
Drawings: Figure l--The spade is shown with detachable support leg, pivoting freely on the hingepin.
Figure 2-the first stage of operation. The blade is driven into the ground and the shaft is levered to free the earth, or material to be raised. The support leg falls to the ground.
Figure 3-The foot is removed from the blade and applies pressure to the base of the support leg, fixing its position on the ground.
Figure 4-the shaft is gripped in the conventional way. The natural backwards motion of the user causes the blade and load to rise up on the support leg to a height where the load can be moved or unloaded as required.
Abstract: Figs. 1 to 4 should accompany the Abstract.
With regard to implements for manual use, it is claimed that the essential feature of this invention is the swinging support leg, upon which the load is raised up to a selected height.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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  1. **WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **.
    SPECIFICATION Self lifting spade 1. Technical Field: This invention relates to a manual implement designed to minimise the physical strain on the user. Where reference is made to the term "spade" it is intended that the implement head is exchangeable for a fork or shovel blade, employing the same principle of operation.
    Background: Spades are well known implements used in many situations in Agriculture and Industry, as well as domestic applications.
    Their operation will generally involve a considerable amount of bending and stooping.
    This can place an unnecessary strain on the users spine and may well result in physical injury.
    Essential Technical Features: The essential feature of this invention is a swinging support leg, upon which the load is raised. This is brought about by the natural backwards motion of the user and with little effort, although no springs or other assisting devices are employed. The load is delivered to a height selected by the user, at which to move it as required. Eg: loading a wheelbarrow with earth moved from ground level. The action does not require the user to stoop, or take the weight while in a bent posture. Versatility of the spade is improved by the ability to detach the support leg for use as a general purpose implement. Eg: turning over loose soil without lifting. In this application the shaft length employed is desirable as it minimises the amount of stooping that is required.
    Drawings: Figure l--The spade is shown with detachable support leg, pivoting freely on the hingepin.
    Figure 2-the first stage of operation. The blade is driven into the ground and the shaft is levered to free the earth, or material to be raised. The support leg falls to the ground.
    Figure 3-The foot is removed from the blade and applies pressure to the base of the support leg, fixing its position on the ground.
    Figure 4-the shaft is gripped in the conventional way. The natural backwards motion of the user causes the blade and load to rise up on the support leg to a height where the load can be moved or unloaded as required.
    Abstract: Figs. 1 to 4 should accompany the Abstract.
    With regard to implements for manual use, it is claimed that the essential feature of this invention is the swinging support leg, upon which the load is raised up to a selected height.
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2233539A (en) * 1989-07-12 1991-01-16 Czeslow Ted Michalek Digging tool attachment
WO1992017049A1 (en) * 1989-09-28 1992-10-15 John Leonard Kelly Self raising spade
US5487530A (en) * 1994-02-16 1996-01-30 Mccullough; Harold J. Shoveling aid
GB2460905A (en) * 2008-06-18 2009-12-23 Stephen Tyndale-Biscoe Weeding tool with hinged support leg

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB547775A (en) * 1941-07-03 1942-09-10 Lionel De Merindol Malan Improvements in and relating to implements for digging
GB1161667A (en) * 1964-03-26 1969-08-20 Norman Francis Furneaux Hand Operated Digging Tool
US4461458A (en) * 1982-12-09 1984-07-24 Charlemagne Poulin Low effort digging and lifting tool

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB547775A (en) * 1941-07-03 1942-09-10 Lionel De Merindol Malan Improvements in and relating to implements for digging
GB1161667A (en) * 1964-03-26 1969-08-20 Norman Francis Furneaux Hand Operated Digging Tool
US4461458A (en) * 1982-12-09 1984-07-24 Charlemagne Poulin Low effort digging and lifting tool

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2233539A (en) * 1989-07-12 1991-01-16 Czeslow Ted Michalek Digging tool attachment
GB2233539B (en) * 1989-07-12 1993-11-24 Czeslow Ted Michalek Digging tool attachments
WO1992017049A1 (en) * 1989-09-28 1992-10-15 John Leonard Kelly Self raising spade
US5487530A (en) * 1994-02-16 1996-01-30 Mccullough; Harold J. Shoveling aid
GB2460905A (en) * 2008-06-18 2009-12-23 Stephen Tyndale-Biscoe Weeding tool with hinged support leg

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