JP3248854U - Hand Shovel Car - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a hand shovel that reduces the labor required to remove scattered material such as soil and sand from low positions.
[Solution] A hand shovel 1 consisting of a shovel section 2 for scooping up scattered objects, etc., a pair of left and right wheels 3 provided on the shovel section 2, and a handle 4 attached or fixed to the shovel section 2. The shovel section 2 is formed of a bottom plate 2a that spreads out trapezoidally toward the front, and side plates 2b and a back plate 2c that stand up respectively from both side ends and the rear end of the bottom plate 2a. The handle 4 is formed from a pipe that is bent due to its shoulder width, or is independent on the left and right, and in the case of being independent on the left and right, it is connected by a bridge member on the way to the shovel section 2. The pair of wheels 3 provided on the shovel section 2 are attached either by axles or independently, and are attached near the rear ends of both side plates 2b of the shovel section 2.
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Description

This invention relates to a hand shovel that reduces the effort required to transport scattered objects.

Among devices for transporting scattered objects, a practical shovel that can be operated by hand has the function of scooping up excavated objects and moving them by hand, and has been widely used because of its advantage of being easily portable, as shown in Patent Document 1. A practical wheelbarrow (cat) has a shovel-shaped platform with wheels and can be pushed forward by hand for transport, and its mechanical configuration is similar to that shown in Patent Document 2, making it possible to load, transport, and dump a large amount of scattered objects.

Utility Model Registration No. 3131201 JP 2005-273450 A

Until now, when scooping up and carrying out scattered objects in narrow spaces, places with elevation differences, or work environments where infrastructure for energy supply such as refueling and charging is not desirable, the lifting and lowering process required three or more steps, which placed a burden on labor and personnel. For example, in Patent Document 1, the labor required to scoop up scattered objects is slightly reduced momentarily, but the weight of the main body increases due to the accessories, and the amount of processing could not be increased significantly. In Patent Document 2, although it is possible to move a sufficient amount of load, the large wheels require skills to hold the device stably when handling it, there is a risk of fingers or clothes getting caught in the wheels, and the size of the wheels makes it difficult to store the device. In addition, multiple tools and personnel such as separate shovels, brooms, and shovels are required to load the objects from a low position, and it was necessary to manage multiple items and secure personnel.
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a hand shovel that reduces the labor required to remove scattered material such as soil and sand from low positions.

The hand shovel car of the present invention is a hand shovel car consisting of a shovel part for scooping up scattered objects, a pair of left and right wheels attached to the shovel part, and a handle attached or fixed to the shovel part, the shovel part being formed from a bottom plate that spreads out trapezoidally toward the front, and side plates and a back plate that stand up respectively from both side ends and the rear end of the bottom plate, the handle being formed from a pipe that is bent due to its shoulder width, or which is independent on the left and right, and in the case of the left and right being independent, there is a connection by a bridge member on the way to the shovel part, and the pair of wheels attached to the shovel part are attached either by axles or independently, and are attached near the rear ends of both side plates of the shovel part.

The hand shovel 1 of this invention has a simple structure with wheels, levers, and shovel functions that function effectively, so complicated work can be done with this one device with a minimum of steps. Even in small environments where heavy machinery or electric tools cannot be used, it makes it possible to achieve the purpose effectively and efficiently with a minimum of energy and manpower without exhausting the worker's physical strength.

1 is an external view of a hand shovel according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is a rear external view of the hand shovel according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hand shovel of the present invention in use; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hand shovel of the present invention in use; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hand shovel of the present invention in use; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hand shovel of the present invention in use;

Hereinafter, the configuration of the hand shovel according to the present invention will be described with reference to Figs.
FIG. 1 is an external view of the hand shovel 1. FIG. 2 is an external view of the rear of the hand shovel 1. The user pushes the sufficiently long handle 4 attached to the side 2b of the shovel section 2 to scoop up scattered objects, or pushes the hand shovel 1 into the scattered objects with the foot while keeping the shovel section 2 on the ground, and then lifts the shovel section 2 by holding the handle 4 and changes direction, such as moving backward, to transport the loaded objects. The bottom plate 2a of the shovel section 2 is widened toward the front, making it possible to effectively collect the scattered objects. Furthermore, the back plate 2c located at the back of the shovel section 2 has a wide angle inclination with respect to the bottom plate 2a, which helps the loaded objects to slide down due to their own weight, and minimizes the amount of objects remaining after dumping.

Next, the usage scenarios will be described.
Figure 3 visually shows a comparison between the hand shovel 1 of the present invention and a conventional wheelbarrow 5 when loading scattered objects from a low position such as a ditch. With the wheelbarrow 5, it is necessary to lift it to a higher position to load the objects, but with the hand shovel 1 of the present invention, it is possible to load the objects at a lower position, thereby saving labor.

Figure 4 shows a scene in which scattered objects and the like that have accumulated along a vertical wall are moved. In conventional methods, the scattered objects and the like must first be collected with a separate shovel, broom, and shovel, and then loaded onto a normal wheelbarrow (wheelbarrow) 5 with a separate shovel and moved around, making this a complicated process that requires multiple tools and manpower. However, by using the hand shovel 1 of this invention, it is possible to push the objects against the wall with one tool, load them, lift them, and then retreat, change direction, and move them away, simplifying the process and eliminating the need for management of the preparation and removal of multiple tools, thereby saving labor.

Figure 5 shows a scene in which scattered objects are loaded into a narrow environment, such as between buildings, where neither heavy machinery nor a normal wheelbarrow (neko) 5 can be brought in, or into a ditch at the bottom of an area with embankments on both sides. This is a complicated process that requires multiple tools and personnel to remove the objects, but the hand shovel 1 of this invention can be brought into the environment, loaded manually, and then pulled up the bank by holding the handle and out to a place where it can be turned around, making it possible to carry out work individually and in parallel at multiple locations at the same time, thereby saving labor.

Figure 6 shows a scene where a gutter is being cleaned. When loading onto a normal wheelbarrow (cat) 5, a worker must repeatedly use a hand shovel to lift it higher when transferring it, or tilt it to a position where it is easier to load. However, by using the hand shovel 1 of this invention, it is possible to set it up in front of the worker and load it at the height of the gutter edge while sitting on the edge of the gutter, and then lift it using the handle 4, change direction, and move it, making it possible to carry out work individually and in multiple places simultaneously, thereby saving labor.

As described above, the hand shovel 1 of the present invention applies a handle 4 to the shovel section 2, which can be pushed down to easily lift up the shovel 2 loaded with scattered objects, and the wheels 3 can then move the load. It is also possible to load scattered objects in a low position and pull the wheels 3 to a high position on a slope with the handle 4. The shovel section 2 can be pushed with the foot from the front to load objects scattered along a vertical wall, and then lifted in the same manner, and the handle 4 can be pulled around to turn and move the objects. This is effective in small places where heavy machinery cannot be used, in environments where a power source such as electricity cannot be used, in small-scale activities for children, women, and the elderly with limited budgets, and for emergency recovery at disaster and accident sites.

1 Hand shovel car 2 Shovel part 2a Bottom plate 2b Side plate 2c Back plate 3 Wheel 4 Handle 5 Wheelbarrow

Claims (3)

A hand shovel car consisting of a shovel section for scooping up scattered objects, a pair of left and right wheels attached to the shovel section, and a handle section attached or fixed to the shovel section, wherein the shovel section is formed of a bottom plate that spreads out in a trapezoidal shape toward the front, and side plates and a back plate that stand up respectively from both side ends and the rear end of the bottom plate, and the pair of wheels attached to the shovel section are attached either connected by an axle or independently. 2. The hand shovel according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle portion is formed by a bent pipe from a connected or separate handle portion about shoulder width apart, and in the case of separate left and right grips, the left and right grips are connected by a bridge member on the way to the shovel portion. 2. The hand shovel according to claim 1, wherein the pair of wheels provided on the shovel portion are attached to the rear ends of both side plates of the shovel portion.