WO2004010765A1 - Non shock shovel - Google Patents

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WO2004010765A1
WO2004010765A1 PCT/GB2002/003505 GB0203505W WO2004010765A1 WO 2004010765 A1 WO2004010765 A1 WO 2004010765A1 GB 0203505 W GB0203505 W GB 0203505W WO 2004010765 A1 WO2004010765 A1 WO 2004010765A1
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shovel
shock
piston
spring
shaft
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PCT/GB2002/003505
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Roy Russell
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Roy Russell
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Priority to PCT/GB2002/003505 priority patent/WO2004010765A1/en
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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

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  • My invention is basically for the health and safety of the employee and employer.
  • the benefit of the employee is to his own safety, and to the employer it could avoid paying out for work related injurys.
  • This invention will reduce, and possibly stop, the risk of injury at work by absorbing the shock experienced when a shovel makes contact with hard objects in the ground.
  • the essential feature is a shock absorber at the base of the shovel.
  • a visual of the idea is presented in the form of a schematic photo.
  • Figl. This shows the curved reinforced head of the shovel.
  • Fig2. This shows the shock absorber mounted inside the shaft Also see image in corner.
  • Fig4. This shows the shovel handle.
  • the images show the whole shovel with the shock absorber, this comprises a shaft mounted absorber at the base of the shovel.
  • the shovel will provide a cushioning system that allows the implement to absorb the majority of the force that would normally be absorbed by the user.
  • This image also shows how the absorber is encased inside the shaft providing durability and practicality.
  • the Non Shock Shovel will provide the user with an extra safety feature which will provide higher peace of mind for both employer and employee. Ultimately the workplace will become more safety minded and maybe this sort of safety tool will possibly become standard in this kind of work enviroment.

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Abstract

A shovel with a spring and piston at the base of the shaft that contracts absorbing the shock of hitting hard objects.

Description

NON SHOCK SHOVEL
BACKGROUND
As a GROUND WORKER / BLOCKPAVER shovels are used regularly everyday. When digging trenches and various differing holes, you some times exert an extreme amount of pressure on the shovel when striking hard objects, this may lead to injury in your elbow or shoulder and result in injury and time off work.
My invention is basically for the health and safety of the employee and employer. The benefit of the employee is to his own safety, and to the employer it could avoid paying out for work related injurys. This invention will reduce, and possibly stop, the risk of injury at work by absorbing the shock experienced when a shovel makes contact with hard objects in the ground.
The essential feature is a shock absorber at the base of the shovel. A visual of the idea is presented in the form of a schematic photo.
Figl. This shows the curved reinforced head of the shovel.
Fig2. This shows the shock absorber mounted inside the shaft Also see image in corner.
Fig3. This shows the actual reinforced shaft itself.
Fig4. This shows the shovel handle.
The images show the whole shovel with the shock absorber, this comprises a shaft mounted absorber at the base of the shovel. The shovel will provide a cushioning system that allows the implement to absorb the majority of the force that would normally be absorbed by the user. This image also shows how the absorber is encased inside the shaft providing durability and practicality.
Because of the decreased pressure that the shovel head will recieve, the shovel will last considerably longer than your ordinary one. This offers the customer a solution that is both physically and economically practical.
The majority of the population have used shovels regularly for gardening and various other outdoor jobs. The shovel will be used for decades to come and will always be an important part of any outdoor work enviroment.
The Non Shock Shovel will provide the user with an extra safety feature which will provide higher peace of mind for both employer and employee. Hopefully the workplace will become more safety minded and maybe this sort of safety tool will possibly become standard in this kind of work enviroment.

Claims

1.
A SHOVEL WITH A SPRING AND PISTON AT THE BASE OF THE SHAFT TO REDUCE JOLTING WHEN STRIKING HARD OBJECTS IN THE GROUND.
2.
A SHOVEL AS CLAIMED IN 1 WHERE THE PISTON IS JOINED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHAFT WITH A SPRING ON THE OUTSIDE COVERED BY A OUTER CASE OF STEEL.
3.
A SHOVEL AS CLAIMED LN 1 AND 2 WHICH WHEN USED FOR DIGGING WILL REDUCE THE SHOCK WHEN STRIKING HARD OBJECTS IN THE GROUND.
4.
AS CLAIMED IN 3 THE SPRING AND PISTON WILL CONTRACT ABSORBING THE SHOCK OF HITTING HARD OBJECTS.
5.
A SHOVEL WITH A SPRING AND PISTON AS CLAIMED IN ANY
PROCEEDING CLAIM WHICH IS MADE FROM METAL.
6.
A SHOVEL SUBSTANTIALLY AS HEREIN DESCRIBED AND
ILLUSTRATED IN THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS.
PCT/GB2002/003505 2002-07-30 2002-07-30 Non shock shovel WO2004010765A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

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AU2002319502A AU2002319502A1 (en) 2002-07-30 2002-07-30 Non shock shovel
PCT/GB2002/003505 WO2004010765A1 (en) 2002-07-30 2002-07-30 Non shock shovel

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2448058A (en) * 2007-03-29 2008-10-01 Bosch Gmbh Robert Handle with telescopic damping element
EP3208047A1 (en) * 2016-02-18 2017-08-23 Racodon Outillage Absorbent striking tool and method for manufacturing such a tool
PL131682U1 (en) * 2023-11-10 2024-07-15 Bartłomiej Walczyk Spade designed for people with injuries and spine problems, as well as for diggers

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CA2087210A1 (en) * 1993-01-13 1994-07-14 Roger Brodeur Striking system for hand tool
AU682632B2 (en) * 1995-07-14 1997-10-09 Houghton, Keith Cushioning mechanism
WO1999052685A1 (en) * 1998-04-10 1999-10-21 Nor'easter Enterprises, Inc. Shock-absorbing tool handle
WO1999055135A1 (en) * 1998-04-24 1999-11-04 Walter Nicholl Impact cushioning device

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CA2087210A1 (en) * 1993-01-13 1994-07-14 Roger Brodeur Striking system for hand tool
AU682632B2 (en) * 1995-07-14 1997-10-09 Houghton, Keith Cushioning mechanism
WO1999052685A1 (en) * 1998-04-10 1999-10-21 Nor'easter Enterprises, Inc. Shock-absorbing tool handle
WO1999055135A1 (en) * 1998-04-24 1999-11-04 Walter Nicholl Impact cushioning device

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2448058A (en) * 2007-03-29 2008-10-01 Bosch Gmbh Robert Handle with telescopic damping element
GB2448058B (en) * 2007-03-29 2010-06-23 Bosch Gmbh Robert Handle
EP3208047A1 (en) * 2016-02-18 2017-08-23 Racodon Outillage Absorbent striking tool and method for manufacturing such a tool
FR3047917A1 (en) * 2016-02-18 2017-08-25 Racodon Outil ABSORBENT STRIKING TOOL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH TOOL
PL131682U1 (en) * 2023-11-10 2024-07-15 Bartłomiej Walczyk Spade designed for people with injuries and spine problems, as well as for diggers

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