hammer

Abstract

A tool, such as a hammer, includes: striking the surface of an object such as a nail, and a mechanism for facilitating the removal of an object such as a staple already inserted into wood. In one embodiment, the mechanism includes a groove in the hammerhead body and a protrusion extending above the groove.

Description

[0001] Cross-referencing of related patent applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 959,566, filed January 10, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Technology

[0003] This disclosure generally pertains to the field of tools. Specifically, this disclosure relates to a hammer with protrusions to facilitate engagement with other objects, such as staples.

[0004] A hammer is used to strike objects, such as driving a nail into a board. A hammer typically includes a mechanism that connects to other parts, such as a nail removal device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a hammer and staple puller combination tool, comprising: a handle including a grip portion, a body rigidly connected to the handle, a striking surface at a first end of the body, a rear surface at a second end of the body opposite to the first end, an upper surface of the body opposite to the grip portion, a groove between the upper surface and the rear surface, and a protrusion. The protrusion extends from the upper surface toward the rear surface above the groove. The protrusion has a width dimension and a length dimension, and the groove has a length dimension and a depth dimension. The width and length dimensions of the protrusion and the length and depth dimensions of the groove are configured to engage a staple.

[0006] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a hammer and staple puller combination tool, comprising: a handle including a grip portion, a body rigidly connected to a body body, a striking surface at a first end of the body body, a rear surface at a second end of the body body opposite to the first end, an upper surface opposite to the grip portion, and a protrusion. The protrusion extends from the upper surface to an end of the protrusion. The protrusion extends away from the striking surface by a first distance, and the rear surface is at a second distance from the striking surface that is greater than the first distance.

[0007] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a hammer and staple puller combination tool, comprising: a handle including a grip portion, a body rigidly connected to a body body, a striking surface at a first end of the body body, a rear surface at a second end of the body body opposite to the first end, an upper surface opposite to the grip portion, a groove between the upper surface and the rear surface, and a protrusion extending from the upper surface toward the rear surface. The groove extends inwardly into the body relative to both the upper surface and the rear surface.

[0008] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a hand tool, such as a hammer, comprising a handle and a hammer head body rigidly coupled to the handle. The hammer head body includes: a striking surface at a first end of the hammer head body; a groove partially defined by an inner surface extending from a first edge of the hammer head body to a second edge of the hammer head body; and a protrusion extending from the first edge in the groove.

[0009] In a particular embodiment, the first edge is a transition from the top surface of the hammer body to the inner surface of the groove, and the second edge is a transition from the back surface of the hammer body at a second end opposite to the first end. In another particular embodiment,

[0010] Another embodiment of the invention relates to a handheld tool, such as a hammer, comprising a handle and a hammerhead body rigidly coupled to the handle. The hammerhead body defines a striking surface and a back surface opposite to the striking surface. The hammerhead body includes a protrusion that does not extend beyond the back surface. In a particular embodiment, the protrusion extends from a first corner of the hammerhead body, the first corner defining a transition from the back surface of the hammerhead body to the top surface of the hammerhead body.

[0011] Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the following detailed description, and some of these additional features and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the description, or will be recognized by practice of the embodiments as described in the written description, claims, and drawings. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary.

[0012] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles and operation of several different embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the hammer according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 According to the embodiments Figure 1 A 3D image of a hammer.

[0015] Figure 3 According to the embodiments Figure 1 A side view of the hammer.

[0016] Figure 4 According to the embodiments Figure 1 A detailed side view of the hammer.

[0017] Figure 5 According to the embodiments Figure 1 A 3D image of a hammer.

[0018] Figure 6 According to the embodiments Figure 1 A detailed 3D image of the hammer.

[0019] Figure 7 According to the embodiments Figure 1 A side view of the hammer.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the protrusion on the hammer according to an embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Referring generally to the accompanying drawings, several different embodiments of a hammer and its components are shown. The various embodiments of the hammer discussed herein include innovative mechanisms for engaging the hammer with other objects.

[0022] As will generally be understood, a hammer includes a head with a striking surface. This document describes one or more embodiments of a hammer in which the head also includes a mechanism to facilitate the removal of staples (such as construction staples) that have been applied to objects such as wood, shingles, etc. Combining the function of a striking surface with the ability to remove staples in a single tool reduces the number of tools a worker needs to carry and / or the number of interacting tools, thereby increasing worker efficiency.

[0023] refer to Figures 1 to 2 The exemplary embodiment illustrates a device for striking an object, such as a hammer 10. In a particular embodiment, the hammer 10 is a combination tool of a hammer and a staple puller. In this exemplary embodiment, the hammer 10 includes a handle, a shaft or body 62, and a hammerhead body 20. In one application, the handle includes a grip portion that is held and rotated by a user, causing the hammerhead body 20 to strike a desired object. In several different embodiments, the handle is made of rubber, fiberglass, wood, plastic, steel, titanium, and / or aluminum. The shaft or body 62 is rigidly coupled to the hammerhead body 20.

[0024] The hammer body 20 defines a striking surface 22 at a first end 24 of the hammer body 20. The hammer body 20 also defines a top surface or top surface 40, a bottom surface 60, a lateral surface 58, and a rear surface or back surface 42. The back surface 42 is located at a second end 26 of the hammer body opposite the first end 24. In a particular embodiment, one or more of the top surface 40 and the bottom surface 60 are planar. In a particular embodiment, the top surface 40 is away from the grip portion of the rod or body 62.

[0025] In a particular embodiment, as shown, the groove 28 is defined by an inner surface 30 extending from a first edge 32 to a second edge 34. The groove 28 lies between a top surface 40 and a back surface 42. The top surface 40 and the inner surface 30 each extend from the first edge 32, and the back surface 42 and the inner surface 30 each extend from the second edge 34. A protrusion 36 extends over the groove 28 from the first edge 32 and the top surface 40 toward the back surface 42. In one embodiment, the groove 28 is cylindrical in shape. In one embodiment, the hammer body 20 includes channels 80 and channels 82 that circumferentially surround the hammer body.

[0026] In use, the protrusion 36 can be used to remove staples already inserted into the wood. First, the user pushes the protrusion 36 between the staple and the wood. Then, the user pivots the hammer body 20 in the direction 64 about the axis. As the hammer body 20 pivots, the protrusion 36 pulls the staple out of the wood until the staple is completely and / or at least partially removed from the wood. It will be appreciated that the rotation of the hammer body 20 is not limited to rotation in the direction 64 about the axis, and the identification of the direction 64 about the axis is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit how the hammer 10 can be used.

[0027] In an alternative embodiment, the hammer body 20 does not define a groove 28 on which the protrusion 36 extends. Instead, the protrusion 36 extends beyond the back surface 42 of the hammer body 20.

[0028] Go to Figure 3 The protrusion 36 extends 56 lengths away from the striking surface 22 from the first edge 32. The first edge 32 lies between the top surface 40 of the body 20 and the recess 28. In a particular embodiment, the protrusion 36 extends above the recess 28. The protrusion 36 includes a top surface 46 and a bottom surface 48. The top surface 46 and the bottom surface 48 of the protrusion 36 together define an angle 44 of the protrusion 36.

[0029] In one embodiment, the length 56 is between 3 mm and 15 mm, and more specifically between 5 mm and 8 mm, and even more specifically 6 mm. In one embodiment, the angle 44 is between 7 degrees and 25 degrees, and more specifically between 9 degrees and 15 degrees, and even more specifically 11 degrees.

[0030] In a particular embodiment, the protrusion 36 extends away from the striking surface 22 by a first distance 96, and the back surface 42 is further away from the striking surface 22 by a second distance 94 than the first distance 96. Figure 3 ).

[0031] Go to Figures 4 to 6In one embodiment, the protrusion 36 includes a leading edge 38, which is the portion of the protrusion 36 furthest from the striking surface 22. The leading edge 38 defines a width 54.

[0032] The groove 28 includes an upper surface 72 extending from the top surface 40 of the body 20, a lower surface 74 extending from the back surface 42 of the body 20, and a rounded end surface 76 extending between the upper surface 72 and the lower surface 74 of the groove 28. The upper surface 72 of the groove 28 extends away from the top surface 40 of the body 20 at an angle 84. The lower surface 74 of the groove 28 extends away from the back surface 42 of the body 20 at an angle 88 (e.g., away from a plane generally parallel to the back surface).

[0033] The lower surface 74 extends toward the back surface 42 at an angle 86 away from the rounded end surface 76 relative to the horizontal plane 78. In a particular embodiment, the horizontal plane 78 is generally parallel to the top surface 40 and the bottom surface 60 of the body 20. In a particular embodiment, the horizontal plane 78 is perpendicular to the rod or body 62.

[0034] In one embodiment, angle 84 is between 50 and 80 degrees, and more specifically between 60 and 70 degrees. In one embodiment, angle 86 is between 30 and 55 degrees, and more specifically between 35 and 50 degrees. In one embodiment, angle 88 is between 70 and 110 degrees, and more specifically between 80 and 100 degrees.

[0035] The groove 28 extends inward into the body 20 relative to both the top surface 40 and the back surface 42. The groove 28 extends rearward from the back surface 42 by a length of 90, which is measured from the transition between the upper surface 72 and the rounded end surface 76 to the transition between the lower surface 74 and the back surface 42. The groove extends downward from the top surface 40 to a depth of 92.

[0036] In one embodiment, the width 54 is between 3 mm and 12 mm, and more specifically between 5 mm and 10 mm, and even more specifically 8 mm. In one embodiment, the protrusion 36 extends away from the top surface 40 of the body 20 at angles 68 and 70. In one embodiment, angles 68 and 70 are between 25 degrees and 65 degrees, and more specifically between 35 degrees and 55 degrees, and even more specifically 45 degrees.

[0037] In a particular embodiment, the protrusion 36 has a width dimension of 54 ( Figure 6 ) and length 56 dimensions ( Figure 4 ), and the groove 28 has a length dimension of 90 ( Figure 4 ) and depth 92 dimension ( Figure 4The width 54 and length 56 of the protrusion 36 and the length 90 and depth 92 of the groove 28 are configured to engage the staple.

[0038] refer to Figure 8 This illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a hammer 110 including a body 120 and a protrusion 136. Except for the differences depicted and discussed herein, the hammer 110 and the protrusion 136 are substantially the same as the hammer 10 and protrusion 36, respectively. The protrusion 136 extends from a first edge 132. The protrusion 136 extends to a leading edge 138, which in this case is concave.

[0039] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments in detail, and that this application is not limited to the details or methods set forth in the specification or shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the terminology is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered restrictive.

[0040] Given this description, further modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, this description is to be interpreted as illustrative only. The constructions and arrangements shown in various exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. While only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion, parameter values, mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) of various different elements without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. Some elements shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the positions of elements may be reversed or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be varied or altered. According to alternative embodiments, the order or sequence of any process, logical algorithm, or method steps may be changed or reordered. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may also be made in terms of the design, operating conditions, and arrangements of various different exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0041] Unless otherwise expressly stated, no method described herein is intended to be construed as requiring its steps to be performed in a specified order. Accordingly, no particular order is intended to be inferred where the method claims do not actually enumerate the order in which the steps should be followed, or where the claims or description do not specifically state that the steps should be limited to a particular order. Furthermore, the article “a” used herein is intended to include one or more parts or elements, and is not intended to be construed as referring to only one. As used herein, “rigid connection” means two parts connected in such a way that they move together in a fixed positional relationship when subjected to force.

[0042] Various embodiments of the present invention relate to any combination of any features, and any such combination of features may be claimed in this application or a future application. Any feature, element, or component of any exemplary embodiment discussed above may be used alone or in combination with any feature, element, or component of any other embodiment discussed above.

Claims

1. A combination tool of a hammer and a staple puller, comprising: Including the handle for gripping; Rigidly connected to the body of the handle; The striking surface at the first end of the body; The rear surface of the body at the second end opposite to the first end; The upper surface of the main body that is away from the gripping part; A groove defined by the inner surface of the body, the inner surface extending inward from the rear surface toward the striking surface, the groove extending between the upper surface, the inner surface and the rear surface and defining an opening along the rear surface; as well as A protrusion extending from the upper surface toward the rear surface above the groove, the protrusion having a width dimension and a length dimension, and the groove having a length dimension and a depth dimension, wherein the width and length dimensions of the protrusion and the length and depth dimensions of the groove are configured to engage a staple; The groove is located between the handle and the rear surface, and the entire protrusion extends in a direction away from the striking surface and away from the grip portion to substantially cover the groove along the upper surface.

2. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein the groove comprises: An upper surface extending from the upper surface of the body, a lower surface extending from the rear surface of the body, and a curved end surface extending between the upper surface and the lower surface of the groove.

3. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 2, wherein, The upper surface of the groove extends away from the upper surface of the body at an angle between 50 and 80 degrees.

4. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 2, wherein, The lower surface of the groove extends away from the rear surface of the body at an angle between 70 and 110 degrees.

5. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein, The protrusion extends a first distance away from the striking surface, and wherein the rear surface is a second distance from the striking surface that is farther than the first distance.

6. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein, The protrusion extends away from the edge between the upper surface of the body and the groove, and the length is between 3 mm and 15 mm.

7. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protrusion includes a top surface and a bottom surface defining an angle between 7 degrees and 25 degrees.

8. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein, The protrusion extends at an angle from the edge between the upper surface of the body and the groove, wherein the angle is between 25 degrees and 65 degrees.

9. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein, The protrusion includes a top surface and a bottom surface defining an angle between 9 and 15 degrees.

10. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein, The protrusion extends in a direction parallel to the upper surface of the body and is adjacent to the rear surface.

11. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 1, wherein, The groove is cylindrical in shape and extends along the rear surface between the first and second sides of the body.

12. A combination tool of a hammer and a staple puller, comprising: Including the handle for gripping; Rigidly connected to the body of the handle; The striking surface at the first end of the body; The rear surface of the body at the second end opposite to the first end; The upper surface of the gripping part is away from the gripping part; The groove between the upper surface and the rear surface, the groove extending inward from the rear surface toward the striking surface, the groove defining an opening along the rear surface; as well as The protrusion is centered along the edge of the upper surface and extends from the edge of the upper surface to the end of the protrusion, wherein the protrusion extends away from the striking surface by a first distance, and the rear surface is further away from the striking surface by a second distance than the first distance; The protrusion is located between the handle and the rear surface; and The entire protrusion extends in a direction away from the striking surface, away from the handle, and toward the rear surface, substantially covering the groove along the upper surface; and The width of the upper surface is greater than the first width of the protrusion defined along the edge of the upper surface, and the width of the upper surface is greater than the second width of the protrusion defined by the end of the protrusion.

13. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 12, wherein, The protrusion extends a length away from the edge of the upper surface between the upper surface of the body and the groove, and the length is between 5 mm and 8 mm.

14. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 12, wherein, The end of the protrusion extends from the edge between the upper surface of the body and the groove defined by the body, wherein the length is between 5 mm and 8 mm.

15. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 12, wherein, The end of the protrusion extends away from the upper surface of the body at an angle between 25 and 65 degrees.

16. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 12, wherein, The groove includes an upper surface that extends away from the upper surface of the body at an angle between 60 and 70 degrees.

17. A combination tool of a hammer and a staple puller, comprising: Including the handle for gripping; Rigidly connected to the body of the handle; The striking surface at the first end of the body; The rear surface of the body at the second end opposite to the first end; The upper surface of the gripping part is away from the gripping part; The groove between the upper surface and the rear surface extends inward into the body relative to both the upper surface and the rear surface, and the groove defines an opening along the rear surface; as well as A protrusion extending from the upper surface toward the rear surface in a direction away from the striking surface and away from the handle, the protrusion having a leading edge located at the furthest distance from the striking surface; The groove is located between the handle and the leading edge, and the entire protrusion extends in a direction toward the rear surface to substantially cover the groove along the upper surface.

18. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as claimed in claim 17, wherein the groove comprises: An upper surface extending from the upper surface of the body, wherein the upper surface of the groove extends away from the upper surface of the body at an angle between 50 degrees and 80 degrees.

19. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as claimed in claim 17, wherein the groove comprises: The lower surface extending from the rear surface of the body, wherein the lower surface of the groove extends away from the rear surface of the body at an angle between 70 degrees and 110 degrees.

20. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 17, wherein, The protrusion extends away from the edge between the upper surface of the body and the groove, and the length is between 3 mm and 15 mm.

21. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as described in claim 17, wherein, The protrusion extends a first distance away from the striking surface, and wherein the rear surface is a second distance from the striking surface that is farther than the first distance.

22. The hammer and staple puller combination tool as claimed in claim 17, wherein the protrusion extends above the groove.

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