Ice axe with improved handle and related manufacturing method

The ice axe integrates closing flaps formed from the handle's side wall to occlude the cavity, addressing debris and snow entry issues while maintaining lightweight and durable design without additional costs.

EP4588534A1Active Publication Date: 2025-07-23OBER ALP
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2024219106
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-01-16
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-07-23
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing ice axes face issues with debris and snow entering the hollow handle cavity, increasing weight and compromising structural integrity, while caps to prevent this add manufacturing costs and are prone to detachment.

Method used

The ice axe features integrated closing flaps formed by shearing and folding the handle's side wall to partially occlude the cavity, eliminating the need for separate caps and ensuring structural integrity without added weight or cost.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively prevents debris and snow entry while maintaining lightweight and durable design, reducing production costs and avoiding cap-related issues.

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Abstract

An ice axe (4) comprising a handle (8) provided with a grip (12) and an attachment portion (16), a pick (20) opposite said grip (12) and integral with said attachment portion (16) of the handle (8), the handle (8) being tubular and having a side wall (24) delimiting a cavity (28) at least on the side of the grip (12). Advantageously, the grip (12) comprises at least one closing flap (32), in one piece with the side wall (24) of the handle (8) and at least partially folded inside said cavity (28) so as to at least partially occlude said cavity (28) on the side of the grip (12).
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