Manual snow removal tool

The manual snow removal tool with a unique handle configuration addresses the ergonomic challenges of traditional tools by allowing upright handling and reduced weight, enhancing user comfort and efficiency.

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Application Number
JP2023180612
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-02
Publication Date
2025-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing manual snow removal tools with traditional handle configurations often require users to lean forward, straining the lower back, and may add unnecessary weight with additional support devices.

Method used

A manual snow removal tool featuring vertical and horizontal rods with a convex handle above the bucket and a concave handle on the horizontal rod, allowing for ergonomic handling and reduced weight by eliminating the need for additional support devices.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient snow removal and transport without straining the lower back, as the tool can be stood upright with reduced weight and no additional support equipment, improving user comfort and reducing physical burden.

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Abstract

To provide a manual snow removal tool having a handle attached to a snow transport bucket.SOLUTION: A manual snow removal tool consists of a snow-carrying bucket and a handle. The handle has right and left vertical rods and a horizontal rod. The vertical rods are attached to both sides of the snow-carrying bucket. A convex handle is attached to the vertical rod diagonally upward at the rear of the bucket. A concave handle is attached to the center of the horizontal rod. The handle is attached to both sides of the snow-carrying bucket.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a manual snow removal tool having a handle attached to a bucket of a snow transporting part. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, snow removal equipment has been used to remove snow, with straight handles and a handle at the top diagonally upwards on both sides of the snow transport bucket. However, this makes it difficult to stand the bucket up when removing snow, and requires the worker to lean forward and remove snow at an angle that puts strain on the lower back.

[0003] In order to solve the above problem, there is a snow removal tool that has a handle attached to the middle of both side poles (see Patent Document 1). There was also a snow removal tool with bow-shaped semicircular supports on both sides (see Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model No. 3026853 [Patent Document 2] JP 2004-68570 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] This caused the following problems: (b) I had to attach the assistive device myself. (b) By attaching semicircular supports to the entire area of ​​both sides, the weight of the supports was added. The present invention has been made to solve these problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This manual snow removal tool consists of a snow-carrying bucket and a handle, which supports the left and right vertical and horizontal rods. Vertical rods are provided on both sides of the snow-carrying bucket, and a convex handle is provided diagonally upward and rearward on the vertical rods. A concave handle is provided in the center of the horizontal rod. Handles having the above-described configuration are attached to both sides of the snow transport bucket. The above is a manual snow removal tool characterized by the above features. Effect of the Invention

[0007] The attached handle can be gripped in a position that suits the application. When removing snow, the convex handle is grasped and the bucket is raised so that it stands perpendicular to the ground, allowing snow to be removed without leaning forward and reducing strain on the lower back. The horizontal rod and concave grip are shaped to allow smooth operation when transporting snow and raising the bucket. In addition, the weight was also reduced by simply changing the shape of the handle rather than adding supports or auxiliary devices. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a partially cut away side view of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. (a) This is a manual snow removal tool consisting of a snow-carrying bucket (1) and a handle. The handle consists of two vertical rods (3) and a horizontal rod (5) connecting them. (b) Vertical rod portions (3) are provided on both sides of the snow transporting bucket (1), and a convex handle (2) is provided on the vertical rod portions (3) diagonally upward to the rear of the bucket so as to protrude rearward from the position of the bucket. (c) A concave handle (4) is provided in the center of the horizontal rod portion (5). (2) Handles having the above-mentioned configuration are attached to both sides of the snow-transporting bucket (1). The present invention has the above-mentioned configuration. When using the present invention, hold the horizontal rod (5) to carry the snow. When removing snow, release one hand. By gripping the concave handle (4) and pushing up the handle, and at the same time transferring one hand to the convex handle (2) and then transferring the other hand from the handle (4) to the other convex handle (2) to raise the bucket (1) of the snow transport part, it stands vertically to the ground and snow can be removed without remaining. The convex handle (2) is disposed diagonally above the rear of the bucket and protrudes rearward from the position of the bucket, so that the convex handle (2) is located in front of the worker, making it easy to raise the bucket (1) without having to lean forward. Furthermore, since the handle in the center of the horizontal rod is concave, it can be pushed up without hitting the body. The material of the snow transport part may be either plastic or iron. [Explanation of symbols]

[0010] 1 Snow transport bucket 2. Convex handle 3 Vertical rod 4 Concave handle 5 Horizontal rod part

Claims

[Claim 1] This manual snow removal and disposal device is composed of a snow-carrying bucket (1) and a handle portion, the handle portion being composed of left and right vertical rod portions (3) and a horizontal rod portion (5) connecting them, the vertical rod portions (3) are provided on both sides of the snow-carrying bucket (1), a convex handle (2) is provided on the vertical rod portion (3) obliquely upward at the rear of the bucket so as to protrude rearward from the position of the bucket, and a concave handle (4) is provided in the center of the horizontal rod portion (5).

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