Weeding hook with handle

Abstract

To provide a weed-killing hook with a handle. [Solution] A hook (1) is attached to one end of a steel wire (piano wire), and the other end is fixed to a wooden handle (4). The hook is hooked around the base of the weed and pulled to remove it. The hook of this device is small, and the weed can be identified by its movement, preventing accidental damage to the plant or flower. Furthermore, the hook of this device can sever the roots of the weed beforehand in the soil, simultaneously removing most of the roots and the above-ground part, thereby suppressing weed regrowth. Furthermore, since the handle can be extended, the worker's movements are reduced, reducing the burden on the worker. With conventional weeding methods such as sickles, it is difficult to work without damaging adjacent plants or trees, and damage is unavoidable. Furthermore, the worker must move frequently, which places a heavy burden on the worker. This device aims to solve these problems.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a weeding tool with a hook made of steel wire (piano wire) attached to the tip of a wooden handle.

[0002] When removing weeds manually, bladed tools such as sickles are used. However, bladed weeding tools inevitably cause damage to adjacent plants and trees. Furthermore, when weeding with bladed tools, roots below the cutting point remain. Furthermore, the handles of bladed tools must be relatively short, limiting the working range and requiring frequent movements, which places a heavy burden on the worker. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] none [Non-patent literature]

[0004] none Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Weeds need to be removed without damaging adjacent plants or trees, and weed roots need to be removed from deep within the soil. And we need to reduce the burden on weeders. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] For a steel wire (piano wire) with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and an overall length of approximately 150 mm, bend approximately 8 mm of one end at an angle of approximately 70 degrees to create the hook, then bend it approximately 5 degrees toward the hook at a point about 40 mm from the end. A small circle is made at the other end at a 90-degree angle from the direction of the hook to create the mekugi hole. The handle to which this hook is attached is made of wood, approximately 30 mm in diameter and 400 mm long, with an approximately 40 mm split section at one end of the handle, and the end with the mekugi hole is inserted and secured with a mekugi and a metal ferrule. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The hook is thin, small, and hard, so it can be placed firmly on the ground near the weed you want to remove, and then pulled back to remove it. This prevents damage to adjacent plants. Also, before removing a weed, you can insert the hook under the weed and move it back and forth to cut deep roots. This removes the weed along with most of its roots, so weeding with this tool also has the effect of suppressing weed regrowth. Because this tool requires little force to weed, the handle can be longer than with a sickle or other tool. This allows the operator to weed a wide area without having to frequently change position, reducing strain on the worker. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is an overall image of a weed-killing hook with a handle. [Figure 2] This is the structure of the hook of a weed-killing handle. [Figure 3] This is the overall structure of a weed-killing hook with a handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] One end of the steel wire (piano wire) is bent at about 70 degrees to form the hook. The other end is bent at a 90-degree angle to the direction of the bend of the hook so that it forms a circle of 2-3 mm to form the mekugi hole. Also, about a quarter of the way from the tip of the hook, it is bent about 5 degrees in the direction of the hook. This hook is inserted into a notch made in the end of a round wooden handle and secured in place with the mekugi and ferrule. [Example]

[0010] This section explains the use of steel wire (piano wire) with a thickness (diameter) of 1.8 to 2.0 mm, which is suitable for weeding between flowers and plants. The hook 1 has a total length of approximately 150 mm from the top to the end of the bent part for the mekugi. A gentle 5-degree bend is made approximately 40 mm (one-fourth of the total length) from the top of the hook part. The end with the mekugi hole is inserted approximately 40 mm into the handle 4. The nozzle 2 is made of a thin steel plate, and is used with a hole drilled in it that is close to the thickness (diameter) of the steel wire (piano wire). [Explanation of symbols]

[0011] 1. Steel wire (piano wire) hook 2 nozzle 3 Mekugi 4 wooden handles

Claims

[Claim 1] A weeding tool made of steel wire (piano wire) with a hook on one end and the other end fixed to a wooden handle. By placing the hook at the base of the weed you want to remove and pulling it, you can remove the roots and above-ground parts of the grass. Unlike bladed weeding tools, this tool only works on the tip of the steel wire (piano wire), so it does not damage adjacent plants and flowers, and can remove weeds in the lawn, between tree roots, between gravel, and in the gaps between concrete blocks. In addition, the handle of this tool can be made longer than that of a conventional sickle, allowing for weeding over a wide area with fewer movements and reducing the strain on the worker.

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