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US 12,568,877 B1Granted
Rake tongs adapter
OwnerJose N Velez Gonzalezinventor
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Abstract
Interface adapters are shown that allow, with minimal modification, the coupling of two separate rakes for use as ‘scissor yard waste tongs’ while at the same time allowing for their separate use as ‘regular’ rakes. These adapters provide the significant advantage of allowing ergonomically correct motions for their operators, while they minimize the need to bring additional tools in performing their work tasks.
Claims4
An adapter for converting two rakes into scissor tongs, said adapter comprising:
- a receiver hosting a central sliding assembly so that the central sliding assembly crosses inside the receiver, said receiver comprising:
- a top opening for securing an upper portion of a first rake, and a lower opening for securing a lower portion of the first rake, both of said top and lower openings having rake portions securing components;
- a central opening having a bolt horizontally across said central opening;
- and
- said central sliding assembly comprising a top opening securing an upper portion of a second rake, and a lower opening securing a lower portion of the second rake, both of said top and lower openings of the central sliding assembly having rake portions securing components plus a central notched slot.
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A method for using an adapter for converting two rakes into scissor tongs, said method comprising:
- providing a receiver hosting a central sliding assembly so that the central sliding assembly crosses inside the receiver, said receiver comprising:
- a top opening securing an upper portion of a first rake, and a lower opening securing a lower portion of the first rake, both of said top and lower openings having rake portions securing components;
- a central opening having a bolt horizontally across said central opening;
- and
- said central sliding assembly comprising a top opening securing an upper portion of a second rake, and a lower opening securing a lower portion of the second rake, both of said top and lower openings of the central sliding assembly having rake portions securing components plus a central notched slot.
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