Sheet metal hammer with drive manipulation feature
AssigneeOcd Innovations, LLC
InventorRobert Kraft
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Abstract
An ergonomic sheet metal hammer is disclosed, featuring a multifunctional design that enhances usability and efficiency in sheet metal work. The hammer includes a built-in drive slot for precise bending of sheet metal drives, an ergonomically configured handle to reduce fatigue, and a handle with a removable cap for storage. Additionally, the hammer head incorporates a 1″×1″ measurement for quick reference and is marked with various measurement indicia for versatility in use. The invention aims to provide a comprehensive tool for sheet metal workers, combining functionality for bending, measuring, and marking in a single, ergonomically optimized device.
Claims20
A method of using a sheet metal hammer to bend a sheet metal drive for ductwork, the method comprising steps of:
- providing the sheet metal hammer having a handle and a head attached to the handle, the head including a drive manipulation feature configured to bend a sheet metal drive, the drive manipulation feature including a slot integrated into the head, the slot passing entirely through the head and disposed orthogonal to the handle, wherein the slot includes an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface disposed parallel to the lower surface, and the upper surface and the lower surface are two opposing parallel sides of equal length configured to provide a uniform guide for the sheet metal drive to ensure a consistent bend along an entire width of the sheet metal, a drive opener including a drive opener edge that runs along a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the handle, and an integrated striking surface disposed opposite the drive opener, wherein the slot is disposed within the longitudinal axis of the handle and entirely within the head, and a length of the head from where the handle meets the head to the integrated striking surface has a constant cross section;
- providing a sheet metal drive;
- inserting a portion of the sheet metal drive through the slot of the head perpendicular to the handle for a variable distance;
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- bending the sheet metal drive using the sheet metal hammer while the portion of the sheet metal drive is disposed through the slot of the head of the sheet metal hammer by applying a force to one side of the sheet metal drive.
A method of using a sheet metal hammer to bend a sheet metal drive for ductwork, the method comprising steps of:
- providing the sheet metal hammer having a handle and a head attached to the handle, the head including a drive manipulation feature configured to bend a sheet metal drive, the drive manipulation feature including a slot integrated into the head, the slot passing entirely through the head and disposed orthogonal to the handle;
- providing a sheet metal drive;
- inserting a portion of the sheet metal drive through the slot of the head perpendicular to the handle for a variable distance;
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- bending the sheet metal drive using the sheet metal hammer while the portion of the sheet metal drive is disposed through the slot of the head of the sheet metal hammer by applying a force to one side of the sheet metal drive.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.