Spading fork

Details Spading fork Spading fork

1993-02-05

1994-03-01

Watson, Robert C.

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Single throw lever

Special engaging feature

B66F 300

Patent

active

052900134

ABSTRACT:
A spading tool for use by persons who are unable or prefer not to bend over when uprooting weeds and other material has an elongate handle at the lower end of which is hinged a multiple-tine fork adapted to be embedded in the ground adjacent a weed to be uprooted. A ratcheting latch device enables the fork to be moved from an initial position in prolongation of the handle to an adjusted, angular position by rocking the handle back and forth. Such movement of the fork effects lifting of the weed out of the ground for disposal. The latch device may be disabled by movement of a remote release lever whereupon a return spring forcibly returns the fork to the initial position ready for further use.

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