Title:
IMPLEMENT HANDLE
United States Patent 3712659
Abstract:
A handle for hand-held implements having a coating of synthetic material on a core member. The coating material may have reinforcing fibers or woven fabric, or both, worked into it in any shape which can be produced and in any desired or defined direction and position.
US Patent References:
Reinforced tool handle attachment
Sarlandt - June 1958 - 2837381
Handles for manual tools with means to interlock with the shank of a working tool
Vosbikian et al. - June 1960 - 2941294
Hand tools and handles therefor
Koeppel - March 1965 - 3173462
HOLLOW HAMMER HANDLE WITH LONGITUDINALLY TENSIONED GLASS FIBERS
Wolf - October 1971 - 3613753
Screw driver
Forsberg - November 1934 - 1979460
Reinforced tool handle attachment
Sarlandt - June 1958 - 2837381
Handles for manual tools with means to interlock with the shank of a working tool
Vosbikian et al. - June 1960 - 2941294
Hand tools and handles therefor
Koeppel - March 1965 - 3173462
HOLLOW HAMMER HANDLE WITH LONGITUDINALLY TENSIONED GLASS FIBERS
Wolf - October 1971 - 3613753
Screw driver
Forsberg - November 1934 - 1979460
Application Number:
05/073854
Publication Date:
01/23/1973
Filing Date:
09/21/1970
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Export Citation:
Assignee:
Franz, Kneissl Skifabrik (Kufstein/Throl, OE)
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
473/300, 428/379, 273/DIG.003, 16/421, 428/418, 428/365, 81/177.850, 30/308.100
International Classes:
A63B29/08; A63B59/00; B25G1/10; A63B29/00; B25G1/00; A63B29/00
Field of Search:
145/61C,61J,61R 81/177G,177M 16/11R,138.8B 117/148,132BE,113,94,16.12B 306/1,20 294/57
US Patent References:
Primary Examiner:
Whitby, Edward G.
Claims:
I claim
1. A handle for manual work tools, sports implements or the like which have an eye for the reception of a portion of a handle, consisting of:
1. A handle for manual work tools, sports implements or the like which have an eye for the reception of a portion of a handle, consisting of:
Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a handle for hand-held tools, such as hoes, pick axes, picaroons, hammers, shovels, etc., and for sport implements, such as ice axes, handles for paddles, etc.
It is known to construct handles for such implements from wood and occasionally of some other material, such as a metal.
Handles are also known which are provided with an insulating or impact-cushioning hand portion constructed of rubber of some other known material.
These known handles have many disadvantages, such as that exposure to weather, slight overstresses, and wear or the like which all contribute to a relatively short lifetime for the handle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An improved handle is provided according to the present invention which is constructed of a core having a coating of a synthetic material. The core of the handle consists of any type of known wood or of a solid or hollow body constructed from a synthetic material or a metal. The coating is permanently connected to the core and preferably consists of an epoxy resin. Reinforcing fibers or woven fabric, or both, may be worked into the coating material in any shape which can be produced and in any desired or defined direction and position.
The coating may be of one or a plurality of colors, which colors may be luminescent.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of an ice axe which may use a handle according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale and taken generally along line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
FIG. 1 shows a handle according to the present invention which is being used with, for example, an ice axe. FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the handle taken generally along the line 2--2 of FIG. 1. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the handle according to the present invention consists of an inner core a and an outer coating b.
The inner core a may be constructed in a known manner from any suitable, known type of a wood, or from a solid or hollow synthetic material or a metal. It is possible according to the present invention to construct a handle which is of lighter weight than possible with the construction of previous handles, particularly when a hollow synthetic or metal core is used. This type of construction makes it possible to exert a stronger vital force when using the implement.
The outer coating b of the handle is preferably an epoxy resin. Any suitable, known epoxy resin may be used for this purpose and may be applied to the core in any suitable manner so as to set after having been applied. In addition, reinforcing fibers or woven fabrics, or both, may, in a known manner, be worked into the coating material in any shape which can be produced and in any desired and/or defined direction and position. The coating preferably covers the entire surface, including the ends, of the core.
The rigidity of a handle produced according to the present invention is increased by 50 to 100 percent over known handles, and handles covered in such a manner are neither eroded, nor are otherwise damaged, by, for example, ice water, since epoxy resins, in particular, exhibit great resistance to wear in such environments.
Moreover, handles covered according to the present invention are comfortable to hold in the hand. They may, for example, be shaped to enhance this feature.
Another feature of the present invention is that the handles may be easily and permanently colored. This feature minimizes annoying mixups and makes the implements easier to locate when lost or used as markers. In addition, they can even be produced in camouflage colors for military purposes. If desired, the coloring of the handles can be luminescent.
It will be understood that the above description of the present invention is susceptible to various modifications, changes and adaptations, and the same are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the appended claims.
The present invention relates to a handle for hand-held tools, such as hoes, pick axes, picaroons, hammers, shovels, etc., and for sport implements, such as ice axes, handles for paddles, etc.
It is known to construct handles for such implements from wood and occasionally of some other material, such as a metal.
Handles are also known which are provided with an insulating or impact-cushioning hand portion constructed of rubber of some other known material.
These known handles have many disadvantages, such as that exposure to weather, slight overstresses, and wear or the like which all contribute to a relatively short lifetime for the handle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An improved handle is provided according to the present invention which is constructed of a core having a coating of a synthetic material. The core of the handle consists of any type of known wood or of a solid or hollow body constructed from a synthetic material or a metal. The coating is permanently connected to the core and preferably consists of an epoxy resin. Reinforcing fibers or woven fabric, or both, may be worked into the coating material in any shape which can be produced and in any desired or defined direction and position.
The coating may be of one or a plurality of colors, which colors may be luminescent.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of an ice axe which may use a handle according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale and taken generally along line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
FIG. 1 shows a handle according to the present invention which is being used with, for example, an ice axe. FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the handle taken generally along the line 2--2 of FIG. 1. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the handle according to the present invention consists of an inner core a and an outer coating b.
The inner core a may be constructed in a known manner from any suitable, known type of a wood, or from a solid or hollow synthetic material or a metal. It is possible according to the present invention to construct a handle which is of lighter weight than possible with the construction of previous handles, particularly when a hollow synthetic or metal core is used. This type of construction makes it possible to exert a stronger vital force when using the implement.
The outer coating b of the handle is preferably an epoxy resin. Any suitable, known epoxy resin may be used for this purpose and may be applied to the core in any suitable manner so as to set after having been applied. In addition, reinforcing fibers or woven fabrics, or both, may, in a known manner, be worked into the coating material in any shape which can be produced and in any desired and/or defined direction and position. The coating preferably covers the entire surface, including the ends, of the core.
The rigidity of a handle produced according to the present invention is increased by 50 to 100 percent over known handles, and handles covered in such a manner are neither eroded, nor are otherwise damaged, by, for example, ice water, since epoxy resins, in particular, exhibit great resistance to wear in such environments.
Moreover, handles covered according to the present invention are comfortable to hold in the hand. They may, for example, be shaped to enhance this feature.
Another feature of the present invention is that the handles may be easily and permanently colored. This feature minimizes annoying mixups and makes the implements easier to locate when lost or used as markers. In addition, they can even be produced in camouflage colors for military purposes. If desired, the coloring of the handles can be luminescent.
It will be understood that the above description of the present invention is susceptible to various modifications, changes and adaptations, and the same are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the appended claims.