Digging implement, digging implement attachment and methods of using same
US10694652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A digging implement including: a digging head (16); a substantially elongated main shaft (12) extending from the digging head (16); a main handle (14) secured to the main shaft (12) substantially opposed to the digging head (16); and an auxiliary handle assembly (140) and a footplate assembly (160) both mounted to the main shaft (12) between the digging head (16) and the main handle (14), the auxiliary handle assembly (140) and foot plate assembly (160) being each mountable to the main shaft (12) at different longitudinally spaced apart positions therealong.
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