Hand tool
The present invention is directed to a hand tool that includes an implement, a tang extending from the implement, and a handle secured tot the tang. The handle includes an opposing surface facing away from the implement, and a portion of the tang is configured to engage a portion of the opposing surface to mechanically lock the handle and tang together. The present invention is also directed to a multi-blade garden transplanter tool that includes at least three blades extending outward along a center axis from a free end to a handle end, and a handle is secured to the handle end.
1. A hand tool comprising:
an implement;
a tang extending from said implement;
a handle secured to said tang, said handle comprising an internal passageway configured to receive said tang;
wherein said handle comprises an opposing surface facing away from said implement, said opposing surface being defined by an aperture ring extending through said handle generally perpendicular a longitudinal axis of said tool; and
wherein an end of said tang extends through a slot in said aperture ring, and wherein a portion of said tang is in abutting contact with an inner surface of said slot and a portion of said tang is in abutting contact with a portion of said opposing surface defined by said aperture ring to mechanically lock the handle and tang together.
2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein a portion of an end of said tang is in abutting contact with a portion of said opposing surface.
3. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said end of said tang comprises a hook in abutting contact with a portion of said opposing surface.
4. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said opposing surface extends generally perpendicular a longitudinal axis of said tool.
5. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang is press fit into said internal passageway.
6. The tool of claim 1 , wherein a portion of said inner surface of said slot adjacent said opposing surface is angled to press against a portion of said tang.
7. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said implement is selected from the group consisting of a planter, a shovel, a trowel, a hoe, a transplanter, a cultivator, a rake, and a scoop.
8. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said implement comprises a plurality of three or more blades extending outward along a center axis.
9. The tool of claim 8 , wherein said angle is between approximately 0 and 30 degrees.
10. The tool of claim 9 , wherein said angle is approximately 15 degrees.
11. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang extends at least approximately ½ a length of the handle and up to the entire length of the handle.
12. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang extends at least approximately ⅝ a length of said handle.
13. The tool of claim 11 , wherein said tang extends approximately ¾ to ⅚ of a length of said handle.
14. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang comprises teeth that are configured to engage a portion of said handle along said internal passageway.
15. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang comprises a channel on a first surface of said tang configured to receive an adhesive, wherein said channel comprises a slot, and wherein said slot is configured to allow an adhesive to drain from said first surface of said tang to a second surface of said tang.
16. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said implement comprises a hub and at least one rib extending from said hub to said tang.
17. The tool of claim 16 , wherein said handle comprises a boss having a shape complimentary to said hub and wherein said boss is configured to receive a portion of said hub.
18. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said handle extends at an angle from a center axis of said implement.
19. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said handle comprises a flared safety barrier positioned adjacent said implement.
20. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said handle includes a rounded, bulbous end cap configured to allow a user to exert force on the handle using a palm of the user's hand.
21. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said handle is symmetrical about a central axis.
22. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang and said aperture ring are formed from a material having a higher durometer than said handle.
23. The tool of claim 22 , wherein said tang and said aperture ring are formed from metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, iron, steel, and combinations thereof.
24. The tool of claim 23 , wherein said handle is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, composite and combinations thereof.
25. The tool of claim 1 , wherein said tang is formed from a material having a higher durometer than said handle.
26. The tool of claim 25 , wherein said tang is formed from metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, iron, steel, and combinations thereof.
27. The tool of claim 26 , wherein said handle is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, composite and combinations thereof.
28. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising:
a blade assembly comprising at least three blades extending outward along a center axis from a free end to a handle end; and
said handle secured at said handle end.
29. The transplanter tool of claim 28 , wherein said blade assembly comprises four blades terminating in a pointed free end.
30. The transplanter tool of claim 28 , wherein said blades are arranged symmetrically around said center axis.
31. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising at least one blade that comprises serrations.
32. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising at least one blade that comprises a knife edge.
33. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising at least one blade that comprises graduation markings.
34. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising at least one blade that comprises a notch.
35. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising at least one blade that comprises a concave outer edge.
36. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising at least one blade that comprises a convex outer edge.