THE FINGER

OUTIL"THE FINGER"

English Abstract

An implement that can be attached to any front loader, or Skid-Steer to give
automatic
360 degree horizontal rotational properties with power assist to the multitude
of
implements it controls.
It enables automatic floating control over the 3 axis of rotation, being the,
Pitch-axis,
Roll-axis, and Z-axis.
Quickly attaches to Scrapers, Brooms, Rakes, Weel-Wackers, Etc, "The Finger"
operates
forwards, backwards, or sideways the implements automatically rotates back to
the
direction of travel without an operator response cutting grading time in half
or less. The
unit is also equipped with "Power Assist for manual control and working in
tight spaces
to eliminate the need for hand finishing. Normally Skid-Steer's leave a lot of
wheel ruts
making fine grading in soft dirt or asphalt time consuming. Since the
implement
connected to "The Finger" revolves around it, and Floats with the ground. The
Skid-steers movements are minimal and hand-raking becomes a thing of the past.

Claims

Claims: "The Finger"
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege
is claimed
are defined as follows:
1. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid steer or
loader
to automatically rotate 360 degrees and to right itself in the direction of
travel
without assistance of the operator.
2. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to be hydraulically power-assisted for manual rotation 360 degrees in any
direction.
3. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to have full rotational movement, over 3 axis of movement, being Pitch-axis,
Roll-axis, Z-axis.
4. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to be hydraulically tipped to be able to use the corners of the implement
effectively.
5. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to be able to operate in any direction saving a huge amount of time.
6. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to "float over the surface" of the ground and follow contours without digging
in as
the tractor unit bounces.
7. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to work in REVERSE if it has to.
8. The ability of the implement attached to "The Finger" of the Skid-steer or
loader
to be able to control the amount of hydraulic dampening.
9. The rotation of the "The Finger" to be controlled and or powered by Chain
and
dampener, Rack and Pinion, Electric, Gear, or Planetary Drive.

Description

CA 02694450 2010-02-17
Description: "The Finger"
In the particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention illustrated the
main
advantage of this tool is the speed and manuverability. The fact that it
operates as well
forward, backwards or sideways, adds to the speed of "The Finger", but it can
operate in
confined spaces leaving virtually no hand-work at all. Commercially sold Power
Rakes
are great for wide open spaces where little turning is involved and the tracks
or wheel ruts
are not much of a problem. Since the implement attached to "The Finger"can
rotate a
rake 360 degrees no time is wasted in trying to position the machine & less
wheel
damage occurs. It's ability to reach out and operate sideways allows the
machine to
operate where other machines can't reach. When "The Finger" is rotated so that
the
implement is away from the cab it reaches out approx 10.5 feet allowing it to
rake or
scrape under trees or low objects. Since we have 360 degrees of rotation the
operator can
pull debris out from one area, push it forword or sideways, and pile it up for
removal
without ever having to drive over the deris. When attached to a broom, you can
easily
clean up inside a building even where commercial cleaning equipment can't
reach. Since
"The finger" - is mounted and carried high; the visibility in the work area is
unparralleled. The arms of the Skid-steer are above the operators eyes making
this
machine a pleasure to operate in any direction.
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