Patent ID: 6711971
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
A roofing removal apparatus for removing existing shingles from a roof, said apparatus comprising:an elongate base member having a front end and a back end; a frame; a power source being mounted on said frame; a pair of wheels being rotatably coupled to sides of said base member; an elongate upper member for separating the shingles from the roof, said upper member having a forward end and a rearward end; a pivot coupler being positioned between said upper member and said base member; a cam member being attached to said power source; a coupling member for coupling said upper member to said power source; a guard for protecting said power source; a handle member for allowing a user to control movement of said base member; a control assembly for controlling said power source; said power source including a rotatable drive shaft extending outwardly from a front side of said power source, said power source comprising a gas engine; and said cam member being positioned adjacent to an outer end of said drive shaft of said power source.