Patent ID: 7293938
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: E01C,E04F

Abstract:
1. A screed device for permitting an operator to finish a quantity of uncured cement comprising: a screed plate comprising a substantially horizontal surface adapted to engage the quantity of uncured cement and having a leading edge presented toward the operator, a trailing edge presented away from the operator, a first end, and a second end; the screed plate including an upstanding plate having a forward surface and a rear surface; a console assembly containing at least a vibrator capable of actuation to vibrate, the console assembly being either directly or indirectly in contact with the screed plate so that the vibrator when activated imparts vibrations to the screed plate; a console quick connect mechanism detachably connecting the console assembly to the screed plate for quick removal of the console assembly from the screed plate; the console quick connect mechanism comprising at least on toggle clamp pivotally mounted with respect to the screed plate between a locked position engaging the console assembly and pressing the console assembly against one of the forward and rear facing surfaces of the upstanding plate and a release position wherein the toggle clamp does not engage or press the console assembly against one of the forward and rear faces of the upstanding plate; a first handle and a second handle each having a lower end adjacent the console assembly and an upper end for grasping by the operator; and first and second handle quick connect mechanisms detachably connecting the lower end of the first and second handles, respectively to the console assembly for quick removal of the first and second handles from the console assembly; the leading edge of the screed plate having in cross section a pointed edge; the trailing edge having in cross section an angled edge extending upwardly and rearwardly; the console assembly having a leveling apparatus for tilting of the screed plate in a first direction to depress the angled edge for accumulating the uncured concrete under the horizontal surface of the screed plate, and for tilting of the pointed edge of the screed plate in an opposite second direction to dig under the quantity of uncured cement.