Patent ID: 6272827
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A rake device comprising:a rod including a front end,a first rake secured to said front end of said rod, said first rake including a front portion and including at least one first actuator provided thereon, said first rake including at least one tine having a depression formed therein,a second rake pivotally secured to said front end of said rod at a pivot shaft, said pivot shaft being lateral relative to said rod, said second rake including at least one cam provided thereon, said at least one first actuator of said first rake being engaged with said at least one cam of said second rake for rotating said second rake toward said front portion of said first rake to grasp leaves and grass, said depression of said at least one tine of said first rake being provided for receiving said at least one cam of said second rake and for allowing said second rake to be dependent downward relative to said first rake before said at least one first actuator is engaged with said at least one cam to rotate said second rake toward said first rake, andmeans for rotating said second rake toward said first rake to grasp leaves and grass,wherein said depression of said first rake includes a first end having said at least one first actuator formed thereon and includes a second end having a second actuator formed thereon for engaging with said second rake and for rotating said second rake toward said rod at a folding position.