Patent ID: 7100313
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
1. A mechanical digging device comprising: a handle-like support; a digging part disposed near a lower end of said handle-like support; grip arms disposed at an upper end of said handle-like support; a support part mounted directly at said lower end of said handle-like support; and a rotating device which is disposed on said handle-like support and is connected to said digging part, wherein said rotating device is fitted to said handle-like support at a fixed location, wherein said support part is a roller or a cylinder that is rotatably mounted at said lower end of said handle-like support, wherein said rotating device is a pivot bearing, wherein a hinge pin of said pivot bearing is connected at a front end thereof to said digging part, and at a rear end thereof to an actuating mechanism fixed to said support, wherein said actuating mechanism has a foot pedal fixed to said handle-like support, and wherein said foot pedal is connected via a rod assembly to said rear end of said hinge pin.