Patent ID: 7344175
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: B66C,E02F

Abstract:
1. A grab tool, in particular a multi-scoop grab, comprising at least one grab scoop in the shape of a crescent having an inner curved surface, an outer curved surface, and at least one prong positioned at an outer end thereof, said scoop structured and arranged to contact, scoop and grab material with said inner curved surface situated above said outer curved surface, a plurality of curved wear elements structured and arranged to mate with and be removably mounted upon the outer curved surface of the at least one grab scoop in a line along a direction from said at least one prong to an opposite inner end of said scoop and a direction of scooping the material, said wear elements being linearly arranged on each grab scoop in an end to end orientation, and said wear elements each wrap around at least portions of lateral sides of said scoop between said inner and outer curved surfaces, and each wear element having at least two bores on each of two lateral sides, each bore for receiving a respective fastening member for attachment to the grab scoop. such that main wear regions along the outer curved surface are covered by the wear elements.