Single handle post hole digger

摘要

The present invention is directed to a single handle post hole digger. The single handle of the post hole digger includes an outer elongated vertical handle and an inner elongated vertical shaft that is located within the outer handle. The post hole digger includes two blades used to cut into the ground and to loosen soil when open and then used to capture and remove soil when closed. The single handle configuration allows for deeper holes as the holes do not have to accommodate the opening action of the handles as in traditional diggers.

主权项

1. A single handled post hole digger comprising:
a handle assembly having an outer handle having a bore for receiving an inner shaft, said inner shaft having an upper distal portion extending outwards from said outer handle and a lower portion extending outward from a proximal portion of said outer handle; a movable blade pivotally attached to said lower portion allowing said movable blade to pivot about said lower portion between an open position and a closed position; a second blade attached to said lower portion; and, a linkage assembly disposed between said upper distal portion and said lower portion connected to said outer handle at a sleeve pivot connection and connected to said movable blade at a blade pivot connection so that when said outer handle is rotated about said inner shaft, said movable blade moves between said open position and said closed position.