Title: Wheeled raking device

Abstract: The invention relates to wheeled raking machines which is rolled over the ground by a walking attendant. The raking device includes a raking head having a plurality of raking tines. The raking head is rocked back and forth to gather leaves ahead of the raking device. The rocking motion of the raking head is derived from a cam and linkage arrangement connected to the wheel. Thus, as the wheeled device is rolled over the ground the raking head is oscillated to rake the leaves.

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Inventors: Wells, Edward H. (Hilton Head Island, SC, US)

Application Number: 655127
Filing Date: 1976-02-04
Publication_date: 1977-03-01
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 56/400.01 56/16.7, 56/400.14
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US Patent Ref:

2212973	Aug, 1940	Arnold	56/391.
2939266	Jun, 1960	Hanes et al.	56/400.
3417554	Dec, 1968	Sudhoff	56/16.
3777460	Dec, 1973	Mokros	56/16.
3824773	Jul, 1974	Brubaker	56/16.

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Primary Examiner: Kinsey, Russell R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Bailey, Dority & Flint