U.S. patent application number 14/086383 was filed with the patent office on 2014-05-22 for object retrieval system.
The applicant listed for this patent is R. Lee Miller. Invention is credited to R. Lee Miller.
Application Number | 20140138967 14/086383 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50727239 |
Filed Date | 2014-05-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140138967 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Miller; R. Lee |
May 22, 2014 |
Object Retrieval System
Abstract
A system for retrieving an object, particularly a substantially
spherical object such as a golf ball, the system including a
handle, a stationary member or loop that is rigidly attached to the
handle, a reactive member or loop that is pivotally attached to the
stationary member and a tension or compression member for biasing
the reactive member substantially perpendicular to the stationary
member. The tension/compression member is mounted externally,
independent of the handle member and on the stationary member.
Additionally, a telescopically extendable pole including a first
hollow cylindrical tube and a second cylindrical tube which is
telescopically displaceable within the first tube. In another
arrangement, a system for selectively locking a set of telescoping
tubes at a fixed relative longitudinal position including a series
of hand operable, externally mounted, rotational locking collars
and a two piece arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism.
Inventors: |
Miller; R. Lee; (Apopka,
FL) |
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Applicant: |
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Miller; R. Lee |
Apopka |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
50727239 |
Appl. No.: |
14/086383 |
Filed: |
November 21, 2013 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61728998 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
294/19.2 |
Current CPC
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A63B 47/02 20130101;
A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 57/00 20130101; A63B 2225/09
20130101 |
Class at
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294/19.2 |
International
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A63B 47/02 20060101
A63B047/02 |
Claims
1. A device for retrieving an object comprising: a detachable
handle, comprising a plurality of detent angled pins attached to an
end of the detachable handle to connect the detachable handle to
the stationary loop; a stationary loop removably attached to the
detachable handle, the stationary loop comprising a spring
attachment mechanism; a reactive loop pivotally attached to the
stationary loop, the reactive loop comprising a spring attachment
mechanism; and a biasing device in torsional communication with the
stationary loop on a proximal end and in torsional communication
with the reactive loop on a distal end, wherein the biasing device
is disposed to place and retain the reactive loop substantially
perpendicular to the stationary loop, each of the loops
substantially surrounding the object when positioned substantially
perpendicular to each other.
2. The retriever of claim 1, wherein the reactive loop is
stationary loop and is mounted to the interior of the stationary
loop in rotational communication relative to the stationary loop,
wherein the reactive loop is in communication with the biasing
means.
3. The retriever of claim 2, wherein the stationary loop and the
reactive loop comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a side
portion, wherein the bottom portion of the stationary loop is
attached to the detachable handle.
4. The retriever of claim 3, wherein the biasing device is selected
from the group consisting of a spring mechanism, a cylindrical
helical spring, a torsion band, and a torsion bar.
5. The retriever of claim 4 wherein the spring mechanism comprises
a cylindrical helical spring comprising two ends wherein one end is
attached to an internal portion of the reactive loop and the other
end is attached to an internal lower portion of the stationary
loop.
6. The retriever of claim 5, wherein the internal portion of the
reactive loop comprises an extended lip portion.
7. The retriever of claim 5, wherein the internal portion of the
stationary loop wherein the extended lip portion further comprises
a receiving aperture for the spring mechanism.
8. The retriever of claim 1, wherein the detachable handle
comprises a telescoping structure.
9. A device for retrieving objects comprising: a handle; a
stationary loop rigidly attached to the handle; a plurality of
detent angled pins or a set of rivets attached to an end of the
handle to connect the handle to the stationary loop; a reactive
loop pivotally attached to the stationary loop; and, a force
transmission mechanism disposed to retain the reactive loop
substantially perpendicular to the stationary loop, wherein the
reactive loop and the stationary loop further comprise a receiving
area for surrounding the object when positioned substantially
perpendicular to each other.
10. The retriever in claim 9, wherein the reactive loop is
positioned inside the stationary loop and wherein the force
transmission mechanism is in communication with the reactive loop
to rotate the reactive loop relative the stationary loop.
11. The retriever of claim 10, wherein the stationary loop and the
reactive loop have top, bottom, and side portions, the bottom
portion of the stationary loop being attached to the handle and the
side portions of the reactive loop being pivotally attached to the
side portions of the stationary loop.
12. The retriever of claim 11, wherein the force transmission
mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a spring
mechanism, a cylindrical helical spring, a torsion band, and a
torsion bar.
13. The retriever of claim 12, wherein the spring mechanism
comprises a cylindrical helical spring having two ends, one end
being attached to an internal portion of the reactive loop and the
other end being attached to an internal bottom portion of the
stationary loop.
14. The retriever of claim 9, wherein the handle is removably
attached to the bottom portion of the stationary loop.
15. A device for retrieving an object comprising: a telescoping
handle; a stationary loop rigidly attached to the handle; a
plurality of detent angled pins attached to an end of the
telescoping handle to connect the telescoping handle to the
stationary loop; a reactive loop pivotally attached to the
stationary loop; and a retaining apparatus in communication with
the reactive loop wherein the retaining apparatus is disposed to
maintain the reactive loop in a position substantially
perpendicular to the stationary loop, each of the loops
substantially surrounding the object when positioned substantially
perpendicular to each other.
16. The retriever in claim 15, wherein the reactive loop is
positioned inside the stationary loop and wherein the reactive loop
is adapted to rotate relative thereto the stationary loop in
response to force provided by the biasing device.
17. The retriever of claim 16, wherein the stationary loop and the
reactive loop have top, bottom, and side portions, the bottom
portion of the stationary loop being attached to the handle and the
side portions of the reactive loop being pivotally attached to the
side portions of the stationary loop.
18. The retriever of claim 17, wherein the biasing device comprises
a spring wherein the spring comprises a cylindrical helical spring
comprising two ends, one end being attached to an internal portion
of the reactive loop and the other end being attached to an
internal bottom portion of the stationary loop.
19. The retriever of claim 15, wherein the telescoping handle is
removably attached to the bottom portion of the stationary
handle.
20. The retriever of claim 15, wherein the telescoping handle
comprises externally mounted rotational locking collars.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of and takes priority
from co-pending U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No.
61/728,998, filed on Nov. 21, 2012, incorporated herein by
reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a device for retrieving an
object such as a golf ball.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] A variety of devices are known for retrieving golf balls and
may include scoops or single loop devices for capturing a golf
ball.
[0004] The known golf ball retrievers do not successfully capture
and retrieve the golf balls from a variety of different
environments. When a golf ball is submerged in water the viscosity
of the water tends to push the ball out of the retrieve when lifted
out of the water. The known golf ball retrievers also are difficult
to assemble or break easily.
[0005] There is a need in the art for a golf ball retriever that
has a high rate of success in capturing the ball in a variety of
environments while still being easy to assemble and durable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is therefore a primary object of this apparatus to
provide a device for retrieving objects such as golf balls that is
easily assembled while remaining durable. It is a further object of
this overall system is to provide a device for retrieving objects
such as golf balls that has a high rate of success in capturing the
golf ball in a variety of environments. The subject apparatus
results from the realization that the problems retrieving a golf
ball from various environments are addressed in a device with a
detachable, telescoping handle and two loops interactively attached
by a spring capable of retrieving objects.
[0007] The instant system may feature a device possessing the
capability of retrieving an object while providing an adjustable,
telescoping handle removably attached to a stationary outer loop
mechanism, wherein the stationary outer loop mechanism may be
attached to the bottom portion of the detachable handle. Attached
to the stationary loop are a plurality of detent angled pins to
connect the detachable handle to the stationary loop. A reactive
loop is pivotally attached to the inside side portions of the
stationary loop and a retaining apparatus, force transmission
mechanism or biasing device, such as a cylindrical helical spring,
torsion band, or torsion bar or any other similar device within the
art, may be connected between the internal portions of the
stationary and reactive loops.
[0008] The internal portions of the stationary loop and the
reactive loop may contain extended areas or lips disposed with
receiving apertures for the communication with the biasing element.
Such construction exhibits superior mechanical advantage and design
qualities as no connection to the system handle mechanism is thus
required. Thus, in the case wherein handle failure is exhibited,
the handle may be removed and discarded with no prejudice to
capabilities of the retrieval system.
[0009] The reactive loop may be disposed to rotate inside the
stationary loop in response to the spring. The spring or torsion
mechanism is a means for biasing the reactive loop substantially
perpendicular to the stationary loop. The loops are disposed to
interactively surround the object when positioned substantially
perpendicular to each other and thus retain the object securely
within the receiving area for removal.
[0010] It is an additional object of the present system to provide
a device for retrieving objects such as golf balls having a locking
device which is positioned within the interior of first and second
telescopically adjustable sections and wherein additional sections
may be utilized in the same manner so as to afford the system up to
any number of section which the user desires or specifies differing
sections.
[0011] Another object of the present device is to provide a device
for retrieving objects such as golf balls having a locking device
which can be activated by a small relative rotational displacement
of the first and second sections to either lock or unlock the two
sections to either prevent or permit telescopic displacements of
the two sections. The same functionality may also be transferred to
any arrangement of additionally configured sections, greater than
the two sections illustrated.
[0012] Yet another object of the present system is to provide a
device for retrieving objects such as golf balls having a locking
device coupled to the end of the smaller diameter section of a pair
of telescopic sections and which slides up and down along the
interior of the larger diameter section and which can lock the
larger and smaller sections together at any desired telescopic
position.
[0013] Briefly stated, and in accord with one embodiment of the
system, a telescopically extendable pole includes a first hollow
cylindrical tube having an inner diameter and a second cylindrical
tube having a first end and an outer diameter smaller than the
inner diameter of the first tube to permit telescopic displacements
of the second tube within the first tube. Means for selectively
locking the first and second tubes together at a fixed relative
position include locking members which utilize swaging technology
and also a two member locking mechanism comprising dimpled areas to
conform or mate with recessions or apertures in the respective
shaft surfaces.
[0014] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the object retrieval system embodiments in
order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be
better understood, and in order that the present contribution to
the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of
the apparatus that will be described hereinafter and which will
form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
[0015] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment
of the apparatus in detail, it is to be understood that the
apparatus is not limited in its application to the details of
construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in
the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The
apparatus is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced
and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that
the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose
of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0016] These together with other objects of the system, along with
the various features of novelty, which characterize the system, are
pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming
a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the
system, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained
by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings
and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred
embodiments of the system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] For a better understanding of the present invention,
reference may be had to the following detailed description taken in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the retrieval system and
head portion in its set position, illustrating the inner loop
member and outer loop member,
[0019] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the retrieval system and head
portion in its relaxed position illustrating the differing elements
of the system including a handle and a stationary loop. The
stationary loop is removably attached to the handle via the handle
receiving mechanism. The handle has a plurality of detent angled
pins attached to an end of the handle to connect the handle to the
stationary loop,
[0020] FIG. 3A-3C is a perspective view of handle mechanism and the
handle receiving mechanism, illustrating the plurality of detent
angled pins attached to an end of the handle to connect the handle
to the outer or stationary loop,
[0021] FIGS. 4A-4C are side views of different embodiments of the
handle receiving mechanism and spring attachment mechanism of the
outer or stationary loop, removed from the outer or stationary
loop.
[0022] FIG. 5A and 5B are side views of the handle receiving
mechanism illustrating the depressing retaining members which mate
with the apertures of the handle receiving mechanism and spring
attachment mechanism of the outer or stationary loop,
[0023] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the side plan view of an embodiment
of the outer loop and inner loop in a prefabricated form prior to
assembly,
[0024] FIG. 7 is a side view of the retaining pins illustrating the
extended retaining surface area portion of the pins,
[0025] FIG. 8A illustrates a view of an internally interlocking
embodiment in the unengaged position, with the handle installed,
further illustrate the handle installment by a rivet,
[0026] FIG. 8B illustrates a view of the internally interlocking
embodiment in the engaged position, with the handle uninstalled or
removed,
[0027] FIG. 8C comprises an isometric view of the internally
interlocking embodiment, with the internally interlocking handle
and inner ring removed,
[0028] FIG. 9 illustrates an isometric view of the retrieval system
and head portion in the fully engaged and operational position,
[0029] FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of the numerous features of
the telescoping shaft which may be composed of composite materials,
polymers, or combinations thereof, including the locking collar as
rotational fitted into the individual lengths of shaft,
[0030] FIG. 11 illustrates an isometric view of the telescoping
composite shaft in the fully retracted position with the externally
disposed tapered collar or sleeve stopper mechanisms engaged. These
sleeve stopper mechanisms also acts as decorative collars which
prevent water entry of the composite shaft,
[0031] FIG. 12 illustrates a side cutaway view of the numerous
features of the telescoping shaft which may be composed receiving
and retaining system of the telescoping shaft,
[0032] FIG. 13 illustrates a side cutaway view of the externally
disposed tapered collar or sleeve stopper mechanisms as
disassembled from the shaft in order to illustrate the tapers and
tolerancing of the collar mechanisms,
[0033] FIG. 14 illustrates a side view of the telescoping shaft
embodiment which utilizes the internally disposed two piece locking
mechanisms comprising dimpled location areas in the fully extended
position, with cutaway view around the areas comprising the two
piece locking mechanisms,
[0034] FIGS. 15 illustrates a side view of the telescoping shaft
embodiment which utilizes the internally disposed two piece locking
mechanism comprising the two piece arcuate, dimpled space retainers
or spacing mechanism, in the fully retracted position,
[0035] FIG. 16 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the
telescoping shaft further illustrating the primary positioning
elements, the two piece arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism of the
locking device of the instant embodiment,
[0036] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the external surface of the
telescoping shaft further illustrating the primary positioning
elements, the two piece arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism of the
locking device of the instant embodiment, as located within the
shaft,
[0037] FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the primary
positioning elements, the two piece arcuate dimpled spacing
mechanism of the instant embodiment, removed from the shaft and
free standing; and,
[0038] FIG. 19 is a rear perspective view of the primary
positioning elements, the two piece arcuate dimpled spacing
mechanism of the instant embodiment removed from the shaft and free
standing and the two competing inserts to create counter tension
against one and other, which in turn creates a constant tension
arrangement, unlike the prior art which as illustrated utilizes a
solid mechanism which cannot create tension.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0039] The detailed description set forth below is intended as a
description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and
does not represent the only forms in which the present invention
may be construed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the
functions and the sequence of the steps for producing the
invention. However, it is to be understood that the same or
equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different
embodiments also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the
invention. The instant apparatus and system, as illustrated herein,
is clearly not anticipated, rendered obvious, or even present in
any of the prior art mechanisms, either alone or in any combination
thereof. Thus the several embodiments of the instant apparatus are
illustrated herein.
[0040] The unique characteristic of the present invention is the
ability to retrieve objects in a variety of environments and the
device being portable by having a detachable, telescoping handle,
and the provision of a biasing element attachment mechanism which
is attached externally allowing a design with a great mechanical
advantage which generates a short spring distance required and
thus, quicker reactivity.
[0041] Moreover, the novel design of the instant device, featuring
the numerous embodiments of closed end systems, compensates for
concurrent systems wherein the ends of the tubular members were
open, as the closed end system illustrated herein prevents water
from entering the shaft, thus inhibiting shaft failure and
grounding as the system cannot now act as an electrical
conduit.
[0042] The present invention includes a device with a handle and a
stationary loop. The stationary loop is rigidly attached to the
handle. The handle has a plurality of detent angled pins attached
to an end of the handle to connect the handle to the stationary
loop. A reactive loop is pivotally attached to the stationary loop.
Between the loops is a means for biasing the reactive loop
substantially perpendicular to the stationary loop, each of the
loops substantially surrounding the objective when positioned
substantially perpendicular to each other.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment the biasing means is a cylindrical
helical spring having two ends, one end being attached to an
internal portion of the reactive loop and the other end being
attached to an internal portion of the stationary loop. The
internal portions have extended lips with receiving apertures 29
for the spring. The reactive loop rotates inside of the stationary
loop in response to the spring.
[0044] As illustrated in the Figures, the present invention is a
device for retrieving objects such as golf balls and is shown
generally by reference number 10. The retriever 10 generally
comprises a handle 50, a stationary loop or member 20, a reactive
loop or member 30 and a means for biasing the reactive member 40 to
pivot into a preferable substantially perpendicular position with
respect to the stationary member. To operate the retrieval system
10, reactive loop 30 is set substantially parallel to stationary
loop 20. In this set position, spring 40 is stretched and exerts a
force on reactive loop 30. Because spring 40 is substantially
parallel to loops 20 and 30 when in this set position, the force
exerted by spring 40 on reactive loop 30 is met by an equal and
opposite force exerted by retaining pins 23, with an extended
retaining surface area 27 or "dog bone" type construction. Thus,
the reactive loop 30 remains in its set position inside the
stationary loop 20 as the extended retaining surface area 27
retains movement or release of the reactive loop 30.
[0045] In a further embodiment, the handle 71 may be affixed to the
cylindrically disposed handle receiving mechanism 21 of the outer
loop 20 or stationary loop 20 via a rivet pin 100 which may be
mounted via a correspondingly disposed through hole (1/8 diameter
in one embodiment) in the handle receiving mechanism 21 and in the
handle 71.
[0046] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the retrieval system 10 in
its set position, illustrating the inner loop member, or a reactive
loop or member 30 and the outer loop member, or stationary loop
member. In the position, a ball will be locked in position for
retrieval. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the retrieval system in its
relaxed position, illustrating the differing elements of the system
including a handle 50 and the stationary loop 20. The stationary
loop is removably attached to the handle via the handle receiving
mechanism 21. The handle 50 may contain a rivet and/or a plurality
of detent angled pins 51 attached to an end of the handle to
connect the handle to the stationary loop 20. As further
illustrated, the biasing element or spring 40 may be connected via
the stationary loop biasing connection 22 and the reactive loop
biasing connection 24.
[0047] Also illustrated is a set of extension members 90, one
located on the stationary loop and one located on the reactive
loop, in such an opposing manner to retain, and prohibit movement
of, the reactive loop unless an additional force acts upon the
reactive loop to overcome the friction lock.
[0048] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of handle mechanism 50 and the
handle receiving mechanism 21 of the outer loop 20, illustrating
the plurality of detent angled pins 51 attached to an end of the
handle 50 to connect the handle 50 to the apertures 29 in the
handle receiving mechanism 21 of the outer loop 20 or stationary
loop 20.
[0049] Furthermore, FIGS. 3A-3C is a side view of the handle
receiving mechanism 21, the spring attachment mechanism 22, the
spring retaining aperture 28 of the outer or stationary loop 20,
and the apertures 29 in the handle receiving mechanism 21 of the
outer loop 20, depicted apart from the outer or stationary loop. In
practice, the spring attachment mechanism 22 is rigidly affixed to
the stationary loop 20.
[0050] FIGS. 4A-4C are cutaway views of interlocking handle
retaining systems of different embodiments of the handle receiving
mechanism and attachment mechanism of the outer or stationary loop,
FIG. 4A illustrates a rectangular depression embodiment 93 and FIG.
4B illustrates a triangular depression embodiment 93. FIG. 4C
illustrates a system 95 completely removed from the interior of the
stationary loop.
[0051] The different embodiments illustrate mechanisms such FIG. 5A
and 5B are a side view and rear view, respectively, of the handle
50, detached from the outer loop 20 and further illustrating the
plurality of depression retaining members, a rivet or detent angled
pins 51 which mate with the apertures 29 in the handle receiving
mechanism 21 of the outer loop 20.
[0052] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the side plan view of an embodiment
of the outer loop and inner loop in a prefabricated form prior to
assembly. In a further embodiment the handle is detachable and also
may comprise a telescoping feature. FIG. 7 is a side view of the
retaining pins 23, with an extended retaining surface area portion
27 or "dog bone" type construction. In one embodiment, the two
existing outer ring pins may be extended in length each by
approximately 0.06 from the straight pin 0.25 inch to 0.32 inch in
length. Thus, increasing the length to a length of 0.06 and the
diameter from 0.12 inch diameter to 0.15 inch, will prevent the
outer ring pins from pulling away from the inner ring slots once
assembled by the half dogbone or bulbous shape locking the pins in
their respective slots. In an additional embodiment, the size may
be 3/32 or approximately 0.094.
[0053] In an additional embodiment, there may be inserted the inner
ring keyhole slots over the existing 0.12 pin diameter into the
0.13 keyhole slot diameter and again allowing the 0.06 extended
length and the 0.15 diameter "bulb or dog bone end" will prevents
the inner ring from coming loose from the outer pins during
use.
[0054] FIGS. 8A-8E illustrate an alternative embodiment which
encapsulates all of the operational capabilities of the prior
embodiments, but features an internal linking between the differing
embodiment of the handle 71 and the stationary loop 20, rather than
comprising nubbins or interlocking depression retaining members 27
which internally mate with corresponding cutouts, cutaways or
recessed areas, disposed within the inner portion of the
cylindrically disposed handle receiving mechanism 21 of the outer
loop 20 or stationary loop 20. The cutouts, cutaways or recessed
area should be disposed with a 10-15 degree lead in to allow the
nubbins or interlocking depression retaining members 27 to snap in
place. FIG. 8A illustrates a view of this additional embodiment in
the unengaged position, with the handle installed. FIG. 8B
illustrates a view of the internally interlocking embodiment in the
engaged position, with the handle uninstalled or removed. FIG. 8C
comprises an isometric view of the internally interlocking
embodiment, with the internally interlocking handle 71 and inner
ring 30 removed, further illustrating the handle 71 and the
interlocking depression retaining members 27 and the retaining pins
23, with the extended retaining surface area portion 27.
[0055] FIG. 9 illustrates an isometric view of the internally
interlocking embodiment in the fully engaged and operational
position, with the handle 71 installed. Further, turning to FIGS.
10-12, an additional embodiment comprising a telescoping handle
featuring a construction of composite, alloy materials, polymers,
or combinations, and the elements thereof, are illustrated. In one
exemplary embodiment, carbon fiber may be utilized. FIG. 10
illustrates the numerous features of the telescoping shaft, which
can be manufactured from various composites, including but not
limited to carbon fiber, and may also be manufactured from various
polymers and/or metals. Illustrated are the cap or locking collar
81 as rotational fitted into the individual lengths 82 of
shaft.
[0056] FIG. 11 illustrates an isometric view of the telescoping
composite shaft in the fully retracted position with the externally
disposed tapered collar or sleeve stopper mechanisms 82 engaged.
These sleeve stopper mechanisms 82 also acts as decorative collars
which prevent water entry of the composite shaft. FIG. 12
illustrates a side cutaway view of the numerous features of the
telescoping shaft which may be composed receiving and retaining
system of the telescoping shaft. FIG. 13 illustrates a side cutaway
view of the externally disposed tapered collar or sleeve stopper
mechanisms 82 as disassembled from the shaft in order to illustrate
the tapers and tolerancing of the collar or sleeve stopper
mechanisms 82. FIG. 14 illustrates a side view of the telescoping
shaft embodiment which utilizes the internally disposed two piece
locking mechanisms 92 comprising dimpled location areas in the
fully extended position, with cutaway view around the areas
comprising the two piece locking mechanisms. FIG. 15 illustrates a
side view of the telescoping shaft embodiment which utilizes the
internally disposed two piece locking mechanism comprising the two
piece arcuate, dimpled space retainers or spacing mechanisms 92, in
the fully retracted position.
[0057] FIG. 16 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the
telescoping shaft further illustrating the primary positioning
elements, the two piece arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism 92 of the
locking device of the instant embodiment. FIG. 17 is a perspective
view of the external surface of the telescoping shaft further
illustrating the primary positioning elements, the two piece
arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism 92 of the locking device of the
instant embodiment, as located within the shaft. FIG. 18 is a front
perspective view of the primary positioning elements, the two piece
arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism 92 of the instant embodiment,
removed from the shaft and free standing and illustrating the
dimpled area 93. FIG. 19 is a rear perspective view of the primary
positioning elements, the two piece arcuate dimpled spacing
mechanism 92 of the instant embodiment removed from the shaft and
free standing and illustrating the dimpled area 93. Additionally
the two competing individual arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism or
inserts create counter tension against one and other, which in turn
creates a constant tension arrangement, unlike the prior art which
as illustrated utilizes a solid mechanism which cannot create
tension.
[0058] The differing sections will be joined by the section sleeves
or stoppers which will comprise a conical taper and operate in a
swage like manner as in an internal manner, the smaller taper will
fit into the larger segment with the tapers at each segment
joinder. Differing embodiments may utilize from 2 to 10 total
sections, wherein five sections may be optimal depending on the
shaft orientation and requirements for each section of the shaft.
The length for each section can be also adjusted according to
different length, and examples, and in no way to be limited to
these examples, may include 85 cm each section for 14 feet, 55 cm
for 9 feet, 42 cm for 7 feet, 90 cm for 15 feet, 109 cm for 18
feet. The system may be manufactured with fixed link kits and
assembled through an inner twist lock inside to achieve the lock
purpose as illustrated in pictorial FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, wherein
the cap or locking collar 81 of FIG. 11 can be twisted down onto
the receiving and retaining system. In a collapsed length
embodiment, the most preferred lengths for this design would be
limited to following length: collapsed to 34.5'' for 14 feet, 22''
for 9 feet, 17.5'' for 7 feet.
[0059] Further, the FIGS illustrate, through the different
pictorial views that the shaft to allow for telescoping and
subsequent locking of a smaller outer diameter shaft inside a
larger diameter shaft, in order to gain proper position and length
as situations require. Depending on the length of shaft desired,
between 1 and 10 inserts, designed to diminish in outer diameter as
each fits the inside the inner diameter of each section, may be
utilized.
[0060] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the instant retrieval system in order that
the detailed description thereof that follows may be better
understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art
may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the
system that will be described hereinafter and which will form the
subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
[0061] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment
of the system in detail, it is to be understood that the system is
not limited in its application to the details of construction and
to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The system is capable
of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in
various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and
terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and
should not be regarded as limiting.
[0062] These together with other objects of the system, along with
the various features of novelty, which characterize the system, are
pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming
a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the
system, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained
by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings
and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred
embodiments of the system.
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