Track Spike Removal Adapter

Abstract

A track spike removal adapter is provided. The track spike removal adapter includes a body. The body has a first end and a second end. The first end has a wrench. The wrench has an opening that has a pair of parallel sides and a pair of curved sides. The opening, which is designed to receive a distal end of a track spike, extends into the body. The second end has a shank. The shank is designed to be engaged by a drill.

Claims

1) A track spike removal adapter, comprising: a body; the body comprising a first end disposed opposite a second end; a wrench disposed on the first end of the body; the wrench comprising an opening with a pair of elongated parallel sides and a pair of opposing curved sides; the opening extending into the body; a shank disposed on the second end of the body; the shank dimensioned to be attached to a drill.

2) The track spike removal adapter of claim 1, wherein the body is adjustable in length.

3) The track spike removal adapter of claim 1, wherein a first portion of the body corresponding to the wrench is of a lesser perimeter than a second portion of the body corresponding to the shank.

4) The track spike removal adapter of claim 1, wherein a first portion of the body corresponding to the wrench is of a lesser length than a second portion of the body corresponding to the shank.

5) The track spike removal adapter of claim 1, wherein a first portion of the body corresponding to the wrench is of a greater length than a second portion of the body corresponding to the shank.

6) The track spike removal adapter of claim 1, wherein a perimeter edge of the wrench is beveled.

7) The track spike removal adapter of claim 1, wherein the chuck is of a hexagonal cross-section.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the track spike removal adapter.

[0010] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of the track spike removal adapter.

[0011] FIG. 3 shows a demonstrative view of the track spike removal adapter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the track spike removal adapter. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0013] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of a first embodiment of the track spike removal adapter. The track spike removal adapter 10 comprises a body 11. The body 11 comprises a first end 12 disposed opposite a second end 13. The body 11 is ideally made of a durable material, such as steel or a hardened metal. In order to maintain its character as tension is applied to the various components of the track spike removal adapter 10, the track spike removal adapter must be made of a material of a requisite level of hardness such as to be rigid and nonpliable.

[0014] A wrench 14 is defined on the first end 12 of the body 11. The wrench 14 comprises an opening 15. The opening 15 is defined by a pair of elongated parallel sides 16 with a pair of curved sides 17 disposed between them. The pair of elongated parallel sides 16 are designed to apply torque to the flattened opposing portions generally present on most types of track spikes. The opening 15 extends into the body 11, such that a spike can be engaged by the track spike removal adapter 10. As such, the opening 15 must be of a sufficient depth to receive the track spike.

[0015] A shank 18 is disposed on the second end 13 of the body 11. The shank 18 is dimensioned to be received into the chuck of a drill. The shank 18 may be of any suitable configuration for being engaged by a power tool. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the shank 18 is of a hexagonal cross-section such as to be received into a three-pronged drill chuck. However, in alternate embodiments, the shank 18 may be of a different cross-section.

[0016] In the illustrated embodiment, the portion of the body 11 corresponding to the wrench 14 is of a greater perimeter than the portion of the body 11 corresponding to the shank 18. As such, the torque applied to the shaft 18 will be dispersed among the larger perimeter of the wrench 14 as a reduced force. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, the portion of the body 11 corresponding to the wrench 14 is of a greater length than the portion of the body 11 corresponding to the shank 18. As such, the wrench 14 will be able to accommodate a spike of a relatively longer length within the opening 15 of the wrench 14.

[0017] Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a perspective view of a second embodiment of the track spike removal adapter. In the illustrated embodiment, the portion of the body 11 corresponding to the wrench 14 is of a lesser length than the portion of the body corresponding to the shank 18. As such, the wrench 14 will be easier to move and manipulate. When removing and replacing track spikes on some kinds of athletic footwear, having a wrench 14 of a smaller surface area and a lower profile may be desired. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, a secondary cavity 19 is defined within the opening 15. As such, even with a smaller wrench 14 additional depth may be provided to receive the track spike.

[0018] Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a demonstrative view of the track spike removal adapter. In use, the track spike removal tool is utilized to remove and replace track spikes 21 from athletic footwear 20. First, the track spike removal tool is attached to a drill 22 by inserting the shank 18 at the second end 13 of the body 11 into the chuck 23 of the drill 22. Once secured, actuating the drill 22 will spin the chuck 23 and thereby spin the track spike removal tool. The opening 15 at the first end 12 of the body 11 is engaged with a track spike 21 disposed in the sole of the athletic footwear. As such, when the track spike removal is rotated by the drill 22, it will either tighten or loosen the track spike 21 depending on the direction that the drill 22 is rotating the chuck 23.

[0019] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0020] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.