Replacable axe head system and method

Abstract

Present invention provided system and method for securing an axe head to an axe handle whereby the system utilizes fastening spring pins to secure the axe head to the axe handle.

Claims

1. An axe handle replacement method, said method comprising the steps of: providing an axe having an axe head and an axe handle; removing the axe head from the axe handle; marking an axe head handle support with indicia for drilling receiving handle fastening pin cavities at a 45 degree angle relative to the perpendicular formed by the axe handle and the edge of the axe head opposite the blade; positioning the axe head on the axe head handle support; and securing the axe head onto the axe head handle support using one fastening spring pin in each of axe head fastening cavities of said axe head.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is side perspective view according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is side view of an axe head according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 3 is top view of an axe head according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 4 is side view of an axe handle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 5 is top view of an axe head according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(6) FIG. 6 is end view of a fastening pin according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(7) FIG. 7 is side view of a fastening pin according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(8) FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the system and method according to one embodiment of the present invention.

(9) FIG. 9 is a view of the system and method demonstrating 45 degree angle placement of axe head fastening cavities according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(10) As generally understood, System 10 includes an axe head 12 and an axe handle 14. Fastening spring pins 16 are used in existing axe head fastening cavities 18. Axe head 12 further includes handle receiving cavity 20. When axe head 12 is removed, axe head support 22, integral with axe handle 14 is visible.

(11) With reference to FIG. 9, reference line A represents the plane substantially coplanar with the edge opposite the blade of axe head 12. Reference line B represents the substantially coplanar reference of axe handle 14 when axe head 12 is affixed thereto. Reference line C represents the desired angle for positioning axe head cavities 18 such that reference angle D, formed from line C to line A is 45 degrees. Although FIG. 9 and FIG. 2 differ in appearance as to the 45 degree angle positioning, the figures are not to scale and the skilled artisan is well-aware of the teaching regarding the 45 degree placement of the axe head cavities 18.

(12) When an existing axe head 12 is removed from axe handle 14, axe handle support 22 is visible. In one embodiment, axe handle support 22 is formed of a single unitary piece with axe handle 14. A user will position axe head 12 onto axe handle support 22 and mark the position of axe head fastening cavities 18 on axe handle support 22. Axe head 12 is removed and receiving handle fastening pin cavities 24 are formed in axe handle support 22 using a drill (not shown). Axe head 12 is then positioned onto axe handle support 22 and fastening spring pins 16 are inserted into axe head fastening cavities 18.

(13) Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments and drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various changes and modifications may be affected by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.