Hoof rasp

Abstract

Disclosed is a hoof rasp for filing/rasping and tidying the hoof of a horse, including at least one rasping side provided with a rasping section with length L and width W between a rasp-free first and second end over a respective length L1 and L2, whereby the first end tapers into a tang intended for a handle and the second end is for holding the hoof rasp, whereby the rasping section, toward the second end, includes a narrowed area. Also disclosed is a method for filing/rasping a hoof with such a hoof rasp.

Claims

1. A hoof rasp (1) for filing/rasping and tidying the hoof of a horse, comprising: a rasping side provided with a rasping section (2) with a length L between rasp-free first and second ends (3, 4) over respective lengths L1 and L2, the first end (3) tapering into a tang (5) for a handle, and the second end (4) configured for holding the hoof rasp (1), wherein the rasping section (2) comprises an initial stroke section (6) with a length Lx toward the second end (4), and a fast rasping section (7) that adjoins the initial stroke section (6) and has a length L-Lx, wherein the fast rasping section (7) has a constant width W, and the initial stroke section (6) has a width Wx that is less than the width W of the fast rasping section (7), and wherein the length Lx of the initial stroke section (6) is approximately ¼ or ⅕ of the length L-Lx of the fast rasping section (7), and a transition (13) from the width W of the fast rasping section (7) to the width Wx of the initial stroke section (6) is short.

2. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the initial stroke section (6) and the fast rasping section (7) include teeth (8), and wherein the teeth (8) of the initial stroke section (6) are finer than the teeth (8) of the fast rasping section (7).

3. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 2, wherein the hoof rasp (1) is further provided with a filing side.

4. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the hoof rasp (1) further comprises a filing side.

5. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the hoof rasp (1) is provided with teeth (10) in the fast rasping section (7) on at least one side (9).

6. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the the width Wx of the initial stroke section (6) is constant.

7. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein an entire width W and Wx of the rasping section (2) is provided with teeth.

8. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the width Wx of the initial stroke section (6) is symmetrically divided relative to a longitudinal centre line of the hoof rasp.

9. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the hoof rasp (1) has a thickness of 4.5 mm.

10. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the hoof rasp (1) has a total length of 426 mm.

11. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the width Wx of the initial stroke section (6) is 44.5 mm.

12. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the width W of the fast rasping section (7) is approximately 53 mm.

13. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the width W of the fast rasping section (7) is at least 15% and maximum 28% more than the width Wx of the initial stroke section (6).

14. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second end (4) has a width W2 equal to the width Wx of the initial stroke section (6).

15. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first end (3) comprises a narrower part (11) with a width W1 which is less than the width W.

16. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 15, wherein the width W1 is 32.5 mm.

17. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 15, wherein the width W1 is at least 27% less than the width Wx.

18. The hoof rasp (1) according to claim 15, wherein the width W1 gradually becomes less over the length L1.

19. A method for rasping a hoof with the hoof rasp (1) according to claim 1, comprising the following consecutive steps: initiating rasping at a rasping speed with the narrowed area (6); increasing the rasping speed; switching the rasping from the narrowed area (6) to the fast rasping section (7); and continuing the rasping with the fast rasping section (7).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the intention of better showing the characteristics of the invention, a preferred embodiment of a hoof rasp according to the invention is described hereinafter, by way of an example without any limiting nature, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 schematically shows a top view of a known traditional hoof rasp;

(3) FIG. 2 schematically shows a top view of a known extra wide hoof rasp;

(4) FIG. 3 schematically shows a top view of a known wide thinner hoof rasp; and

(5) FIG. 4 schematically shows a top view of a hoof rasp according to the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(6) A traditional hoof rasp 1, as shown for example in FIG. 1, has a width W of 44.5 mm and a total length of 426 mm. The thickness D of the rasp is 5 mm.

(7) The top view shows a rasping side provided with a rasping section 2 with length L and width W between a rasp-free first and second end 3, 4 over a respective length L1 and L2, whereby the first end 3 tapers into a narrow tang 5 over which a handle is slid. The second end 4 is suitable to hold with the other hand during filing or rasping.

(8) Teeth 10 are provided over the length L of the rasping section 2 on the side 9 of the rasp 1.

(9) FIG. 2 shows an extra wide hoof rasp 1 that sells well but has a higher weight. In essence this oblong hoof rasp 1 has the same form as the hoof rasp 1 of FIG. 1. However, the rasp 1 of FIG. 2 is 57 mm wide for the same length and thickness D.

(10) FIG. 3 shows yet another known wide hoof rasp 1 of 50 mm wide. However, the rasp 1 is thinner than the two previous rasps, with a thickness D of 4.5 mm. This rasp 1 is thus lighter but has a slightly less wide rasping side.

(11) FIG. 4 shows a hoof rasp 1 according to the invention. This rasp 1 combines the advantages of known rasps, i.e. an acceptable weight and a rasping section 2 that is wide enough for a sufficient productivity. However, the rasp according to the invention also provides for a soft initial stroke 6 when rasping/filing thanks to the narrower initial stroke part 6 of the rasp. Once the rasping has picked up speed, the wider central rasping section 7 can be used. The narrower parts 6, 11 of the rasp 1 in the right places also keep the weight under control. The rasp 1 also has a stable feel in the hand during rasping.

(12) The rasp 1 has the same total length of 426 mm as the aforementioned rasps. The central rasping section 7 of the rasp is more on the wide side with its approximately 53 mm. This width lies between that of the known rasps of FIGS. 2 and 3.

(13) The second end 4 (further from the handle) of the rasp 1 is narrower (44.5 mm) for a soft initial stroke. This is the width of a traditional rasp 1 of FIG. 1.

(14) When the rasping speed has picked up sufficiently after starting to rasp, a switch to the central rasping section 7 is carried out. This is also called the “area to speed up”. This wider rasping section 7 has a width of at least 15% and maximum 28% and preferably more than 20% of the width of the narrower rasping section 6.

(15) Still according to the invention, the section (first end) 3, 11 between the rasping section 2 and the tang 5 for the handle is made narrower. In this example this occurs gradually. Consequently it is possible to save on the weight. The width of the narrower part is 32.5 mm or amounts to 27% less than the width Wx.

(16) To save even more weight, the rasp is thin with a thickness of 4.5 mm.

(17) Such rasp 1 according to the invention is called a “hybrid rasp”.

(18) As shown on FIG. 4, the rasping section 2 (the part provided with “rasping” teeth) has a length L and a width W. The rasping section 2 is located between a rasp-free first and second end 3, 4.

(19) The first end 3 has a length L1 and a width W1. The first end 3 tapers into a gradually narrowing tang 5 for a handle (handle not drawn on the figure).

(20) The second end 4 has a length L2 and a width W2. The effective end 12 of the rasp 1 is slightly curved.

(21) The narrowed “initial stroke” rasping section 6 has a width Wx and a length Lx. According to the invention Wx is less than W. The length Lx of the initial stroke section is approximately ¼ or ⅕ of the length L-Lx of the “fast” rasping section 7.

(22) In the figure the teeth 8 of the rasping section 2 are provided up against the side of the rasp. The teeth 8 of the rasping section 2 can also stop at a distance from the side.

(23) In the figure all teeth 8 of the rasping section 2 have the same form. The teeth 8 of the initial stroke part 6 can possibly be finer or located further away from each other, compared to the teeth 8 of the fast rasping section 7.

(24) The side 9 of the fast rasping section 7 is provided with teeth 10. No teeth are provided on the side 9 of the narrower initial stroke part 6 and the two ends 3, 4 and the tang 5.

(25) The initial stroke part 6 and the fast rasping section 7 are adjoining or adjacent to each other. In this example the transition 13 from width W to Wx is reasonably short. In another embodiment the transition 13 between the wide 7 and narrow 6 rasping section can be done gradually.

(26) In yet another embodiment the initial stroke part 6 can be made conically. In the example of FIG. 4 the initial stroke part 6 has a constant width Wx.

(27) In yet another embodiment the fast rasping section 7 can also become (slightly) narrower toward the end 3 of the handle. This can be advantageous for the weight.

(28) The rasp 1 is preferably made symmetrically relative to the longitudinal centre line.

(29) The present invention is by no means limited to the embodiment described as an example and shown in the drawing of a hoof rasp 1 according to the invention.