HAND-HELD SUBSOIL TILLAGE TOOL Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: horticulture. SUBSTANCE: tillage tool has handle, digging part made in the form of fork, supporting member, and mellower with rods arranged between fork teeth. Handle is rigidly attached to digging part and supporting member is fixed on mellower. Handle is positioned on mellower for rotation in vertical plane, when tillage tool is in operating position, and is spring-loaded relative to supporting member. Mellower rods are made curved in longitudinal-vertical plane and are made from springy material. Handle is positioned at an angle of 95-115 deg with respect to supporting member. Tillage tool of such construction may be used for combined digging and mellowing of soil on home plots. EFFECT: simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 4 cl, 7 dwg