CA1171038A - Ice surfacing apparatus - Google Patents
Ice surfacing apparatusInfo
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- CA1171038A CA1171038A CA000400632A CA400632A CA1171038A CA 1171038 A CA1171038 A CA 1171038A CA 000400632 A CA000400632 A CA 000400632A CA 400632 A CA400632 A CA 400632A CA 1171038 A CA1171038 A CA 1171038A
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Abstract
A B S T R A C T
An ice surfacing apparatus is provided comprising a first tube adapted to be held by an operator, a fitting at one end of said first tube adapted to be connected to a garden hose to supply water into said first tube, a spreader tube transversely connected at the other end of said first tube and in communication therewith, a set of wheels connected to said spreader tube adapted to permit the apparatus to be rolled in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the spreader tube, said spreader tube having a plurality of perforations along its length being adapted to permit the water to be distributed by the spreader tube as it is rolled.
An ice surfacing apparatus is provided comprising a first tube adapted to be held by an operator, a fitting at one end of said first tube adapted to be connected to a garden hose to supply water into said first tube, a spreader tube transversely connected at the other end of said first tube and in communication therewith, a set of wheels connected to said spreader tube adapted to permit the apparatus to be rolled in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the spreader tube, said spreader tube having a plurality of perforations along its length being adapted to permit the water to be distributed by the spreader tube as it is rolled.
Description
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I~E SURFACING APPARATUS
-This invention relates to an apparatus for making an ice rink, particularly a backyard rink.
In the prior art there have been provided a number of devices adapted to surface an ice rink. The most co~mon method for making ice for a rink, particularly a backyard rink, has been to spread layers of water with a hose in cold weather to allow the buildup of a sufficient thickness of ice. The primary disadvantage of this method is that it is most difficult to lay down a top surface that is smooth and ripple free because water spread from a hose tends to freeze before it flattens out to a common level thus producing ridges and ripples.
To overcome the problem of ripples and ridges mobile barrels with spreader tubes have been used to distribute the water in the path of the barrel as it is pushed about the rink. This permitted the user to lay down a regular thickness of water all about the rink so that upon freezing a smooth layer of ice would form. Sometimes a cloth was dragged in the path o~ the spreader tube to further smooth out the layer of water put down.
While the barrel apparatus accomplished the object of obtaining a smooth top layer of ice it presented many disadvantages to the user, particularly the home backyard rink user. One problem is that water left in the barrel or the spreader tube after use would freeze up if the barrel apparatus were left out overnight. Further, the barrel apparatus 3 ~
was of such size that it was awkward or impossible to bring into a heated part of the house. As a result the barrael apparatus was not appropriate for home use and is seldom used today.
In view of the fact that many homeo~ers build backyard rinks it is observed that there is a need, which ha6 not answered, for an apparatus which will easily lay down a smooth surface on an ice rink which is convenient for home use.
It is an object of this invention to provide an ice surfacing apparatus that is convenient for home use.
It is a urther object of this invention to provide an ice surfacing apparatus which is readily knocked down for in-house storage.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an ice resurfacing apparatus which is adapted for attachment to a garden hose.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an improved ice surfacing apparatus that permits the surfacing of an ice rink with a smooth surface of ice.
The invention is an ice surfacing apparatus comprising a first tube adapted to be held by an operator, a fitting at one end of said first tube adapted to be connected to a garden hose to supply water into said first tube, a spreader tube transversly connected at the other end of said first tube and in communication therewith, a set of wheels connected to said spreader tube adapted to permit the apparatus to be rolled in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of ~he spreader tube, said spreader tube having a plurality of per~orations along its length being adapted to permit ' , , ~.
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the water to be distributed by the spreader tube as it is rolled~
The perforations in thP spreader tube are spaced apart from one another by a predetermined distance. The selections of the distance between ~he perforations will depend upon the size of the holes and the amount of water which is desired to be laid down. It is preferred that the holes be spaced apart by about 1" and that ~he holes be about 3/32" in diameter.
At the ends of the spreader tubes plug axles are provided to seal the ends and to provide means upon which the wheels may be mounted.
It is preferred that a abric belt be provided being adapted to fit about the longitudinal axis of the spreader tube and to be secured thereto so as to drag behind the spreader tube on the ice surface. The water discharging from the spreader tube will be directed on to the fabric belt so it may be discharged smoothly on to the ice.
In the Figures which illustrate this invention;
Figure 1 is an exploded view of the apparatus o this invention, Figure 2 is a sectional side view of the bel~ of this invention, Figure 3 is a sketch of the belt of this invention, Figure 4 is a sectional view illustrating the wheel connection of the apparatus of this invention, Figure 5 is a sectional view showing the connection of the belt about the spreader.
In the Figures like numerals indicate like elements.
In Figure 1 the preferred embodiment of this inventionis shown to comprise a tube (1) bent at an angle of about 45 near a handle portion (2~. A grip (3) is provided as a hand hold for the user. ~t the top end of the tube (1) ls provided a ferrule female ~arden hose coupling (4). A
garden hose (5) is shown in a position about to be connected to coupling (4). At the lower end of tube (1~ is a T-joint ~6) into the top end of which tube (1) is fitted. Spreader tubes (7) and (8) are fitted into the horizontal openings of the joint (6). ~preader tubes (7) and (8) have holes (9) located on the bottom portion of spreader tubes (7) and ~8) and are spaced apart by a predetermined dis-tance. It is preferred that the holes (9) are spaced apart by about 1 inch. The holes (9) are of a size to permit continuous wetting of the r1nk. It is preferred that the holes (9) be about 3/32" in diameter. The ends (10) and (11) of the spreader tubes (7) and ~8) are each sealed by a plug axle (12). Wheels (14) and (15) are each rotatably fitted over a plug axle and secured thereto by a washer (16) and a cotter pin (18).
A fabric belt (20) shown in Figure 3 is adapted to fit about the spreader tubes (7) and (8) and T-joint (6) to drag on the ice surface (21) (In figure 2). Fabric hook strips (22) and (23) are provided on the lower surface of the lower flap the belt (2) (In Figure 3). Fabric loop straps (24) and (25) are pro~ided on the underside of the upper flap of belt (20). The hook and loop strips (22), (23), '';
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" ' : ' ' - 5 ~ 1038 ~24) and (25) are joined as shown in figure 5, about the spreader tubes (7) and (8). Corner fabric hook tabs (26) and (27) on the upper surface of the lower flap of the belt (20). Fabric loop tabs (28) and ~29) are provided at the extremities of spreader tubes (7) and (8) (See Figures 1 and 4). The hook tabs (26) and (27) are connected to loop tabs (28) and (29) as shown in Figure ~5) to secure the ends of belt (20) during operation.
It will be appreciated that hook and loop fabric strips may be interchanged.
I~E SURFACING APPARATUS
-This invention relates to an apparatus for making an ice rink, particularly a backyard rink.
In the prior art there have been provided a number of devices adapted to surface an ice rink. The most co~mon method for making ice for a rink, particularly a backyard rink, has been to spread layers of water with a hose in cold weather to allow the buildup of a sufficient thickness of ice. The primary disadvantage of this method is that it is most difficult to lay down a top surface that is smooth and ripple free because water spread from a hose tends to freeze before it flattens out to a common level thus producing ridges and ripples.
To overcome the problem of ripples and ridges mobile barrels with spreader tubes have been used to distribute the water in the path of the barrel as it is pushed about the rink. This permitted the user to lay down a regular thickness of water all about the rink so that upon freezing a smooth layer of ice would form. Sometimes a cloth was dragged in the path o~ the spreader tube to further smooth out the layer of water put down.
While the barrel apparatus accomplished the object of obtaining a smooth top layer of ice it presented many disadvantages to the user, particularly the home backyard rink user. One problem is that water left in the barrel or the spreader tube after use would freeze up if the barrel apparatus were left out overnight. Further, the barrel apparatus 3 ~
was of such size that it was awkward or impossible to bring into a heated part of the house. As a result the barrael apparatus was not appropriate for home use and is seldom used today.
In view of the fact that many homeo~ers build backyard rinks it is observed that there is a need, which ha6 not answered, for an apparatus which will easily lay down a smooth surface on an ice rink which is convenient for home use.
It is an object of this invention to provide an ice surfacing apparatus that is convenient for home use.
It is a urther object of this invention to provide an ice surfacing apparatus which is readily knocked down for in-house storage.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an ice resurfacing apparatus which is adapted for attachment to a garden hose.
It is a further object of this invention to provide an improved ice surfacing apparatus that permits the surfacing of an ice rink with a smooth surface of ice.
The invention is an ice surfacing apparatus comprising a first tube adapted to be held by an operator, a fitting at one end of said first tube adapted to be connected to a garden hose to supply water into said first tube, a spreader tube transversly connected at the other end of said first tube and in communication therewith, a set of wheels connected to said spreader tube adapted to permit the apparatus to be rolled in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of ~he spreader tube, said spreader tube having a plurality of per~orations along its length being adapted to permit ' , , ~.
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the water to be distributed by the spreader tube as it is rolled~
The perforations in thP spreader tube are spaced apart from one another by a predetermined distance. The selections of the distance between ~he perforations will depend upon the size of the holes and the amount of water which is desired to be laid down. It is preferred that the holes be spaced apart by about 1" and that ~he holes be about 3/32" in diameter.
At the ends of the spreader tubes plug axles are provided to seal the ends and to provide means upon which the wheels may be mounted.
It is preferred that a abric belt be provided being adapted to fit about the longitudinal axis of the spreader tube and to be secured thereto so as to drag behind the spreader tube on the ice surface. The water discharging from the spreader tube will be directed on to the fabric belt so it may be discharged smoothly on to the ice.
In the Figures which illustrate this invention;
Figure 1 is an exploded view of the apparatus o this invention, Figure 2 is a sectional side view of the bel~ of this invention, Figure 3 is a sketch of the belt of this invention, Figure 4 is a sectional view illustrating the wheel connection of the apparatus of this invention, Figure 5 is a sectional view showing the connection of the belt about the spreader.
In the Figures like numerals indicate like elements.
In Figure 1 the preferred embodiment of this inventionis shown to comprise a tube (1) bent at an angle of about 45 near a handle portion (2~. A grip (3) is provided as a hand hold for the user. ~t the top end of the tube (1) ls provided a ferrule female ~arden hose coupling (4). A
garden hose (5) is shown in a position about to be connected to coupling (4). At the lower end of tube (1~ is a T-joint ~6) into the top end of which tube (1) is fitted. Spreader tubes (7) and (8) are fitted into the horizontal openings of the joint (6). ~preader tubes (7) and (8) have holes (9) located on the bottom portion of spreader tubes (7) and ~8) and are spaced apart by a predetermined dis-tance. It is preferred that the holes (9) are spaced apart by about 1 inch. The holes (9) are of a size to permit continuous wetting of the r1nk. It is preferred that the holes (9) be about 3/32" in diameter. The ends (10) and (11) of the spreader tubes (7) and ~8) are each sealed by a plug axle (12). Wheels (14) and (15) are each rotatably fitted over a plug axle and secured thereto by a washer (16) and a cotter pin (18).
A fabric belt (20) shown in Figure 3 is adapted to fit about the spreader tubes (7) and (8) and T-joint (6) to drag on the ice surface (21) (In figure 2). Fabric hook strips (22) and (23) are provided on the lower surface of the lower flap the belt (2) (In Figure 3). Fabric loop straps (24) and (25) are pro~ided on the underside of the upper flap of belt (20). The hook and loop strips (22), (23), '';
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'. , . ' ' : ~
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" ' : ' ' - 5 ~ 1038 ~24) and (25) are joined as shown in figure 5, about the spreader tubes (7) and (8). Corner fabric hook tabs (26) and (27) on the upper surface of the lower flap of the belt (20). Fabric loop tabs (28) and ~29) are provided at the extremities of spreader tubes (7) and (8) (See Figures 1 and 4). The hook tabs (26) and (27) are connected to loop tabs (28) and (29) as shown in Figure ~5) to secure the ends of belt (20) during operation.
It will be appreciated that hook and loop fabric strips may be interchanged.
Claims (9)
1. An ice surfacing apparatus comprising a first tube adapted to be held by an operator, a fitting at one end of said first tube adapted to be connected to a garden hose to supply water into said first tube, a spreader tube transversly connected at the other end of said first tube and in communication therewith, a set of wheels connected to said spreader tube adapted to permit the apparatus to be rolled in a direction perpendicular to the logitudinal axis of the spreader tube, said spreader tube having a plurality of perforations along its length being adapted to permit the water to be distributed by the spreader tube as it is rolled.
2. The ice surfacing apparatus of Claim l in which the perforation in the spreader tube are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.
3. The ice surfacing apparatus of Claim 1 in which the spreader tube has ends which are sealed by plug axles upon each of which is rotatably mounted a wheel.
4. The apparatus of Claim 3 in which each of the wheels is rotatably secured on a plug axle by means of a washer and a cotter pin.
5. The apparatus of Claims 1, 2 or 3 including a fabric belt being adapted to fit about the length of the spreader tube, to drag on the ice, and to receive and spread the water discharged-by the spreader tube.
6. An ice surfacing apparatus comprising a first tube adapted to be held by an operator, a fitting at one end of said first tube being adapted to be connected to a garden hose to supply water into said first tube, a spreader tube transversly connected at the other end of said firs-t tube and in communication therewith, a pair of plug axles being adapted to seal the ends of the spreader tube, a pair of wheels being adapted to be mounted on and rotatably secured to said plug axles to permit the spreader tube to be rolled by the operator, said spreader tube having a plurality of perforations along its length being adapted to discharge water therefrom, a fabric belt being adapted to lie about the length spreader tube, to receive the water discharged by the said perforations and being adapted to spread the water on the ice.
7. The apparatus of Claim 7 in which the fabric belt is releaseably attached to the spreader tube by hook and loop fabric tabs.
8. The apparatus of Claim 8 in which an upper portion of the first tube is bent at an angle of about 45° to provide a portion horizontally aligned adapted to present a hand-hold for the operator.
9. The apparatus of Claims 6, 7 or 8 in which the spreader tube comprises two tubes adapted to be connected to the first tube by means of a T-fitting.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA000400632A CA1171038A (en) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-04-07 | Ice surfacing apparatus |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA000400632A CA1171038A (en) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-04-07 | Ice surfacing apparatus |
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| CA1171038A true CA1171038A (en) | 1984-07-17 |
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| CA000400632A Expired CA1171038A (en) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-04-07 | Ice surfacing apparatus |
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