Vibratory concrete float

Abstract

The invention is a vibratory concrete float including a body and a vibrator operatively connected to the body, whereby the vibrator provides vibratory forces to the body. The float also includes a removable handle secured to the body with an integrated power source that electrically engages the vibrator when the handle is secured to the body and disengages the vibrator when the handle is removed from the body.

1 . A vibratory concrete float, comprising: 
 a body;    a handle secured to the body;    a vibrator operatively connected to the body and electrically connected to the power source; and    a power source for the vibrator, whereby the vibrator provides vibratory forces to the body.    
   
   
       2 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a housing attached to the body and enclosing the vibrator.    
   
   
       3 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 2 , wherein the housing including electrical contacts electrically connected to the vibrator; and 
 wherein the handle is removable from the body and includes electrical contacts electrically connected to the power source that engage the electrical contacts of the housing when the handle is secured to the body and disengage the electrical contacts of the housing when the handle is removed from the body.    
   
   
       4 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 2 , wherein the vibrator is an electric motor having a rotary output shaft, an eccentric mass affixed to the shaft such that upon operation of the motor, the eccentric mass transmits vibratory forces to the body.  
   
   
       5 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 3 , further comprising: 
 a switch electrically connected to the vibrator motor that toggles the vibrator motor on and off.    
   
   
       6 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 3 , wherein the power source is integrated with the handle.  
   
   
       7 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 3 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery.  
   
   
       8 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 3 , wherein the power source is an electrical cord and plug for use with an electrical outlet.  
   
   
       9 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 4 , wherein the vibrator motor operates at multiple speeds.  
   
   
       10 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 9 , further comprising a multiple position switch for operation of the vibrator motor at different speeds.  
   
   
       11 . A vibratory concrete float, comprising: 
 a body;    a vibrator operatively connected to the body, whereby the vibrator provides vibratory forces to the body; and    a handle secured to the body with an integrated power source housed therein for supplying power to that the vibrator.    
   
   
       12 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 11 , further comprising: 
 a switch electrically connected to the vibrator which turns the vibrator on and off.    
   
   
       13 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 11 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery.  
   
   
       14 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 11 , wherein the power source is an electrical cord and plug for use with an electrical outlet.  
   
   
       15 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 11 , wherein the vibrator operates at multiple speeds.  
   
   
       16 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 15 , further comprising a multiple position switch for operating the vibrator between different speeds.  
   
   
       17 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 11 , wherein the vibrator is an electric motor having a rotary output shaft, an eccentric mass affixed to the shaft such that upon operation of the motor, the eccentric mass transmits vibratory forces to the body.  
   
   
       18 . A vibratory concrete float, comprising: 
 a body;    a vibrator operatively connected to the body, whereby the vibrator provides vibratory forces to the body; and    a removable handle secured to the body with an integrated power source that electrically engages the vibrator when the handle is secured to the body and disengages the vibrator when the handle is removed from the body.    
   
   
       19 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 18 , further comprising: 
 a switch electrically connected to the vibrator which turns the vibrator motor on and off.    
   
   
       20 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 18 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery.  
   
   
       21 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 18 , wherein the power source is an electrical cord and plug for use with an electrical outlet.  
   
   
       22 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 18 , wherein the vibrator operates at multiple speeds.  
   
   
       23 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 22 , further comprising a switch that toggles the vibrator between different speeds.  
   
   
       24 . A vibratory concrete float of  claim 17 , wherein the vibrator is an electric motor having a rotary output shaft having an eccentric mass affixed to the shaft and being rotatable therewith.