Snow blower with glide wheels

a technology of snow blower and wheel, which is applied in the direction of snow cleaning, way cleaning, construction, etc., can solve the problems of operator discomfort, physical strenuous operation, and inability to cleanly remove snow, so as to reduce friction

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-31
LIGHT J
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[0007] The present invention is directed to providing a glide wheel means to support the snow blower auger housing and to provide for clearance between the scraper blade and the surface to be cleared of snow. The use of glide wheels rather than skid shoes reduces the friction between the auger housing and the ground. The wear of the wheels is negligible as compared to the wear experienced by skid shoes. The height di

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The proper adjustment of this clearance is critical because if the scraper blade clearance above the surface is excessive, the snow is not cleanly removed.
If the clearance above the surface is insufficient, the scraper blade may dig into the surfac

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[0021] The subject disclosure relates to glide wheels to support the auger housing of a snow blower and to provide for clearance between the scraper blade and the surface to be cleared of snow. The glide wheels may be attached directly to the side walls of the auger housing, or, alternatively, the glide wheels may be part of a glide wheel assembly and means for adjustably supporting a front assembly of power driven equipment. The device and method are particularly applicable for use in snow removing equipment configured for stand-behind operation having an engine situated above two drive wheels and an attached front-mounted auger, although they may be utilized in many other applications to replace skid shoes as a means of support for other types of power equipment, as would be readily appreciated by those skilled in the pertinent art. The advantages and other features of the device and method disclosed herein will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the pertinent art fr...

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A device for selectively controlling the height of a snow blower auger housing relative to the surface from which snow is being removed. Glide wheels are attached to the sidewalls of the auger housing of a snow blower to support the snow blower auger housing and to provide for clearance between the scraper blade and the surface to be cleared of snow. A glide wheel assembly may be fixably appended to the side walls of the auger housing and provides for easily adjustable height to set and maintain the height of the scraper blade in the auger housing at a desirable distance above the surface.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to devices for snow blowers, and more particularly, to a glide wheel assembly for maintaining proper blade-ground clearance during operation of self-propelled snow blowers. The glide wheel assembly may be configured for use on snow blowers for stand-behind operation that have an engine situated above two drive wheels and an attached front-mounted auger housing. BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART [0002] Self-propelled snow blowers may be configured for stand-behind operation and have an engine situated above two drive wheels and an attached front-mounted auger housing. To ensure effective operation and snow removal, the operator must maintain a proper clearance between the auger housing horizontal bottom leading edge (conventionally called a scraper blade) and the surface from which snow is being removed. The proper adjustment of this clearance is critical because if the scraper blade clearance above the surface is excessive, the...

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IPC IPC(8): E01H5/04
CPCE01H5/04
Inventor LIGHT, J.
Owner LIGHT J
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