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Snow removal system

a technology of snow removal and sand removal, which is applied in the direction of snow cleaning, way cleaning, construction, etc., can solve the problems of large occupied areas lacking unused space, snow fall and snow accumulation are major obstacles, and achieve the effect of increasing the first width

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07
GERTNER MURRAY S
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[0007] Another embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention is another method of removing snow from a surface. The method in accordance with this embodiment includes the steps of moving a snow removal vehicle in a first directio...

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Snow fall and snow accumulation are major hindrances for metropolitan areas, highways, airports and the like.
Although useful for pushing snow off of the surface of a paved surface, a problem lies in the fact that highly populated areas often lack unused space to shift snow to.
However, they have their drawbacks.
As these capturing portions typically cannot exceed the width of the vehicle itself, this width is limited.

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[0024] Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, there is shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a snow removal vehicle designated generally by reference numeral 10. Snow removal vehicle 10 includes a motorized vehicle or tractor portion 20, a snow capturing portion 30, a heating assembly 40 and a discharge portion 80. While the embodiment shown in the figures is indeed one particular embodiment suitable for removing snow in accordance with the present invention, it is noted that other embodiments may vary significantly from that shown in the accompanying drawings. For example, the embodiment depicted in the figures relates to a vehicle having a tractor trailer type design and configuration. However, it is contemplated to provide a more compact design by manipulating the various components accordingly. Particular designs are envisioned that employ smaller components and more compact lay-outs. Further, it ...

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Abstract

A snow removal vehicle and system is disclosed. The system allows for snow captured by the vehicle to be melted and heated into a heated liquid and thereafter sprayed to remove snow to the sides and rear of the vehicle. Methods of removing snow are also disclosed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Snow fall and snow accumulation are major hindrances for metropolitan areas, highways, airports and the like. Thus, there have been an abundance of snow removal systems proposed. For example, a plow or sled has been typically fitted to the front of a motorized vehicle such as truck or tractor. Although useful for pushing snow off of the surface of a paved surface, a problem lies in the fact that highly populated areas often lack unused space to shift snow to. In a city or suburban area, street side parking is typically the first casualty of a large snow storm. Other snow removal systems have been developed which both clear a street or the like of snow and transport the snow to another area. For example, vehicles are known that capture snow and thereafter liquefy it. These vehicles typically have a storage tank for housing the liquid and, upon reaching their capacity, are emptied into a storm sewer or similar disposal or drainage system. [0002] Clea...

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IPC IPC(8): E01H5/10
CPCE01H5/104
Inventor GERTNER, MURRAY S.
Owner GERTNER MURRAY S
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