ATV plow support frame assembly with quick locking system and method for installing same

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-10
ROY DANNY
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[0013] Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide a new locking mechanism for a plow support frame assembly for a vehicle which is easy to install.
[0015] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a locking mechanism for a plow support frame assembly for a vehicle which can be unlocked easily by the user.
[0016] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a locking mechanism for a plow support frame assembly for a vehicle which will not unlock itself accidentally during use.

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In the field of snow plow and other front-mounted accessories support frame assemblies, this is even more important since these assemblies are generally relatively heavy and thus difficult to manipulate and install.
Systems currently on the market are not easy or are time consuming to install.
Moreover, since a snow plow or blade are generally made of metal, they can be relatively heavy and the friction force between the ground and the plow can be relatively large.
This operation can be difficult and time consuming.
This system is not easier to use since the plow support frame assembly must first be positioned in place before the U-bolts can be attached to the frame.
In this system, the locking mechanism between the plow assembly frame and the ATV is not readily accessible and is not automatic.

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[0056] Referring to FIG. 1, we can see the plow support frame assembly 100 of the present invention. The plow support frame assembly generally comprises a plow 200 or other front-mounted similar devices, an angular adjustment assembly 300, a frame 400 and a locking mechanism 500. Referring to FIG. 2, we see that the angular adjustment assembly 300 comprises an angular latch bracket 600, an angular latch 650 and an unlocking bracket 700 comprising an unlocking device preferably configured as a handle 710. Since the plow support frame assembly 100 comprises several component parts, each of which will be described individually prior to describe the full system.

[0057] Plow Assembly Frame

[0058] Referring to FIG. 6A, we can see the frame 400 of the plow support frame assembly. This frame 400 is preferably a A-shape frame having a forward end and a rearward end. The width of the forward end is preferably smaller than the width of the rearward end. The frame 400 comprises two preferably m...

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Abstract

A plow or other front-mounted accessories support frame assembly for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is provided. The plow is attached to a frame which comprises, at its rearward end, a novel locking system. The locking system comprises pivotally attached locking hooks to securely attach the support frame assembly to the ATV underside. A handle, connected to the locking hooks via linking cables, preferably allows for the unlocking of the support frame assembly from the ATV.

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[0001] ATV plow support frame assembly with quick locking system and method for installing same. FIELD ON THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to front-end mounted accessory support frame assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, this invention relates to a plow support frame assembly for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) comprising a quick locking and unlocking system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Since a couple of years, the All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) market has been growing steadily. Moreover, ATV users have been using their vehicle for new tasks such as snow removal, load transport, etc. To help ATV users make the fullest use of their vehicle, numerous accessories have been put on the market. Snow plow assemblies, traction kits, carrying cases and trailer hitches just to name a few. [0004] However, in order for the ATV user to use an accessory to its full capacity, the accessory must be easy to use but more importantly, easy to install. In the field of snow plow and other ...

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IPC IPC(8): E01H5/04
CPCE01H5/06
Inventor ROY, DANNY
Owner ROY DANNY
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