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

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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Benefits of technology

[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.

Problems solved by technology

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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