Apparatus and system for clearing a roadway surface

US20070180644A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-09MSI MACHINEERING SOLUTIONS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MSI MACHINEERING SOLUTIONS
Publication Date
2007-08-09
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Longitudinally extending nozzles are formed along a leading edge of the scraper blade of snow removal equipment to direct planar jets of air at a road surface to lift snow and ice from the surface of a roadway. A plate, in which pockets have been machined, is mounted on the ground engagement tool of the scraper blade to create the nozzles. The nozzles are connected to a source of compressed air mounted on the snow removal equipment.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] Embodiments of the invention are related to apparatus used to remove snow from roadways and the like and more particularly is directed towards enhancements to blades used when plowing snow from roadways. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Removal of snow and ice from roadways is of prime concern to ensure optimum road safety under winter driving conditions. Further, surface cleaning of airport runways, race tracks and the like to remove water, snow, ice and debris, is a prime safety concern. Significant resources are expended by all levels of government and others in order to achieve optimum road conditions. Snow and ice removal however can be less than optimum due to the lack of high efficiency snow removal apparatus or systems and the high cost associated with more complex technologies to remove snow and ice or to reduce its accumulation on roadways.

[0003] In many jurisdictions roads are plowed using a variety of equipment including, but not limited ...

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