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Convertible snow plow

a technology of plows and snow plows, applied in snow cleaning, way cleaning, construction, etc., can solve the problem that plows are not well suited for back drag

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-04-30
HINIKER
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The present invention is directed to a convertible plow for moving snow and other materials on the ground. The plow includes a straight blade with movable box ends that can be rotated to different positions for different types of use. The plow can be mounted on various vehicles and includes a brace that creates an assembly that is rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis extending substantially parallel to the plow blade. The box end elements are positioned in a first operating configuration for pushing snow, in a second operating configuration for back dragging, and in a third operating configuration for windrowing. The plow has various advantages such as being easily adjustable for different needs and creating a windrow to facilitate snow removal.

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Such wings might provide for forward pushing and rearward pushing, but the plows are not well suited for back dragging.

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[0032]Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, there is shown a plow assembly, generally designated (100) mounted to a vehicle, generally designated (200). While the vehicle (200) is shown as a skid steer loader, it can be appreciated that the plow may be mounted to many conventional vehicles used for plowing, such as a truck, a tool carrier, an all-terrain vehicle or other similar types of vehicles that are typically used for plowing. The skid steer loader (200) includes wheels (202), a frame (204), and a tool supporting assembly (206). The operator sits in a seat (210) and is protected by a cage (208). The operator is able to access controls for the skid steer loader (200) as well as controls for the plow from the operator seat (210). Moreover, the vehicle (200) provides necessary power and or hydraulics for operation and control of the plow assembly (100).

[0033]Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, the plow assembly (100) includes a blade (102) also referred to as a ...

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Abstract

A plow mounts to a vehicle and includes a plow blade defining a longitudinal direction and having a forward surface configurable at a first position with the plow blade transverse to the direction of travel and a second position with the plow blade oblique to the direction of travel. First and second box ends are at ends of the plow blade, extending transversely to the plow blade, each of the first and second box ends having a first straight edge, a second straight edge, and a recess intermediate the first and second straight edges. The box ends rotate between a first position with a first straight edge extending forward horizontally proximate the bottom of the plow blade; a second position with a second straight extending rearward horizontally proximate the bottom of the plow blade, and a third position with the first and second straight edges raised.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to a convertible plow that may be configured for pushing, for back dragging and for merging.Description of the Prior Art[0002]Plows include blades that attach to vehicles to redirect various materials on the ground. A common application is snow plowing in which plows are used to clear roadways, parking lots and other areas. The plows may be mounted on vehicles such as tractors, skid steer loaders, trucks and other utility and recreational vehicles. Snow and other material that needs to be cleared is generally moved to the edge or to a central area where the snow may be loaded into other vehicles for removal. Clearing typically involves plowing in a direction and making multiple passes. When a straight blade often referred to as a moldboard is used, plowing generally includes three distinct configurations of the blade for three distinct plowing activities.[0003]In a first configuration for a first pl...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E01H5/06
CPCE01H5/061E01H5/066E01H5/068
Inventor LARSON, JEREMYSCHEURER, ROGERTOMLONOVIC, VINCE
Owner HINIKER