Snow thrower track drive
US10220895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H5/098
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snow thrower includes a frame, a prime mover supported by the frame, and a handle assembly coupled to the frame. The handle assembly includes a grip for an operator to grasp. The snow thrower further includes an auger housing supported by the frame, and an auger blade rotationally coupled to and disposed within the auger housing. A track drive system is coupled to the frame to facilitate movement along a ground surface. The track drive system includes a drive wheel rotatably driven by the prime mover, an idler wheel rotatably supported by the frame, and a flexible track interconnecting the drive wheel and the idler wheel. The idler wheel is translatable relative to the frame to adjust an orientation of the auger housing relative to the ground surface.
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