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Rotor for snow thrower

US11066796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateDec 21, 2018
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01H5/098
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A snow thrower is disclosed including a rotor assembly having a first auger, a second auger, and a paddle disposed between the first and second augers The snow thrower also includes an intake housing having a first interior surface adjacent to the first auger and a second interior surface adjacent to the second auger, where an outer edge of the first auger has a clearance of less than 1 centimeter from the first interior surface across a sweep of at least 120 degrees, and an outer edge of the second auger has a clearance of less than 1 centimeter from the second interior surface across a sweep of at least 120 degrees.

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