Rotor for snow thrower
US12000101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H5/098
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A snow thrower includes 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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