Patent · US Expired

Snow plow mounting assembly

US4304056A · kind A · utility

43Cited by
6References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1980
Grant dateDec 8, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01H5/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A snow plow assembly adapted to be conveniently mounted on a vehicle. The snow plow assembly includes a vertical frame assembly adapted to be mounted to the vehicle bumper and secured to the vehicle frame. Bracket members are fixedly secured to the opposite lateral sides of the vertical frame and each include a forwardly extending portion bolted to the bumper and a rearward portion bolted to the vehicle frame. Also included is a thrust member having opposite ends, one of its opposite ends being fixedly secured to the lower portion of the vertical frame and an opposite end secured to the vertical frame. The snow plow assembly also includes a plow blade, a frame member having opposite ends and for supporting the plow blade, one of the frame member opposite ends supporting the plow blade and the other of the frame member opposite ends being pivotably joined to the vertical frame. Also included is a motor for lifting the plow blade.

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