Snowblower chute controls and related methods
US7735246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H5/045
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Snowblower chute controls and related methods are provided particularly suited for a snowblower. The snowblower chute controls can include a handle pivotably attached to a housing. The housing can have an interior wall with a linear or arcuate gear track. The handle can have a first end operably configured to a spool wheel by a pin. Also, a gear can be operably configured to the handle by the pin such that the gear engages the linear or arcuate gear track. First and second spool cables can have first and second ends, the first ends attached to the spool wheel and the second ends attached to a snowblower chute. The handle can be pivoted to cause the gear to move along the gear track and the spool wheel to rotate and spool the first and second spool cables, thereby rotating the snowblower chute.
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