An adjustable snowplow is provided, the adjustable snowplow including a center blade and first and second wing blades each positioned on opposite ends of the center blade. A channel is provided along a back and length of the center blade. First and second wing bars are provided, attached to respective backs of the first and second wing blades, and configured to be slidably received within the channel for reciprocal movement. In this manner, the blades are moved inwardly toward or outwardly away from the center blade, thereby adjusting an overall width of the snowplow. The channel includes a cross-sectional shape defined by a plurality of surfaces. One or more gaps are respectively formed in one or more of the plurality of surfaces, to permit snow and water that would otherwise be trapped to fall and/or flow away from the adjustable snowplow.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
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AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE ELECTRIC PLUG, AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN SUCH AN APPARATUS
An auxiliary lighting system may operate with a controller that is electrically connectable to a vehicle's electric plug. The controller may have a microprocessor that is programmed to perform at least one of these functions: (A) prevent a front facing auxiliary turn signal light from going into an ON condition when a brake on the vehicle has been activated; (B) operate auxiliary turn signal lights into alternating ON and OFF conditions that match the simultaneous ON and OFF conditions of the vehicle's turn signals; and, (C) prevent the vehicle's electronic control unit from detecting that the controller is electrically connected to the electric plug.
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
3.
AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE ELECTRIC PLUG, AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN SUCH AN APPARATUS
An auxiliary lighting system may operate with a controller that is electrically connectable to a vehicle's electric plug. The controller may have a microprocessor that is programmed to perform at least one of these functions: (A) prevent a front facing auxiliary turn signal light from going into an ON condition when a brake on the vehicle has been activated; (B) operate auxiliary turn signal lights into alternating ON and OFF conditions that match the simultaneous ON and OFF conditions of the vehicle's turn signals; and, (C) prevent the vehicle's electronic control unit from detecting that the controller is electrically connected to the electric plug.
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
G01R 31/02 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, or components for short-circuits, discontinuities, leakage, or incorrect line connection
Snowplows, plow blades and blade shields for snow removal; power operated lift and mounting machines for attaching plow blades on vehicles; push plows; non-powered plows; plow having expandable width; and structural parts for the aforementioned machines
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Method and apparatus for controlling auxiliary lighting using a vehicle electric plug
An auxiliary lighting system may operate with a controller that is electrically connectable to a vehicle's electric plug. The controller may have a microprocessor that is programmed to perform at least one of these functions: (A) prevent a front facing auxiliary turn signal light from going into an ON condition when a brake on the vehicle has been activated; (B) operate auxiliary turn signal lights into alternating ON and OFF conditions that match the simultaneous ON and OFF conditions of the vehicle's turn signals; and, (C) prevent the vehicle's electronic control unit from detecting that the controller is electrically connected to the electric plug.
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/44 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action
E01H 5/12 - Apparatus or implements specially adapted for breaking, disintegrating, or loosening layers of ice or hard snow
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
A frozen precipitation treatment system in the form of a spreader assembly (10) is used with a video monitoring system (100). The operator within a vehicle passenger compartment may manually view a display screen (106) to see video images within the hopper (20) to visually assess the amount of frozen precipitation treatment material within the hopper in real time.
A frozen precipitation treatment system in the form of a spreader assembly (10) is used with a video monitoring system (100). The operator within a vehicle passenger compartment may manually view a display screen (106) to see video images within the hopper (20) to visually assess the amount of frozen precipitation treatment material within the hopper in real time.
A frozen precipitation treatment system in the form of a spreader assembly may be used with a video monitoring system. The operator within a vehicle passenger compartment may manually view a display screen to see video images within the hopper to visually assess the amount of frozen precipitation treatment material within the hopper in real time.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
B05B 15/25 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising using moving elements, e.g. rotating blades
E01H 10/00 - Improving gripping of ice-bound or other slippery traffic surfaces, e.g. using gritting or thawing materials
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
E01C 19/20 - Apparatus for distributing, e.g. spreading, granular or pulverulent materials, e.g. sand, gravel, salt, dry binders
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Method and apparatus for controlling auxiliary lighting using a vehicle electric plug
An auxiliary apparatus may be used with a vehicle having an electric plug. The apparatus may include an auxiliary lighting system having a front facing auxiliary light, a controller, and auxiliary wiring that transmits an electric signal from the electric plug. The controller may be programmed to operate the auxiliary light based directly or indirectly on an electric signal from the electric plug.
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
B60Q 1/44 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
Provided is a material handling assembly, such as a plow, that may contain additional features mounted thereon so as to increase the functionality of the assembly, and an apparatus and method for mounting such an assembly or other like structure onto a vehicle, such as a truck. A plow mounting apparatus may be used for automatically mounting and dismounting a plow blade to an end of an associated vehicle. The plow mounting apparatus includes a plow assembly comprising: an expandable plow blade; a lift frame; an auxiliary light mounting apparatus;h a height adjustment mechanism; and, a vertical pull structure.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
E01H 5/04 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically
Provided is a material handling assembly, such as a plow, that may contain additional features mounted thereon so as to increase the functionality of the assembly, and an apparatus and method for mounting such an assembly or other like structure onto a vehicle, such as a truck. A plow mounting apparatus may be used for automatically mounting and dismounting a plow blade to an end of an associated vehicle. The plow mounting apparatus includes a plow assembly comprising: an expandable plow blade pivotally attached to a front portion of a plow frame; a lift frame attached to a rear portion of the plow frame; an auxiliary light mounting apparatus attached to the plow frame; and a height adjustment mechanism that is operable to raise and lower the plow blade assembly relative to the ground. The height adjustment mechanism may include a hydraulic cylinder having a top portion and a bottom portion. The vertical pull structure is attached to the lift frame and includes an outer vertical sleeve and an inner vertical member which is slidingly engageable with the outer vertical sleeve. The light mounting apparatus includes a cross member affixed to a lift frame of a plow assembly and first and second horns which are positioned within the interior of the first and second ends of the cross member such that they are adjustable by way of a fastener.
An auxiliary lighting system using a vehicle's electric plug is disclosed. A signal may be transmitted from the plug to an auxiliary implement attached to a vehicle. The signal may be sent through a wire bundle (wiring harness). The auxiliary lighting system does not require rewiring of the vehicle's wiring harness. A normally closed relay pack is included with the auxiliary lighting system that prevents simultaneous operation of the vehicle's headlights and the auxiliary lighting system.
B60Q 11/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/076 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle by electric means
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
An adjustable snow plow having a center unit; at least one extender wing; a square channel connected to said center unit; at least one mounting bracket connected to said center unit wherein the at least one extender wing is connected to the center unit via the square channel, and the mounting bracket is selectably attachable to a vehicle. The adjustable snow plow is able to vary the width of the plow blade so as to accommodate a number of different locations for which snow may need to be removed. The adjustable plow may be a straight blade plow, or a partially straight blade plow that allows for the user of the adjustable plow to dictate in which direction the desired snow is displaced.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AND OPERATING AN AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM USING A VEHICLE ELECTRIC PLUG
An auxiliary apparatus may be used with a vehicle. The auxiliary apparatus may include an auxiliary implement, an auxiliary lighting system and auxiliary wiring. When the auxiliary wiring is properly connected: (1) an operator adjustable auxiliary implement control is operable to operate the auxiliary implement; (2) an operator adjustable auxiliary light control is operable to operate an auxiliary headlight; and, (3) an operator adjustable vehicle light control is operable to operate an auxiliary supplemental light.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
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Method and apparatus for installing and operating an auxiliary lighting system using a vehicle electric plug
An auxiliary apparatus may be used with a vehicle. The auxiliary apparatus may include an auxiliary implement, an auxiliary lighting system and auxiliary wiring. When the auxiliary wiring is properly connected: (1) an operator adjustable auxiliary implement control is operable to operate the auxiliary implement; (2) an operator adjustable auxiliary light control is operable to operate an auxiliary headlight; and, (3) an operator adjustable vehicle light control is operable to operate an auxiliary supplemental light.
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AND OPERATING AN AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM USING A VEHICLE ELECTRIC PLUG
An auxiliary apparatus may be used with a vehicle. The auxiliary apparatus may include an auxiliary implement, an auxiliary lighting system and auxiliary wiring. When the auxiliary wiring is properly connected: (1) an operator adjustable auxiliary implement control is operable to operate the auxiliary implement; (2) an operator adjustable auxiliary light control is operable to operate an auxiliary headlight; and, (3) an operator adjustable vehicle light control is operable to operate an auxiliary supplemental light.
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
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Method and apparatus for installing and operating an auxiliary lighting system using a vehicle light plug
An auxiliary lighting system using a vehicle's electric plug is disclosed. A signal may be transmitted from the plug to an auxiliary implement attached to a vehicle. The signal may be sent through a wire bundle (wiring harness). The auxiliary lighting system does not require rewiring of the vehicle's wiring harness.
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
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Method and apparatus for installing and operating an auxiliary lighting system using a trailer plug
An auxiliary lighting system using a trailer plug is disclosed. A signal may be transmitted from a vehicle's trailer plug to an auxiliary implement, such as a snowplow assembly. In one embodiment, the auxiliary implement may be attached to the front of the vehicle. The signal can be sent through a wire bundle. With this invention, the auxiliary lighting system does not require rewiring of the vehicle's wiring harness.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/28 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating front of vehicle
B60Q 1/18 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights being additional front lights
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/44 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating braking action
A granular spreader assembly may include a hopper, a granular material moving mechanism, a material guide that is positioned within the hopper and a vibrator. One end of the material guide may extend toward the vibrator and may be separated from the inner surface of the hopper by an empty space.
A wiring harness assembly for use with a vehicle and a snow/ice control device may include a replaceable connector that makes it easy to replace the replaceable connector if necessary.
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
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Vehicle to snow/ice control device wiring harness with replaceable connector
A first electrical wiring harness may be connectable to a vehicle and a second electrical wiring harness may be connectable to a snow/ice control device. A replaceable connector may be used between the first and second wiring harnesses so that it is easy to connect the wiring harnesses to each other and thereby electrically connect the snow/ice control device to the vehicle.
H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01R 31/02 - Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
An auger may have a spiral blade that extends radially outwardly from a shaft and that has resiliently-deformable material at the radial outer edge that physically contacts the inner surface of the tube in which the auger is positioned. When the auger is not rotated, the physical contact of the resiliently-deformable material on the inner surface of the tube may prevent granular material from flowing through the opening in the tube.
A support assembly that includes first and second frame components may be used to support a plow blade to a vehicle. The first frame component may have a first end defining a first pivot axis about which the plow blade pivots when it is moved side-to-side. The second frame component may have a first end that defines a second pivot axis about which the second frame component, the first frame component and the plow blade pivot when the plow blade is raised or lowered. A second end of the first frame component may be pivotally attached to a second end of the second frame component about a third pivot axis. The first frame component and the plow blade may automatically pivot together about the third pivot axis to maintain the plow blade in a level orientation even when the plow blade is both raised and moved side-to-side.
A01B 35/04 - Other machines for working soil with non-rotating tools drawn by animal or tractor
A01B 33/14 - Attaching the tools to the rotating shaft, e.g. resiliently-attached tools
E01H 5/04 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically
By controlling the dimensions of a snowplow blade, improved snowplow performance may be achieved. In one embodiment, the snow that is being plowed moves both upward and outward from the mid-section of the snowplow blade toward and beyond each end of the snowplow blade.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
In one embodiment, a conventional pickup truck is equipped with a tailgate spreader and a salt wetting apparatus. In another embodiment, a conventional pickup truck is equipped with a tailgate spreader and a brine dispensing apparatus. In yet another embodiment, a conventional pickup truck is equipped with a tailgate spreader, a salt wetting apparatus, and a brine dispensing apparatus.
E01H 10/00 - Improving gripping of ice-bound or other slippery traffic surfaces, e.g. using gritting or thawing materials
E01C 19/16 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for distributing granular or liquid materials for applying or spreading liquid materials, e.g. bitumen slurries
A flow gate includes first and second body members, first and second flow control members, and first and second locking mechanisms. The first and second body members operatively attach to and detach from each other. The first and second flow control members adjust between an open position, a closed position, and a plurality of partially opened positions. The first and second locking mechanisms selectively prevent and allow adjustment of the first and second flow control members. The first and second flow control members prevent the flow of material from an associated spreader when both the first and second flow control members are in the closed position, and allow the flow of material from the associated spreader when either the first or the second flow control member is in the opened position or in one of the plurality of partially opened positions.
E01H 10/00 - Improving gripping of ice-bound or other slippery traffic surfaces, e.g. using gritting or thawing materials
E01H 5/00 - Removing snow or ice from roads or like surfacesGrading or roughening snow or ice
E01C 19/12 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for distributing granular or liquid materials
A snowplow assembly includes a mount assembly operatively connected to an associated vehicle, a plow blade assembly pivotally connected to the mount assembly, and a cylinder with a first end pivotally connected to the mount assembly and a second end pivotally connected to the plow blade assembly. The cylinder can include at least one resilient member. The resilient member exerts a force in a first direction when the plow blade assembly is in a first angled position, and the resilient member exerts a force in a second direction when the plow blade assembly is in a second angled position.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
E01H 5/00 - Removing snow or ice from roads or like surfacesGrading or roughening snow or ice
A snowplow assembly includes a mount assembly operatively connected to an associated vehicle, a plow blade assembly pivotally connected to the mount assembly, and a cylinder with a first end pivotally connected to the mount assembly and a second end pivotally connected to the plow blade assembly. The cylinder can include at least one resilient member. The resilient member exerts a force in a first direction when the plow blade assembly is in a first angled position, and the resilient member exerts a force in a second direction when the plow blade assembly is in a second angled position.
E01H 5/04 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically
A spreader assembly may include a hopper, an auger mechanism, a torque sensor that provides a signal based on a condition of the auger mechanism and, a controller that receives the signal from the torque sensor and determines a fill status of the hopper based on the signal from the torque sensor.
A snowplow assembly may include a moldboard frame and a moldboard. The moldboard frame may include an angle member operatively connected to a top member, wherein a space is defined between the angle member and the top member. The moldboard frame may also include a first stop member. The moldboard may include a first recess near a top portion of the moldboard. The top portion of the moldboard is positioned within the space between the angle member and the top member. The first stop member is positioned in the first recess.
E01H 5/04 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
A spreader assembly used to spread a material held in a hopper onto an associated ground surface may include a spreader mount that: (1) has at least three laterally spaced ground contacting surfaces that support the spreader assembly to a ground surface when the spreader assembly is detached from a vehicle; and, (2) remains attached to the spreader assembly when the spreader assembly is attached to the vehicle.
A spreader assembly may include a hopper, a spinner plate and an aperture adjustment mechanism. The aperture adjustment mechanism may include a gate supported to the frame and defining an aperture through which material travels on its way to the spinner plate; and, a motor suitable to adjust the size of the aperture and thereby to control the flow of the material onto the spinner plate.
The invention is directed at devices and methods for regulating the operation of a spreader assembly's particulate material distribution in response to changing vehicle conditions.
E01C 19/20 - Apparatus for distributing, e.g. spreading, granular or pulverulent materials, e.g. sand, gravel, salt, dry binders
B05B 17/04 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods
The invention is directed at devices and methods for regulating the operation of a spreader assembly's particulate material distribution in response to changing vehicle conditions.
A snowplow assembly may include a support member, a mount member, and an actuator. The mount member may be operatively connected to a plow blade and pivotally connected to the support member and the mount member may pivot about a substantially vertical axis with respect to the support member. The mount member may include a first stop member for limiting the pivotal motion of the mount member about the substantially vertical axis in a first direction. The actuator may pivot the mount frame about the substantially vertical axis and a first end of the actuator may be operatively connected to the snowplow assembly and a second end may be pivotally connected to the mount member.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
E01H 5/00 - Removing snow or ice from roads or like surfacesGrading or roughening snow or ice
Snow plow blades; plow blades; lift units and mounting apparatus for attaching plow blades on vehicles; vehicle mounted controls for snow blade and lift unit; particulate material spreaders carried by vehicles; and, parts thereof.
