Abstract: The framework engages to a canister type push frame of a plow and extends upwardly therefrom, and forwardly therefrom along a rear surface of a plow blade centered along the length of the plow blade. The framework includes centered chain engaging structure which is forward of a forward tilt pivot point for the plow blade and includes structure for engaging the canister type actuator for the plow blade as well.

Abstract: A snow plow assembly has a frame with a rear portion adapted for attachment to a motor vehicle and a blade assembly adapted for rotation about a vertical axis with respect to the front portion of the frame. Two ends of a chain are attached to the blade assembly on either side of the vertical axis. The middle section of the chain can slide in a track (e.g. an arcuate tube) attached to the frame. The yaw angle of the blade is adjustably controlled by sliding the chain with respect to the track. Means are also provided for adjustably securing the chain to the track after the desired angle for the blade has been obtained. In addition, the blade assembly can include means for permitting rotation of said blade about a horizontal axis. In this embodiment, two lever arms extend upward from the blade assembly on opposite sides of the vertical axis. The upper end of each lever arm is attached to one end of the chain.

Abstract: A detachable snowplow blade lift assembly including a mount frame permanently connected to the vehicle frame. A snowplow assembly including an A-frame and a snowplow blade mounted on the A-frame is pivotally connected to the mount frame. A lift frame assembly including a lift actuator mechanism for raising and lowering the A-frame and snowplow blade is pivotally connected to the A-frame for rotation about a pivot axis. The snowplow blade lift assembly also includes a mounting arrangement for releasably connecting the A-frame and lift frame as a unit to the vehicle for pivotable movement of the A-frame relative to the vehicle and to the lift frame about the pivot axis. The A-frame mount affording pivotal movement of the A-frame and the lift frame about a common pivot axis provides a snowplow blade lift assembly which can be attachhed to, and detached from, the mounting frame as a unit and which has the capacity to stack snow.

Abstract: The framework engages to a push blade of a plow assembly and extends upwardly and forwardly therefrom along a rear surface of a plow blade of the assembly, terminating at a position forward of a forward tilt pivot point for the plow blade. A chain is engaged to a center point of a horizontal cross beam of the framework which engages forward ends of a pair of upwardly and forwardly extending side beams of the framework, the framework being centered relative to the lateral extent of the plow blade.

Abstract: A rigid structural cap mounted on and extending horizontally between truck mounted snow plow support projections. The cap includes a flat horizontal top wall, a flat vertical front wall, flat vertical opposing side walls and bottom and rear structural walls.

Abstract: Plow attaching apparatus for attaching a plow having a blade and a frame to a vehicle in a quick and efficient manner. The attachment apparatus includes a pair of attaching pins which are extended into mounting holes attached to the vehicle, and correspondingly retracted therefrom, by a pair of operating arms which are capable of pivoting with respect to mounting means. The apparatus may include adapter brackets mounted to the vehicle and a jack mounted on the plow. Novel methods of attaching and detaching the plow to the vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A combined snow plow/winch device is provided which includes a mouldboard for plowing snow and a winch for moving loads, both simultaneously mounted to a front of a vehicle. The mouldboard is pivotally mounted to the vehicle for limited movement about a horizontal axis against a biasing member. The winch includes a cable receiving drum, a cable wound about the drum by rotation of the drum, and drive structure for rotating the drum. The winch is mounted to the vehicle above the horizontal rotation axis of the mouldboard. A fairlead is affixed to the mouldboard above and forward of the horizontal rotation axis. During operation of the winch to move objects, the winch cable passes through the fairlead and exerts a force on the mouldboard such that the mouldboard pivots forward against the biasing member, allowing the cable to be straightened between the drum and the object to be moved.

Abstract: A snowplow leveling system is described for use on a standard plow mounting structure having a reversing table mounted to a plow blade system and rotatably mounted on a support frame. The support frame is pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis onto a motor vehicle which has an elevatable lifting point. The snowplow leveling device is mounted on the support bar of the reversing table. The leveling device may include two slider mechanisms mounted on support tracks located on opposite ends of the support frame of the reversing table. Positioning struts hingedly connect the slider mechanisms to the support frame. Additionally, a lifting chain connected at each end to the slidable mechanisms and in the middle to a lifting hitch attached to the support frame aids in maintaining the leveling position of the snowplow system of the present invention.

Abstract: A quick connect-disconnect coupling is provided for snow plows and like devices. The coupling includes a hitch ear plate and a retaining ear plate preferably attached to the plow. The hitch ear plate has a configured gathering surface and the retaining ear plate has a hitch pin opening extending therethrough. A bracket arrangement preferably attached to the vehicle contains a spring biased axially movable hitch pin. The hitch ear plate positions the retaining plate so that its opening is in registry with the hitch pin when the plow is to be coupled to the vehicle. Rotation of the hitch pin allows the spring to axially move the hitch pin and snap the pin through the hitch pin opening to lock the plow to the vehicle.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, in the line of suspension of a snow plow when suspended during transit of a motor vehicle having the plow mounted typically on the front frame and bumper thereof, a shock attenuating device typically inclusive of a helical spring arranged to be compressed responsive to intermittent increased stress results from downward surges of the large mass of the snow plow and/or upward movement of the vehicle resulting from vehicular movement over bumps or other rough terrain, with the shock attenuating device being operatively connected in series with between upper and lower chains, the upper chain having its upper end connected to a vehicularly-mounted chain-retraction and extension mechanism for alternately lowering and raising the snow plow to plowing position and raising the snow plow to a transporting position, and the lower chain at its lower end(s) being connected supportably to the snow plow.

Abstract: A snow plow having a curved blade with a bottom scraping edge and rearwardly extending horizontally positioned mounting means. Two wheels each having a hub are each attached to a frame member with an outer cylindrical member having the bottom thereof connected to the associated wheel hub by a horizontally disposed strut and having the top thereof connected to the horizontally disposed strut by an angularly disposed strut. An inner cylindrical member is fixedly mounted to each of the mounting means for each wheel, the inner cylindrical members being adapted to fit inside of an associated one of the outer cylindrical members to mount the two wheels to the snow plow blade, and means providing vertical adjustment of the curved blade with respect to the wheel hub and the ground upon which the wheel rests.

Abstract: A high-performance plow system to be attached to a pickup truck or similar vehicle. The plow blade can be angled across the plowing surface and with respect to the motion of the vehicle up to about 45.degree., it can roll to allow the blade to track changing pitch angles along the plowing surface contours. The blade has two protective mechanisms, the first one being an appropriately-designed rake angle scraper structure, disposed at the bottom edge of the plow blade, the second one being a mechanism which attaches the blade to an A-frame assembly (AFA) by pitch and shear pins. The shear pins break if too tall an object is hit and allow the blade to fall over the object. The pins allow 30 second removal/attachment of blade.

Abstract: A hinged snowplow includes a T-shaped support frame for attachment to a vehicle, the support frame having a free end. A cowling having a pair of extending plow blades pivotally secured thereto, is pivotally secured to the free end so as to pivot in a generally vertical plane about the free end. The cowling has a first stop engageable with the support frame to limit pivotal movement of the cowling about the frame to a first or normal plowing position. A second stop on the cowling is engageable with the support frame to limit the pivotal movement of the cowling about the frame to a second or tipped position. A trip bias mechanism between the frame and the cowling biases the cowling and plow blades to the first position in which the blades are normally positioned for plowing. The cowling and blades are rotated against the trip bias mechanism toward the second, tipped position when the blades hit an obstacle.

Abstract: A snow plow especially suitable for use with small vehicles, such as cars, is disclosed. The snow plow features a hydraulic system for controlling movement of the plow from side to side as well as for elevating the plow. The snow plow of the present invention also includes a coupling system which permits the plow to be quickly coupled to the vehicle for snow plowing and quick removal of the plow when the vehicle is to be used for its conventional purposes. The hydraulic system may be mounted either on the plow support frame or to the subframe assembly which is attached to the underside of the car.

Abstract: Disclosed is a snow plow carried on the rear of a vehicle with its plow blade disposable in positions of raised or lowered elevation, and disposable in positions of traverse. The snow plow is so carried by means of a receiver carrying a tongue fixed to a pedestal assembly to which is fixed a pintle which freely carries a rotatable sleeve to which is fixed a first rectangular tubing pivotally mounted with a second rectangular tubing to which the plow blade is affixed. A winch cable engaged with the second tubing raises and lowers the plow blade upon operation of the winch. A clevis pin is engageable with alignable sets of holes through the pintle and sleeve to lock the plow blade in discrete traverse positions.

Abstract: Scraper apparatus for being carried at the rear of a vehicle such as a light truck or the like includes an attachment frame adapted for being carried by the vehicle beneath its chassis thereof at the rear of the vehicle. A blade-carrying frame for carrying the blade at the rear of the vehicle is pivotally and detachably securable to the attachment frame at the rear of the vehicle by use of a securement frame or unit providing telescoping interengagement with the attachment frame, and pivotal interengagement with the blade-carrying frame to define a transverse pivot axis to permit pivoting of the blade-carrying frame upon the axis relative to the vehicle. A winch selectively raises or lowers the pivot-remote end of the blade-carrying frame under remote operator control. The blade is pivotally secured to the blade-carrying frame by a sleeve in which is rotatably journalled a shaft secured to the blade.