Abstract: A trip lock device for replacing a return spring of a snow plow assembly having a trip mechanism. The device includes an extensible body having a first end for connection to a moldboard a second end for connection to a plow frame. A limiting member is provided to the extensible body to limit its range of extension. A method of installing the device involves removing a return spring from a first and second mounting locations and attaching the extensible body to the first and second mounting locations. The device may also include a load-limiting frangible link.
Abstract: A trip lock device for replacing a return spring of a snow plow assembly having a trip mechanism. The device includes an extensible body having a first end for connection to a moldboard a second end for connection to a plow frame. A limiting member is provided to the extensible body to limit its range of extension. A method of installing the device involves removing a return spring from a first and second mounting locations and attaching the extensible body to the first and second mounting locations. The device may also include a load-limiting frangible link.
Abstract: A storage bracket facilitates storage of portions of a vehicle snow plow. The snow plow has a support frame portion mountable to a vehicle, and a lift frame portion, mountable on the support frame portion, for lifting another portion of the snow plow. The support frame portion and the lift fame portion have inter-engagement segments that inter-engage when the lift frame is mounted on the support frame segment. The storage bracket includes a first segment for engaging the inter-engagement segment of the support frame portion when the support frame portion is removed from the associated vehicle. The storage bracket also includes a second segment for engaging the inter-engagement segment of the lift frame portion when the lift frame portion is removed from the associated vehicle. The storage bracket retains the lift frame portion relative to the support frame portion.