US20150135559A1 - Plow blade guard - Google Patents
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- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
- E01H5/00—Removing snow or ice from roads or like surfaces; Grading or roughening snow or ice
- E01H5/04—Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying levelling elements, conveying pneumatically for the dislodged material
- E01H5/06—Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying levelling elements, conveying pneumatically for the dislodged material dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades, snow-plough blades, scoop blades
- E01H5/065—Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying levelling elements, conveying pneumatically for the dislodged material dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades, snow-plough blades, scoop blades characterised by the form of the snow-plough blade, e.g. flexible, or by snow-plough blade accessories
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
- E01H5/00—Removing snow or ice from roads or like surfaces; Grading or roughening snow or ice
- E01H5/04—Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying levelling elements, conveying pneumatically for the dislodged material
- E01H5/06—Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying levelling elements, conveying pneumatically for the dislodged material dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades, snow-plough blades, scoop blades
- E01H5/061—Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying levelling elements, conveying pneumatically for the dislodged material dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades, snow-plough blades, scoop blades by scraper blades
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- a traditional snow plow blade includes a cutting edge formed or attached at the lower edge of the plow blade.
- the function of the cutting edge is to scrape or cut through the snow or ice to remove them from the surface being plowed, such as a road or driveway.
- the cutting edge is traditionally formed from a hardened piece of steel and is typically attached to the lower edge of the plow blade by way of bolts or the like. Since cutting edges wear over time and need to be replaced, the cutting edge is preferably attached to the plow blade in a manner that permits facile removal. Thus the cutting edge can be replaced as needed while the rest of the plow blade, which is subject to much less wear, has a longer life span.
- a typical cutting edge is somewhat sharp and hard, and therefore will tend to cut or dig into surfaces that are not sufficiently hard. For example, if the snowplow is used on a grassy surface or a dirt surface, the cutting edge will cut into the grass or dirt and thereby damage the surface. A similar result may occur when the plow is used on a gravel surface. When used on a gravel surface, a typical cutting edge will tend to push the loose gravel, along with the snow, along the plow path. In these situations, subsequent repair of the grass, dirt or gravel is required due to damage done by a typical plow cutting edge.
- Standard cutting edges have also been known to damage surfaces made from brick or paver blocks since the relatively sharp cutting edge has a tendency to chip or break the bricks and blocks. Further, if a surface to be plowed has been coated with paint or an epoxy coating, which is common in parking structures, the plow cutting edge is likely to scrape the paint or coating from the surface. Additional damage may be done to surfaces having speed-bumps or similar structures since the cutting edge is likely to damage these structures as well.
- a plow blade is used in conjunction with an all terrain vehicle (ATV), so that other diverse surfaces may be plowed, these surfaces may also be damaged during plowing.
- ATV all terrain vehicle
- Use of an ATV to plow allows a user to plow areas that are not accessible by larger, traditional plows. Certain areas may be accessed by the smaller and lighter ATV. Such areas may include lawns, farm pathways or other easily damaged, non-paved areas.
- the present invention allows the user to plow a path on diverse paved or non-paved surfaces without causing damage to the plow, vehicle equipment, or to the ground surface.
- the present invention includes a removable plow blade guard having a unique, rounded cross section to therefore allow it and the attached plow to glide across a variety of terrains or obstacles such as rocks or bumps without damage to the underlying terrain.
- the invention is adapted to fit most manufactured plows and to be easily attached and removed by one individual.
- the invention can be fabricated in a variety of sizes to meet user needs. It may be used in conjunction with residential snowplows, commercial snowplows, split plows, wing plows, all terrain vehicle (ATV) snowplows, tractor plows, and grader blades.
- ATV all terrain vehicle
- the user may easily plow and maintain out buildings, dog kennels, driveways, barns, livestock pens, and farm fields.
- the user may further utilize the guard to enable snow plowing even while the ground is not frozen, since the guard allows the blade to plow without undue damage to the underlying surface.
- the blade guard of the present invention preferably includes a tubular member having an elongated open slot formed along its top surface.
- Optional end caps may be attached at each end of the member.
- One or more handles may be affixed along the outer surface of the tubular member.
- a pair of brackets may be attached to the outer surface of the tubular member with the first end of a chain being connected to each bracket.
- a buckle or clamp may be connected to the opposite end of each chain.
- a plow blade and cutting edge to be used in conjunction with the invention is inserted into the elongated slot.
- the blade guard is then secured to the plow blade by way of a chain and clamp arrangement which is adapted to attach to an upper portion of the plow blade and/or its frame.
- the invention can be easily attached by one individual and removed by one individual.
- One or more handles are attached in locations along the tubular member for easy installation and removal.
- the present invention may be provided with an alternative attachment system including plurality of bolts, nuts and jam nuts.
- This attachment system is particularly effective when the guard is to be used on an ATV plow blade.
- the nuts are secured to the outer surface of the tubular member and are each located about a respective aperture in the tubular member.
- a bolt extends through each nut and its respective aperture in the tubular member into the tubular member to thereby engage a plow blade when a blade is present in the slot.
- a jam nut is located between each bolt head and nut.
- a blade guard having this fastening system is secured to a plow blade by first inserting or longitudinally sliding the plow blade into the elongated slot. The bolts are rotated until each distal end contacts the plow blade. The jam nuts are then rotated until they are snug against the nut and the guard is affixed to the blade.
- the benefit to the user includes the ability to plow a path through the snow using existing plow equipment, such as a truck or ATV supplied with a plow blade, without causing damage to the plow equipment or the ground surface.
- This ability allows the user to access areas of property once unavailable during snow cover. Examples of difficult to plow residential areas include: paths to barns or outbuildings during winter months, or access to livestock pens or farm fields.
- the invention also allows the user to clear snow from the terrain when the ground is not frozen during early winter and spring months by lessening damage to grassy areas and avoiding time-consuming and costly repairs to the property.
- Some commercial applications of the invention include use on snowplows used to plow lots with speed bumps, or use on municipal plows having wing plows.
- the invention on wing plows helps avoid moving gravel on the shoulder of the road or damage to grassy shoulder areas.
- the invention may be used on gravel or dirt roadways.
- the novel blade guard can be used on all terrain vehicles as well as garden or lawn tractors to create a variety of paths for a variety of needs.
- Residential users can use the invention to plow custom driveways, brick driveways or patios. States and governmental agencies can utilize the device in parts of the United States or Canada with unpaved roadways without causing damage to the ground surface.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention attached to a traditional snow plow.
- FIG. 4 is a fragmentary side perspective view showing the device attached to a plow.
- FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the invention as illustrated in FIG. 3 and taken along lines 5 - 5 thereof.
- FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate a method of attaching the device to a plow blade.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment and illustrating a clamp, chain and bracket with the device engaged with a plow blade.
- FIGS. 8A-8C illustrate a method of attaching the device illustrated in FIG. 7 to a plow blade.
- FIG. 9 is a side view showing an embodiment having an alternative attachment means.
- FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate the device in use while in place on a plow blade.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a prior art ATV with plow blade attached.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view, similar to that of FIG. 11 , but showing a plow blade guard according to the present invention attached and ready for use.
- FIG. 13 is a front view of a plow blade guard according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the plow blade guard illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 .
- FIG. 15 is an end view of the plow blade guard illustrated in FIGS. 12-14 .
- FIG. 16A is an end view of the plow blade guard as installed in FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 16B is an enlarged view of area 16 B of FIG. 16A .
- FIG. 17 is a view similar to that of FIG. 15 , but showing an alternative orientation of the guard on the plow blade with the attachment system situated to engage an opposite side of the blade.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view similar to that of FIG. 12 , but showing a plow blade guard being installed on a plow blade.
- FIGS. 19-20A are views similar to that of FIG. 18 and showing continued plow blade guard installation steps.
- FIG. 20B is an enlarged end view of the plow blade guard during the installation step illustrated in FIG. 20A .
- FIG. 21A is a perspective view similar to that of FIG. 20A , but showing the plow blade guard in installed position.
- FIG. 21B is a view similar to that of FIG. 20B , but showing the jam nut completing installation of the plow blade guard.
- the guard 10 preferably includes a tubular member 12 having a tubular member top surface 14 and a tubular member bottom surface 16 . As seen, an elongated open slot 18 may be formed along the tubular member top surface 14 .
- the guard 10 may further include end caps 20 at each end 22 of the tubular member 12 , although FIGS. 5 , 6 , and 8 A- 10 B illustrate the invention with end caps 20 removed for ease of viewing.
- one or more handles 24 may be affixed along an outer surface 26 of the tubular member 12 . The handles 24 aid the user in attaching and detaching the guard 10 from a selected plow blade 28 , as will be discussed in detail.
- the plow guard 10 preferably includes attachment means to further secure the blade guard 10 to a selected plow blade 28 .
- the attachment illustrated in FIGS. 1-6C preferably includes a pair of brackets 30 A, 30 B.
- the brackets 30 A, 30 B may be attached to the outer surface 26 of the tubular member 12 by welding or other secure means.
- Each bracket 30 A, 30 B may include at least one pin aperture 32 for receipt of a link pin 34 therethrough.
- the pin 34 is adapted to engage a first end 36 of a chain member 38 .
- the number of pin apertures 32 may vary according the specific application and as desired to provide a variety of link pin 34 positioning points.
- the ability to position the chain member 38 at various locations along a selected bracket 30 A, 30 B allows the user flexibility in the tension adjustment and angle of the chain 38 length.
- a buckle or clamp 40 may be seen.
- Clamp 40 is connected to an opposite, second end 42 of each chain 38 by way of a clamp bracket 44 .
- the clamp 40 may be a toggle type clamp, such as the latch action toggle clamp shown.
- the clamp 40 may include a handle member 46 and U-bolt portion 48 .
- the U bolt portion 48 is adapted to engage an upstanding latch 50 on latch plate bracket 52 .
- Clamps 40 for use with the present invention may include latch action toggle clamps such as those manufactured by Carr Lane Manufacturing Company or De-Sta-Co, by way of non-limiting example.
- a latch plate bracket 52 may be attached to an upper edge 54 of plow blade 28 through use of the bolt 56 arrangement shown or other suitable means.
- FIGS. 6A-6C attachment of the blade guard 10 to a selected plow blade 28 may be seen.
- the plow blade 28 including a cutting edge 58 is inserted into the elongated slot 18 in the direction of arrow A.
- the blade guard 10 is then secured to the plow blade 28 by way of a chain 38 and clamp 40 , each of which is respectively attached to an upper portion 54 of the plow blade 28 by latch plate bracket 52 and upstanding latch 50 .
- the u-bolt portion 48 of the toggle clamp 40 engages the upstanding latch 50 .
- the handle 46 of the toggle clamp 40 is then rotated in the direction of arrow B wherein a clamping force locks the blade guard 10 on the plow 28 cutting edge 58 .
- the blade guard 10 may be further provided with rod members 60 (see particularly FIG. 5 ) extending longitudinally along portion of the inside surface 62 of tubular member 12 .
- the rod members 60 provide further stability and aid in secure attachment of the guard 10 to a plow blade 28 .
- Other stability measures may include the use of additional strapping, such as the bungee cords 64 shown, to thereby prevent plow jostling during use to move the toggle handles 46 to an unlatched position and thereby inadvertently release the guard 10 from the blade 28 .
- the blade guard 100 illustrated in FIG. 7 includes a tubular member 12 having a tubular member top surface 14 and a tubular member bottom surface 16 . As seen, the blade guard 100 further includes an elongated open slot 18 which is formed along the tubular member top surface 14 . One or more handles 24 may be affixed along an outer surface 26 of the tubular member 12 to aid the user in maneuvering and placing the blade guard 100 on a selected plow blade 28 .
- the blade guard 100 shown in FIG. 7 further includes attachment means to secure the blade guard 100 to a selected plow blade 28 . The attachment illustrated in FIG.
- each bracket 30 A, 30 B of the blade guard 100 may include at least one pin aperture 32 for receipt of a link pin 34 therethrough.
- the link pin 34 is adapted to engage a first end 36 of a chain member 38 , with each chain member 38 being connected to a respective bracket 30 a, 30 b.
- a buckle or clamp 40 is connected to the opposite, second end 42 of each chain 38 .
- the clamp 40 may be a toggle type clamp, such as the latch action toggle clamp shown, and include a handle member 46 and a u-bolt portion 48 , the u-bolt portion 48 being attached to a link of the chain 38 .
- the clamp bracket 144 of clamp 40 includes an angled edge 66 adapted to fit over and engage an upper support edge 70 of blade member 28 .
- FIGS. 8A-8C attachment of the blade guard 100 to a selected plow blade 28 may be seen. Similar to the device illustrated in FIGS. 6A-6C , the plow blade 28 , including a cutting edge 58 is inserted into the elongated slot 18 in the direction of arrow A. The blade guard 100 is then secured to the plow blade 28 by chain 38 and clamp 40 , each of which is respectively attached to an upper support edge 70 of the plow blade 28 by engagement of the angled edge 66 of clamp bracket 144 and the upper support edge 70 . As shown, the u-bolt portion 48 of the toggle clamp 40 engages the second end 42 of chain 38 . Unlike the installation shown in FIG.
- the handle 46 of the toggle clamp 40 is then rotated in the direction of arrow C wherein a clamping force engages the angled edge 66 and upper support edge 70 , thereby locking the blade guard 100 on the plow 28 cutting edge 58 .
- the blade guard 100 may be further provided with rod members 60 extending longitudinally along portion of the inside surface 62 of tubular member 12 to provide further stability and aid in secure attachment of the guard 100 to a plow blade 28 .
- the blade guard 200 illustrated in FIG. 9 includes a tubular member 12 having a tubular member top surface 14 and a tubular member bottom surface 16 . As seen, the blade guard 200 further includes an elongated open slot 18 which is formed along the tubular member top surface 14 . One or more handles 24 may be affixed along an outer surface 26 of the tubular member 12 to aid the user in maneuvering and placing the blade guard 200 on a selected plow blade 28 .
- the blade guard 200 shown in FIG. 9 further includes alternative attachment means to secure the blade guard 200 to a selected plow blade 28 . The attachment illustrated in FIG.
- the blade guard 200 may be further provided with rod members 60 extending longitudinally along portion of the inside surface 62 of tubular member 12 to provide further stability and aid in secure attachment of the guard 200 to a plow blade 28 .
- the present invention further includes a method of plowing a selected surface 72 (see FIGS. 10A , 10 B) including the steps of attaching a plow guard 10 , 100 , 200 to the lower edge of a plow blade 28 , plowing a surface and removing the plow guard 10 , 100 , 200 . More specifically, a method may include the steps of:
- a plow blade 28 having an upper edge 54 and a lower edge; providing a plow blade guard 10 , the plow blade guard 10 having a tubular member 12 , the tubular member 12 including a tubular member top surface 14 , a tubular member bottom surface 16 , and an inside surface 62 , the tubular member top surface 14 further including an elongated open slot 18 formed therein, the tubular member bottom surface including at least one bracket member 30 A, 30 B, an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least one chain member 38 and at least one clamp member 40 ;
- An alternative method may include the steps of:
- a plow blade 28 having an upper edge 54 and a lower edge
- a plow blade guard 100 the plow blade guard 100 having a tubular member 12 , the tubular member 12 including a tubular member top surface 14 , a tubular member bottom surface 16 , and an inside surface 62 ; the tubular member top surface 14 further including an elongated open slot 18 formed therein; the tubular member bottom surface including at least one bracket member 30 A, 30 B; an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least one chain member 38 , at least one clamp member 40 having a rotatable handle 46 , and a least one clamp bracket 144 ;
- a method may further include the step of providing the tubular member 14 with at least one handle.
- a method may further include the step of providing the tubular member 14 inside surface 62 with at least one rod member 60 extending longitudinally along portion of the inside surface 62 .
- FIGS. 12-21B an alternative embodiment of the blade guard 300 may be seen.
- the blade guard 300 of these views is particularly suitable for use with an all terrain vehicle (ATV) 74 .
- ATV all terrain vehicle
- the blade guard 300 illustrated in FIGS. 12-21B includes a tubular member 12 having a tubular member top surface 14 and a tubular member bottom surface 16 . As seen, the blade guard 300 further includes an elongated open slot 18 which is formed along the tubular member top surface 14 .
- one or more handles 24 may be affixed along an outer surface 26 of the tubular member 12 to aid the user in maneuvering and placing the blade guard 300 on a selected plow blade 28 .
- the blade guard 300 shown in FIGS. 12-21B further includes alternative attachment system to secure the blade guard 300 to a selected plow blade 28 , particularly a plow blade 28 affixed to an ATV 74 .
- the attachment system for use with the blade guard 300 may be seen.
- the system preferably includes a bolt 76 having a head 78 and a distal end 80 , a jam nut 82 , and a nut 84 .
- the system parts 76 , 82 , 84 are adapted to secure the tubular member 12 to the plow blade cutting edge 58 .
- An attachment aperture 86 is formed in the top surface 14 of the tubular member 12 (see particularly FIG. 16B ).
- a nut 84 is preferably secured to the outer surface 26 of the tubular member 14 by, for example, welding. The nut 84 is secured such that it is in alignment with the attachment aperture 86 .
- FIGS. 18-21B illustrate a method of installing the guard 300 on a blade 28 affixed to an ATV 74 .
- the guard 300 is first aligned and positioned over the blade 28 by sliding the guard 300 in the direction of arrow D such that the cutting edge 58 of the blade member 28 is received in the slot 18 .
- the view of FIG. 19 depicts continued movement of the guard 300 in the direction of arrow E until the guard 300 spans the width of the blade 28 .
- the bolts 76 are rotated in the direction of arrow F (see FIGS.
- FIGS. 16B and 21B A final installation step is seen in FIG. 21B as the jam nut 82 is rotated in the direction of arrow G to complete installation.
- the blade 28 and guard 300 are now ready for use.
- the present invention further includes a method of plowing a selected surface 72 (see FIGS. 10A , 10 B) including the steps of attaching a plow guard 300 to the lower edge of a plow blade 28 , plowing a surface and removing the plow guard 300 . More specifically, a method may include the steps of:
- a plow blade 28 having a cutting edge 58
- a plow blade guard 300 having a tubular member 12 , the tubular member 12 including a tubular member top surface 14 , a tubular member bottom surface 16 , and an inside surface 62 , the tubular member top surface 14 further including an elongated open slot 18 formed therein and at least one attachment aperture 86 ; an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least one nut member 84 , at least bolt member 76 having a head portion 78 and a distal end 80 , and at least one jam nut 82 ;
- a method may further include the step of providing the tubular member 14 with at least one handle.
- the guard 300 may be installed as shown in FIGS. 18-21B , with the bolts 76 positioned facing the plow 28 direction, or may alternatively be installed such that the bolts 76 face away from the plow direction, as is seen in FIG. 17 .
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A plow blade guard adapted for attachment to a selected plow blade, particularly a plow blade attached to an ATV, and method of use is disclosed. The plow blade guard includes an elongated tubular member having an elongated slot formed along its length, the elongated slot is adapted to receive the cutting edge or lower edge of a selected plow blade. The plow blade guard is held place by an attachment system.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/494,430, filed 12 Jun. 2012, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/526,320, filed 23 Aug. 2011.
- The present invention relates to plow blades and particularly to guard attachments for the blade cutting edge. A traditional snow plow blade includes a cutting edge formed or attached at the lower edge of the plow blade. The function of the cutting edge is to scrape or cut through the snow or ice to remove them from the surface being plowed, such as a road or driveway. The cutting edge is traditionally formed from a hardened piece of steel and is typically attached to the lower edge of the plow blade by way of bolts or the like. Since cutting edges wear over time and need to be replaced, the cutting edge is preferably attached to the plow blade in a manner that permits facile removal. Thus the cutting edge can be replaced as needed while the rest of the plow blade, which is subject to much less wear, has a longer life span.
- A typical cutting edge is somewhat sharp and hard, and therefore will tend to cut or dig into surfaces that are not sufficiently hard. For example, if the snowplow is used on a grassy surface or a dirt surface, the cutting edge will cut into the grass or dirt and thereby damage the surface. A similar result may occur when the plow is used on a gravel surface. When used on a gravel surface, a typical cutting edge will tend to push the loose gravel, along with the snow, along the plow path. In these situations, subsequent repair of the grass, dirt or gravel is required due to damage done by a typical plow cutting edge.
- Standard cutting edges have also been known to damage surfaces made from brick or paver blocks since the relatively sharp cutting edge has a tendency to chip or break the bricks and blocks. Further, if a surface to be plowed has been coated with paint or an epoxy coating, which is common in parking structures, the plow cutting edge is likely to scrape the paint or coating from the surface. Additional damage may be done to surfaces having speed-bumps or similar structures since the cutting edge is likely to damage these structures as well.
- Moreover, if a plow blade is used in conjunction with an all terrain vehicle (ATV), so that other diverse surfaces may be plowed, these surfaces may also be damaged during plowing. Use of an ATV to plow allows a user to plow areas that are not accessible by larger, traditional plows. Certain areas may be accessed by the smaller and lighter ATV. Such areas may include lawns, farm pathways or other easily damaged, non-paved areas.
- Plow damage to the mentioned environments is costly to repair and adds to annual grounds maintenance since the repairs must be repeated each year at the end of each plowing season. Therefore, there is a need for a device for use in conjunction with a plow blade that will enable the plow to be used in the mentioned plow environments without creating damage to the plowed environment.
- The present invention allows the user to plow a path on diverse paved or non-paved surfaces without causing damage to the plow, vehicle equipment, or to the ground surface. The present invention includes a removable plow blade guard having a unique, rounded cross section to therefore allow it and the attached plow to glide across a variety of terrains or obstacles such as rocks or bumps without damage to the underlying terrain. The invention is adapted to fit most manufactured plows and to be easily attached and removed by one individual.
- The invention can be fabricated in a variety of sizes to meet user needs. It may be used in conjunction with residential snowplows, commercial snowplows, split plows, wing plows, all terrain vehicle (ATV) snowplows, tractor plows, and grader blades. When used in conjunction with an ATV, the user may easily plow and maintain out buildings, dog kennels, driveways, barns, livestock pens, and farm fields. The user may further utilize the guard to enable snow plowing even while the ground is not frozen, since the guard allows the blade to plow without undue damage to the underlying surface.
- The blade guard of the present invention preferably includes a tubular member having an elongated open slot formed along its top surface. Optional end caps may be attached at each end of the member. One or more handles may be affixed along the outer surface of the tubular member.
- A pair of brackets may be attached to the outer surface of the tubular member with the first end of a chain being connected to each bracket. A buckle or clamp may be connected to the opposite end of each chain.
- In use, a plow blade and cutting edge to be used in conjunction with the invention is inserted into the elongated slot. The blade guard is then secured to the plow blade by way of a chain and clamp arrangement which is adapted to attach to an upper portion of the plow blade and/or its frame. The invention can be easily attached by one individual and removed by one individual. One or more handles are attached in locations along the tubular member for easy installation and removal.
- Alternatively, the present invention may be provided with an alternative attachment system including plurality of bolts, nuts and jam nuts. This attachment system is particularly effective when the guard is to be used on an ATV plow blade. The nuts are secured to the outer surface of the tubular member and are each located about a respective aperture in the tubular member. A bolt extends through each nut and its respective aperture in the tubular member into the tubular member to thereby engage a plow blade when a blade is present in the slot. A jam nut is located between each bolt head and nut. In use, and as will be discussed, a blade guard having this fastening system is secured to a plow blade by first inserting or longitudinally sliding the plow blade into the elongated slot. The bolts are rotated until each distal end contacts the plow blade. The jam nuts are then rotated until they are snug against the nut and the guard is affixed to the blade.
- The benefit to the user includes the ability to plow a path through the snow using existing plow equipment, such as a truck or ATV supplied with a plow blade, without causing damage to the plow equipment or the ground surface. This ability allows the user to access areas of property once unavailable during snow cover. Examples of difficult to plow residential areas include: paths to barns or outbuildings during winter months, or access to livestock pens or farm fields. The invention also allows the user to clear snow from the terrain when the ground is not frozen during early winter and spring months by lessening damage to grassy areas and avoiding time-consuming and costly repairs to the property. Some commercial applications of the invention include use on snowplows used to plow lots with speed bumps, or use on municipal plows having wing plows. Use of the invention on wing plows helps avoid moving gravel on the shoulder of the road or damage to grassy shoulder areas. In addition, the invention may be used on gravel or dirt roadways. As mentioned, the novel blade guard can be used on all terrain vehicles as well as garden or lawn tractors to create a variety of paths for a variety of needs. Residential users can use the invention to plow custom driveways, brick driveways or patios. States and governmental agencies can utilize the device in parts of the United States or Canada with unpaved roadways without causing damage to the ground surface.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention attached to a traditional snow plow. -
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary side perspective view showing the device attached to a plow. -
FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the invention as illustrated inFIG. 3 and taken along lines 5-5 thereof. -
FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate a method of attaching the device to a plow blade. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment and illustrating a clamp, chain and bracket with the device engaged with a plow blade. -
FIGS. 8A-8C illustrate a method of attaching the device illustrated inFIG. 7 to a plow blade. -
FIG. 9 is a side view showing an embodiment having an alternative attachment means. -
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate the device in use while in place on a plow blade. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a prior art ATV with plow blade attached. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view, similar to that ofFIG. 11 , but showing a plow blade guard according to the present invention attached and ready for use. -
FIG. 13 is a front view of a plow blade guard according to the present invention. -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the plow blade guard illustrated inFIGS. 12 and 13 . -
FIG. 15 is an end view of the plow blade guard illustrated inFIGS. 12-14 . -
FIG. 16A is an end view of the plow blade guard as installed inFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 16B is an enlarged view of area 16B ofFIG. 16A . -
FIG. 17 is a view similar to that ofFIG. 15 , but showing an alternative orientation of the guard on the plow blade with the attachment system situated to engage an opposite side of the blade. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view similar to that ofFIG. 12 , but showing a plow blade guard being installed on a plow blade. -
FIGS. 19-20A are views similar to that ofFIG. 18 and showing continued plow blade guard installation steps. -
FIG. 20B is an enlarged end view of the plow blade guard during the installation step illustrated inFIG. 20A . -
FIG. 21A is a perspective view similar to that ofFIG. 20A , but showing the plow blade guard in installed position. -
FIG. 21B is a view similar to that ofFIG. 20B , but showing the jam nut completing installation of the plow blade guard. - Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
- With reference now to
FIG. 1 , aplow blade guard 10 according to the present invention may be seen. As illustrated, theguard 10 preferably includes atubular member 12 having a tubularmember top surface 14 and a tubularmember bottom surface 16. As seen, an elongatedopen slot 18 may be formed along the tubularmember top surface 14. Theguard 10 may further includeend caps 20 at eachend 22 of thetubular member 12, althoughFIGS. 5 , 6, and 8A-10B illustrate the invention withend caps 20 removed for ease of viewing. Further, one ormore handles 24 may be affixed along anouter surface 26 of thetubular member 12. Thehandles 24 aid the user in attaching and detaching theguard 10 from a selectedplow blade 28, as will be discussed in detail. - With further reference to
FIGS. 1 , 2, and 4, it may be seen that theplow guard 10 preferably includes attachment means to further secure theblade guard 10 to a selectedplow blade 28. The attachment illustrated inFIGS. 1-6C preferably includes a pair of brackets 30A, 30B. As seen, the brackets 30A, 30B may be attached to theouter surface 26 of thetubular member 12 by welding or other secure means. Each bracket 30A, 30B may include at least onepin aperture 32 for receipt of alink pin 34 therethrough. As seen particularly in the view ofFIG. 4 , thepin 34 is adapted to engage afirst end 36 of achain member 38. The number ofpin apertures 32 may vary according the specific application and as desired to provide a variety oflink pin 34 positioning points. The ability to position thechain member 38 at various locations along a selected bracket 30A, 30B allows the user flexibility in the tension adjustment and angle of thechain 38 length. - With reference now to
FIGS. 1 , 4, and 6A-6C, a buckle or clamp 40 may be seen.Clamp 40 is connected to an opposite,second end 42 of eachchain 38 by way of aclamp bracket 44. As illustrated, theclamp 40 may be a toggle type clamp, such as the latch action toggle clamp shown. Theclamp 40 may include ahandle member 46 andU-bolt portion 48. In use, theU bolt portion 48 is adapted to engage anupstanding latch 50 onlatch plate bracket 52.Clamps 40 for use with the present invention may include latch action toggle clamps such as those manufactured by Carr Lane Manufacturing Company or De-Sta-Co, by way of non-limiting example. As viewed particularly inFIG. 6A-6C , alatch plate bracket 52 may be attached to anupper edge 54 ofplow blade 28 through use of thebolt 56 arrangement shown or other suitable means. - With particular attention to
FIGS. 6A-6C , attachment of theblade guard 10 to a selectedplow blade 28 may be seen. As illustrated, theplow blade 28, including acutting edge 58 is inserted into theelongated slot 18 in the direction of arrow A. Theblade guard 10 is then secured to theplow blade 28 by way of achain 38 andclamp 40, each of which is respectively attached to anupper portion 54 of theplow blade 28 bylatch plate bracket 52 andupstanding latch 50. As shown, theu-bolt portion 48 of thetoggle clamp 40 engages theupstanding latch 50. Thehandle 46 of thetoggle clamp 40 is then rotated in the direction of arrow B wherein a clamping force locks theblade guard 10 on theplow 28cutting edge 58. Theblade guard 10 may be further provided with rod members 60 (see particularlyFIG. 5 ) extending longitudinally along portion of theinside surface 62 oftubular member 12. Therod members 60 provide further stability and aid in secure attachment of theguard 10 to aplow blade 28. Other stability measures may include the use of additional strapping, such as thebungee cords 64 shown, to thereby prevent plow jostling during use to move the toggle handles 46 to an unlatched position and thereby inadvertently release theguard 10 from theblade 28. - With reference now to
FIG. 7 , an alternative embodiment of theblade guard 100 may be seen. Similar to the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1-6C , theblade guard 100 illustrated inFIG. 7 includes atubular member 12 having a tubularmember top surface 14 and a tubularmember bottom surface 16. As seen, theblade guard 100 further includes an elongatedopen slot 18 which is formed along the tubularmember top surface 14. One ormore handles 24 may be affixed along anouter surface 26 of thetubular member 12 to aid the user in maneuvering and placing theblade guard 100 on a selectedplow blade 28. Theblade guard 100 shown inFIG. 7 further includes attachment means to secure theblade guard 100 to a selectedplow blade 28. The attachment illustrated inFIG. 7 , similar to that of theblade guard 10 illustrated inFIGS. 1-6C , preferably includes a pair of brackets 30A, 30B. The brackets 30A, 30B may be attached to theouter surface 26 of thetubular member 12 by welding or other secure means. As does theblade guard 10, each bracket 30A, 30B of theblade guard 100 may include at least onepin aperture 32 for receipt of alink pin 34 therethrough. Thelink pin 34 is adapted to engage afirst end 36 of achain member 38, with eachchain member 38 being connected to arespective bracket second end 42 of eachchain 38. As illustrated, theclamp 40 may be a toggle type clamp, such as the latch action toggle clamp shown, and include ahandle member 46 and au-bolt portion 48, theu-bolt portion 48 being attached to a link of thechain 38. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 7 , theclamp bracket 144 ofclamp 40 includes anangled edge 66 adapted to fit over and engage anupper support edge 70 ofblade member 28. - With particular attention to
FIGS. 8A-8C , attachment of theblade guard 100 to a selectedplow blade 28 may be seen. Similar to the device illustrated inFIGS. 6A-6C , theplow blade 28, including acutting edge 58 is inserted into theelongated slot 18 in the direction of arrow A. Theblade guard 100 is then secured to theplow blade 28 bychain 38 andclamp 40, each of which is respectively attached to anupper support edge 70 of theplow blade 28 by engagement of theangled edge 66 ofclamp bracket 144 and theupper support edge 70. As shown, theu-bolt portion 48 of thetoggle clamp 40 engages thesecond end 42 ofchain 38. Unlike the installation shown inFIG. 6A-6C , thehandle 46 of thetoggle clamp 40 is then rotated in the direction of arrow C wherein a clamping force engages theangled edge 66 andupper support edge 70, thereby locking theblade guard 100 on theplow 28cutting edge 58. Theblade guard 100 may be further provided withrod members 60 extending longitudinally along portion of theinside surface 62 oftubular member 12 to provide further stability and aid in secure attachment of theguard 100 to aplow blade 28. - With reference now to
FIG. 9 , an alternative embodiment of theblade guard 200 may be seen. Similar to the embodiments shown inFIGS. 1-8C , theblade guard 200 illustrated inFIG. 9 includes atubular member 12 having a tubularmember top surface 14 and a tubularmember bottom surface 16. As seen, theblade guard 200 further includes an elongatedopen slot 18 which is formed along the tubularmember top surface 14. One ormore handles 24 may be affixed along anouter surface 26 of thetubular member 12 to aid the user in maneuvering and placing theblade guard 200 on a selectedplow blade 28. Theblade guard 200 shown inFIG. 9 further includes alternative attachment means to secure theblade guard 200 to a selectedplow blade 28. The attachment illustrated inFIG. 9 preferably includes ascrew 68, or other like device, that is adapted to pinch thetubular member 12 androd 60 to thereby engage theguard 200 with the plowblade cutting edge 58. Theblade guard 200 may be further provided withrod members 60 extending longitudinally along portion of theinside surface 62 oftubular member 12 to provide further stability and aid in secure attachment of theguard 200 to aplow blade 28. - The present invention further includes a method of plowing a selected surface 72 (see
FIGS. 10A , 10B) including the steps of attaching aplow guard plow blade 28, plowing a surface and removing theplow guard - providing a
plow blade 28 having anupper edge 54 and a lower edge; providing aplow blade guard 10, theplow blade guard 10 having atubular member 12, thetubular member 12 including a tubularmember top surface 14, a tubularmember bottom surface 16, and aninside surface 62, the tubularmember top surface 14 further including an elongatedopen slot 18 formed therein, the tubular member bottom surface including at least one bracket member 30A, 30B, an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least onechain member 38 and at least oneclamp member 40; - inserting the lower edge of the
plow blade 28 into theelongated slot 18; - attaching at least one
latch plate bracket 52 to anupper edge 54 of theplow blade 28; - attaching a
first end 36 of the at least onechain member 38 to the at least one bracket member 30A, 30B; - attaching a
second end 42 of the at least onechain member 38 to the at least oneclamp member 40; - clamping the
clamp member 40 to the at least onelatch plate bracket 52; and - plowing a selected surface with the
plow blade 28 and attachedplow blade guard 10. - An alternative method may include the steps of:
- providing a
plow blade 28 having anupper edge 54 and a lower edge; providing aplow blade guard 100 theplow blade guard 100 having atubular member 12, thetubular member 12 including a tubularmember top surface 14, a tubularmember bottom surface 16, and aninside surface 62; the tubularmember top surface 14 further including an elongatedopen slot 18 formed therein; the tubular member bottom surface including at least one bracket member 30A, 30B; an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least onechain member 38, at least oneclamp member 40 having arotatable handle 46, and a least oneclamp bracket 144; - inserting the lower edge of the
plow blade 28 into theelongated slot 18; - attaching a
first end 36 of the at least onechain member 38 to the at least one bracket member 30A, 30B; - attaching a
second end 42 of the at least onechain member 38 to the at least oneclamp member 40; - attaching the at least one
clamp bracket 144 to anupper support edge 70 of theplow blade 28; - rotating the
handle 46 of theclamp member 44 to thereby clamp theclamp bracket 144 andtubular member 12 to theplow blade 28; and - plowing a selected surface with the
plow blade 28 and attachedplow blade guard 100. - A method may further include the step of providing the
tubular member 14 with at least one handle. - A method may further include the step of providing the
tubular member 14 insidesurface 62 with at least onerod member 60 extending longitudinally along portion of theinside surface 62. - With reference now to
FIGS. 12-21B , an alternative embodiment of theblade guard 300 may be seen. Theblade guard 300 of these views is particularly suitable for use with an all terrain vehicle (ATV) 74. - Similar to the embodiments shown in
FIGS. 1-10 , theblade guard 300 illustrated inFIGS. 12-21B includes atubular member 12 having a tubularmember top surface 14 and a tubularmember bottom surface 16. As seen, theblade guard 300 further includes an elongatedopen slot 18 which is formed along the tubularmember top surface 14. Optionally, and as in the previous embodiments, one or more handles 24 (not shown) may be affixed along anouter surface 26 of thetubular member 12 to aid the user in maneuvering and placing theblade guard 300 on a selectedplow blade 28. Theblade guard 300 shown inFIGS. 12-21B further includes alternative attachment system to secure theblade guard 300 to a selectedplow blade 28, particularly aplow blade 28 affixed to anATV 74. - With particular attention to
FIGS. 15-16B , the attachment system for use with theblade guard 300 may be seen. As illustrated, the system preferably includes abolt 76 having ahead 78 and adistal end 80, ajam nut 82, and anut 84. Together, thesystem parts tubular member 12 to the plowblade cutting edge 58. Anattachment aperture 86 is formed in thetop surface 14 of the tubular member 12 (see particularlyFIG. 16B ). As illustrated, anut 84 is preferably secured to theouter surface 26 of thetubular member 14 by, for example, welding. Thenut 84 is secured such that it is in alignment with theattachment aperture 86. Abolt 76 extends through thenut 84 and the alignedattachment aperture 86 such that the boltdistal end 80 extends into thetubular member 12 while thehead 78 remains outside. Ajam nut 82 is positioned between thehead 78 of thebolt 76 and thenut 84. The view ofFIG. 16B illustrates a preferred installation position of theguard 300 on theplow blade 28. As is shown, the guard is oriented such that theattachment system plow blade 28 and toward the plow direction.FIG. 17 illustrates an alternative installation position wherein theguard 300 is oriented on theplow blade 28 with theattachment system blade 28. It is to be noted that theguard 300 may be oriented in either position, as may be desired by the user. -
FIGS. 18-21B illustrate a method of installing theguard 300 on ablade 28 affixed to anATV 74. As shown particularly in the view ofFIG. 18 , theguard 300 is first aligned and positioned over theblade 28 by sliding theguard 300 in the direction of arrow D such that thecutting edge 58 of theblade member 28 is received in theslot 18. The view ofFIG. 19 depicts continued movement of theguard 300 in the direction of arrow E until theguard 300 spans the width of theblade 28. Once theguard 300 is fully positioned over the cuttingedge 58, thebolts 76 are rotated in the direction of arrow F (seeFIGS. 20A , 20B) until the distal ends 80 of thebolts 76 are snug against the cuttingedge 58, as is shown inFIGS. 16B and 21B . A final installation step is seen inFIG. 21B as thejam nut 82 is rotated in the direction of arrow G to complete installation. Theblade 28 andguard 300 are now ready for use. - The present invention further includes a method of plowing a selected surface 72 (see
FIGS. 10A , 10B) including the steps of attaching aplow guard 300 to the lower edge of aplow blade 28, plowing a surface and removing theplow guard 300. More specifically, a method may include the steps of: - providing a
plow blade 28 having a cuttingedge 58; providing aplow blade guard 300, theplow blade guard 300 having atubular member 12, thetubular member 12 including a tubularmember top surface 14, a tubularmember bottom surface 16, and aninside surface 62, the tubularmember top surface 14 further including an elongatedopen slot 18 formed therein and at least oneattachment aperture 86; an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least onenut member 84, atleast bolt member 76 having ahead portion 78 and adistal end 80, and at least onejam nut 82; - inserting the
cutting edge 58 of theplow blade 28 into theelongated slot 18; - attaching at least one
nut member 84 to atop surface 14 of theguard 300 wherein thenut member 84 is in alignment with anattachment aperture 86; - inserting at least one
bolt member 76 through thenut member 84 and the alignedattachment aperture 86; - locating a
jam nut 82 on thebolt member 76 between thenut member 84 and thehead 78 of thebolt member 76; - rotating the
bolt member 76 until thedistal end 80 is in contact with thecutting edge 58; - rotating the
jam nut 82 until it is in contact with thenut member 84; and - plowing a selected surface with the
plow blade 28 and attachedplow blade guard 300. - A method may further include the step of providing the
tubular member 14 with at least one handle. - It is to be understood that the
guard 300 may be installed as shown inFIGS. 18-21B , with thebolts 76 positioned facing theplow 28 direction, or may alternatively be installed such that thebolts 76 face away from the plow direction, as is seen inFIG. 17 . - The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
Claims (14)
1. A plow blade guard adapted for attachment to a selected plow blade, the plow blade guard including:
a tubular member, said tubular member having a tubular member top surface, a tubular member bottom surface, and a tubular member outer surface;
an elongated open slot, said elongated open slot being formed in said tubular member top surface;
at least one attachment aperture, said attachment aperture being formed in said tubular member top surface; and
an attachment system for attaching said blade guard to said selected plow.
2. The plow blade guard of claim 1 wherein said attachment system includes a bolt, a jam nut, and a nut.
3. The plow blade guard of claim 2 wherein said bolt of said attachment system includes a head portion and a distal end.
4. The plow blade guard of claim 3 wherein said nut of said attachment system is secured to the outer surface of the tubular member and in alignment with said attachment aperture.
5. The plow blade guard of claim 4 wherein said bolt of said attachment system extends through the nut and the attachment aperture such that the distal end extends into the tubular member while the head remains outside the tubular member.
6. The plow blade guard of claim 5 wherein said jam nut of said attachment system is positioned between the head of the bolt and the nut.
7. A method of plowing a selected surface including the steps of:
providing a plow blade having an upper edge and a lower edge;
providing plow blade guard, said plow blade guard having a tubular member, said tubular member having a tubular member top surface, a tubular member bottom surface, and a tubular member outer surface;
providing said tubular member top surface with an elongated open slot formed therein;
providing said tubular member top surface with at least one attachment aperture formed therein;
providing said plow blade guard with an attachment system for attaching said blade guard to said selected plow;
inserting said lower edge of said plow blade into said elongated slot;
manipulating said attachment system to thereby engage said lower edge with said tubular member; and
plowing said selected surface with said plow blade and attached plow blade guard.
8. The method of claim 7 further including the step of providing said attachment system with a bolt, a jam nut, and a nut.
9. The method of claim 8 further including the step of providing said bolt with a head portion and a distal end.
10. The method of claim 9 further including the step of securing said nut to the outer surface of the tubular member, wherein said nut is in alignment with said attachment aperture.
11. The method of claim 10 further including the step of extending said bolt through the nut and the attachment aperture such that the distal end extends into the tubular member while the head remains outside the tubular member.
12. The method of claim 11 further including the step of positioning said jam nut between the head portion of the bolt and the nut.
13. The method of claim 12 wherein the step of manipulating the attachment system includes the further steps of: rotating the bolt in a first direction whereat the distal end contacts the plow blade and rotating the jam nut in a first direction whereat the jam nut is in contact with the nut.
14. A method of plowing a selected surface including the steps of:
providing a plow blade having a cutting edge;
providing a plow blade guard, the plow blade guard having a tubular member, the tubular member including a tubular member top surface, a tubular member bottom surface, and an inside surface, the tubular member top surface further including an elongated open slot formed therein and at least one attachment aperture; an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism including at least one nut member, at least bolt member having a head portion and a distal end, and at least one jam nut;
inserting the cutting edge of the plow blade into the elongated slot;
attaching at least one nut member to a top surface of the guard wherein the nut member is in alignment with an attachment aperture;
inserting at least one bolt member through the nut member and the aligned attachment aperture;
locating a jam nut on the bolt member between the nut member and the head of the bolt member;
rotating the bolt member until the distal end is in contact with the cutting edge;
rotating the jam nut 82 until it is in contact with the nut member; and
plowing a selected surface with the plow blade and attached plow blade guard.
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