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- a problem common to snow plow designs is the fact that they merely move the snow from one place to another. While this can be effective, it does not always deal with the problem of where to put the snow once plowed. Additionally, plows are not effective in removing ice. Ice removal is usually done using salt or sand, but this has environmental implications and is only effective in a range of temperatures. If the temperature is too cold, salt will not be effective in melting the ice. In some cases, snow would be placed in trucks and carried away to be deposited elsewhere such as a river.
- a snow and ice melting device has a frame that uses a trailer hitch to connect to a propane truck.
- the frame also holds a plurality of flame nozzles that directs heat down towards a snow and/or ice covered surface.
- at least one propane tank is provided that allows the device to be hooked up to any vehicle rather than a propane truck such as a pickup truck, or small tractor.
- a front mounted snow and ice melting device is also attached to the front of the vehicle to further enhance the snow and melting effect.
- the snow and ice melting device has a frame that holds a propane tank. The frame has a handle and wheels to allow the user to maneuver the device to melt ice and snow.
- a riding embodiment is also shown.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a snow and ice melting device according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side transparent view of the snow and ice melting device shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the snow and ice melting device shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a top transparent view of the snow and ice melting device shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a top transparent view of a snow and ice melting device with an alternative flame nozzle location.
- FIG. 6 is a side transparent view of a snow and ice melting device having multiple flame nozzles.
- FIG. 7 is a side transparent view of a snow and ice melting device having multiple flame nozzles in an alternative location.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of a riding embodiment of a snow and ice melting device according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a bottom view of a snow and ice melting trailer device according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 9 attached to a propane truck.
- FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 13 is a side view of a snow and ice melting trailer device with an attached propane tank.
- FIG. 14 is a bottom view of a snow and ice melting trailer device with dual propane tanks.
- FIG. 15 is a side view of a snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 16 is a side view of the snow and ice trailer melting device with a front snow and ice melting device attached.
- FIG. 17 is a semi-transparent side view of the snow and ice trailer melting device.
- FIG. 18 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device with an attached boot.
- FIG. 19 is a bottom view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 20 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 18 attached to a propane truck with a front snow and ice melting device attached.
- FIG. 21 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown in FIG. 14 attached to a vehicle.
- a snow and ice melting device 100 having a frame 110 .
- Frame 110 provides the structural support to hold the various components and to provide support for a handle 145 that is used to control and move snow and ice melting device 100 .
- Four wheels 140 are used to allow device 100 to move.
- Other arraignments such as three wheels, skids, tracks or other method to allow movement may be used as long as an individual can maneuver device 100 to melt ice and snow as is known in the art.
- a propane tank 115 is held in place using propane tank supports 160 which are welded or bolted to frame 110 .
- a regulator 150 is provided to regulate the propane along with a gas line 120 to connect the regulated propane to a flame nozzle assembly 152 which feeds a flame nozzle 155 .
- a heat plate 135 is provided to facilitate heat transfer from flame nozzle 155 to heat plate 135 . Heat plate 135 may make contact with snow and it also directs heat downward to melt ice beneath heat plate 135 .
- Flame nozzle 155 is located so that the flame from flame nozzle 155 is directed towards heat plate 135 .
- Access to flame nozzle assembly 152 is through a burner access panel 130 .
- a handle 125 is provided to allow the user to lift burner access panel 130 .
- Heat plate 135 is rounded forming a semi-circular shape to evenly distribute the heat produced when flame nozzle 155 is operating.
- Heat plate 135 is made of steel but can be made of any suitable material such as, but not limited to aluminum or sheet metal, etc. Of course other geometries may be used for the heat plate, such as, but not limited to triangular, rectangular, etc.
- Frame 110 is also made of metal and is strong enough to support full propane tank 115 and the associated apparatus discussed above.
- flame nozzle 155 may be fan-shaped, circular or other suitable shape as is known in the art.
- an electronic ignitor (not shown) may be provided to allow the user to ignite flame nozzle 150 or the user may lift burner access panel and use an external ignition source (not shown) such as a striker.
- Regulator 150 may be factory preset to deliver a constant flame or may be adjustable as is known in the art.
- snow and ice melting device 100 having multiple flame nozzles 155 and 170 .
- Upper flame nozzles 155 are used in conjunction with lower flame nozzles 170 to provide more heating for faster melting of ice and snow.
- Upper flame nozzle 155 has two flame nozzles 165 angled to provide even heating to heat plate 135 .
- lower flame nozzles 170 also has three nozzles. Of course other arrangements could be used, such as but not limited to two, four or any other number or arrangements of flame nozzles to provide heat to melt ice and snow.
- snow and ice melting device 100 has an additional flame nozzle 175 directed down towards the ground for additional ice and snow melting.
- the arrangement of the nozzles may be positioned in a number of different ways as long as they provide heat to melt the ice and snow.
- a riding snow and ice melting device having a power assembly 230 , seat 210 and steering mechanism 220 with propane tank 115 attached to a front section of riding device 200 with heat plate 135 providing the heat to melt the snow and ice as described above.
- a power assembly 230 a power assembly 230 , seat 210 and steering mechanism 220 with propane tank 115 attached to a front section of riding device 200 with heat plate 135 providing the heat to melt the snow and ice as described above.
- propane tank 115 attached to a front section of riding device 200 with heat plate 135 providing the heat to melt the snow and ice as described above.
- heat plate 135 providing the heat to melt the snow and ice as described above.
- a cab portion may be provided to give the user a heated and sheltered environment in which to operate the device.
- a snow and ice melting device 300 having a frame 310 .
- Frame 310 provides the structural support to hold a trailer hitch 340 .
- Trailer hitch 340 is generally conventional and includes a jockey wheel 370 , safety chain 365 as is known in the art.
- Frame 310 also provides a pair of axle supports 385 , axle 345 and wheels 350 .
- a burner jet support 320 is firmly securely welded to frame 310 . Of course other means of attachment may be used such as bolts, etc.
- Burner jet support 320 includes a plurality of burner jets 325 which direct flame 375 downwards to melt ice and snow.
- Burner jet support includes a propane manifold 315 which is used to supply propane to burner jets 325 as is known in the art.
- Propane manifold 315 includes an emergency shutoff 355 and a burner jet control 360 .
- Other controls and gauges may be provided.
- a propane line 330 attaches to propane manifold 315 with a propane connection 335 .
- burner jets 325 are ignited producing flames 375 which is directed towards ice and or snow covered surface 380 .
- Propane truck 390 provides the propane to feed burner jets 325 to produce the heat required to melt the snow and ice.
- Propane truck 390 has gauges and regulators 495 to ensure proper fuel regulation as is known in the art.
- a commercial snow and ice melting device 400 is shown with a frame 410 which includes propane tank supports 418 which hold propane tank legs 422 .
- a propane tank 412 is mounted on propane tank supports 418 to provide propane to burner jets 325 as described above.
- a regulator 458 connects to propane manifold 315 using a propane line 430 and is provided to regulate the propane flow as is known in the art.
- commercial snow and ice melting device 400 may be attached any vehicle capable of towing a trailer since it does not require a propane truck.
- a commercial snow and ice melting device 500 is shown with a frame 310 which includes propane tank supports 518 which hold propane tanks 512 .
- Propane tank 512 is mounted on propane tank supports 518 and provides propane to burner jets 325 as described above.
- a regulator 538 connects using a propane line 530 to propane manifold 315 and is provided to regulate propane flow.
- commercial snow and ice melting device 500 may be attached any vehicle 392 .
- a front mounted snow and ice melting device 500 is mounted to the front on propane truck 390 and includes a frame 610 .
- Propane regulator 495 is provided to regulate the propane and supplies propane using a propane line 615 to connect to a flame nozzle assembly 640 .
- a gas attachment fitting 630 is used to connect propane line 615 to propane truck.
- a heat plate 635 is provided to facilitate heat transfer from flame nozzle assembly 640 to heat plate 635 . Heat plate 635 may make contact with snow and it also directs heat downward to melt ice beneath heat plate 635 .
- Access to flame nozzle assembly 640 is through a burner access panel 620 .
- Access panel 620 is provided to allow the user access flame nozzle assembly 640 .
- Heat plate 635 is rounded to evenly distribute the heat produced during operation.
- Heat plate 635 is made of steel but can be made of any suitable material such as, but not limited to aluminum or sheet metal, etc. Of course other geometries may be used for the heat plate, such as, but not limited to triangular, rectangular, etc.
- An attachment arm 625 may be used to connect front mounted snow and ice melting device 600 to propane truck 390 . Of course other methods of mounting may be used including removable mounts as is known in the art.
- boot 645 surrounds burner jets 325 to further concentrate the heat produced to increase the melting of the snow and ice.
- Boot 645 is made of a flame resistant rubber and is flexible to provide movement if the surface to be cleared is uneven. Of course other materials may be used for boot 645 such as, but not limited to chain link, metal strips, etc. as long as the heat created is further contained and concentrated under the device.
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A snow and ice melting device has a frame that uses a trailer hitch to connect to a propane truck. The frame also holds a plurality of flame nozzles that directs heat down towards a snow and/or ice covered surface. In one embodiment, at least one propane tank is provided that allows the device to be hooked up to any vehicle rather than a propane truck such as a pickup truck, or small tractor. In one embodiment, a front mounted snow and ice melting device is also attached to the front of the vehicle to further enhance the snow and melting effect. In another embodiment, the snow and ice melting device has a frame that holds a propane tank. The frame has a handle and wheels to allow the user to maneuver the device to melt ice and snow. A riding embodiment is also shown.
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- This application is a divisional, of application Ser. No. 16/249,078 filed on Jan. 16, 2019, now pending, which in turn claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 62/617,798, filed on Jan. 16, 2018 and 62/789,916, filed on Jan. 8, 2019, the complete disclosures of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- Snow removal has been an issue for a long time. It became very important as more people moved from an agricultural based economy to an industrial and more urban environment. The movement of food and people can be greatly influenced by snow and ice. The shovel was certainly one of the first snow removal inventions developed and for small scale snow removal they are reasonably efficient. When larger areas of snow removal was needed, horse pulled plows were used to move snow but of course these horse driven plows could not push snow and were limited in their effectiveness. Railroads used plows fitted to locomotives to clear the tracks and some early snow plow patents were granted in the mid-1800s. Plows were fitted on trams and trolleys but these proved impractical. Many cities started building underground subway systems, but snow was still a problem since not everything can be put underground.
- A problem common to snow plow designs is the fact that they merely move the snow from one place to another. While this can be effective, it does not always deal with the problem of where to put the snow once plowed. Additionally, plows are not effective in removing ice. Ice removal is usually done using salt or sand, but this has environmental implications and is only effective in a range of temperatures. If the temperature is too cold, salt will not be effective in melting the ice. In some cases, snow would be placed in trucks and carried away to be deposited elsewhere such as a river.
- While these solutions were somewhat effective for cities and large areas, they were not very useful by an individual trying to clear a driveway or sidewalk. Large scale snow blowers, machines that lifted the snow and directed it up and out to a different area were developed. Individual snow blowers were invented to help individuals remove snow from small areas without the need for shoveling.
- There is a need for a device which removes snow and ice without the need to move it from one location to another.
- A snow and ice melting device has a frame that uses a trailer hitch to connect to a propane truck. The frame also holds a plurality of flame nozzles that directs heat down towards a snow and/or ice covered surface. In one embodiment, at least one propane tank is provided that allows the device to be hooked up to any vehicle rather than a propane truck such as a pickup truck, or small tractor. In one embodiment, a front mounted snow and ice melting device is also attached to the front of the vehicle to further enhance the snow and melting effect. In another embodiment, the snow and ice melting device has a frame that holds a propane tank. The frame has a handle and wheels to allow the user to maneuver the device to melt ice and snow. A riding embodiment is also shown.
- Other features and advantages of the instant invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention which refers to the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a side view of a snow and ice melting device according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a side transparent view of the snow and ice melting device shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the snow and ice melting device shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a top transparent view of the snow and ice melting device shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a top transparent view of a snow and ice melting device with an alternative flame nozzle location. -
FIG. 6 is a side transparent view of a snow and ice melting device having multiple flame nozzles. -
FIG. 7 is a side transparent view of a snow and ice melting device having multiple flame nozzles in an alternative location. -
FIG. 8 is a side view of a riding embodiment of a snow and ice melting device according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 9 is a bottom view of a snow and ice melting trailer device according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 11 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 9 attached to a propane truck. -
FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 13 is a side view of a snow and ice melting trailer device with an attached propane tank. -
FIG. 14 is a bottom view of a snow and ice melting trailer device with dual propane tanks. -
FIG. 15 is a side view of a snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 16 is a side view of the snow and ice trailer melting device with a front snow and ice melting device attached. -
FIG. 17 is a semi-transparent side view of the snow and ice trailer melting device. -
FIG. 18 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device with an attached boot. -
FIG. 19 is a bottom view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 18 . -
FIG. 20 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 18 attached to a propane truck with a front snow and ice melting device attached. -
FIG. 21 is a side view of the snow and ice melting trailer device shown inFIG. 14 attached to a vehicle. - In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer to like elements, and which are intended to show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
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FIGS. 1 through 4 , a snow andice melting device 100 is shown having aframe 110.Frame 110 provides the structural support to hold the various components and to provide support for ahandle 145 that is used to control and move snow andice melting device 100. Fourwheels 140 are used to allowdevice 100 to move. Of course other arraignments such as three wheels, skids, tracks or other method to allow movement may be used as long as an individual can maneuverdevice 100 to melt ice and snow as is known in the art. - A
propane tank 115 is held in place using propane tank supports 160 which are welded or bolted toframe 110. Aregulator 150 is provided to regulate the propane along with agas line 120 to connect the regulated propane to aflame nozzle assembly 152 which feeds aflame nozzle 155. Aheat plate 135 is provided to facilitate heat transfer fromflame nozzle 155 toheat plate 135.Heat plate 135 may make contact with snow and it also directs heat downward to melt ice beneathheat plate 135. -
Flame nozzle 155 is located so that the flame fromflame nozzle 155 is directed towardsheat plate 135. Access to flamenozzle assembly 152 is through aburner access panel 130. Ahandle 125 is provided to allow the user to liftburner access panel 130.Heat plate 135 is rounded forming a semi-circular shape to evenly distribute the heat produced whenflame nozzle 155 is operating.Heat plate 135 is made of steel but can be made of any suitable material such as, but not limited to aluminum or sheet metal, etc. Of course other geometries may be used for the heat plate, such as, but not limited to triangular, rectangular, etc. -
Frame 110 is also made of metal and is strong enough to supportfull propane tank 115 and the associated apparatus discussed above. Additionallyflame nozzle 155 may be fan-shaped, circular or other suitable shape as is known in the art. Also, an electronic ignitor (not shown) may be provided to allow the user to igniteflame nozzle 150 or the user may lift burner access panel and use an external ignition source (not shown) such as a striker.Regulator 150 may be factory preset to deliver a constant flame or may be adjustable as is known in the art. - Referring now to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , snow andice melting device 100 is shown havingmultiple flame nozzles Upper flame nozzles 155 are used in conjunction withlower flame nozzles 170 to provide more heating for faster melting of ice and snow.Upper flame nozzle 155 has twoflame nozzles 165 angled to provide even heating to heatplate 135. Similarly,lower flame nozzles 170 also has three nozzles. Of course other arrangements could be used, such as but not limited to two, four or any other number or arrangements of flame nozzles to provide heat to melt ice and snow. - Now referring to
FIG. 7 , snow andice melting device 100 has anadditional flame nozzle 175 directed down towards the ground for additional ice and snow melting. Again as discussed above, the arrangement of the nozzles may be positioned in a number of different ways as long as they provide heat to melt the ice and snow. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , a riding snow and ice melting device is shown having apower assembly 230,seat 210 andsteering mechanism 220 withpropane tank 115 attached to a front section ofriding device 200 withheat plate 135 providing the heat to melt the snow and ice as described above. Of course other steering mechanism as well as battery operated motors, gasoline, diesel or any other suitable power source may be used as is known in the art. Additionally, a cab portion (not shown) may be provided to give the user a heated and sheltered environment in which to operate the device. - Referring to
FIGS. 9 and 10 , a snow andice melting device 300 is shown having aframe 310.Frame 310 provides the structural support to hold atrailer hitch 340.Trailer hitch 340 is generally conventional and includes ajockey wheel 370,safety chain 365 as is known in the art.Frame 310 also provides a pair of axle supports 385,axle 345 andwheels 350. Aburner jet support 320 is firmly securely welded to frame 310. Of course other means of attachment may be used such as bolts, etc.Burner jet support 320 includes a plurality ofburner jets 325 whichdirect flame 375 downwards to melt ice and snow. - Burner jet support includes a
propane manifold 315 which is used to supply propane toburner jets 325 as is known in the art.Propane manifold 315 includes anemergency shutoff 355 and aburner jet control 360. Other controls and gauges may be provided. Apropane line 330 attaches topropane manifold 315 with apropane connection 335. In operation,burner jets 325 are ignited producingflames 375 which is directed towards ice and or snow coveredsurface 380. - Referring now to
FIGS. 9-11 , commercial snow andice melting device 300 is shown attached to apropane truck 390.Propane truck 390 provides the propane to feedburner jets 325 to produce the heat required to melt the snow and ice.Propane truck 390 has gauges and regulators 495 to ensure proper fuel regulation as is known in the art. - Now referring to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , a commercial snow andice melting device 400 is shown with aframe 410 which includes propane tank supports 418 which holdpropane tank legs 422. Apropane tank 412 is mounted on propane tank supports 418 to provide propane toburner jets 325 as described above. Aregulator 458 connects topropane manifold 315 using apropane line 430 and is provided to regulate the propane flow as is known in the art. In this embodiment, commercial snow andice melting device 400 may be attached any vehicle capable of towing a trailer since it does not require a propane truck. - Referring to
FIGS. 14, 15 and 21 , a commercial snow andice melting device 500 is shown with aframe 310 which includes propane tank supports 518 which holdpropane tanks 512.Propane tank 512 is mounted on propane tank supports 518 and provides propane toburner jets 325 as described above. A regulator 538 connects using apropane line 530 topropane manifold 315 and is provided to regulate propane flow. In this embodiment, commercial snow andice melting device 500 may be attached anyvehicle 392. - Referring now to
FIGS. 16 and 17 , a front mounted snow andice melting device 500 is mounted to the front onpropane truck 390 and includes aframe 610. Propane regulator 495 is provided to regulate the propane and supplies propane using apropane line 615 to connect to aflame nozzle assembly 640. A gas attachment fitting 630 is used to connectpropane line 615 to propane truck. Aheat plate 635 is provided to facilitate heat transfer fromflame nozzle assembly 640 to heatplate 635.Heat plate 635 may make contact with snow and it also directs heat downward to melt ice beneathheat plate 635. - Access to flame
nozzle assembly 640 is through aburner access panel 620.Access panel 620 is provided to allow the user accessflame nozzle assembly 640.Heat plate 635 is rounded to evenly distribute the heat produced during operation.Heat plate 635 is made of steel but can be made of any suitable material such as, but not limited to aluminum or sheet metal, etc. Of course other geometries may be used for the heat plate, such as, but not limited to triangular, rectangular, etc. Anattachment arm 625 may be used to connect front mounted snow andice melting device 600 topropane truck 390. Of course other methods of mounting may be used including removable mounts as is known in the art. - Referring to
FIGS. 18-20 , commercial snow andice melting device 300 is shown having aboot 645.Boot 645 surroundsburner jets 325 to further concentrate the heat produced to increase the melting of the snow and ice.Boot 645 is made of a flame resistant rubber and is flexible to provide movement if the surface to be cleared is uneven. Of course other materials may be used forboot 645 such as, but not limited to chain link, metal strips, etc. as long as the heat created is further contained and concentrated under the device. - Although the instant invention has been described in relation to particular embodiments thereof, many other variations and modifications and other uses will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
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1. A snow and ice melting device comprising:
a frame;
said frame having a forward trailer portion whereby said trailer portion removably attaches to a vehicle;
a plurality of burner jets support mounted horizontally within said frame;
a plurality of burner jets disposed within said plurality of burner jet supports;
said plurality of burner jets being oriented to direct a flame downwards;
a manifold connected to said plurality of said burner jets whereby a fuel is provided to said plurality of burner jets;
a fuel connection line connected to said manifold and a fuel source whereby said fuel is provided to said manifold; and
at least one wheel connected to said frame whereby said snow and ice melting device rolls over a surface during operation.
2. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 further comprising a boot disposed around a lower peripheral edge of said frame whereby heat produced from said flame is at least partially contained therein.
3. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 2 wherein said boot is a rubber material.
4. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 further comprising an emergency fuel shutoff valve disposed between said fuel source and said manifold.
5. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 further comprising a burner jet control whereby the heat generated by said burner jet is controllable.
6. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 further comprising a jockey wheel mounted to said trailer portion.
7. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 whereby said vehicle is a propane truck.
8. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 where said fuel source is propane.
9. The snow and ice melting device according to claim 1 where said fuel source is a propane tank disposed on said frame.
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