WO2014109763A1

WO2014109763A1 - Plow for use with automobile and other motorized vehicles

Info

Publication number: WO2014109763A1
Application number: PCT/US2013/021305
Authority: WO
Inventors: Richard Anthony BEHAN; Paulette Sanders BEHAN
Original assignee: Behan Richard Anthony; Behan Paulette Sanders
Priority date: 2013-01-11
Filing date: 2013-01-11
Publication date: 2014-07-17

Abstract

A personal use plow for pushing, but not limited to, snow and slush from ones driveway by most passenger automobiles, small trucks, all terrain vehicles, small tractors, or other similar motorized vehicle, that is attached using a unique strapping and cog bracing system. The plow is made of injected molded structural foam plastic and comes in 5 separate panels that can be easily assembled Into a solid plow blade. This material is lightweight and allows for easy transportation, storage, and use. When assembled, the plow can be used either in the front or back of an automobile. The plow attaches to the vehicle by a special hook, which attaches to the hood, trunk, or luggage rack of the automobile. All parts for the functionality of the plow are contained on the plow itself, so there are no brackets or hitches required to be attached to the bumpers or other parts of the vehicle. Mounting arrangements are provided for attaching the plow to motor vehicles other than automobiles.

Description

PLOW FOR USE WITH AUTOMOBILE AMD OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLES

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a plow for use with an automobile to push snow, sand, gravel and other such materials.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a lightweight plow that can be attached to the front of a motor vehicle such as an automobile, small truck, all terrain vehicle, small tractor, or other similar motorized vehicle, for use in removing snow from a residential driveway- It may also be used for occasional moving of other materials such as sand or gravel. There are many commonly used methods of removing snow from residential driveways; snow shovels, snow blowers, and heavy hydrauiicaliy operated snow plows mounted on the front of trucks. The deficiencies of the snow shovel are that it requires heavy lifting and/or pushing of snow in back breaking fashion in multiple, small quantities. Snow blowers can be quite expensive, require trips to the gas station for fuel, may have persistent starting problems, and may be inefficient due to wind conditions. Both shoveling and snow blowers require the user to be out in the cold elements and require them to be in relatively good health as to avoid stress on their hearts. The snow plows attached to trucks require enormous investment in both the vehicle and the plow, The plows are usually made of steel which will rust over time, and require substantial storage space. Wheel weights are required on the truck to counterbalance the weight of the steel plow, and chains may be are required to provide sufficient traction. The hydraulics used to operate the plows require substantia! maintenance. Finally, the majority of home owners do not have there own truck and snow plow, but must hire someone to clear their drive. This may result in the drive not being cleared as soon as the homeowner would prefer. While not commonly used, arrangements have been disclosed in the past for attaching a plow to a passenger vehicle. Many such arrangements required welding or bolting plow support structures to the frame or other metal structures, such as metal bumpers, of the automobile. The following patents disclose arrangements for propelling plows by an automobile which do not require the bolting, clamping or welding of metal structures to the automobile:

U.S. Patent No. Date of Patent Inventor

3,448,534 June 10, 1969 Pipes et al

4,944,104 July 31 , 1990 Kowafczyk

5.136,795 August 11 , 1992 Rosenberg

5,207,010 May 4, 1993 Grossman

6,518,544 February 11 , 2003 Matisz et al

The Pipes et at patent sets forth a snowplow for a vehicle which attached to a vehicle by a pair of universal bumper hitch assembly 64 each of which includes a rod 66 extending from the bumper to the rear of the mold bars 16. Thus, the snowplow arrangement of the Pipes et al patent is not usable with current automobiles that do not have bumpers. Similarly, the snow plow assembly of the Rosenberg patent is attached to the bumper of an automobile. The Kowalczyk patent reveals a snow plow blade which is supported on the vertical portions of two L-shaped Members, with the horizontal portions being attached to the automobile by suction cups. The Grossman patent sets forth a snow plow which is formed by folding sheets of planar material, and attaching the formed snow plow to an automobile with straps, Veicro strips, screw, bolts, adhesives, or any other suitable material. The Matisz et al patent shows a snow plow consisting of two blade wing sections, each of which has an integrally formed bumper column which engages the bumper of a vehicle. Each of the two blade wing sections are secured to the vehicle by a strap. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of this invention to provide a plow which is readily attached to an automobile without requiring any modification of the automobile and without requiring the use of tools, it is another object of this invention to provide a piow which is light weight, such that it may be readily positioned for use on a vehicle and removed therefrom for storage. It is still another object of this invention to provide a piow having a blade which is provided in segments which may be readi!y attached to each other. A still further object of this invention is to provide a plow which includes readily assembled parts which make the plow adaptable for use on a variety of vehicles and for aligning the plow to move the plowed material to the right, left or directly ahead of the direction of movement of the vehicle.

In accordance with this invention, a light weight plow is readily assembled from a plurality of light weight components. The blade is formed of one or more middle sections and a pair of end sections which are secured to each other, The sides of the middle sections and the inner side of the end sections are formed to provide an interlocking arrangement with each other. The lower edges of the biades are rounded to reduce the friction with the surface being plowed, and thereby reduce the power required to push the blade. At least two cog plates are provided on the back of an assembled blade, with a portion of each cog piate engaging the vehicle, such that the blade may be pushed by the vehicle. One of the cog plates may be provided with an extender, such that the blade will extend at an angle with respect to the end of the vehicle engaged by the cog plates, At least a pair of straps are secured between the blade and the vehicle, to cause the blade to move with the vehicle, when the vehicle is moving in the opposite direction to that when the plow is being pushed. The plow may be secured to either the front or the back of an automobile for plowing use. Additional mounting devices may be provided to adapt the light weight plow for use with motorized vehicles other than automobiles, such as small tractors, riding lawn mowers, all terrain vehicles, and zero-turn mowers to name a few. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a piow in accordance with this invention mounted for use on the front of an automobile;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a plow in accordance with this invention mounted for use on the rear of an automobile;

Figure 3 is a perspective rear view of a plow in accordance with this invention;

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective rear view of a plow in accordance with this invention;

Figures 5a and 5b are respectively front and rear perspective views of a blade section of a plow in accordance with this invention;

Figures 8a and 6b are respectively outer and inner perspective views of an end cap for the blade sections of a piow in accortlance with this invention;

Figures ?a and ?b are respectiveiy front and rear perspective views of a cog piate of a piow in accordance with this invention;

Figures 8a and 8b are respectiveiy top and bottom perspective views of a cog extender of a plow in accordance with this invention;

Figures 9a and 9b are respectively rear and bottom perspective views of a cog of a piow in accordance with this invention; Figures 10a and 10b are respectiveiy rear and bottom perspective views of a stud cap of a plow In accordance with this invention;

Figures 11a and 11b are respectively top and bottom perspective views of a hood clip of a plow in accordance with this invention;

Figures 12a - 12k show the adaptive component utilized to mount the plow of this invention to an all terrain vehicle or a quad;

Figure 13 shows a partial assembly of the adaptive components shown in Figs, 12a and 12b to the plow of this invention:

Figure 14 also shows a partial assembly of the adaptive components Figs. 12a and 12b to the plow of this invention:

Figure 15 show a partial assembly of the adaptive components shown in

Figs.

12a - 12d to the plow of this invention;

Figure 16 shows the partial assembly of the adaptive components shown in Figs 12e ~ 12g to the frame of an all terrain vehicle;

Figure 17 shows the partial assembly of the adaptive components shown in Figs. 12h and 12i:

Figure 18 shows the assembly of a pivot bracket to the partial assembly shown in Fig, 17; Figure 19a - 19d show the adaptive component utilized to mount the plow of this invention to a riding lawn mower; and

Figure 20 shows the adaptive components of Figs 19a and 19b secured to a riding lawn mower.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to Fig. 1 , a plow 12 is accordance with this invention is positioned at the front of an automobile 14, for plowing material in front of the automobile, Portions of the plow engage the lower front trim 16 of the automobile, and straps 18 extend from the plow to clips 20 engaging the rear edge of the automobile hood.

Similarly, referring to Fig. 2, a plow 12 is accordance with this invention is positioned at the back of an automobile 14, for plowing material behind the automobile. Portions of the plow engage the lower back trim 17 of the automobile, and straps 18 extend from the plow to clips 20 engaging the rear edge of the automobile trunk lid.

Referring to Fig. 3, a plow 12 in accordance with the invention is readily assembled from a plurality of components. The snow plow blade 22 is shown to be an assembled of five identical blade sections 24. However, the snow plow blade may be formed of more or less identical blade sections 24, depending on the width of the automobile or other vehicle, and the width of the area to be plowed. Secured to the back of the blade 22 are two identical cog plates 28, to each of which is secured a cog 30. Such that the blade 22 may be tilted to the right or left with respect to the vehicle to which it is attached, a pair of cog extenders 32 may be placed between the blade 22 and a cog plate 28. Secured in each of the cogs is a stud 34, which extends upward and is provided with a stud cap 36. Each of the components of the snow plow 12 in accordance with this invention will now be described by making reference to Figs. 4 and 5 - 11 , a and b.

Front and rear views of a blade section 24 are shown in Figs 5a and 5b respectively. Each side of a blade section 24 is provided with alternating tabs 38 and spaces 40. The tabs 38 and the spaces 40 form an Interlocking connection between adjacent blade sections. Holes 42 are provided adjacent the spaces 40 and holes 44 in the tabs 38 for receiving screws to secure adjacent blade sections to each other. Holes 41 are provided for receiving fastening bolts to secure adjacent blade section to each other. However, other fastening members could be used.

The blade sections 24 as well as most of the other components of the snow plow 12 are formed of high impact ABS plastic of sufficient thickness to provide for strength and durability, when plowing, even under the harsh conditions of winter. Other light weight materials of sufficient strength and durability could be used, such as injection molded structural plastic, and other plastics. When bolted together, the combined sections create a strong, yet flexible blade in excess of six feet in length. This flexibility Is provided by the material forming the blade sections 24 and by the multiple sections. The flexibility allows for the stress and weight of the snow to be distributed throughout the several blade sections, rather than just in the area directly affected.

The top 46 and the bottom 48 of each of the blade sections 24 is provided with a rounded reinforced edge that enhances the durability of the snow plow as it pushes snow over a concrete, gravel or asphalt surface. The rounded edge essentialiy eliminates the chance of the blade engaging and attempting to push a raised section of the paved surface, or a rock or other object secured to the surface by ice. The top 48 and bottom 48 of a blade section may be rotated, so as to replace a worn bottom 48 with an unworn top 46. The rounded edges, along with the flexibility of the blade, will keep the blade from getting stuck against cracks or solid ice, and eliminated the need for height skids usual provided on at lower edge of snow plow blades. In addition, the blade is designed so that the top and bottom are the same, thus making it reversible, and thereby doubling the life of the snow plow.

Referring to Figs. 8a and 6b, a end cap 28 is shown. An end cap is secured to the outer side of the last blade section 24 on each end of the plow. Again, each of the end caps 26 is secures to the adjacent blade section, being provided with tabs 38 and spaces 40, The tabs 38 and the spaces 40 form an interlocking connection between the end cap 26 and the adjacent blade section 24. Again, holes 42 are provided adjacent the spaces 40 and holes 44 in the tabs 38 for receiving fastening members such as screws to secure adjacent blade sections to each other. Holes 45 are provided for receiving fastening members such as screws to secure an end cap 28 to a blade sections 24 at the outer ends of blade 22. A tab 47 having a hole 49 therein is provided for accommodating the end of a strap, the other end of which strap is secured to automobile to hold the plow against the automobile when the direction of movement of the automobile is reversed from the plowing direction.

Referring to Figs. 7a and 7b, the front and back of a cog plate 28 are shown. Flanges 50 and 52 are provided at the back of the cog plates to be secured to the back of blade sections 24, Holes 54 are provided in the flanges 50 and 52 to receive fastening members such as bolts, or locking pins to secure the cog plates 28 to the back of blade sections 24.

Referring to Figs, 8a and 8b, top and bottom views respectively of a cog plate extender 32 are shown. A cog plate extender 32 has a front wall 54 and a back wail 56 which are each provided with slots 58 for receiving fastening members such as bolts, or locking pins to secure the cog plates extender 32 to the back of blade sections 24 and to a cog plate 28. Referring to Figs. 9a and 9b, rear and bottom perspective views of a cog 30 which is attached to a cog plate 28 is shown. A cog 30 is provided with a flange 60 having holes 82 therein for receiving a fastening member such as a bolt, or locking pin to secure the cog 30 to a cog plate 28, The cog 30 also has a curved surface 64 which is provided for engagement with the lower trim of an automobile, or a surface of another type of vehicle, to propel the snow plow 12, when the vehicle is moved to cause the plow 12 to move snow or other material The cog 30 is also provided with a rectangular slot or opening 66, for receiving a stud 34, as shown in Figs. 1 , 2, and 3, which extends upwardly from the plow 12.

Referring to Figs 10a and 10b, rear and bottom views respectively of a stud cap 36 which is secured to the top of a stud 34 are shown. The top of the stud cap 36 is provided with slots 70 and 72 for securing one end of a strap 18, the other end of which is secured to a strap clip 20 and shown in Figs.10a and 10b. Holes 71 are provided to fasten the stud cap 38 to the stud 34 using screws.

The assembly of the plow is simple, such that anyone familiar with the use of a screw driver and wrench can put if together in approximately ten minutes. In the preferred assemble, two bolts attach each of the blade sections and end caps, four bolts attach each cog plate to two adjacent blade sections, or to two cog extenders, and four bolts attach the cog to two adjacent cog plates.

In the preferred embodiment, a stud 34 is formed of typical 2 x 4 lumber cut to an appropriate length to extend, for instance, above the hood of an automobile with which the plow is to be used. The 2 x 4 may be wrapped with a material, such as neoprene, to provide a cushion where it comes into engagement with the automobile. The neoprene cover slip may be attached to the stud with hook and loop material. Wood screws may be used to attach a stud 34 to a cog 30 and a stud cap 36. In a preferred assembly, bolts and wing nuts are used to secure a cog to a cog plate. The use of the wing nuts makes it easier to adjust the vertical position of the cog 30 on the cog plate 28, depending on the height of the surface of the vehicle against which the curved surface 84 will bear with respect to the bottom of the blade sections 24. in addition, the cogs 30 can be adjusted to the right or left of center to account for the various curves of the vehicle surface to be engaged by the curved surface 64 of the cog 30. This allows for a flush fit of the stud 34 to the engaging surface of the vehicle, which will keep damage and/or scratches from occurring. In addition to this adjustment, we have included a neoprene cover slip that will attach to the stud with hook and loop material to provide additional protection to the bumper.

The key to the functionality of the blade is the stud and cog assembly. A quick measurement of the height of the bumper or other portion of the engaging vehicle which engages the cog from the ground is made and the cog is tightened into an appropriate slot of the cog plate. The studs 34 are preferably cut to a length that allows for the stud cap to come even with height of the hood or trunk. A typical passenger car requires a 20" - 24" length, while an sports utility vehicle or pickup may be 30"- 36" or higher. If the user of the plow of this invention has both types of vehicles, two sets of studs will provide for use of the plow on either vehicle. The cog extender plate can be attached to either the right or left side of the plow depending on which direction from the vehicle you want the plowed material to be displaced. The cog plate extenders 32 can be moved from either side of the blade easily and quickly.

Once the blade is assembled and the location of the cogs 30 and the height of the studs 34 are determined, it will take very little time to complete the attachment to the vehicle for use, regardless if attaching it to the front or back of the vehicle. You begin by leaning the snow plow 12 against the engaging surface of the vehicle. A strap, formed of a material such as nylon, is run through the slots 70 and 72 in the stud cap 38, with the other end slid through the strap clip 20, which engages the top edge of the hood or trunk. The clip 20 is made of, or coated with a materia! that will not scratch the vehicle, yet is strong enough to keep the strap in place. The strap is pull tight, but not over tightened. When the car is in motion, the weight of the snow and force of the vehicle makes the top of the blade sections and therefor the top of the studs 34 to lean forward away from the vehicle. The strap keeps the stud securely against the bumper thus keeping the snow plow blade upright. In addition, the cog 30 will provide additional support to the stud 34 as it engages a vehicle surface. The combination of the strapl 8 and engagement of the cog 30 against the underside of the bumper distributes the stress of the plow while it's pushing snow or other material.

To keep the snow plow 12 attached to the vehicle when going in the opposite direction, a resilient strap or cord, such as a bungee cord is secured to an end cap 28, at hole 49,and the other end to a suitable structure in the wheel well of the vehicle. This allows for the vehicle to go down the driveway pushing snow, return up the driveway, and then change Ianes to compiete the snow removal. When the task is complete, one may simply detach the hook clips from the vehicle and store the plow in a suitable location. When the snow plow 12 will not be used for an extended period, such as at the end of winter, it may be easily disassembled and put into a box or bag for easy storage.

While the plow of this Invention is most readily used with an automobile, or other vehicles having similar front and back configurations, mounting arrangements can be provided to whereby the plow may be used with other motorized vehicles. Such mounting arrangements include adaptive components secured to the plow and adaptive components secured to the motorized vehicle. Referring to Figs. 12a ~12k, adapter assembly parts utilized to mount the plow of this invention to an all terrain vehicle or a quad are shown. The components include blocks 80, blade channels 82, top pivot plate 84, bottom pivot plate 86, which are mounted on the back of the plow, and belly plate 88, clamp plate 90, clamp brackets 92, belly u-bracket 94, boot plates 98, pivot bracket 98, and axle 100, which are mounted on the all terrain vehicle. Referring to Fig. 13, the blocks 80 are secured to the back of the plow, and as shown in Fig. 14, the blade channels 82 are secured to the blocks. Pivot plate 84 and 86 are each secured to a blade channels as shown in Fig. 15.

Fig. 18, shows the securing of the belly plate 88 to the all terrain vehicle frame 102, by clamping the frame 102 between the belly plate 88 and the clamp plate §0 and the clamp brackets 92. The belly u-bracket 94 Is secured to the belly plate 88, and the boot plates 96 to the belly u-bracket as shown in Fig. 17. The pivot bracket 98 is secured to the boot piates 96 by axle 100 as shown in Fig. 18. To attach the plow to the all terrain vehicle, the pivot bracket 98 is secured to the top pivot plate 84 and the bottom pivot plate 86 by a pair of fasteners which pass through mating hofes in the pivot plates 84 and 88 and the pivot bracket 98. One of the fasteners may be a bolt around which the pivot plates 84 and 88 may pivot with respect to the pivot bracket 98, and a quick release pin which may be positioned in different mating holes in the pivot piates 84 and 88 and the pivot bracket 98, to position the plow at different angles with respect to the frame of the all terrain vehicle.

Similarly mounting arrangements, may include adaptive components secured to the plow and adaptive components secured to other types of motorized vehicles. For instance, the plow of this invention may be mounted to a typical riding lawn mower. To mount the plow of this invention on a riding lawn mower, the same adapter assembly parts shown in Figs. 12 which are mount on the back of the plow, include blocks SO, blade channels 82, top pivot plate 84, bottom pivot plate 88, are utilized. Figs. 19a ~ 19d, show the adapter assembly parts which are secured to the riding mower. The parts, mower arms 104, boot plates 106, are similar to parts used in mounting to the all terrain vehicle, and pivot bracket 98 and axle 100 are identical to those used in mounting to the all terrain vehicle.

As shown in Fig, 20, the mower arms 104 are secured to the frame of the riding lawn mower, and the boot plates 106 are secured to the mower arms. A pivot bracket 98 is secured to the hoot plates 106 in a similar manner to that shown In Fig. 18.

While a preferred embodiment of the plow of this invention has been shown, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that what has been shown and described is considered at present to be a preferred embodiment of the plow of this invention. While mounting arrangements for mounting the plow of this invention on motor vehicles other that automobiles, other mounting arrangements are contemplated by this invention, in accordance with the Patent Statutes, changes may be made in the plow of this invention without actually departing from the true spirit and scope of this invention. The appended claims are intended to cover ali such changes and modifications which fall in the true spirit and scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A piow for pushing material with a motor vehicle comprising the following components:

A. two or more blade sections have top and bottom edges which are identical to each other and sides which are provided with spaced tabs with spaces between the tabs, the spaced tabs and spaces being positioned such that the spaced tabs on one blade section will mate with spaces on an adjoining blade section, forming an interlocking connection between blade sections,

B. A pair of blade end caps, said blade end caps provided with spaced tabs with spaces between the tabs, the spaced tabs and spaces being positioned such that the spaced tabs on one blade end cap will mate with spaces on an adjoining blade section, forming an interlocking connection with a blade sections,

C. A pair of cog plates, one of said cog plates being secured to the back of said blade sections, said pair of cog piates being spaced from each other,

D. A pair of cog plate extenders, said pair of cog plate extenders being secured between one of said cog plates and the back of said blade sections,

E. A pair of cogs, each of said cogs being secured to one of said cog piates, each of said cogs having a curved surface for engaging a lower curved surface of the front or back of a motor vehicle, each of said cogs having a slot formed therein,

F. A pair of studs, each of said studs having a lower end received in a slot in one of said cogs,

G. A pair of stud caps, each of said stud caps being place on the upper end of one of said studs, and each having a strap securing portion, H. A pair of clips for engaging the edge of the motor vehicle, each of said clips having a strap securing portion, and

!, A pair of straps, each secured at one end to one of said stud caps, and at the other end to one of said pair of clips.

2. The plow for pushing materia! with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the components of the plow when disassembled make be compactly stored.

3. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1„ wherein the structural components thereof are formed of injected molded staictural foam plastic,

4. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom ends of the blade sections are the same, such that the top and bottom ends of the blade section may be reversed.

5. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the reversible top and bottom edges of the piow are rounded to allow for easy gliding over reasonable obstructions in the driveway, such as cracks or solid ice formations.

8. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , when said cog plate and said cog plate extenders are secured on each side to adjoining blade sections, such that they extend across the interlocking connection between two blade sections.

7. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a cog may be secured to a cog plate at adjustable vertical and horizontal positions, so as to accommodate use with various motor vehicles.

8. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a connecting tab Is provide on each of said blade end caps for securing one end of an extensible member, the other end of which is secured to the motor vehicle, whereby the plow will not move away from the vehicle when the direction of the vehicle is reversed.

9. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the components are secured to each other by fasteners, such as bolts and nuts.

10. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , including a mounting arrangement for securing the plow to an all terrain vehicle.

11. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , including a mounting arrangement for securing the plow to a riding mower.

12. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , including a mounting arrangement for securing the plow to a motor vehicle other than an automobile.

1, A plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle comprising the following components:

C. A pair of cog plates, one of said cog plates being secured to the back of said blade sections, said pair of cog plates being spaced from each other,

D. A pair of cog plate extenders, said pair of cog piate extenders being secured between one of said cog plates and the back of said blade sections,

E. A pair of cogs, each of said cogs being secured to one of said cog plates, each of said cogs having a curved surface for engaging a iower curved surface of the front or back of a motor vehicle, each of said cogs having a slot formed therein,

F. A pair of studs, each of said studs having a iower end received in a slot in one of said cogs,

I. A pair of straps, each secured at one end to one of said stud caps, and at the other end to one of said pair of clips.

2. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1, wherein the components of the plow when disassembled make be compactly stored.

3. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the structural components thereof are formed of injected molded structural foam plastic.

5. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the reversible top and bottom edges of the plow are rounded to allow for easy gliding over reasonable obstructions in the driveway, such as cracks or solid ice formations.

6. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , when said cog plate and said cog plate extenders are secured on each side to adjoining blade sections, such that they extend across the interlocking connection between two blade sections.

8. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a connecting lab is provide on each of said blade end caps for securing one end of an extensible member, the other end of which is secured to the motor vehicle, whereby the plow will not move away from the vehicle when the direction of the vehicle is reversed.

9. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the components are secured to each other by fasteners, such as bolts and nuts,

11. The plow for pushing material with a motor vehicle of claim 1. including a mounting arrangement for securing the plow to a riding mower.