Snow and debris removal apparatus
OwnerTodd E. Kautzmaninventor
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Abstract
A debris removal apparatus (e.g., for moving snow) can include a frame configured to attach to a prime mover. The frame can include one or more rails that extend from a first side of the frame to a second side of the frame. Additionally, the debris removal apparatus can include a carriage configured to translate along the one or more rails of the frame. Further, the debris removal apparatus can include a blower configured to intake a fluid and discharge the fluid at a blower outlet. The blower can be coupled with the carriage. Still further, the debris removal apparatus can include a nozzle configured to couple with the blower outlet.
Claims14
A debris blowing apparatus, comprising:
- a frame configured to attach to a prime mover, wherein the frame includes one or more rails that extend from a first side of the frame to a second side of the frame;
- a carriage configured to translate along the one or more rails of the frame;
- a blower configured to intake air and discharge the air at a blower outlet, wherein the blower is coupled with the carriage, and wherein the blower is configured to pivot laterally on the carriage;
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- a nozzle configured to couple with the blower outlet, wherein the nozzle includes:
- an inlet having an opening with a first nozzle area and configured to couple with the blower outlet;
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- an outlet having an opening with a second nozzle area, wherein the first nozzle area is different from the second nozzle area.
A system for blowing debris, comprising:
- a frame configured to attach to a prime mover, wherein the frame includes one or more rails that extend from a first side of the frame to a second side of the frame;
- a carriage configured to translate along the one or more rails of the frame;
- a blower configured to intake air and discharge the air at a blower outlet, wherein the blower is coupled with the carriage, and wherein the blower is configured to pivot laterally on the carriage;
- a nozzle configured to couple with the blower outlet, wherein the nozzle includes:
- an inlet having an opening with a first nozzle area and configured to couple with the blower outlet;
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- an outlet having an opening with a second nozzle area, wherein the first nozzle area is different from the second nozzle area;
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- a prime mover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.