Vehicle bumper
OwnerThomas L. Wehrinventor
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Abstract
A front bumper for a two- or four-wheel drive utility vehicle permits simultaneous mounting of a power winch and snow removal blade assembly, such that both the winch and snow blade can be used, and remain attached to the vehicle at the same time. The snow removal blade includes a riser portion providing additional clearance between the blade mounting portion of the front bumper and ground beneath the vehicle when the snow removal blade assembly is removed from the vehicle.
Claims17
A combination for mounting a winch and a snow blade assembly from a vehicle, comprising first means for supporting the winch, means for mounting the first means to extend across the front of the vehicle body, second means extending downwardly and rearwardly from the first means beneath the vehicle body, third means for movably mounting a snow blade assembly the third means being provided at the distal end of the second means, fourth means for providing a lift arm for the snow blade assembly, the fourth means projecting outwardly from the front of the vehicle body, the snow blade assembly including support frame means movably mounted from the third means for selectively movably supporting the snow blade.
A combination for mounting a winch and snow blade assembly from a vehicle, comprising an elongated first member including a mounting bracket for supporting the winch, means for mounting the elongated first member to extend generally transversely across the front of the vehicle body to provide a front bumper, a generally L-shaped framework providing a first leg projecting rearwardly beneath the vehicle front end and a second leg projecting generally downwardly beneath the vehicle undercarriage, at the distal end of first leg, third movable mounting means provided at the distal end of the second means for a snow blade assembly, a lift arm for the snow blade, the lift arm including a portion pivotally mounted with respect to the elongated member and extending forwardly from the vehicle and means for connecting the movable lift arm portion to the snow blade assembly, the snow blade assembly including support arm means movably mounted from the third means for selectively movably supporting the snow blade.
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