Convertible snowblower using rectangular shroud interface
OwnerCarlisle A. Middletoninventor
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Abstract
A basic snowblower unit powered by an engine has a rectangular shroud housing a fan with a drive member associated with it. A considerable number of special units including lawnmower, vacuum-and-bagger, leaf picker, edger, rotary tiller, leaf blower, sprayer, electric generator, hydraulic pump, and air compressor, are individually attachable for support and powering by the basic snowblower unit, providing for all-year use of it, compact storage and economy in purchase and ownership.
Claims23
A system of wheeled vehicle comprising a basic snowblower unit with first wheels for engaging a supporting surface, with power source and with means for performing additional functions useful in domestic and commercial applications under power, comprising:
- the snowblower having a rectangular shroud with rear face, open forward face, top, bottom, left and right sides, a fan in the shroud, means for powering the fan including:
- first drive means having a shaft with an end extending from said power source into the shroud, means for powering the means for performing additional functions including:
- a first drive member on said end a frame, second drive means comprising a second drive member attached to the frame, means for holding the first and second drive means in operative alignment for supplying power to said means for performing additional functions;
- means for affixing to the shroud said means for performing additional functions, including:
- said frame proportioned for fitting against the shroud, and means for detachably affixing the frame on the shroud.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.