Louvered snow plow

摘要

A snow plow blade with integrated multiple horizontal slats in lieu of one solid curved blade comprises a plurality of thin blades stacked upon one another in a staggered retreating arrangement from the bottom up. Should any blade damage occur, just the section damaged can be replaced by simply unbolting it and bolting on a new one. The slat structure allows air to flow through the blade while moving down the road and not plowing snow, enabling air to enter the radiator section of the vehicle to cool the radiator more efficiently. Finally, the slat structure is envisioned to create lift, in much the same manner as an airplane wing, thus making the blade appear lighter than its actual static weight when moving down the road and not plowing snow. This feature is envisioned to reduce wear and tear on suspension components, steering components, tires, and other similar items.

主权项

1. A method for using a snow plow apparatus, said method comprising the steps of:
providing said apparatus, comprising:
a plurality of unitary frame members each comprising an upper portion, a middle portion, a lower portion, an upper notch separating said upper portion and said middle portion, and a middle notch separating said middle portion and said lower portion;a lower blade removably connected thereto said lower portion of each of said plurality of frame members;a middle blade removably connected thereto said middle portion of each of said plurality of frame members; and,an upper blade removably connected thereto said upper portion of each of said plurality of frame members;wherein said upper notch and said middle notch provide a support means and a spacing means thereto said lower blade, said middle blade, and said upper blade;wherein said upper notch and said middle notch provide a fixed angled configuration of the individual blades;wherein said lower blade, said middle blade, said upper blade are louvered and form a concave surface;wherein said apparatus provides a means for redirecting a flow of air thereinto an engine compartment of a vehicle, thereby creating an additional cooling effect;wherein said apparatus creates an aerodynamic lift, thereby reducing a weight of said apparatus; and,wherein said apparatus reduces air resistance thereon a front surface of said apparatus, thereby reducing wear on a suspension of a vehicle and increasing fuel economy of said vehicle; removing an existing snow plow blade from an existing mounting frame or installing a mounting frame thereto a vehicle; attaching said apparatus thereto said existing mounting frame; pivotally attaching a mounting bracket thereto said existing mounting frame; inserting a mounting bracket pin therethrough a mounting bracket aperture; removably attaching a distal end of a quadrant thereto an existing channel connection thereon said existing mounting frame; pivotally attaching each hydraulic bracket thereto a hydraulic cylinder of said existing mounting frame; inserting a hydraulic bracket pin therethrough a hydraulic bracket aperture; removably attaching each spring thereto said existing mounting frame; positioning said apparatus as desired for use via said hydraulic cylinders thereon said existing mounting frame; and, commencing a plowing action.