公开(公告)号：US07631442B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11365705

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

IPC: E01H5/04

CPC classification number: E01H5/06 ,  Y10T137/5283 ,  Y10T137/87885

Abstract: A modular hydraulic power mechanism provides hydraulic power to a snowplow system for use in moving a snowplow. The hydraulic power mechanism includes a base unit including a base plate, a hydraulic reservoir and a hydraulic pump unit. To the base unit may be added a first hydraulic module that can be mounted to the base plate and that is designed to meet a specific hydraulic need, such as up and down motion, for the snowplow of a first snowplow system. To the same base unit a second hydraulic module may be mounted that is designed to meet a different hydraulic need, such as side to side motion, for the first snowplow system. Alternately, to the same base unit one or more hydraulic modules can be mounted to the base plate in order to provide all the hydraulic needs of a second snowplow system, such as a V-plow.

Abstract translation: 模块化液压动力机构为降雪系统提供液压动力，用于移动积雪车。 液压动力机构包括基座单元，其包括基板，液压油箱和液压泵单元。 可以向基座单元添加第一液压模块，该第一液压模块可以安装到基板上，并且被设计成满足用于第一除雪系统的积雪机的特定液压需求，例如上下运动。 对于相同的基座单元，可以安装第二液压模块，其被设计成满足用于第一除雪系统的不同的液压需求，例如侧向运动。 或者，对于相同的基座单元，可以将一个或多个液压模块安装到基板上，以便提供第二除雪系统（例如V型犁）的所有液压需求。

公开(公告)号：US20080072464A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11858967

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

IPC: E01H5/08

CPC classification number: E01H5/06 ,  E01H5/066

Abstract: A snowplow assembly may include a snowplow mechanism having a mold board, a structural frame and a scraper blade all formed substantially of a thermoplastic. The mold board and structural frame may be molded together. An alternate snowplow assembly may include a mount assembly having a blade mount assembly, where the mold board, structural frame and blade mount assembly are all formed substantially of a thermoplastic. The mold board, the structural frame and the blade mount assembly may be molded together.

Abstract translation: 除雪器组件可以包括具有模板，刮板结构和全部由热塑性材料形成的刮刀的除雪机构。 模板和结构框架可以模制在一起。 替代的积雪车组件可以包括具有刀片安装组件的安装组件，其中模板，结构框架和刀片安装组件都基本上由热塑性材料形成。 模板，结构框架和刀片安装组件可以一起模制。

公开(公告)号：US07591087B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11858953

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

IPC: E01H5/06 ,  E01H5/04

CPC classification number: E01H5/06

Abstract: A snowplow assembly may include a snowplow mechanism having a frame and a pair of wings that are adapted to move independently. The snowplow assembly may also include a hydraulic system that has a first cylinder for use in moving the first wing, a second cylinder for use in moving the second wing, a pump system for use in providing hydraulic fluid to the first and second cylinders, and a flow divider that causes the first wing and the second wing to move at substantially the same time and substantially the same speed regardless of the disparity of loads on the first and second wings.

Abstract translation: 除雪器组件可以包括具有框架和适于独立移动的一对翼片的除雪机构。 除雪器组件还可以包括液压系统，其具有用于移动第一机翼的第一气缸，用于移动第二机翼的第二气缸，用于向第一和第二气缸提供液压流体的泵系统;以及 分流器，其使得第一翼和第二翼基本上相同的时间和基本上相同的速度移动，而与第一和第二翼上的载荷的差异无关。

公开(公告)号：US06715703B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US10301447

申请日：2002-11-21

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Josh Vyrostek

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Josh Vyrostek

IPC: E01C1920

CPC classification number: E01C19/203 ,  B05B3/085 ,  E01C19/204

Abstract: A spreader assembly is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a tailgate and a bumper. The spreader includes a hopper having an upper section and a bottom section, the bottom section having a lower material discharge chamber terminating in a lower discharge opening; a broadcast spreader positioned beneath said discharge opening; and a spill plate to at least partially regulate the flow of particulate material through the discharge opening.

Abstract translation: 吊具组件适于安装在具有后挡板和保险杠的车辆上。 吊具包括具有上部和底部的料斗，底部具有终止于下部排出口的下部材料排放室; 位于所述排放口下方的广播吊具; 以及溢流板，以至少部分地调节通过排出口的颗粒材料的流动。

公开(公告)号：US06354024B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09449945

申请日：1999-11-29

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Robert L. Potak

IPC: E01H504

CPC classification number: E01H5/06 ,  E01H5/066

Abstract: A snowplow blade mount assembly mountable on a vehicle that includes a frame mount assembly which is affixed to a frame of the vehicle and a support assembly that connects to the frame mount assembly. The support assembly is designed to connect to a lift mount assembly and a blade mount assembly. The support assembly enables the blade mount assembly and/or lift mount assembly to be conveniently connected and disconnected from the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 安装在车辆上的除雪刮板安装组件，其包括固定到车辆的框架上的框架安装组件和连接到框架安装组件的支撑组件。 支撑组件设计成连接到电梯安装组件和刀片安装组件。 支撑组件使得叶片安装组件和/或提升安装组件能够方便地与车辆连接和断开。

公开(公告)号：US06256909B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09667579

申请日：2000-09-22

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Tim K. Howell

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Tim K. Howell

IPC: E01H504

CPC classification number: E01H5/06

Abstract: An external electrical connector for connecting one or more components of a snowplow blade unit. The electrical connector includes two housing components that are securable together. Each housing component includes an interface end and a coupling end. The coupling ends of the two housing components are designed to be connect together to form an electrical connection. At least one of the interface ends includes at least one electrical connection interface that is designed to form an electrical connection with at least one external snowplow blade component. One of the housings components is secured to a component of said snowplow blade unit. Protection caps and housing holders are used to protect the parts of the housings when the housings are disconnected from one another.

Abstract translation: 用于连接除雪机叶片单元的一个或多个部件的外部电连接器。 电连接器包括可固定在一起的两个壳体部件。 每个外壳部件包括接口端和联接端。 两个壳体部件的连接端被设计成连接在一起以形成电连接。 至少一个接口端包括至少一个电连接接口，其被设计成与至少一个外部积雪机叶片部件形成电连接。 其中一个外壳部件被固定到所述除雪刮板单元的部件上。 当外壳彼此断开时，保护帽和外壳座用于保护外壳的部件。

公开(公告)号：US20110259979A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13093230

申请日：2011-04-25

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Andrew L. Outcalt

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Andrew L. Outcalt

IPC: E01C19/20 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: E01C19/201 ,  A01C17/006

Abstract: A flow gate includes first and second body members, first and second flow control members, and first and second locking mechanisms. The first and second body members operatively attach to and detach from each other. The first and second flow control members adjust between an open position, a closed position, and a plurality of partially opened positions. The first and second locking mechanisms selectively prevent and allow adjustment of the first and second flow control members. The first and second flow control members prevent the flow of material from an associated spreader when both the first and second flow control members are in the closed position, and allow the flow of material from the associated spreader when either the first or the second flow control member is in the opened position or in one of the plurality of partially opened positions.

Abstract translation: 流动闸门包括第一和第二主体构件，第一和第二流动控制构件以及第一和第二锁定机构。 第一和第二主体部件可操作地附接到彼此并分离。 第一和第二流量控制构件在打开位置，关闭位置和多个部分打开位置之间调节。 第一和第二锁定机构选择性地防止和允许调节第一和第二流动控制构件。 当第一和第二流量控制构件都处于关闭位置时，第一和第二流量控制构件防止来自相关联的吊具的材料的流动，并且当第一或第二流量控制 构件处于打开位置或多个部分打开位置中的一个位置。

公开(公告)号：US06978952B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10755211

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Josh Vyrostek

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Josh Vyrostek

IPC: B05B3/08 ,  E01C19/20 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01C3/06 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C17/00 ,  A01C19/00

CPC classification number: E01C19/203 ,  B05B3/085

Abstract: An improved spreader assembly adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a tailgate and a bumper. The improved spreader assembly includes a hopper and a retaining arrangement. The hopper has an upper section and a bottom section. The bottom section has a base surface adapted to at least partially rest on a top surface of the bumper. The retaining arrangement includes a band that fits at least about a portion of a front face of the upper section of the hopper. One end of the band is adapted to connect to the vehicle to maintain at least a portion of a back face of the upper section at least closely adjacent to the tailgate of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的吊具组件，适于安装在具有后挡板和保险杠的车辆上。 改进的吊具组件包括料斗和保持装置。 料斗具有上部和底部。 底部部分具有适于至少部分地搁置在保险杠的顶表面上的基座表面。 保持装置包括配合料斗上部的前表面的至少约一部分的带。 带的一端适于连接到车辆，以将上部的后表面的至少一部分至少紧邻车辆的后挡板。

公开(公告)号：US06932287B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10753605

申请日：2004-01-08

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Josh Vyrostek

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Josh Vyrostek

IPC: B05B3/08 ,  E01C19/20 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01C3/06 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C19/00

CPC classification number: E01C19/203 ,  B05B3/085 ,  E01C19/204

Abstract: An improved spreader assembly adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a tailgate and a bumper. The improved spreader assembly includes a hopper and a retaining arrangement. The hopper has an upper section and a bottom section. The bottom section has a base surface adapted to at least partially rest on a top surface of the bumper. The retaining arrangement includes a band that fits at least about a portion of a front face of the upper section of the hopper. One end of the band is adapted to connect to the vehicle to maintain at least a portion of a back face of the upper section at least closely adjacent to the tailgate of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的吊具组件，适于安装在具有后挡板和保险杠的车辆上。 改进的吊具组件包括料斗和保持装置。 料斗具有上部和底部。 底部部分具有适于至少部分地搁置在保险杠的顶表面上的基座表面。 保持装置包括配合料斗上部的前表面的至少约一部分的带。 带的一端适于连接到车辆，以将上部的后表面的至少一部分至少紧邻车辆的后挡板。

公开(公告)号：US5988534A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US93575

申请日：1998-06-08

Applicant: James A. Kost ,  Elias J. Georgakopoulos

Inventor： James A. Kost ,  Elias J. Georgakopoulos

IPC: E01C19/20 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01C23/00

CPC classification number: E01C19/203

Abstract: An improved spreader assembly adapted to be mounted on a the rear end of a cargo bed of a vehicle. The spreader assembly includes a spreader gate, a gate connector adapted to pivotably move the spreader gate about a substantially vertical axis enabling the gate to be swung away from said cargo bed, to expose an opening between the sidewalls of the cargo bed, and a spreader mount connected to the gate and extending rearwardly therefrom. The spreader gate includes a two gate sections positionable with respect to one another to provide a variable longitudinal length of the gate.

Abstract translation: 一种适于安装在车辆货物床的后端上的改进的吊具组件。 吊具组件包括吊架门，门连接器，其适于可枢转地使扩张门围绕基本上垂直的轴线移动，使得门能够从所述货物床摆动，以暴露货物床的侧壁之间的开口和吊架 连接到门并从其向后延伸。 扩展器门包括可相对于彼此定位的两个门部分，以提供栅极的可变纵向长度。