Self contained snow removal apparatus and method of use therefor

Details Self contained snow removal apparatus and method of use therefor Self contained snow removal apparatus and method of use therefor

1995-07-10

1996-12-31

Reese, Randolph A.

Excavating

Snow or ice removing or grooming by portable device

With melter

37228, 1263435R, E01H 510

Patent

active

055882315

ABSTRACT:
A snow removal device that uses a truck frame to hold a snow collecting, melting and storage system. A duct carries snow from a snow blower, mounted on the truck, into a large hopper. The hopper is covered to prevent the snow from leaving the hopper. A series of components is nested in the hopper as follows: A screen is at the top to catch debris. Below the screen are two separate heater pipe systems that circulate hot water. Below the pipe systems is a series of pyramid heaters. Below the heaters is a catch basin to hold the melted snow (as water) at the bottom of the hopper. This water is then pumped into a tank, mounted on the back of the truck trailer. Hot water is supplied by a pair of boilers also mounted on the trailer. Fuel for the boilers and the associated electrical equipment is also stored aboard the truck. Because the device is self contained fewer people are needed to operate it. Also, because there is no need to gather, lift and haul the snow, equipment such as dump trucks and loaders are no longer needed for snow removal, which saves a huge capital cost.

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