US 6,499,238 B2
Snow thrower with electric chute rotation and deflector control
Mark Kluck,
Strongsville, Ohio (US);
and Robert Hilchey,
Waterloo (Canada)
Assigned to MTD Products Inc,
Cleveland, Ohio (US)
Filed on 28-Feb-2001, as Appl. No. MTD Products Inc,
Cleveland, Ohio (US)
Int. Cl.7E01H 5/09
U.S. Cl. 37-261
12 Claims
US 6,499,238 B2
Snow thrower with electric chute rotation and deflector control
Mark Kluck,
Strongsville, Ohio (US);
and Robert Hilchey,
Waterloo (Canada)
Assigned to MTD Products Inc,
Cleveland, Ohio (US)
Filed on Feb. 28, 2001, as Appl. No. 9/795,605.
Claims priority of provisional application 60/190880, filed on Mar. 21, 2000.
Claims priority of provisional application 60/186008, filed on Mar. 01, 2000.
Prior Publication US 2001/0022042 A1, Sep. 20, 2001
Int. Cl.7E01H 5/09
U.S. Cl. 378212;261
12 Claims
1. A walk behind snow thrower, comprising:
a frame;
a handle operatively attached to said frame for use in maneuvering said walk behind snow thrower;
at least a first ground engaging wheel operatively connected to said frame;
an engine operatively connected to said frame;
a snow-gathering unit operatively connected to said frame;
a snow chute in operable communication with said snow-gathering unit, said snow chute being rotatably attached with respect
to said snow-gathering unit;
a snow deflector being pivotally attached with respect to said snow chute;
an electrical actuator operatively connected to pivot said snow deflector;
a single control lever operatively mounted to said frame, said single control lever being in operable communication with said
snow chute for use in rotating said snow chute, said single control lever being in operable communication with said electrical
actuator for use in pivoting said snow deflector; and,
wherein said single control lever is mounted proximate to said handle for use in providing remote control of said snow chute
and said snow deflector.
