Patent ID: 7603738
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: A01G,B62D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for mounting a street blower, having an axle and a rear frame, to a front end of a zero-turn riding mower, having a mower frame, front castor swivel wheels, and angled extensions that connect the front castor swivel wheels to the mower frame, said apparatus comprising: a) an elongated horizontal support beam adapted to rest on top of the mower frame behind the front castor swivel wheels; b) means for securing said support beam to the angled extensions; c) means centrally located on said support beam for anchoring a chain attached to the blower; d) at least two support arms mounted transversely to said support beam, wherein each support arm comprises a front end extending forwardly from said support beam and having a cradle for receiving the axle or rear frame of the blower; and e) wherein each end of said support beam has an angled plate mounted subjacent thereto for engaging one of the angled extensions that connect the front castor swivel wheels to the mower frame.