Patent ID: 6684535
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
A discharge chute subapparatus including a clean-out feature, for allowing the clearance of snow, said subapparatus comprising:a latch member configured to be operably connected to said discharge chute; a shield including a shield latch portion and a barrier portion, said shield movably attached relative to said discharge chute and configured to be moved between at least two positions, namely a first shielding position in which said shield positions said barrier portion proximate said discharge chute, and a second clearing position in which said barrier portion is moved further away from said discharge chute than it was in said first position; and a shield latch pin including an elongate latching portion configured to provide at least two functions, the first function being as a latch pin configured to engage said latch member and said latch portion of said shield such that said chute and said shield are detachably latched together such that said shield is in said first shielding position, and the second function of said latch pin being to provide a clean-out device when removed from said latching position and when said shield is moved to said second clearing position.