Patent ID: 6393737
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
A support assembly adapted for partially supporting a plow assembly at a support surface when the plow assembly is disconnected from a vehicle, the plow assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end of the plow assembly having a plow blade, the second end of the plow assembly being adapted to removably connect to the vehicle, said support assembly comprising:an actuator; a support foot interconnected to the plow assembly, said support foot being movable relative to the plow assembly in response to actuation of said actuator, said support foot being movable between a raised position and a lowered position, said support foot being movable to said lowered position to engage the support surface to support said second end of the plow assembly when the plow assembly is disconnected from the vehicle; and a control device which is operable to automatically deactuate said actuator to limit movement of said support foot at said lowered position in response to a signal indicative of said support foot contacting the support surface.