Human Powered Snow Plow 1A
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2011
- (Check out the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet Episode February 15, 2012 for this snow plow's international TV debut.) Having some quiet, clean fun pushing heavy packing snow with my personal snow plow that I built. This shot shows the swivel operation of blade. By using the strong muscles in my legs which are amplified by the vehicle's gearing, I was able to move the snow much easier than by an ordinary shovel. (No back pain!) When moving heavy snow by human power, vehicle momentum is very important. The base vehicle is a pedal kart which I modified by changing its gearing, steering, and seat adjustment. The plow is my design and construction.
Designer/Builder: Bob Beechy, Ontario, Canada.
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GENIUS! I can see that being PERFECT for those that get home late, or leave early and MUST clear snow before even thinking of moving in or out of the driveway... Fast, clean and SILENT!
This rocks!!! I could see so many wanting this from coast, to coast, to coast. So many applications when you just can't use a motorized plow. Just Grand.
+Red Tankgirl
Thank you! I have a pedal quad converted for use as a lawn and garden tender, complete with a dump box on the back. Stay tuned for that video!
Brilliant! And it's environmentally green. No gas and no noise. And you get some exercise too.
Truth!
Thank you! It is positive responses like yours that inspire us designers/builders to keep going and create more interesting and useful devices!
I have wanted something like this for years. Is it available for purchase?
This really isn't a bad idea, I can imagine this being good for drive ways and side walks.
You sir, are an innovator. We need more like you.
10 for concept design and execution! You should loop this and put it on the 'can't sleep?' section, the noise had me dozing off!
Just wondering , do you have any kids and do they fight to clear the driveway ?
@Crushdunderfoot Actually, that was my motivation for creating it! I already have a salt/sand spreader for the rear. I'm working on a lawn mower and sweeper attachment for it.
He's gonna sleep good tonight........................LOL
This is AWESOME! There is no not liking this...great idea, good exercise, and fun. its practically a mini tonka truck! The only modification I would make is bigger tires and bigger plow.
Having pushed snow with pickup trucks, ATV's and shovels, I can say with authority that this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. The fact that you can adjust that blade so easily is a wonderment to me. Very very nice. That has a huge future I think.
Barbara Coppins Thank you! Yes, being able to adjust the plow from the seated position was very important to me when I designed this plow. I will have more improvements to come! I will admit that I watched and studied snow plow operators using pick up trucks, to observe their techniques in managing the snow removal, and how their equipment operated and responded. Momentum of the vehicle is a key element that I noticed for successful movement of snow, and it is very important in the operation of my snow plow.
Canadians Rock! This is ingenious, and Green! Very well done Bob. Kudos from your Southern Neighbor. Cheers!! Zip~
ZippoVarga Thank you, Zip!
Fun stuff to play with- even though I prefer things that go Vrooom. :)
Love this, brilliant and green at the same time.
Actually it's a cool idea and it's seems to work for him pretty well. A little work on the plow, better gear ratio would mean less work from the legs, bigger tires for more traction... I initially laughed but this thing works ... I like it.
When I get it in production, I will let everyone know where they can buy one!
Man you have no idea how this can be useful to clean cow dung in the currals of Brazil
@DarthRiggle You are exactly right! It is a great substitute for the snowblower on many occasions. It's the 'fun' factor that makes building one so worth while!
Cool setup. Didnt see any tire spin. Of course ideal conditions.👍😎
Nice, a tool, a toy and an exercising machine, all in one.
This WAS SOOOOO SATISFYING TO WATCH!! I THEE ENTIRE VIDEO. LOVED IT!
Excellent idea , now thats GREEN thinking. They should sell these, they could be a Million Dollar Idea. Thanks for Sharing !
This looks a lot more fun than shoveling by hand!!!
Many thanks for uploading your video. Certainly easy and quicker than dealing with a powered plough for small areas. Bit ambitious using it on the snow you did really, but it worked.
Take care.
mrbluenun
nice thing! no noise, no air pollution, hight efficiency
Great Idea for an area where theres lots of snow. Sure beats a shovel.
Well done! Human powered! Exercise send zero emissions!
can't wait to see the snow blower attachment.
Reminds me of an Allis Chalmers G series (Cuban) tractor. I thought about something similar for large scale gardening (micro farming). Dirt is a lot harder to push around than snow.
@Mudslunger833 The plow blade was made from a 12' diameter plastic pipe. The frame was built using angle iron and square tubing. The turntable was cut from a flat sheet of 1/4" steel plate using a jigsaw and metal blade. A spring loaded pin locks the turntable. The lifting arm is square tubing that is hinged just above the turntable and is connected to the plow with a length of chain. This allows free vertical movement of the plow over uneven terrain. The gearing on the quad was also lowered.
Ca you put an image description, Sir ? :)
DYI at is finest! Kudos man
DUDE IT ACTUALLLY WORKS AWSOME
Amazing stuff!!
No back pain good workout.love it
I also like the idea as well for the lawn mower. Perhaps you could weld 2 (or more) hand mowers side by side and somehow attach them to the front, perhaps with the same lifting mechanism?
I want one!
Looks like it does a better and faster job than snow blowers. This plow is awesome.
Yeah, well, we can see that he cleared a large driveway of what, maybe 8 inches deep of snow, in under 10 minutes. It's either a driveway or parking lot and if it's a driveway for a home, then it's a wide one. I haven't seen driveways this wide very often. But, my guess is that it'd take longer with a regular motorized snowblower. The plow on this human powered machine is much wider than regular snowblowers are and those things move more slowly. They're slower based on my experience anyway. So, they're slower and narrower; therefore, it should then take longer to clear a given area of snow with them.
Hence, he gets the job done more quickly and it doesn't cost a penny for gasoline or fuel. Maintenance costs will surely be lower as well. To maintain it over long term may cost a bit for materials but nothing for labour. He made the machine and will do the maintenance work himself. I don't think he's going to bill himself for labour. :)
mikecorbeil You are correct. It is faster when comparing it to the average snow blower, when the amount of snow to be moved is not to heavy, or deep. The powered snow blowers have many safety devices and levers that have to be manipulated, which wastes time, and their ground speed is regulated to be slow and safe. I would like to add more forward gears to increase speed, and a Nuvinci infinitely variable hub would be perfect. The other great advantage to all human powered machines is the low maintenance. I like the park-and-forget-it feature. No old gas and gummed up carburetors to worry about!
That is so AWESOME!
That's a great design. I'll stick to my fourwheelers and tractors to clear the driveway, but this is a smart idea
Interesting. I and two other members of the Human Powered Transportation Association were contracted by a large Canadian Amusement Show company, to design and build a 'Human Powered Train' for their business. It was a great hit, especially when used in parades. It had six attached cars carrying two to four people. Bicycle pedal cranks pushed by the passengers supplied the power for the drive wheels on each car. We had fun building that one!
Finally someone which is not using a ridiculous V8 snow blower to clear his driveway!
snow shovel and body workout at the same time, billiant idea!
+Billy Castmovola Thank you! Check out my video 'Fat Bike snow plow'! It is my latest creation!
Wow, I love it!
Interesting video.Thanks for sharing.
@MegaRallycar It does take effort to push the snow, but I found it easier with the quad than with an ordinary shovel. The quad's lower gearing gives a better mechanical advantage than the 1:1 muscle power of the human body. The seating position also makes if more comfortable and puts less strain on the back muscles. The snowplow's performance is limited to the physical ability of the operator. I find it fun to use, especially on a quiet snowy night. I love plowing with no roaring engine noise!
It's simple, nerdy, childish but BRILLIANT!!!!!!
My faith in humanity is restored.
I started to like it and it's the most easy job to saves the back from getting pain
Nice backup when one's snowblower burns out.
Great job dude!
@thetrailduster The loss of steering control is scary on a highway. I had to aim the velo in advance taking advantage of the directional traction of the rear axle. It worked, but it was not perfect. That is why a posi-traction differential would be nice, or just one large, wide wheel in the back may work. The single wheel tadpole concept is on my drawing board. It may be less stable, but traction and steering is certain!
I love this!
I do miss Florida. However, if I was there, I would build a pedal quad to carry me and my surfboard to the beach!
Goddamn! That's freakin cool! Love it! Nice cardio workout without killing your lower back...brilliant
I would't want to live there , but good workout , If I did live in a cold snow filled landscape . I would hitch up to a 4 wheeler , or something , again great exercise. God bless
Weirdest and coolest dad on the block. . . .
Awesome! It really works!
i want one so bad, it would be great for the Canadian winter!
Very impressive. I am surprised how well it did.
That is so cool! Very clever!
god that looks so fun... and barely slower than a powered one by the looks of it
@marktwainisgod Just so you know, my tricycle snowplow has that dual-drive split axle set up. It always gets traction, but it acts as a reverse differential with the inside wheel getting the power and the outside wheel freewheeling. The design fights the turning ability of the front wheels when on ice and snow. It constantly wants to track in a straight line. I unfortunately used this design on my Stormy Weather velomobile, and lost steering control on slippery surfaces.
This is fantastic man, great design and engineering. I was not expecting this to work well at all but you proved me wrong, this is extremely practical and efficient.
Excellent job!!!!!
Very cool idea.
Nice. I envy that invention
Actually, I do have a salt spreader for it. It was originally built for a small garden tractor and works well with no modifications. I just added a trailer hitch to the back of the snow plow! That was an easy-to-add accessory. The fun factor with this machine is incredible!
Very cool!!!
As soon as I clicked the video I was ready to laugh while watching a crappy non-working thing but... this is really good! Works really well! :O
Kudos to you good sir, and keep improving it! :)
holy moly that looks like hard work!
NICE!!
not going to lie. This would be fun.
thats GENIUS!!
lol nice done mate!
Love it!!!!
this will help reduce that potbelly LOL! ... awesome project
Actually a great idea.
Yes, it is a lot of fun! No back ache and you always have a seat to relax on and regain your energy. I do need to build a roof to keep the snow off of me.
brilliant.
thats awesome!
I would add wings / box ends to keep the snow scooped, so it doesn't trail off the edges
even watching this made me exhausted ;)
The rear tires are a large lug, soft compound design originally produced for commercial snow blowers. That, plus my weight of 100 kilos creates the traction. The tires do slip on ice. I will be installing studs on the tires for next season.
you should get off AND GO PATIENT THAT IDEA RIGHT NOW! THAT IS AWSOME
Well impressed to say the least
Seems good for a workout as well.
Nice job
I like it !!
I used to just strap a 2' x 8' slab of 3/4" plywood to the front of my Ford Festiva. Plowed the whole driveway in one pass.
Where did all that snow go in one pass? Sounds like another tall tale....
I'd totally buy one.
Some may laugh but it sure beats shovelling.
WOW!!!! EXCELIENT GOOD
Thats how ya do it great video man
thats really neat
Now that's one Kool toy it takes time but it does the job done Kool Tyler hatchet
now i have seen it all! but it is great exercise
No gasoline or diesel-just milk or beer
great effort
I guess it's ok for people who don't have arms
@Contextflexed You have a point. It is not a snowplow unless it can knock down at least one mailbox!
love it. watching this is has the same effect as the burning log on tv at christmas. Seriously great idea, how much does it go for? ever thought of getting it on the dragons den?
cheers.