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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2001
Hiroshi Sueshige, Wako, JP;
Abstract
A chute structure for a snow removing machine includes first and second chutes connected through a hinge to each other. The hinge includes first and second hinge plates connected together by means of a connecting pin. The first hinge plate has a tubular portion through which the connecting pin extends. The length of the tubular portion is substantially equal to the width of the first chute. The second hinge plate has first and second plates. The first plate has an opening formed therein. The opening of the first plate is aligned with an entrance of the tubular portion. The second plate has an opening formed therein. The opening of the second plate is aligned with an exit of the tubular portion. The second hinge plate has a cover portion extending between the first plate and the second plate. The cover portion is integral with the first and second plates. The cover portion covers the tubular portion. Provision of the cover portion prevents snow from being discharged from around the hinge.