HMMWV Snowplow

The High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) snowplow enables the HMMWV to rapidly transition from a transportation vehicle to a snow-removal machine. The plow employs a quick-disconnect system called Minute-Mount; once the mounting brackets and wiring harness have been installed semi-permanently, the plow and all other attachments can be mounted in less than a minute and can be dismounted in half a minute. The mounting brackets require no drilling, cutting, or welding on the HMMWV. Instead, bolt holes in the frame and bumper are used; the wiring harness plugs into the current lighting harness and the power cable runs from a solenoid through the fire wall to the battery. A controller cable is run through the fire wall to the plow control switch, which is mounted on the dash with Velcro. The plow has a fully reversible angle capability of 28 degrees to the right and left, and has up (10 inches) and down capability, all of which can be controlled from the driver's position in the cab. The plow also has an integral trip-edge that folds back and allows the plow to ride over obstacles up to four inches high. When the obstacle is cleared, spring tension is released so that the cutting edge returns to its normal plowing position.