2014 WINNER - WALK PLOW

University

Keimyung University

kongju national university

Dongseo University

Name

Park Sang Eun, Esther, Jeong Jeong Eun, Kim Bo a, E

Description

‘Walk Plow’ makes up for shortcomings of a mechanical snow-plow as an eco-friendly self-powered snowplow. ‘Walk Plow’ does not use any fuel as it is pushed by a user, which is why it is self-powered. It has large wheels and tiny saw- teeth seated between blades connected with the wheels. When the wheels move once, the tiny saw-teeth drive the blades to run several times, which increases the efficiency of energy use. Also, the buttons at the top and bottom on the handlemake it easy to operate the snow-plow. Using the buttons, a user can efficiently put the center of gravity of the body on the ‘Walk Plow’ while pushing it forward. Unlike a mechanical snow-plow, Walk Plow has a side hole where snow comes out for the safety of users.