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Flipping Sidewalk

 A Sidewalk that flips over to get rid of snow
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The sidewalk would be made of a strong and (relative to concrete) light material, and each square would be suspended above a 6-4 foot deep trench in the front lawn. the blocks would each be attached to an axel that runs through the middle, and is turned by a conveyor belt. when snow builds up on the sidewalk, a motor is activated, a small orange warning fence pops up in front of the sidewalk, and each block would flip over, dumping the snow into the trench. especially useful to those with back problems.
—schematics, Apr 22 2004

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       This would be cool to watch. I can see it working best if it turns over violently. That way there would be a catapult effect, of tons of snow being flipped into front yards, or the street, like a breaking wave.
—UnaBubba, Apr 22 2004
   

       Truly halfbaked.
—FarmerJohn, Apr 22 2004
   

       I keep reading this as flippant sidewalk
—theircompetitor, Apr 22 2004
   

       Could also serve as the diabolical trap door on your doorstep for the Mormons or other sales people.
—Letsbuildafort, Apr 22 2004
   

       Has anyone seen fluffy? (muffled, shivering "meow")
—Worldgineer, Apr 22 2004
   

       How about the Evil Flipping Sidewalk to go with the Evil Door?   

       [+] on this though.
—zigness, May 19 2004
   

       Hey!!! If you don't like my driving, stay off the flippin' sidewalk!!!
—zigness, May 19 2004
   

       What would happen if one cracked? Would there be a sidewalk rescue team?   

       Just riding your scooter/bike down the sidewalk and *Thwomp* you fall down a 6 foot pothole.
—Wingmaster, Jan 08 2007
   

       That would be totally awesome to play with. I'll bet you anything tons of kids would stand on them just to get flipped over.
—XSarustaX, Jan 08 2007
   


 

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