Worn part removal system

Abstract

A wear part removal system (200) includes a handle (204); a positioning system (218) configured to control an approach angle (402, 406) of the wear part removal system (200) to a wear part (104); a clamping system (210) including a plurality of clamps (212) and configured to clamp the wear part (104); a contact member (216) configured to contact a portion of the wear part (104); and a vibrator device (214) configured to generate a vibratory force to be imparted to the wear part (104).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to the removal of worn parts, and for example to a system for removing worn parts. Background Technology

[0002] Earthmoving machinery, such as excavators, wheel loaders, and tracked tractors and loaders, typically includes implements constructed for digging, cutting, crushing, removing, breaking, transporting, or otherwise manipulating materials such as rock, soil, sediment, or waste, to name just a few. Due to their contact with the material, implements frequently undergo periodic and repetitive wear along their edges. To protect these edges, implements may include one or more replaceable wear parts (also known as ground engagement tools (GET)), such as teeth, couplings, adapters, lip guards, caps, etc. These one or more replaceable wear parts then bear the brunt of the wear, impacts, or other forces that typically cause wear or damage during use of the implement.

[0003] Over time, replaceable wear parts may degrade, fail, or otherwise require replacement due to wear or damage. Replacing a replaceable wear part requires removing it from the adapter or mount. However, this is often difficult because affected debris, dust, or dirt on the replaceable wear part can cause it to adhere to (e.g., stick) the adapter or mount. This requires significant pulling force, or other means to remove or loosen the affected debris, dust, or dirt, to remove the replaceable wear part. For example, a worker may use hand tools to physically loosen and / or remove the replaceable wear part (e.g., using a sledgehammer to separate the wear part from the adapter). Furthermore, environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, ice, uneven terrain, limited work area, etc., make removing replaceable wear parts difficult and / or time-consuming.

[0004] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2019 / 0360180 ('180 Publication) discloses a manipulator for removing and / or installing worn parts on equipment during mining, construction, dredging, and / or other operations. According to the '180 Publication, the manipulator includes a gripper assembly that holds the worn part while it is being mounted onto or removed from earthmoving equipment. The manipulator may include a vibrator that can cooperate with the gripper to remove the worn part from the earthmoving equipment. For example, as disclosed in the '180 Publication, the vibrator is capable of vibrating the arm of the gripper holding the worn part.

[0005] Although a manipulator for removing worn parts is disclosed in '180 disclosure, the manipulator only contacts the worn part via a gripper that applies tension to the worn part. Therefore, vibrations generated by the vibrator of the manipulator (e.g., vibrating the arm of the gripper holding the worn part) are not directly applied to the worn part. This can affect the manipulator's ability to remove or release affected debris, dust, or dirt from the worn part, which affects the manipulator's ability to remove the worn part by applying tension through the gripper. Furthermore, in some cases, when the worn part is worn and / or damaged, or when the worn part is wet or covered with ice, the gripper may fail to maintain a hold on the worn part in other examples. Therefore, in such cases, the manipulator cannot remove the worn part. The worn part removal system of the present invention solves one or more of the above-mentioned problems and / or other problems in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In some embodiments, a wear part removal system includes a handle; a positioning system configured to control the approach angle of the wear part removal system to the wear part; a clamping system including a plurality of clamps and configured to clamp the wear part; a contact member configured to contact a portion of the wear part; and a vibrator device configured to generate a vibrational force to be transmitted to the wear part.

[0007] In some embodiments, a wear part removal system includes a positioning system configured to control the approach angle of the wear part removal system to the wear part; a clamping system including a plurality of clamps and configured to clamp the wear part for removal; and a contacting member configured to contact a portion of the wear part for removal.

[0008] In some embodiments, a wear part removal system includes a positioning system configured to control and maintain an approach angle of the wear part removal system relative to the wear part; and a clamping system including a plurality of clamps configured to clamp the wear part for removal of the wear part, wherein one of the clamps includes a component configured to engage a retaining hole of the wear part when the clamping system clamps the wear part. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1A-1B This is an illustration of an example worn part assembly described in this article.

[0010] Figures 2A-2D This is an illustration of the example worn parts removal system described in this article.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a top view illustration of the example clamping system described in this article.

[0012] Figures 4A-4BThis is a diagram illustrating the example handle position angle and approach angle of the wear parts removal system described in this article.

[0013] Figures 5A-5B This is a diagram illustrating an example tilt angle of the contact component described in this article. Detailed Implementation

[0014] This invention relates to a worn parts removal system applicable to any machine requiring the removal of worn parts. The term "machine" can refer to any machine performing operations associated with an industry such as mining, construction, farming, transportation, or any other sector. For example, in other examples, a machine can be an earthmoving or material handling machine, such as an excavator, wheel loader, or tracked tractor and loader.

[0015] Figure 1A-1B This is an illustration of an example worn parts assembly 100. (See illustration.) Figure 1A-1B As shown, the wear part assembly 100 may include an adapter 102 for the wear part 104 (in other examples, also referred to as a tip, tooth, or ground engagement tool (GET)). The adapter 102 may be configured to attach to and / or cover the edge of the implement 106 (e.g., a shovel, loader bucket, excavator bucket, or any other implement with edges that engage with dirt or material during use and are subject to wear). The wear part 104 may be configured to attach to the adapter 102 and may be configured to protect the edge of the implement 106 by covering its edge and engaging with dirt or material during use. The wear part 104 may include a retaining mechanism (not shown) for securing the wear part 104 to the adapter 102. Figure 1A-1B As shown, the retaining mechanism can utilize various aspects of the adapter 102 and the wear part 104, such as one or more retaining holes 108 on one side of the wear part 104, to secure the wear part 104 to the adapter 102 when the tool 106 is in use. Figure 1A-1B As shown, when attached to adapter 102, wear part 104 can extend outward from the edge of tool 106 for engaging with soil or material (not shown).

[0016] Although Figure 1A-1B The document shows a specific wear part assembly 100, adapter 102, and wear part 104, but the contemplated implementation includes any type of wear part assembly, adapter, wear part, etc. (e.g., any connector, mount, adapter, tooth, tip, lip, cap, or any other GET) associated with the machine's implements.

[0017] As mentioned above, providing Figure 1A-1B As an example. Other examples can be combined with it. Figure 1A-1B The descriptions are different.

[0018] Figures 2A-2D This is an illustration of an example worn part removal system 200 described herein. The worn part removal system 200 can be used to remove or facilitate the removal of worn part 104. Figure 2A This is a side view of the worn parts removal system 200. Figure 2B This is a top view of the worn parts removal system 200. Figure 2C This is an angled side view of the worn parts removal system 200. Figure 2D This is a front view of the worn parts removal system 200.

[0019] like Figures 2A-2D As shown, the worn parts removal system 200 may include a base 202, a handle 204 that may include one or more controllers 206, a handle pivot point 208, a clamping system 210 that may include multiple clamps 212, a vibrator device 214, a contact member 216, a positioning system 218 and / or at least one suspension point 220.

[0020] The base 202 can provide a physical structure to support the handle 204, clamping system 210, vibrator device 214, contact member 216, positioning system 218, and / or one or more additional components of the wear part removal system 200. For example, the handle 204, clamping system 210, vibrator device 214, contact member 216, positioning system 218, and / or one or more additional components of the wear part removal system 200 can be attached to the base 202, respectively, via one or more fasteners. One or more hydraulic control components 222 can be attached to the base 202 to allow control (e.g., activation or deactivation, pressurization or depressurization, etc.) of one or more hydraulic actuators of the wear part removal system 200 (e.g., as described below with respect to the clamping system 210, vibrator device 214, and / or positioning system 218). One or more hydraulic control components 222 can be connected to a hydraulic pump (not shown) configured to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid to one or more hydraulic actuators via the one or more hydraulic control components 222.

[0021] Handle 204 is pivotally connected to base 202 via handle pivot point 208. Handle pivot point 208 (e.g., comprising a pivot pin or similar pivot component) allows relative movement between handle 204 and base 202 (and / or other components of wear parts removal system 200). Handle pivot point 208 allows handle 204 to be fixed or “locked” in a specific position relative to base 202. In this way, the operator of the worn part removal system 200 can interact with the handle 204 via the handle 224 to adjust and fix the handle 204 to a height and / or angle that allows the worker to operate one or more controllers 206 to apply a pushing force on the handle 204 via the handle 224 (e.g., to guide the clamping system 210 to clamp the worn part 104 and / or the contact member 216 to contact the worn part 104), and to apply a pulling force on the handle 204 via the handle 224, etc. (e.g., to cause the clamping system 210 to apply a pulling force on the worn part 104 when clamping the worn part 104). In some embodiments, the base 202 and / or the handle 204 may include a damper component (not shown) configured to reduce the amount of vibrational force transmitted to or through the handle 204 and / or handle 224 (e.g., generated by the vibrator device 214 as described herein). In this way, the operator of the worn parts removal system 200 will not be subjected to potentially harsh vibrations and can freely interact with the handle 204 via the handle 224 (e.g., apply a pulling force to the handle 204) to facilitate the removal of the worn parts 104.

[0022] Handle 204 may include or be attached to one or more controllers 206 (e.g., on or near handle 224). One or more controllers 206 may include one or more levers, knobs, switches, dials, buttons, and / or components configured to control one or more parts of the wear part removal system 200. For example, one or more controllers 206 may be configured to control the tilt angle of contact member 216 (e.g., allowing contact member 216 to contact wear part 104 as described herein), the approach angle of wear part removal system 200 (e.g., allowing clamping system 210 to clamp wear part 104 and / or allowing contact member 216 to contact wear part 104 as described herein), the activation and deactivation of clamping system 210 (e.g., causing multiple clamps 212 to clamp or release wear part 104), the activation or deactivation of vibrator device 214 (e.g., causing vibrator device to generate or stop generating vibration force as described herein), etc. In some embodiments, an operator of the wear part removal system 200 can interact with one or more controllers 206 to control one or more components of the wear part removal system 200 to remove the wear part 104. As described herein, one or more controllers 206 can send one or more control signals (e.g., after the operator interacts with one or more controllers 206) to one or more hydraulic control components 222 to control (e.g., activate or deactivate, pressurize or depressurize, etc.) one or more hydraulic actuators of the wear part removal system 200.

[0023] Clamping system 210 may include a plurality of clamps 212 configured to clamp a worn part 104 (e.g., to facilitate removal of the worn part 104). The plurality of clamps 212 may be configured to clamp the side surfaces of the worn part 104. Thus, the plurality of clamps 212 may apply a clamping force to the worn part 104 (e.g., as described herein, to apply a tensile, pushing, and / or vibratory force to the worn part 104). For example, the plurality of clamps 212 may apply a clamping force of approximately 4,000-6,000 pounds (lbs) to the worn part 104. The clamps 212 may include engaging members 226 (e.g., pins, rods, or other fasteners) to engage with a retaining hole 108 of the worn part 104 when the clamping system 210 clamps the worn part 104. The engaging member 226 may be inserted into the retaining hole 108 and may allow the clamps 212 to clamp the worn part 104 with little (or only minimal) slippage. In some embodiments, one of the clamps 212 may include an anti-slip component (not shown) comprising a friction-inducing material, such as rubber, configured to provide clamping on the wear part 104 when the clamping system 210 clamps onto the wear part 104.

[0024] The clamps 212 among the plurality of clamps 212 may include at least one hydraulic actuator 228 or another component (e.g., a pneumatic actuator or an electric actuator) configured to actuate the clamps 212 (e.g., clamp the worn part 104). An operator of the worn part removal system 200 may interact with one or more controllers 206 to clamp or release the worn part 104 from the plurality of clamps 212. For example, based on operator input, one or more controllers 206 may send one or more control signals to one or more hydraulic control components 222 to control (e.g., activate or deactivate, pressurize or depressurize, etc.) the respective hydraulic actuators 228 of the plurality of clamps 212.

[0025] Vibrator device 214 can be configured to generate a vibrational force to wear part 104 (e.g., via contact member 216 as described herein). Vibrator device 214 can have an impact frequency of approximately 2,000-2,500 times / minute and can generate a vibrational force of 3,500-9,000 pounds. The weight of vibrator device 214 can be approximately 450-900 pounds, and vibrator device 214 can be configured to (e.g., as a thrust) apply a portion of its weight to wear part 104 (e.g., via contact member 216 as described herein). In some embodiments, an operator of wear part removal system 200 can interact with one or more controllers 206 to activate or deactivate vibrator device 214 (e.g., generate or stop generating a vibrational force). For example, based on operator input, one or more controllers 206 can send one or more control signals to vibrator device 214 to control (e.g., activate or deactivate) the operation of vibrator device 214.

[0026] Contact member 216 may be configured to contact a portion of wear part 104. For example, contact member 216 may be configured to contact the top surface of wear part 104 (e.g., before or after clamping system 210 clamps wear part 104). Contact member 216 may be configured to transmit the vibrational force generated by vibrator device 214 to a portion of wear part 104 and / or apply a portion of the weight of vibrator device 214 to a portion of wear part 104 (e.g., as a downward thrust acting on wear part 104). For example, contact member 216 may be attached to the bottom surface of vibrator device 214 (e.g., via one or more fasteners), which allows the vibrational force generated by vibrator device 214 to be transmitted from vibrator device 214 to a portion of wear part 104 via contact member 216. This may also allow some or all of the weight of vibrator device 214 to be applied to contact member 216, thus allowing contact member 216 to apply the weight already applied to contact member 216 to a portion of wear part 104.

[0027] Contact member 216 may be configured to remain in contact with a portion of the wear part 104 (e.g., when vibrational force is transmitted from vibrator device 214 to a portion of the wear part 104). For example, contact member 216 may be associated with at least one hydraulic actuator 230 or another component (e.g., a pneumatic actuator or an electric actuator) configured to hold contact member 216 to a portion of the wear part 104 (e.g., configured to prevent contact member 216 from lifting off a portion of the wear part 104 when contact member 216 transmits vibrational force from vibrator device 214 to a portion of the wear part 104). Alternatively, contact member 216 may be configured to float (e.g., bounce) on a portion of the wear part 104 (e.g., when vibrational force is transmitted from vibrator device 214 to a portion of the wear part 104). For example, at least one hydraulic actuator 230 may be configured to allow the contact member 216 to move on a portion of the wear part 104 (e.g., configured to allow the contact member 216 to repeatedly lift and lift the portion of the wear part 104 as the contact member 216 transmits vibrational force from the vibrator device 214 to the portion of the wear part 104).

[0028] An operator of the worn parts removal system 200 can interact with one or more controllers 206 to control the tilt angle of the contact member 216 (e.g., relative to the worn part 104, relative to the ground plane, etc.) to allow the contact member 216 to be positioned on a portion of the worn part 104 (e.g., before the vibrator device 214 begins to generate vibrational force). For example, based on operator input, one or more controllers 206 can send one or more control signals to one or more hydraulic control units 222 to control (e.g., activate or deactivate, pressurize or depressurize, etc.) at least one hydraulic actuator 230 to obtain a preferred tilt angle of the contact member 216.

[0029] The positioning system 218 can be configured to control the approach angle of the wear part removal system 200 (e.g., relative to the wear part 104, relative to the ground plane, etc.) to the wear part 104 (e.g., to allow the clamping system 210 to clamp the wear part 104 and / or the contact member 216 to contact the wear part 104). In some embodiments, the positioning system 218 may include at least one suspension point 220 configured to be attached to a lifting device (e.g., a crane boom) via rigging or other support material. Thus, the wear part removal system 200 can be suspended above or near the wear part 104 via the lifting device through at least one suspension point 220.

[0030] The positioning system 218 may include one or more other components (e.g., structural components) or other components of the wear part removal system 200 attached to the base 202. In some embodiments, the positioning system 218 may be pivotally connected to the base 202 via one or more positioning pivot points 232. The positioning pivot points 232 (e.g., including pivot pins or similar pivot components) may allow relative movement between the positioning system 218 and the base 202 (and / or other components of the wear part removal system 200).

[0031] Positioning system 218 may be associated with at least one hydraulic actuator 234 or another component (e.g., a pneumatic or electric actuator) configured to control the pivoting of positioning system 218 via one or more positioning pivot points 232. For example, at least one hydraulic actuator 234 may be actuated to pivot positioning system 218 at one or more positioning pivot points 232 until a preferred approach angle to wear part removal system 200 is achieved. An operator of wear part removal system 200 may interact with one or more controllers 206 to pivot system 218 via one or more positioning pivot points 232 to achieve a preferred approach angle to wear part removal system 200. For example, based on operator input, one or more controllers 206 may send one or more control signals to one or more hydraulic control components 222 to control (e.g., activate or deactivate, pressurize or depressurize, etc.) at least one hydraulic actuator 234.

[0032] Additionally or alternatively, the positioning system 218 may be associated with at least one accelerometer device (not shown) configured to be associated with at least one hydraulic actuator 234 to maintain the approach angle of the wear part removal system 200 (e.g., even when the vibrator device 214 is generating vibrational force, the contact member 216 is floating on the wear part 104, the wear part 104 is being removed or dislodged from the clamping system 210, etc.). For example, when at least one accelerometer device senses a change in acceleration (e.g., due to a positional shift of the positioning system 218 relative to the base 202 and / or other components of the wear part removal system 200), the at least one accelerometer device may send a control signal to at least one hydraulic actuator 234, and may activate at least one hydraulic actuator 234 to pivot the positioning system 218 at one or more positioning pivot points 232 until the preferred approach angle of the wear part removal system 200 is regained.

[0033] The wear parts removal system 200 may include one or more additional components. For example, the wear parts removal system 200 may include a capturing component (e.g., capturing component 502 shown in FIG. 5) configured to capture the wear part 104 after it has been removed by the wear parts removal system 200 (e.g., after a pulling, pushing, and / or vibrating force has been applied to the wear part 104 by the wear parts removal system 200, as described herein). The capturing component may be configured to hold the wear part 104 (e.g., when the wear parts removal system 200 moves to another location). The capturing component may include a mechanism, or may otherwise be configured to allow an operator of the wear parts removal system 200 to interact with the mechanism to release (e.g., drop or place) the capturing component onto the wear part 104 (e.g., in a waste container). In this way, the wear parts removal system 200 facilitates the removal and disposal of the wear part 104.

[0034] As mentioned above, providing Figures 2A-2D As an example. Other examples can be combined with it. Figures 2A-2D The descriptions are different.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a top view illustration of an example clamping system 300 (e.g., corresponding to clamping system 210). Figure 3 As shown, the clamping system 300 may include a plurality of clamps 212, wherein the clamps 212 may include engagement members 226 and may be associated with at least one hydraulic actuator 228 (e.g., as described herein). Figures 2A-2D As described). Figure 3 As further shown, the clamping system 300 may include a clamp base 302 and one or more clamp pivot points 304. The clamp base 302 may provide a physical structure to support a plurality of clamps 212 and hydraulic actuators 228 associated with the plurality of clamps 212 respectively.

[0036] The clamps 212 of the plurality of clamps 212 may be pivotally connected to the clamp base 302 via at least one of one or more clamp pivot points 304. At least one clamp pivot point 304 (e.g., including a pivot pin or similar pivot component) may allow relative movement between the clamp 212 and the clamp base 302. For example, a hydraulic actuator 228 associated with the clamp 212 may be activated to pivot the clamp 212 at at least one clamp pivot point 304, thereby clamping the wear part 104 (e.g., as described herein).

[0037] As mentioned above, providing Figure 3 As an example. Other examples can be combined with it. Figure 3 The descriptions are different.

[0038] Figures 4A-4B This is illustration 400 showing an example handle position angle and approach angle for the wear part removal system 200 described herein. (See illustration 400.) Figure 4A As shown, the wear part removal system 200 may have an approach angle 402 to the wear part 104 and a handle position angle 404. For example, an operator of the wear part removal system 200 may interact with one or more controllers 206 to pivot at least one hydraulic actuator 234 via one or more positioning pivot points 232 of the pivoting system 218, thereby adjusting the wear part removal system 200 to the approach angle 402. Additionally or alternatively, the operator may interact with the handle pivot point 208 (e.g., "unlock") to pivot the handle 204 to the handle position angle 404. Figure 4B As shown, the wear part removal system 200 may have an approach angle 406 to the wear part 104 and a handle position angle 408. For example, an operator of the wear part removal system 200 may interact with one or more controllers 206 to pivot at least one hydraulic actuator 234 via one or more positioning pivot points 232 of the pivoting system 218 to adjust to the approach angle 406 (e.g., from the approach angle 402). Additionally or alternatively, the operator may interact with the handle pivot point 208 to pivot the handle 204 to the handle position angle 408 (e.g., from the handle position angle 404).

[0039] As mentioned above, providing Figures 4A-4B As an example. Other examples can be combined with it. Figures 4A-4B The descriptions are different.

[0040] Figures 5A-5B This is a diagram 500 showing an example tilt angle of contact component 216. (See diagram 500.) Figures 5A-5B As shown, the worn parts removal system 200 may include a capture component 502 (e.g., which corresponds to the part described herein). Figures 2A-2D The described capturing component is used to capture the worn part 104 when it is removed by the worn part removal system 200. Figure 5A As further shown, the wear part removal system 200 has multiple clamps 212 that can clamp the wear part 104, and the contact member 216 can have a tilt angle 504. For example, an operator of the wear part removal system 200 can interact with one or more controllers 206 to cause at least one hydraulic actuator 230 to tilt the contact member 216 to the tilt angle 504 (e.g., allowing the multiple clamps 212 to clamp the wear part 104 in an unrestricted manner before the contact member 216 descends to contact the top surface of the wear part 104). Figure 5BAs further shown, the contact member 216 may have a tilt angle 506 smaller than the tilt angle 504 to allow the contact member 216 to contact the top of the wear part 104. For example, the operator of the wear part removal system 200 may interact with one or more controllers 206 to cause at least one hydraulic actuator 230 to tilt the contact member 216 to the tilt angle 506 (e.g., to allow the contact member 216 to contact the top surface of the wear part 104 and apply a portion of the weight of the vibrator device 214 and / or the vibrational force generated by the vibrator device 214 to the top surface of the wear part 104).

[0041] As mentioned above, providing Figures 5A-5B As an example. Other examples can be combined with it. Figures 5A-5B The descriptions are different.

[0042] Industrial applicability

[0043] Some embodiments described herein provide a wear part removal system capable of removing (e.g., from an adapter) a worn part. The wear part removal system includes a handle and one or more controllers configured to allow an operator of the wear part removal system to control how the system approaches, aligns, attaches, and / or applies one or more forces (e.g., pulling, pushing, and / or vibrating forces) to the worn part for removal. For example, the operator may interact with the handle and one or more controllers to control the positioning system of the wear part removal system, thereby controlling the approach angle of the system to the worn part, controlling the clamping system to clamp the worn part, and / or controlling the tilt angle of the contact members to contact a portion of the worn part and apply a pushing force (e.g., associated with a portion of the weight of the vibrator assembly of the system). Further, the operator may pull the handle to apply a pulling force to the worn part (e.g., via the clamping system) and / or interact with one or more controllers to activate the vibrator assembly to apply a vibrating force to the worn part (e.g., via the contact members). Thus, the wear part removal system can result in the removal of the worn part.

[0044] Thus, the wear part removal system allows for the removal of wear parts regardless of whether they are stuck on the adapter or mounting (e.g., due to affected debris, dust, or dirt). Furthermore, because the wear part removal system utilizes multiple components to contact and / or clamp the wear part, and is configured to apply more than one type of force to the wear part, it can remove wear parts quickly and efficiently—removing wear parts using conventional removal techniques would otherwise be difficult and / or time-consuming. For example, when the clamping system's grippers include engaging components that engage with retaining holes in the wear part, the clamping system can clamp and hold the wear part firmly, even when the wear part has become smooth due to wear or other damage. As another example, the wear part removal system can contact the wear part (e.g., via contact components) and apply pushing and / or vibratory forces to remove the wear part without clamping it. This is advantageous when environmental conditions prevent the wear part from being clamped by the clamping system (e.g., the wear part is wet or covered in ice).

[0045] The foregoing disclosure provides illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. Modifications and variations can be made based on the foregoing disclosure, or modifications and variations can be derived from practice of the embodiments. Furthermore, any embodiments described herein can be combined unless the foregoing disclosure expressly provides for reasons why one or more embodiments cannot be combined. Even if specific combinations of features are recited in the claims and / or disclosed in the specification, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of various embodiments. Although each dependent claim listed below may be directly subordinated to only one claim, the disclosure of various embodiments includes each dependent claim combined with all other claims in the claim group.

[0046] As used herein, the terms “a,” “an,” and “a group” are intended to include one or more items and may be used interchangeably with “one or more.” Furthermore, as used herein, the article “the” is intended to include one or more items referenced in combination with the article “the” and may be used interchangeably with “the one or more.” Furthermore, the phrase “based on” is intended to mean “at least partially based on,” unless otherwise expressly stated. Additionally, as used herein, the term “or,” when used serially, is intended to be inclusive and may be used interchangeably with “and / or” unless otherwise expressly stated (e.g., if used in combination with “either” or “only one”). Furthermore, for ease of description, spatially relative terms such as “below,” “under,” “above,” “on,” etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature and another element or feature illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to cover different orientations of devices, apparatuses, and / or elements in use or operation other than those depicted in the figures. Devices may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or otherwise), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

Claims

1. A worn parts removal system (200), comprising: Handle (204); A positioning system (218) is configured to control the approach angle (402, 406) of the wear part removal system (200) to the wear part (104). A clamping system (210) includes a plurality of clamps (212) configured to clamp the worn part (104). Contact component (216), configured to contact a portion of the wear part (104); and A vibrator device (214) is configured to generate a vibrational force to be transmitted to the worn part (104). The handle (204) is configured to facilitate the application of tension on the worn part (104) when it is clamped by the clamping system (210). The contact member is configured to float on the portion of the wear part while transmitting the vibrational force from the vibrator device to the portion of the wear part.

2. The wear parts removal system (200) of claim 1, wherein the handle (204) includes one or more controllers (206) configured to control at least one of the following: The tilt angles (504, 506) of the contact component (216). The approach angles (402, 406) of the wear parts removal system (200). The activation or deactivation of the plurality of clamps (212) of the clamping system (210); or The activation or deactivation of the vibrator device (214).

3. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein one of the plurality of clamps (212) includes a component (226) configured to engage a retaining hole (108) of the wear part (104) when the wear part (104) is clamped by the clamping system (210).

4. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the contact member (216) is configured to apply a portion of the weight of the vibrator device (214) to the portion of the wear part (104) as a thrust on the wear part (104).

5. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1-4. The clamping system (210) is configured to clamp the worn part (104) to facilitate the removal of the worn part (104), and The clamping system (210) includes a component (226) configured to engage a retaining hole (108) of the wear part (104) when the clamping system (210) clamps the wear part (104).

6. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the positioning system (218) comprises at least one hydraulic actuator (228, 230, 234) and at least one accelerometer device. At least one hydraulic actuator (228, 230, 234) and at least one accelerometer device are configured to maintain the approach angle (402, 406) of the wear part removal system (200) when the clamping system (210) clamps the wear part (104).

7. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the positioning system (218) comprises one or more components (220) configured to be attached to the lifting device for positioning of the wear part removal system (200) relative to the wear part (104).

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