Worn part removal system

Abstract

A wear part removal system includes a first wedge assembly configured to engage a first joint associated with a wear part, a second wedge assembly configured to engage a second joint associated with the wear part, a plunger component configured to engage the first wedge assembly with the first joint associated with the wear part and to engage the second wedge assembly with the second joint associated with the wear part, and a frame configured to hold the first wedge assembly, the second wedge assembly, and the plunger component. The wedge assembly of the first wedge assembly or the second wedge assembly includes a wedge component configured to engage the joint associated with the wear part and a wedge component saddle configured to hold the wedge component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure 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 configured to excavate, cut, break down, remove, crush, transport, or otherwise manipulate materials such as rock, soil, sediment, or waste, to name just a few. Due to engagement with the material, the implement frequently undergoes periodic and repetitive wear along its edges. To protect the edges, the implement 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 detaching it from the adapter or mount. However, this is often difficult because compacted debris, dust, or dirt on the replaceable wear part can cause it to adhere to (e.g., stick to) the adapter or mount. This requires significant pulling force, or other means to remove or loosen the compacted 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 hammer the wear part to detach it from the adapter). Furthermore, environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, ice, uneven terrain, and limited work areas make removing replaceable wear parts difficult and / or time-consuming.

[0004] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012 / 0222335 ('335 Publication) discloses a tool for facilitating the disassembly of components such as digging tooth assemblies. According to '335 Publication, the disassembly tool includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a robust body and an integrally formed flange having a wedge-shaped portion in the form of a ramp surface. The ramp surface of the leg can engage with a side portion of a collar at the digging point, and the disassembly tool is adapted to hammer vertically downwards to separate the digging point from the adapter.

[0005] Although '335 disclosure discloses a disassembly tool for separating the excavation point from the adapter, the disassembly tool requires the operator to manually apply hammering or impact force to separate the excavation point from the adapter. Furthermore, in some cases, when the excavation point is worn and / or damaged, or when the excavation point is wet or covered with ice, in other instances, the ramp surface of the disassembly tool's outriggers may not be maintained on the side portion of the excavation point's collar. Therefore, in such cases, the disassembly tool cannot separate the excavation point from the adapter. The worn parts removal system of this disclosure solves one or more of the above-mentioned problems and / or other problems in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] A worn part removal system includes: a first wedge assembly configured to engage with a first connector associated with a worn part; a second wedge assembly configured to engage with a second connector associated with the worn part; a plunger assembly configured to engage the first wedge assembly with the first connector associated with the worn part and to engage the second wedge assembly with the second connector associated with the worn part; and a frame configured to hold the first wedge assembly, the second wedge assembly, and the plunger assembly.

[0007] A worn part removal system includes: a first wedge assembly configured to engage with a first connector associated with a worn part; a second wedge assembly configured to engage with a second connector associated with a worn part; and a plunger component configured to engage the first wedge assembly with the first connector associated with the worn part and to engage the second wedge assembly with the second connector associated with the worn part.

[0008] A wedge assembly includes a wedge component and a wedge component saddle, the wedge component being configured to engage with a joint associated with a wear part, and the wedge component saddle being configured to retain the wedge component. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figures 1A to 1B This is a diagram of an example worn part assembly described in this article.

[0010] Figures 2A to 2C This is a diagram of an example worn part removal system described in this article.

[0011] Figures 3A to 3C This is a diagram of an example wear part removal system located in a position where it interacts with the wear part assembly described herein.

[0012] Figures 4A to 4DThis is a diagram of an example implementation of the wedge assembly of the wear part removal system described herein. Detailed Implementation

[0013] This disclosure relates to a wear parts removal system applicable to any machine requiring the removal of wear parts. The term "machine" can refer to any machine performing operations associated with an industry such as mining, construction, farming, transportation, or other sectors. For example, in other instances, the machine can be an earthmoving or material handling machine, such as an excavator, wheel loader, or tracked tractor and loader.

[0014] Figures 1A to 1B This is a diagram of an example worn parts assembly 100. (See diagram below.) Figures 1A to 1B As shown, the wear part assembly 100 may include an adapter 102 (also referred to in other instances as a tip, tooth, or ground engagement tool (GET)) for the wear part 104. 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 and are subject to wear during use). 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 during use by covering the edge of the implement 106 and engaging with dirt or material.

[0015] like Figures 1A to 1B As shown, when attached to adapter 102, the wear part 104 can extend outward from the edge of the tool 106 to engage with dirt or material (not shown). Furthermore, at least one joint 108 can be formed at the engagement site of the wear part 104 and adapter 102 (e.g., where a portion of the wear part 104 contacts a portion of the adapter 102). For example, as... Figures 1A to 1B As shown, connector 108-1 can be formed on the upper surface of wear part assembly 100, wherein the upper portion of wear part 104 contacts the upper portion of adapter 102, while connector 108-2 can be formed on the lower surface of wear part assembly 100, wherein the lower portion of wear part 104 contacts the lower portion of adapter 102.

[0016] The wear part 104 may include a retaining mechanism (not shown) for securing the wear part 104 to the adapter 102. Figures 1A to 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 cavities 110 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.

[0017] Although Figures 1A to 1BThe document shows specific wear parts assembly 100, adapter 102, and wear parts 104, but contemplated implementations include any type of wear parts assembly, adapter, wear parts, etc. (e.g., any connector, mount, adapter, tooth, tip, lip, cap, or any other GET) associated with the machine's implements.

[0018] As mentioned above, providing Figures 1A to 1B As an example. Other examples can be combined. Figures 1A to 1B The descriptions are different.

[0019] Figures 2A to 2C This is a diagram of the example worn parts removal system 200 described in this article. Figures 2A to 2C The images show front views of the worn part removal system 200 from different angles. The worn part removal system 200 can be used to remove or facilitate the removal of worn parts 104 from the adapter 102 of the part assembly 100. Figures 2A to 2C As shown, the worn parts removal system 200 includes one or more wedge assemblies 202 (shown as wedge assembly 202-1 and wedge assembly 202-2), a plunger assembly 204, and a frame 206. Figure 2B As shown, the worn parts removal system 200 may include a guide component 208. (As illustrated...) Figure 2C As shown, the wear parts removal system may include at least one attachment component 210.

[0020] The frame 206 includes one or more structural members 212 that provide the physical structure to hold one or more wedge assemblies 202 and plunger assemblies 204. Figures 2A to 2C As shown, the frame 206 may include an upper structural member 212-1 (e.g., an upper horizontal beam) and a lower structural member 212-2 (e.g., a lower horizontal beam), the upper structural member 212-1 being configured to hold (and / or attach to) a wedge assembly 202-1, and the lower structural member 212-2 being configured to hold (and / or attach to) the wedge assembly 202-2. The upper structural member 212-1 may be configured to be substantially parallel and / or substantially aligned (e.g., in a vertical plane) with the lower structural member 212-2. Therefore, the upper structural member 212-1 can hold the wedge assembly 202-1 above the wedge assembly 202-2, such that the wedge assembly 202-1 is positioned substantially parallel and / or substantially aligned with the wedge assembly 202-2. Figures 2A to 2C As further shown, the upper structural component 212-1 can be configured to retain (and / or attach to) the plunger component 204.

[0021] like Figures 2A to 2CAs further shown, the frame 206 may include a first side structural member 212-3 (e.g., a left vertical beam) and / or a second side structural member 212-4 (e.g., a right vertical beam), each configured to be attached to the upper structural member 212-1 and the lower structural member 212-2. The first side structural member 212-3 and / or the second side structural member 212-4 may be configured to be substantially perpendicular to the upper structural member 212-1 and the lower structural member 212-2.

[0022] The first side structural component 212-3 and / or the second side structural component 212-4 can be configured to separate the upper structural component 212-1 from the lower structural component 212-2, such that the distance between the wedge assembly 202-1 and the wedge assembly 202-2 (e.g., when the plunger component 204 is not actuated or pressurized, as described below) can satisfy (may be greater than or equal to) a first distance threshold (e.g., the first distance threshold is associated with the height of the wear part 104 and / or the height of the wear part assembly 100). In some embodiments, the distance between the first side structural component 212-3 and the second side structural component 212-4 can satisfy (may be greater than or equal to) a second distance threshold (e.g., the second distance threshold is associated with the width of the wear part 104 and / or the width of the wear part assembly 100). Thus, the frame 206 can be configured to assemble around the wear part 104 and / or the wear part assembly 100 (e.g., to allow the wear part removal system 200 to interact with the wear part 104 to remove the wear part 104).

[0023] The first side structural component 212-3 and / or the second side structural component 212-4 can be configured to prevent the wear part removal system from contacting any other component of the tooling 106 (e.g., another wear part assembly adjacent to the wear part assembly 100) when the wear part removal system 200 is in a position interacting with the wear part 104 (e.g., to remove the wear part 104). For example, as Figures 2A to 2C As shown, the first side structural component 212-3 and the second side structural component 212-4 may have a "C" shape to provide clearance around other components of the tool 106 when the wear part removal system 200 is in a position interacting with the wear part 104. Further details regarding the shape of the first side structural component 212-3 and the second side structural component 212-4 are combined herein. Figure 3C Describe it.

[0024] The plunger assembly 204 may include, for example, a mechanical plunger, a hydraulic plunger, a pneumatic plunger, or an electromechanical plunger. For example, when the plunger assembly 204 is a hydraulic plunger, it may be connected to a hydraulic pump (not shown) configured to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to the plunger assembly. A control unit (e.g., included in the example wear part removal system 200 or as part of another component such as a hydraulic pump) may control the electromechanical plunger. For example, in other instances, an operator of the wear part removal system 200 may interact with the control unit to actuate or deactivate and / or pressurize or depressurize the plunger assembly 204.

[0025] The plunger component 204 can be configured to move at least one of one or more wedge components 202. For example, as Figures 2A to 2C As shown, plunger component 204 can be connected to wedge assembly 202-1 and can be configured to move wedge assembly 202-1 downward (e.g., when plunger component 204 is actuated and / or pressurized). Therefore, when plunger component 204 is actuated and / or pressurized, plunger component 204 can move wedge assembly 202-1 downward to contact, and / or engage with first connector 108 (e.g., connector 108-1) of wear part assembly 100 (e.g., generating and applying engagement force on wear part 104 and / or adapter 102 via first connector 108, as described herein). Additionally or alternatively, this can engage wedge assembly 202-2 with second connector (e.g., connector 108-2) of wear part assembly 100. For example, downward movement of wedge assembly 202-1 can reduce the distance between wedge assembly 202-1 and wedge assembly 202-2, which can cause wedge assembly 202-2 to contact and / or engage with second connector 108 (e.g., to generate and apply engagement force on wear part 104 and / or adapter 102 via second connector 108, as described herein).

[0026] One or more wedge assemblies 202 may include a wedge component 214 and / or a wedge component saddle 216. The wedge component 214 may be configured to engage with a connector 108 of the wear part assembly 100. For example, the wedge component 214 may be configured to insert into (or onto) the connector 108 and apply an engagement force (e.g., a vertical force) that, due to the physical properties of the wedge component 214, generates a thrust (e.g., a horizontal force) on the wear part 104 and / or the adapter 102 (e.g., a thrust that pushes the wear part away from the adapter 102). The wedge component saddle 216 may be configured to retain the wedge component 214 (e.g., provide structural support for the wedge component 214) and attach the wedge component 214 to the frame 206. Further descriptions of the wedge assembly 202, the wedge component 214, and the wedge component saddle 216 are incorporated herein by reference. Figures 4A to 4D Describe it.

[0027] like Figure 2B As shown, guide member 208 can be connected to frame 206 (e.g., upper structural member 212-1). Guide member 208 may include sliding guides and / or other components configured to facilitate linear movement of plunger member 204 and / or wedge assembly 202-1 (e.g., when plunger member 204 is actuated and / or pressurized). Thus, when the wedge assembly engages with joint 108 of wear part assembly 100, guide member 208 can prevent plunger member 204 and / or wedge assembly 202-1 (e.g., wedge assembly 202-1 includes wedge member 214 and / or wedge member saddle 216) from twisting and / or bending. Furthermore, guide member 208 can help wedge assembly 202-1 generate engagement force on joint 108 in a desired direction (e.g., vertically downward) to generate thrust in a desired direction (e.g., horizontal) on wear part 104 and / or adapter 102.

[0028] like Figure 2C As shown, at least one attachment member 210 may be connected to the frame 206 (e.g., upper structural member 212-1). This at least one attachment member may include one or more points (e.g., suspension points) configured to be attached to a lifting device (e.g., a crane boom) via rigging or other support material. Therefore, the wear part removal system 200 can be positioned (e.g., suspended) above or near the wear part 104 and / or wear part assembly 100 via the lifting device and at least one attachment member 210 (e.g., to allow the wear part removal system 200 to interact with the wear part 104 to remove it).

[0029] As mentioned above, providing Figures 2A to 2C As an example. Other examples can be combined. Figures 2A to 2C The descriptions are different.

[0030] Figures 3A to 3C This is a diagram of an example wear part removal system 200 in position 300 to interact with wear part 104 of wear part assembly 100. Figure 3A This is a front view of the worn parts removal system 200 at position 300. (See image.) Figure 3A As shown, the frame 206 can be assembled around (e.g., surround) the wear part 104. For example, the wear part removal system 200 can be positioned (e.g., by a lifting device) such that the upper structural member 212-1 is disposed above the upper surface of the wear part 104, the lower structural member 212-2 is disposed below the lower surface of the wear part 104, the first side structural member 212-3 (e.g., the left side structural member) is disposed next to (e.g., to the left of the first surface) of the wear part 104 (e.g., the left side surface), and the second side structural member 212-4 (e.g., the right side structural member) is disposed next to (e.g., to the right of the second surface) of the wear part 104 (e.g., the right side surface). In this way, the wedge assembly 202-1 can be connected to the first connector 108 (e.g., ...) associated with the wear part 104. Figure 3A The connector 108-1 (not shown) is aligned (e.g., disposed on it), and the wedge assembly 202-2 can be associated with the second connector 108 (e.g., the second connector 108) of the wear part 104. Figure 3A The connector 108-2 (not shown) is aligned (e.g., positioned below it). For example... Figure 3A As further shown, the plunger component 204 is not actuated and / or pressurized, so the wedge assembly 202-1 and the wedge assembly 202-2 do not contact or engage with the first connector 108 and the second connector 108.

[0031] like Figure 3A As further shown, the worn part may be adjacent to one or more other worn parts 302 (e.g., a lip cover) associated with the tool 106. Therefore, the position 300 of the worn part removal system 200 may position the first side structural member 212-3 and / or the second side structural member 212-4 above and / or below one or more other worn parts 302. As further described herein, the first side structural member 212-3 and / or the second side structural member 212-4 may be configured (e.g., having a “C” shape) to avoid contact with one or more other worn parts 302 when the worn part removal system 200 is in position 300.

[0032] Figure 3B The wear parts removal system 200 and the wear parts 104 are along Figure 3AThe cross-sectional view of line AA. (See diagram below.) Figure 3B As shown, the wear part removal system is in position 300 to interact with the wear part 104 of the wear part assembly 100. Figure 3B As further shown, wedge assembly 202-1 can be aligned with (e.g., disposed above) the connector 108-1 of wear part assembly 100, and wedge assembly 202-2 can be aligned with (e.g., disposed below) the connector 108-2 of wear part assembly 100. As described above, when plunger component 204 is actuated and / or pressurized, plunger component 204 can move wedge assembly 202-1 and engage connector 108-1, and can engage wedge assembly 202-1 with connector 108-2. When wedge assembly 202-1 engages with connector 108-1 (e.g., wedge assembly 202-1 is driven into connector 108-1), wedge assembly 202-1 can generate a first engagement force on wear part 104 and / or adapter 102 of wear part assembly 100 (e.g., the first engagement force is generally parallel to the direction of movement of wedge assembly 202-1 and / or plunger component 204). When the wedge assembly 202-1 engages with the connector 108-2, the wedge assembly 202-2 can generate a second engagement force on the wear part 104 and / or the adapter 102 (e.g., this second engagement force is generally parallel to the first engagement force but opposite in direction to it). The first engagement force generated on the connector 108-1 can generate a first thrust on the wear part 104 and / or the adapter 102 (e.g., this first thrust is generally perpendicular to the direction of the first engagement force). The second engagement force generated on the connector 108-1 can generate a second thrust on the wear part 104 and / or the adapter 102 (e.g., this second thrust is generally perpendicular to the direction of the first engagement force). For example, as... Figure 3B As shown, the first thrust and / or the second thrust can move the worn part 104 away from the adapter 102 in a leftward direction. In this way, the worn part 104 can be removed from the adapter 102.

[0033] Figure 3C This is an angled side view of the worn parts removal system 200 at position 300. (See image.) Figure 3C As shown, when the wear part removal system 200 is in position 300, the wear part removal system 200 can be assembled around the wear part 104. Figure 3C As further shown, the worn part 104 may be adjacent to one or more other worn parts 302. In some embodiments, the first side structural member 212-3 and / or the second side structural member 212-4 may be configured to be disposed above and / or below the one or more other worn parts, and to avoid contact with the one or more other worn parts 302 when the worn part removal system 200 is in position 300. For example, as Figure 3C As shown, each of the first side structural component 212-3 and the second side structural component 212-4 can be configured to have a "C" shape to allow the first side structural component 212-3 and the second side structural component 212-4 to be positioned around the one or more other wear components 302 when the wear component removal system 200 is in position 300. Therefore, the first side structural component 212-3 and / or the second side structural component 212-4 can maintain a distance 304 from the one or more other wear components 302.

[0034] As mentioned above, providing Figures 3A to 3C As an example. Other examples can be combined. Figures 3A to 3C The descriptions are different.

[0035] Figures 4A to 4D This is a diagram of an example embodiment 400 of the wedge component assembly 202. Figure 4A This is an angled front view of the wedge assembly 202. Figure 4B This is an angled front view of the decomposed wedge assembly 202. Figure 4C It is the wedge assembly 202 along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of line BB. Figure 4D This is an angled top view of the wedge component saddle 216 of the wedge component assembly 202.

[0036] like Figures 4A to 4D As shown, the wedge assembly 202 may include a wedge component 214, a wedge component saddle 216, and / or an attachment component 402. As described above, the wedge component 214 may be configured to engage with a connector 108 of the wear part assembly 100. For example, the wedge component 214 may be configured to be inserted into (or onto) the connector 108 and apply an engagement force (e.g., a vertical force) that, due to the physical properties of the wedge component 214, generates a thrust (e.g., a horizontal force) on the wear part 104 and / or adapter 102 of the wear part assembly 100 (e.g., a thrust that pushes the wear part 104 away from the adapter 102). The wedge component saddle 216 may be configured to retain the wedge component 214 (e.g., in a recess of the wedge component saddle 216). The wedge component saddle 216 can be configured to attach to an attachment member 402, which can be configured to attach to the frame 206 of the wear part removal system 200. For example, the attachment member 402 may include a first threaded portion and / or a second threaded portion, the first threaded portion being configured to screw into a threaded socket in the wedge component saddle 216, and the second threaded portion being configured to screw into a threaded socket in the frame 206. In this way, the attachment member 402 facilitates attachment of the wedge assembly 202 to the frame 206.

[0037] The wedge component saddle 216 may include one or more attachment holes 404 that allow one or more removable attachment members 406 to secure the wedge component 214 in the wedge component saddle 216 (e.g., when the wedge component 214 is positioned in the wedge component saddle 216). For example, the one or more removable attachment members 406 may include one or more set screws that are inserted into and screwed into the one or more attachment holes 404, and the one or more set screws are configured to maintain a firm attachment of the wedge component 214 to the wedge component saddle 216. The one or more removable attachment members 406 may be removed (e.g., loosened) to allow removal of the wedge component 214. In this way, a new wedge component can replace an old wedge component 214 that has been worn or damaged due to the operation of the wear part removal system 200. This can improve the performance of the wear part removal system 200 during its service life.

[0038] like Figures 4B to 4C As shown, the wedge-shaped component 214 may include a first orientation component 408 configured to engage with a second orientation component 410 of the wedge-shaped component saddle 216. For example, the first orientation component 408 may be a protrusion (e.g., a tenon or other protrusion), while the second orientation component may be an opening (e.g., a recess or cavity). Therefore, the first orientation component 408 and the second orientation component 410 may be configured to engage with each other (e.g., the first orientation component 408 may be inserted into the second orientation component 410). Thus, the first orientation component 408 and the second orientation component 410 may be configured to maintain the position of the wedge-shaped component 214 within the wedge-shaped component saddle 216 and / or may be configured to ensure the correct orientation of the wedge-shaped component 214 within the wedge-shaped component saddle 216 (e.g., ensuring the front surface of the wedge-shaped component faces the front of the wedge-shaped component saddle 216).

[0039] Additional or alternative land, such as Figure 4D As shown, the wedge component saddle may include one or more attachment holes 412 that facilitate the attachment of the wedge component 214 to the wedge component saddle 216. The one or more attachment holes 412 may allow one or more additional removable attachment members (not shown) (such as one or more bolts) to attach the wedge component 214 to the wedge component saddle 216, and the one or more additional removable attachment members are configured to maintain a secure attachment of the wedge component 214 to the wedge component saddle 216.

[0040] As mentioned above, providing Figures 4A to 4D As an example. Other examples can be combined. Figures 4A to 4DThe descriptions are different.

[0041] Industrial applicability

[0042] Some embodiments described herein provide a wear part removal system capable of removing a wear part (e.g., from an adapter of a wear part assembly). The wear part removal system includes: a first wedge assembly configured to engage with a first connector of the wear part assembly (e.g., a connector on an upper surface of the wear part assembly); and a second wedge assembly configured to engage with a second connector of the wear part assembly (e.g., a connector on a lower surface of the wear part assembly). The wear part removal system also includes a plunger member configured to move the first wedge assembly (e.g., downward toward the first connector) to engage the first wedge assembly with the first connector and to engage the second wedge assembly with the second connector, thereby generating corresponding engagement forces on the first and second connectors and thus generating a thrust on the wear part to remove the wear part from the adapter of the wear part assembly.

[0043] 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 compacted chips, dust, or dirt). Furthermore, the wear part removal system allows for the removal of wear parts without the operator manually applying force to the system using hand tools (e.g., a crushing hammer for delivering impact) or other tools (e.g., a rock drill hammer for applying impact). Moreover, because the wear part removal system is configured to engage multiple joints of the wear part assembly and generate thrust on the wear part via various different engagement forces, it can remove wear parts quickly and efficiently that would otherwise be difficult and / or time-consuming using conventional removal techniques. Additionally, even when the wear part is smoothed by wear or otherwise damaged and / or when the wear part is wet, muddy, or covered in ice, the wear part removal system can engage at least one joint of the wear part assembly, thus facilitating removal of wear parts under adverse environmental conditions.

Claims

1. A worn parts removal system (200), comprising: A first wedge assembly is configured to engage with a first joint (108-1) associated with a wear part (104); A second wedge assembly is configured to engage with a second connector (108-2) associated with the wear part (104); A plunger assembly (204) is configured to engage the first wedge assembly with the first connector (108-1) associated with the wear part (104) and to engage the second wedge assembly with the second connector (108-2) associated with the wear part (104); as well as C-shaped frame (206) configured to hold the first wedge assembly, the second wedge assembly and the plunger component (204). The wear part (104) is attached to an adapter (102) associated with the machine tool (106), wherein: The frame (206) is configured to hold the first wedge assembly above the upper surface of the wear part (104) and the second wedge assembly below the lower surface of the wear part (104) when the wear part removal system (200) is in a position interacting with the wear part (104). The frame (206) is configured to prevent the wear part removal system (200) from contacting any other component associated with the tool (106) when the wear part removal system (200) is in a position interacting with the wear part (104).

2. The wear part removal system (200) according to claim 1, wherein the plunger component (204) comprises: Mechanical plunger; Hydraulic plunger; Pneumatic plunger; or Electromechanical plunger.

3. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the plunger component (204) is configured to generate thrust on the wear part (104) when the plunger component (204) engages the first wedge assembly with the first connector (108-1) associated with the wear part (104) and engages the second wedge assembly with the second connector (108-2) associated with the wear part (104).

4. The wear part removal system (200) of claim 3, wherein the direction associated with the thrust is generally perpendicular to the direction associated with the engagement force generated by the first wedge assembly when the first wedge assembly engages with the first joint (108-1) associated with the wear part (104).

5. The wear part removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connector (108-1) associated with the wear part (104) is located on the upper surface of the wear part assembly (100) including the wear part (104), and the second connector (108-2) associated with the wear part (104) is located on the lower surface of the wear part assembly (100).

6. A wedge-shaped component assembly (202), comprising: A wedge-shaped component (214) is configured to engage with a joint (108) associated with a wear part (104); as well as A wedge component saddle (216) is configured to hold the wedge component (214). The wedge assembly further includes an attachment member (402) configured to attach the wedge component saddle (216) to the frame (206) of the wear parts removal system (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The wedge assembly (202) according to claim 6, wherein the wedge component (214) includes a first orientation component (408), and the wedge component saddle (216) includes a second orientation component (410). The first orientation member (408) is configured to engage with the second orientation member (410) to position the wedge member member (214) within the wedge member member saddle (216).

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