Boom-Mounted Concrete Texturing Brush with Dual Spray Bars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual texturing and chemical application on smoothed concrete surfaces are slow, expensive, and inconsistent, particularly for smaller applications like flooring and parking lots, where large texturing machines are impractical.
Innovation Solution
A surface treatment system with a boom-mounted texturing brush and dual spray bars, allowing for concurrent application of a texture pattern and chemical curing agent on leveled concrete surfaces, controlled by a system that adjusts elevation and position for efficient and uniform treatment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual texturing and chemical application are used on smoothed concrete surfaces, then the process can be performed on smaller applications like flooring and parking lots, but the process becomes slow, expensive, and inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the texturing brush and chemical spray bars into a single integrated implement that can be mounted on a boom. This merging of functions allows the system to efficiently treat smaller surfaces by eliminating the need for separate manual operations, thereby improving productivity while maintaining adaptability to smaller applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The implement is designed with multi-functionality, capable of both texturing and chemical application in one operation. This universal design allows the same equipment to handle various smaller applications (flooring, parking lots) efficiently, resolving the contradiction between versatility and productivity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual texturing is used, then equipment for smaller applications can be used, but the texturing becomes slow and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
By merging texturing and chemical application into one simultaneous operation, the system eliminates the sequential time loss of manual methods. The boom-mounted implement performs both functions concurrently, significantly reducing total treatment time while remaining suitable for smaller applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous useful action by performing texturing and chemical application simultaneously in one pass. This eliminates idle time between operations and ensures continuous productive work, reducing overall treatment time while maintaining adaptability to smaller surfaces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual texturing and chemical application are used, then flexibility for smaller applications is maintained, but consistency of application deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated implement ensures consistent application by mechanically coordinating texturing and chemical spraying. Both functions operate from the same mounting point, ensuring uniform coverage and consistent texture application across the entire surface area, eliminating variability inherent in manual methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates control mechanisms that monitor and adjust the operation of the texturing brush and spray bars. This feedback ensures consistent application parameters are maintained throughout the treatment process, guaranteeing uniform results across the entire surface while maintaining flexibility for different application sizes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a cost-efficient and accurate method for applying texture patterns and chemicals, reducing manual labor costs and ensuring consistent, high-traction surfaces with optimal curing of uncured concrete.
Implementation Method 1
a texturing brush configured to engage a surface and apply a texture pattern to the surface
Implementation Method 2
a first nozzle assembly configured to spray the first chemical at a first spray pattern... a second nozzle assembly configured to spray the second chemical at a second spray pattern
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method treating a horizontal surface of uncured concrete. The surface treatment system comprises a boom mounted to a vehicle body and an implement mounted to a mounting plated disposed at the working end of the boom. The implement comprises a texturing brush configured to engage a horizontal surface of the uncured concrete to apply a texture pattern thereto. The implement also comprises a first and second spray bars. The first spray bar is configured to apply a first chemical to the bristles of the texturing brush when in an engaged position. The second spray bar is configured to concurrently apply a second chemical to the textured surface of uncured concrete while the texturing brush is applying the texture pattern to the horizontal surface of the uncured concrete.