Electric Ice Removal Machine With Oscillating Nail Hammer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ice removal methods are inadequate for efficiently and safely removing ice from small areas like sidewalks and external home stairs, as they are either cumbersome, require high maintenance, or are not easily adaptable to various surfaces.
Innovation Solution
An electrically powered Ice Removal Machine with a pulley wheel drive and a movable steel plate equipped with anti-rust steel nails for crushing ice, combined with a shovel bucket for removal and an optional vacuum or blower system for disposing of crushed ice, designed for easy transport and assembly on small areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional shoveling or chemical methods are used to remove ice, then ice removal can be achieved, but the process is cumbersome and requires high maintenance effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional manual shoveling mechanics with an electric motor-driven rotating brush system. The motor automatically rotates the brush to scrape ice, eliminating the need for manual back-and-forth shoveling motions. This mechanical substitution directly addresses the contradiction by reducing operational effort while maintaining effective ice removal capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating brush system is designed to be self-maintaining through its continuous rotation, which naturally clears debris and prevents ice buildup on the brush itself. The system serves itself by using the ice removal process to maintain its own operational readiness, reducing external maintenance intervention requirements.
2Ease of operation
If heating elements are used to melt ice, then ice can be removed, but the device becomes complex and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes thermal heating methods with mechanical scraping action. The electric motor drives a rotating brush that physically scrapes ice off surfaces through mechanical force. This replacement eliminates the need for heavy heating elements, insulation components, and power management systems required for thermal methods, significantly reducing device weight while maintaining effective ice removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameter from thermal energy input to mechanical energy input. Instead of applying heat to melt ice, the system applies mechanical scraping force through the rotating brush. This parameter change allows the use of a lighter motor-driven mechanism rather than heavy thermal processing equipment, improving transportability while achieving the same ice removal goal.
3Productivity
If manual shovels are improved in design, then ice removal capability is enhanced, but the device remains difficult to adapt to various surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating brush system is designed with universal applicability to multiple surface types including concrete, asphalt, and wooden decks. The brush material and rotation mechanism can be adjusted to work effectively on different surface textures and hardness levels. This multi-functionality directly addresses the contradiction by maintaining high ice removal productivity across diverse surfaces without requiring multiple specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable rotational speed and brush pressure control to adapt to different surface conditions. The electric motor allows dynamic adjustment of scraping intensity, and the brush system can be modified in real-time based on surface requirements. This dynamic adaptability enables effective ice removal on various surfaces while maintaining consistent productivity, resolving the contradiction between capability and versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The machine effectively crushes and removes ice from concrete surfaces without damaging them, providing a safe and low-maintenance solution for residential and commercial use, reducing the risk of accidents and liability associated with icy conditions.
Implementation Method 1
an electrical motor that generates power to rotate a pulley wheel drive
Implementation Method 2
The vertical oscillation movement of the hammer system crushes the ice layer formed on the concrete
Implementation Method 3
an electrical motor that generates power to rotate a pulley wheel drive connected by a free rod
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AI summary
An ice removal machine provides crushing and removing ice formed on hard surfaces such as sidewalks or external stair steps in front of houses. A rotating pulley wheel fixed on an electric motor generates an oscillation movement for a nailed hammer system. The nails of the hammer system are forced dropping on the ice layer covered a rigid surface; thereby crush the ice into small pieces. The machine is provided by an attached shovel bucket fixed on front of it in order to collect the residual ice and moves it away from the surface. The machine includes a box cart carrier movable by hand and it is provided by front and back wheels and a handle drive that a user holds. The machine is in small reasonable size for private use at home.