Removable Roadway Grinder Apparatus for Prime Movers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional apparatuses and systems for servicing roadways are inefficient, deficient in capabilities, expensive, environmentally detrimental, unsafe for operation, and pose risks to the public due to their design and operation.
Innovation Solution
A grinder apparatus secured to a prime mover, featuring a grinding drum and an auxiliary power system, which includes a support surface removably secured to the prime mover, and a method for easily removing the apparatus from the prime mover, addressing inefficiencies and safety concerns by providing a more versatile and cost-effective solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional apparatuses and systems are used for servicing roadways, then roadway maintenance can be performed, but operational efficiency is low and costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The grinding apparatus is divided into separable components that can be independently attached and detached from the prime mover. The grinding drum assembly is mounted on a frame that can be quickly coupled to or decoupled from the prime mover's hitch mechanism, enabling rapid deployment and removal without requiring complex disassembly procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates adjustable and movable components including the grinding drum height adjustment mechanism and the adjustable width of the grinding drum assembly. These dynamic features allow the apparatus to adapt to different roadway conditions and maintenance requirements, improving operational efficiency by eliminating the need for multiple specialized apparatuses.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional apparatuses and systems are used for servicing roadways, then roadway maintenance can be performed, but the apparatuses are expensive to purchase and operate
Solution Approach 1:
The grinding apparatus is designed to be attached to various types of prime movers including tractors, trucks, and specialized maintenance vehicles. The standardized mounting interface and adaptable frame configuration allow the same grinding assembly to serve multiple functions and be used by different agencies, reducing overall system costs through shared infrastructure and equipment.
3Reliability
If conventional apparatuses and systems are used for servicing roadways, then roadway maintenance can be performed, but safety for operators and public is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The grinding drum assembly can be completely removed from the prime mover when not in use or when transitioning between work sites. This extraction capability eliminates the safety hazards associated with having large, rotating grinding components continuously mounted on vehicles that may be driven through populated areas, thereby protecting both operators and the public from potential accidents.
4Productivity
If conventional apparatuses and systems are used for servicing roadways, then roadway maintenance can be performed, but environmental impact is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The grinding apparatus incorporates dust collection and suppression systems that are self-contained and automatically activated during operation. The system captures dust and debris generated during grinding operations and either collects it in onboard containers or suppresses it using water mist systems, preventing environmental contamination without requiring external support vehicles or additional manual intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, improves safety for operators and the public, and minimizes environmental impact by allowing for quick attachment and detachment of the grinder apparatus, reducing divot size during operation, and enabling on-the-fly adjustments, thus maintaining road surfaces effectively.
Implementation Method 1
a grinding drum rotatably supported upon the frame
Implementation Method 2
grinding drum... rotationally drive the grinding drum
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for servicing roadways includes a frame configured to be secured to a prime mover. The apparatus further includes a grinding drum rotatably supported upon the frame. The apparatus still further includes a driving system supported upon the frame and configured to rotationally drive the grinding drum.