Shark Tooth Rock Breaking Attachment for Hydraulic Tamp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment such as excavators and hole augers often struggle to break through rock or concrete, and jackhammers may not be available or cost-effective for removing single obstructions, necessitating a more efficient means for rock or concrete removal.
Innovation Solution
A rock breaking attachment for a hydraulic tamp, featuring a main body with a cutting edge reminiscent of a shark's tooth or Philips screwdriver, reinforced for structural strength, and a polymer bushing for secure attachment via clamp fasteners, allowing for effective breaking of rocks and concrete without the need for a jackhammer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a jackhammer is used to remove rocks and concrete, then the breaking capability is sufficient, but the cost and availability become problematic for single obstruction removal
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the rock breaking function into two separate components: the hydraulic tamp (existing equipment) and the attachment (add-on component). This segmentation allows the attachment to be manufactured separately at lower cost, replacing the need to purchase or rent an entire jackhammer system for single obstruction removal tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment is designed to be universal, fitting onto existing hydraulic tamps to provide rock breaking capability. This multi-functionality allows the same base equipment (hydraulic tamp) to perform both conventional tamping and rock breaking operations, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If excavators or hole augers are used, then the equipment is available, but they cannot effectively break through rock or concrete
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a dynamic attachment system that can be attached to or removed from the hydraulic tamp based on the task requirements. The attachment includes movable components such as the polymer bushing and clamp fasteners that allow the cutting edge to dynamically engage with and break through rock and concrete obstacles during operation.
3Strength
If a custom rock breaking attachment is designed, then the rock breaking capability is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment applies local quality by concentrating the rock breaking function in a specific localized area (the cutting edge and reinforcement structure) while keeping the rest of the attachment simple. The polymer bushing provides localized cushioning and wear resistance at the contact point with the tamping foot, while the overall structure remains relatively simple and easy to manufacture.
Data Source
AI summary
An earth breaking implement attachment includes a hydraulic pole ram capable of having a plurality of attachments secured to a foot. The attachment is presented in either a first embodiment or a second embodiment. The first attachment is shaped like a shark tooth. The second embodiment has a similar appearance of a screwdriver head.