Pipe splitting apparatus with replaceable blade
AssigneeTT Technologies, Inc.
InventorMichael Tjader
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Abstract
Pipe splitting apparatuses and systems including a replaceable blade, and methods therefor, are provided. In various examples, a pipe splitting apparatus includes an outer surface including a recess. A blade including a portion is disposed within the recess. A hardenable material is disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is configured to flow upon application to fill empty space within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is further configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.
Claims10
A pipe splitting system comprising:
- a splitter body, having an outer surface including a recess, wherein the recess includes substantially vertical sidewalls;
- a plurality of interchangeable blades, wherein the plurality includes multiple blade shape options designed for different pipe splitting conditions, wherein the plurality of interchangeable blades abut all sides of the substantially vertical sidewalls, and are coupled to the splitter body without any mechanical fasteners;
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- a hardenable material adapted for disposal within the recess to secure at least one blade from the plurality of interchangeable blades.
A pipe splitting system comprising:
- a splitter body, having an outer surface including a recess, wherein the recess includes substantially vertical sidewalls;
- a plurality of interchangeable blades, wherein the plurality includes multiple blade shape options designed for different pipe splitting conditions, wherein the plurality of interchangeable blades abut all sides of the substantially vertical sidewalls are coupled to the splitter body without any mechanical fasteners;
- an expander cone;
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- a pneumatic hammer coupled to the expander cone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.