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.
Claims24
A pipe splitting apparatus comprising:
- an outer surface including a recess;
- a blade including a portion disposed within the recess;
- and
- a hardenable material disposed within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess, the hardenable material configured to flow upon application, wherein the hardenable material is configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.
A method comprising:
- inserting a portion of a blade within a recess of a pipe splitter;
- applying a hardenable material within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade, wherein the hardenable material hardens after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.
An apparatus comprising:
- a pipe splitter, comprising:
- a tubular, elongate outer surface including an elongate recess;
- a blade including a portion disposed within the recess;
- and
- a hardenable material disposed within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess, the hardenable material configured to flow upon application, wherein the hardenable material is configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus;
- and
- a pneumatic hammer segment operatively coupled to the pipe splitter, the pneumatic hammer segment configured to facilitate pipe splitting with the apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.