Apparatus and method for collecting and removing burrs

A method of collecting spiked objects from a surface, comprising:

• positioning a collection device over the surface such that a roller assembly of the collection device is in contact with the surface, the roller assembly configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis over the surface;
• applying a propulsion force against a frame of the collection device, wherein applying the propulsion force against the frame of the collection device causes the roller assembly to rotate about the longitudinal axis and to roll over the surface;
• and
• collecting spiked objects disposed along the surface, wherein collecting the spiked objects disposed along the surface includes:
• causing the spiked objects disposed along the surface to attach to the roller assembly as the roller assembly rolls over the spiked objects during the rotation of the roller assembly;
• detaching the spiked objects from the roller assembly as the spiked objects attached to the roller assembly contact the scraper due to the roller assembly rotating;
• and
• receiving the spiked objects detached from the roller assembly by the scraper into a collection tray.

A method of manufacturing a device for collecting spiked objects from a surface, comprising:

• forming a frame to provide structural support for the device and to receive a propulsion force to move the device along a surface;
• disposing a roller mounting assembly having a first end and a second end onto the frame;
• removably attaching a roller assembly to the first end and second end of the roller mounting assembly, the roller assembly configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis, wherein the roller assembly is further configured to cause spiked objects disposed along the surface to attach to the roller assembly as the roller assembly rolls over the spiked objects during the rotation of the roller assembly;
• mounting a scraper to detach the spiked objects from the roller assembly as the spiked objects attached to the roller assembly contact the scraper due to the roller assembly rotating;
• and
• positioning a collection tray to capture the spiked objects detached from the roller assembly by the scraper.