초록 ▼

The present invention enables waste to be removed from behind a compaction wheel without having to remove the wheel from the compaction machine. The present compaction wheel allows access through the compaction wheel to a portion of the axle located behind the wheel, thereby saving the cost associat

The present invention enables waste to be removed from behind a compaction wheel without having to remove the wheel from the compaction machine. The present compaction wheel allows access through the compaction wheel to a portion of the axle located behind the wheel, thereby saving the cost associated with removing the compaction wheel and improving productivity by reducing the amount of down time needed to service and inspect each compaction wheel, its axle and the portions of the compaction machine hidden by each wheel. Each compaction wheel includes an access opening disposed between a wheel hub and outer rim and operatively adapted to allow access to and permit removal of waste from around a portion of the axle located behind the compaction wheel, while the compaction wheel is mounted on the axle. The access opening can be of a sufficient size to allow the passage of the head and one or both arms of a worker therethrough and can also be operatively adapted to allow access through the front side of the compaction wheel to a portion of the axle located behind the wheel. A removable cover or hatch is mounted on each wheel so as to substantially close its access opening to prevent waste from passing through each access opening and accumulating behind each wheel, while the compaction machine is being operated.

대표청구항 ▼

A compaction wheel for mounting on an axle of a compaction machine, said compaction wheel comprising: a front side and a back side; a waste entry site on said back side which provides a path for waste to enter an inner wheel space disposed between said compaction wheel and a portion of an axle of a

A compaction wheel for mounting on an axle of a compaction machine, said compaction wheel comprising: a front side and a back side; a waste entry site on said back side which provides a path for waste to enter an inner wheel space disposed between said compaction wheel and a portion of an axle of a compaction machine mounting said compaction wheel; a hub operatively adapted for mounting on the axle of the compaction machine; a rim disposed around and radially out from said hub; and an access opening disposed between said hub and said rim, said access opening allowing access through said front side to said inner wheel space and permitting removal of waste trapped in said inner wheel space, while said compaction wheel is mounted on the axle.