CA2916384A1 - Ice-breaking apparatus - Google Patents
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An ice breaking apparatus adapted for mounting on a vehicle. The ice breaking apparatus includes a frame, a mounting system for mounting the frame on a vehicle, a central shaft rotatably attachable to the frame, and a drum assembly mounted about the central shaft, the drum assembly comprising at least one wheel. Each of the wheels includes a plurality of disks, each disk having an aperture therethrough for mounting on the central shaft. Each disk comprises a plurality of cutting teeth projecting from an outer edge of each disk and a damping system comprising a plurality of blocks made of an elastic material, the blocks being installed between the apertures of the disks and the central shaft, to absorb shocks.
Description
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ICE-BREAKING APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ice-breaking apparatus for road maintenance.
More particularly, the present invention relates to an ice-breaking apparatus adapted for mounting on a vehicle or a machine.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Breaking ice from the road, the sidewalk, or any other pathway is a considerable worry for the city services of the geographic zones where the temperature frequently drops below zero. To keep the ground surface free of ice and ensure the safety of citizens, various methods have been developed, including manual shoveling, spraying of chemicals, and mechanical breaking and removal.
Compared to manual shoveling, mechanical breaking of ice allows substantial time savings. It also prevents the ecological drawback of using chemical means such as de-icing crystals. Road ice-breakers, rubblizing machines, or ice-breaking systems are therefore well known in the art, and used in an attempt to clear ground surfaces of ice.
The ice-breaking method of these devices is based on the use of a rotating blade for breaking the ice. There are many variations in the design of ice-breaking systems. For example, some ice-breaking systems comprise smooth edge cutting disks mountable on the wheels of a vehicle. Other designs may comprise toothed wheels adapted to be mounted on a mobile support.
However, some limitations still have to be addressed with regards to the efficiency and the size of the existing ice-breaking devices, and with regards to the damage caused to the road and sidewalk. Indeed, large amounts of crystal salt are still needed as there might be a remaining ice layer on the ground. In addition, considerable damage is done to the road and sidewalk because of inexistent or inadequate damping systems.
Furthermore, ice-breaking systems are most of the time too large to be used in narrow pathways. Finally, poor adaptability causes inefficient ice breaking at the junction of the road and the sidewalk.
ICE-BREAKING APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ice-breaking apparatus for road maintenance.
More particularly, the present invention relates to an ice-breaking apparatus adapted for mounting on a vehicle or a machine.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Breaking ice from the road, the sidewalk, or any other pathway is a considerable worry for the city services of the geographic zones where the temperature frequently drops below zero. To keep the ground surface free of ice and ensure the safety of citizens, various methods have been developed, including manual shoveling, spraying of chemicals, and mechanical breaking and removal.
Compared to manual shoveling, mechanical breaking of ice allows substantial time savings. It also prevents the ecological drawback of using chemical means such as de-icing crystals. Road ice-breakers, rubblizing machines, or ice-breaking systems are therefore well known in the art, and used in an attempt to clear ground surfaces of ice.
The ice-breaking method of these devices is based on the use of a rotating blade for breaking the ice. There are many variations in the design of ice-breaking systems. For example, some ice-breaking systems comprise smooth edge cutting disks mountable on the wheels of a vehicle. Other designs may comprise toothed wheels adapted to be mounted on a mobile support.
However, some limitations still have to be addressed with regards to the efficiency and the size of the existing ice-breaking devices, and with regards to the damage caused to the road and sidewalk. Indeed, large amounts of crystal salt are still needed as there might be a remaining ice layer on the ground. In addition, considerable damage is done to the road and sidewalk because of inexistent or inadequate damping systems.
Furthermore, ice-breaking systems are most of the time too large to be used in narrow pathways. Finally, poor adaptability causes inefficient ice breaking at the junction of the road and the sidewalk.
2 There is therefore a need for an improved ice-breaking apparatus which, by virtue of its design and component, would be able to overcome the above-discussed prior art concerns.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus which, by virtue of its design and component, satisfies some of the above-mentioned needs and is thus an improvement over other related ice-breaking apparatus known in the prior art.
In accordance with the present invention, the above mentioned object is achieved, as will be easily understood, by an ice-breaking apparatus such as the one briefly described herein, and such as the one exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ice breaking apparatus adapted for mounting on a vehicle, the ice breaking apparatus comprising:
a frame;
a mounting system for mounting the frame on a vehicle;
a central shaft rotatably attachable to the frame; and a drum assembly mounted about the central shaft, the drum assembly comprising at least one wheel, each of the wheels comprising:
a plurality of disks, each disk having an aperture therethrough for mounting on the central shaft, and wherein each disk comprises a plurality of cutting teeth projecting from an outer edge of each disk; and a damping system comprising a plurality of blocks made of an elastic material, the blocks being installed between the apertures of the disks and the central shaft, to absorb shocks.
In some implementations, the central shaft is square shaped.
In some implementations, the wheel assembly comprises 3 disks.
In some implementations, the plurality of disks is disposed in a staggered arrangement.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus which, by virtue of its design and component, satisfies some of the above-mentioned needs and is thus an improvement over other related ice-breaking apparatus known in the prior art.
In accordance with the present invention, the above mentioned object is achieved, as will be easily understood, by an ice-breaking apparatus such as the one briefly described herein, and such as the one exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ice breaking apparatus adapted for mounting on a vehicle, the ice breaking apparatus comprising:
a frame;
a mounting system for mounting the frame on a vehicle;
a central shaft rotatably attachable to the frame; and a drum assembly mounted about the central shaft, the drum assembly comprising at least one wheel, each of the wheels comprising:
a plurality of disks, each disk having an aperture therethrough for mounting on the central shaft, and wherein each disk comprises a plurality of cutting teeth projecting from an outer edge of each disk; and a damping system comprising a plurality of blocks made of an elastic material, the blocks being installed between the apertures of the disks and the central shaft, to absorb shocks.
In some implementations, the central shaft is square shaped.
In some implementations, the wheel assembly comprises 3 disks.
In some implementations, the plurality of disks is disposed in a staggered arrangement.
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3 In some implementations, each of the disks comprises 28 teeth.
In some implementations, the damping system comprises 12 blocks.
In some implementations, the blocks are rectangular rubber blocks.
In some implementations, the disk is a spiked disk comprising casted cutting teeth.
In some implementations, the cutting teeth are interchangeable cutting teeth, mountable on the disk by fasteners.
In some implementations, the mounting system is adapted to be mounted at the front of a vehicle.
In some implementations, the mounting system is adapted to be mounted at the rear of a vehicle.
In some implementations, the central shaft is attachable to the frame by bearings.
In some implementations, the bearings are embedded within the rotatable drum.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises a weight transfer system between the vehicle and the rotatable drum.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises a scraping blade located behind the rotatable drum.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises weighing elements attachable to the drum assembly.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises floatation wheels attachable to the central shaft.
In some implementations, the damping system comprises 12 blocks.
In some implementations, the blocks are rectangular rubber blocks.
In some implementations, the disk is a spiked disk comprising casted cutting teeth.
In some implementations, the cutting teeth are interchangeable cutting teeth, mountable on the disk by fasteners.
In some implementations, the mounting system is adapted to be mounted at the front of a vehicle.
In some implementations, the mounting system is adapted to be mounted at the rear of a vehicle.
In some implementations, the central shaft is attachable to the frame by bearings.
In some implementations, the bearings are embedded within the rotatable drum.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises a weight transfer system between the vehicle and the rotatable drum.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises a scraping blade located behind the rotatable drum.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises weighing elements attachable to the drum assembly.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises floatation wheels attachable to the central shaft.
4 In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus further comprises stabilizers attachable to the frame, for stabilizing the ice breaking apparatus in idle operation thereof.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus is paired with at least one other ice-breaking apparatus.
The objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following non-restrictive description of a preferred embodiment thereof, given for the purpose of exemplification only, with reference to the appended drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference is now made by way of example to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1A is a perspective view of an ice-breaking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 1 B is a front view of what is shown in 1A.
Figure 1C is a rear view of what is shown in 1A and 1B.
Figure 1B is a side-view of what is shown in 1A, 1B and 1C.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a drum assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5A is a perspective view of a wheel according to an embodiment of the present
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus is paired with at least one other ice-breaking apparatus.
The objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following non-restrictive description of a preferred embodiment thereof, given for the purpose of exemplification only, with reference to the appended drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference is now made by way of example to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1A is a perspective view of an ice-breaking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 1 B is a front view of what is shown in 1A.
Figure 1C is a rear view of what is shown in 1A and 1B.
Figure 1B is a side-view of what is shown in 1A, 1B and 1C.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a drum assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5A is a perspective view of a wheel according to an embodiment of the present
5 invention.
Figure 5B is a side view of a wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In the following description, the same numerical references refer to similar elements.
Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity and clarity, namely so as to not unduly burden the figures with several reference numbers, not all figures contain references to all the components and features, and references to some components and features may be found in only one figure, and components and features of the present invention illustrated in other figures can be easily inferred therefrom. The embodiments, geometrical configurations, materials mentioned and/or dimensions shown in the figures are optional, and are given for exemplification purposes only.
Furthermore, although the present invention may be used with various objects, such as vehicles, for example, it is understood that it may be used with other tools and attachments. For this reason, expressions such as "vehicle", "disk", "wheel", "drum", "shaft", etc. as used herein should not be taken as to limit the scope of the present invention to these machine attachments in particular. These expressions encompass all other kinds of attachments, tools and/or purposes with which the present invention could be used and may be useful, as can be easily understood.
As shown in figures 1 to 5B, there is provided an ice-breaking apparatus 10 for mounting on a vehicle. It is understood that the ice-breaking apparatus 10 may also be used with other attachments, such as machines or motorized tools, as known by a person skilled in the art.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 comprises a frame 12, a mounting system 14, and a drum assembly 16 mounted about a central shaft 40.
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Figure 5B is a side view of a wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In the following description, the same numerical references refer to similar elements.
Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity and clarity, namely so as to not unduly burden the figures with several reference numbers, not all figures contain references to all the components and features, and references to some components and features may be found in only one figure, and components and features of the present invention illustrated in other figures can be easily inferred therefrom. The embodiments, geometrical configurations, materials mentioned and/or dimensions shown in the figures are optional, and are given for exemplification purposes only.
Furthermore, although the present invention may be used with various objects, such as vehicles, for example, it is understood that it may be used with other tools and attachments. For this reason, expressions such as "vehicle", "disk", "wheel", "drum", "shaft", etc. as used herein should not be taken as to limit the scope of the present invention to these machine attachments in particular. These expressions encompass all other kinds of attachments, tools and/or purposes with which the present invention could be used and may be useful, as can be easily understood.
As shown in figures 1 to 5B, there is provided an ice-breaking apparatus 10 for mounting on a vehicle. It is understood that the ice-breaking apparatus 10 may also be used with other attachments, such as machines or motorized tools, as known by a person skilled in the art.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 comprises a frame 12, a mounting system 14, and a drum assembly 16 mounted about a central shaft 40.
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6 The frame 12 has a front side 120, and a rear side 122. The frame 12 can have different shapes and materials allowing the protection of the drum assembly 16. In some implementations, the frame 12 is provided with stabilizers 18, to stabilize the ice-breaking apparatus 10 in an idle position thereof. The stabilizers 18 are secured to the frame 12 by fasteners, for example. The rear side 122 can comprise a central cylindrical mount 124 for fastening on the mounting system 14.
The mounting system 14 can be secured to the rear side 122 of the frame 12 by means of bolt and nut combination 140, or another connector as known by a person skilled in the art. The mounting system 14 can be adapted for mounting at the front, or further at the rear, of a vehicle. The mounting system 14 can further comprise a central connector 142 to be secured to the frame 12, preferably a central hole connectable with the central cylindrical mount 124 of the frame 12. It may further comprise four lateral connectors 144 distributed around the central connector 142 for mounting on a vehicle. In some embodiments, the mounting system 14 is a hitch plate secured to the rear side 122 of the frame 12.
In some implementations, the central shaft 40 is rotatably attached to the frame 12 by bearings 42, or another fastener as known by a person skilled in the art. The bearings 42 allow pivotable attachment of the central shaft 40 to the frame 12. According to an embodiment, the bearings 42 are embedded within the drum assembly 16, allowing the ratio of the overall width over the working width of the ice-breaking apparatus 10 to be optimized. The central shaft 40 can have different shapes, and can further comprise a support 44 enclosing said central shaft 40. The support 44 allows application of different pressures along the drum assembly when working at the junction of the road and the sidewalk. In some implementations, the support 44 has a squared shape.
The drum assembly 16 can comprise at least one wheel 46 each of which includes a plurality of disks 50 and a damping system 52. According to an embodiment, each wheel 46 can include 3 disks 50. In the illustrated embodiments, a plurality of wheels 46 is used. In other embodiments, a single larger wheel can be used and is simply installed on a larger central support bearing.
The mounting system 14 can be secured to the rear side 122 of the frame 12 by means of bolt and nut combination 140, or another connector as known by a person skilled in the art. The mounting system 14 can be adapted for mounting at the front, or further at the rear, of a vehicle. The mounting system 14 can further comprise a central connector 142 to be secured to the frame 12, preferably a central hole connectable with the central cylindrical mount 124 of the frame 12. It may further comprise four lateral connectors 144 distributed around the central connector 142 for mounting on a vehicle. In some embodiments, the mounting system 14 is a hitch plate secured to the rear side 122 of the frame 12.
In some implementations, the central shaft 40 is rotatably attached to the frame 12 by bearings 42, or another fastener as known by a person skilled in the art. The bearings 42 allow pivotable attachment of the central shaft 40 to the frame 12. According to an embodiment, the bearings 42 are embedded within the drum assembly 16, allowing the ratio of the overall width over the working width of the ice-breaking apparatus 10 to be optimized. The central shaft 40 can have different shapes, and can further comprise a support 44 enclosing said central shaft 40. The support 44 allows application of different pressures along the drum assembly when working at the junction of the road and the sidewalk. In some implementations, the support 44 has a squared shape.
The drum assembly 16 can comprise at least one wheel 46 each of which includes a plurality of disks 50 and a damping system 52. According to an embodiment, each wheel 46 can include 3 disks 50. In the illustrated embodiments, a plurality of wheels 46 is used. In other embodiments, a single larger wheel can be used and is simply installed on a larger central support bearing.
7 Each disk 50 has an aperture 500 therethrough for mounting on the central shaft 40. The aperture 500 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the central shaft 40, or to the shape of the support 44 enclosing the shaft. The plurality of disks 50 can have different sizes and materials. Each disk 50 has a plurality of cutting teeth 502 projecting from the outer edge 504, and can further comprise 28 teeth. The plurality of disks 50 can be disposed in a staggered arrangement, the cutting teeth 502 of each disk 50 being shifted of an angle 506 with respect to those of each adjacent disk 50. The cutting teeth 502 can be casted within the disk 50, therefore forming one single unitary spiked disk. According to an embodiment, the cutting teeth 502 are interchangeable cutting teeth 502 mountable on the disk 50 by fasteners (not shown) such as pin and hole combination, or bolt and nut combination. The cutting teeth 502 can have different shapes and materials;
and preferably have an optimized shape that ensures a good breakage of the ice, as well as durability of the teeth.
The damping system 52 is installed between the apertures 500 of the disks 50 and the central shaft 40, or between the apertures 500 of the disks 50 and the support 44. The damping system 52 allows absorbing shocks due to the contact between the drum assembly 16 and the ground, and therefore decreasing the potential damage to the road or sidewalk. According to an embodiment, the damping system 52 can comprises a plurality of blocks 520 made of an elastic material. The blocks 520 are connected by fasteners 522 such as holds, pins, screws, nuts or another fasteners known by a person skilled in the art. The blocks 520 can be of different numbers, shapes and materials. In particular, the damping system 52 can comprise 12 blocks 520, wherein the blocks 520 can be made of rubber, or another elastic material known by a person skilled in the art.
The blocks 520 can further have a rectangular shape, being juxtaposed in a manner that allows forming a square around the square shaped support 44.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 comprises a weight transfer system (not shown) that allows transferring the weight between the vehicle and the drum assembly 16. Transferring the weigh allows controlling the force applied on the ice, and optimizing the ice breakage. An advantage of the ice breaking apparatus 10 with respect to prior art systems known to the Applicant is that the ice breaking apparatus 10 can function without motorized support such that only the weight of the apparatus is sufficient and required to induce ice breakage on the surface to be cleared.
and preferably have an optimized shape that ensures a good breakage of the ice, as well as durability of the teeth.
The damping system 52 is installed between the apertures 500 of the disks 50 and the central shaft 40, or between the apertures 500 of the disks 50 and the support 44. The damping system 52 allows absorbing shocks due to the contact between the drum assembly 16 and the ground, and therefore decreasing the potential damage to the road or sidewalk. According to an embodiment, the damping system 52 can comprises a plurality of blocks 520 made of an elastic material. The blocks 520 are connected by fasteners 522 such as holds, pins, screws, nuts or another fasteners known by a person skilled in the art. The blocks 520 can be of different numbers, shapes and materials. In particular, the damping system 52 can comprise 12 blocks 520, wherein the blocks 520 can be made of rubber, or another elastic material known by a person skilled in the art.
The blocks 520 can further have a rectangular shape, being juxtaposed in a manner that allows forming a square around the square shaped support 44.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 comprises a weight transfer system (not shown) that allows transferring the weight between the vehicle and the drum assembly 16. Transferring the weigh allows controlling the force applied on the ice, and optimizing the ice breakage. An advantage of the ice breaking apparatus 10 with respect to prior art systems known to the Applicant is that the ice breaking apparatus 10 can function without motorized support such that only the weight of the apparatus is sufficient and required to induce ice breakage on the surface to be cleared.
8 In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 comprises a scraping blade (not shown) to breaking broken ice. The scraping blade is preferably installed behind the drum assembly 16. The ice-breaking apparatus 10 can also comprise weighing elements (not shown) attachable to the drum assembly 16 to increase the force applied on the ice by the drum assembly 16. According to some embodiments, the ice-breaking apparatus comprises floatation wheels (not shown) to assist the vehicle supporting the drum assembly 16.
10 In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 is combined with at least another ice-breaking apparatus 10, the combination of at least two ice-breaking apparatus 10 being used in the ice breaking and removal of large areas such as airport runways.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 is used to hammer and uniformly flatten the countryside roads that are free of ice.
In some implementations, the ice breaking apparatus 10 further includes a tilting mechanism for tilting the ice breaking apparatus with respect to a .ground surface. Such a configuration allows the apparatus to be positioned in an orientation with respect to an iced surface at a more aggressive incident angle and therefore enhance the ability of the apparatus to break the ice.
It will be readily understood by one skilled in the art that the above-mentioned embodiments are merely illustrative of the possible specific embodiments which may represent principles of the present invention. Of course, numerous modifications could be made to the embodiment described above without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
10 In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 is combined with at least another ice-breaking apparatus 10, the combination of at least two ice-breaking apparatus 10 being used in the ice breaking and removal of large areas such as airport runways.
In some implementations, the ice-breaking apparatus 10 is used to hammer and uniformly flatten the countryside roads that are free of ice.
In some implementations, the ice breaking apparatus 10 further includes a tilting mechanism for tilting the ice breaking apparatus with respect to a .ground surface. Such a configuration allows the apparatus to be positioned in an orientation with respect to an iced surface at a more aggressive incident angle and therefore enhance the ability of the apparatus to break the ice.
It will be readily understood by one skilled in the art that the above-mentioned embodiments are merely illustrative of the possible specific embodiments which may represent principles of the present invention. Of course, numerous modifications could be made to the embodiment described above without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
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1. An ice breaking apparatus adapted for mounting on a vehicle, the ice breaking apparatus comprising:
a frame;
a mounting system for mounting the frame on a vehicle;
a central shaft rotatably attachable to the frame; and a drum assembly mounted about the central shaft, the drum assembly comprising at least one wheel, each wheel comprising:
a plurality of disks, each disk having an aperture therethrough for mounting on the central shaft, and wherein each disk comprises a plurality of cutting teeth projecting from an outer edge of each disk; and a damping system comprising a plurality of blocks made of an elastic material, the blocks being installed between the apertures of the disks and the central shaft, to absorb shocks.
a frame;
a mounting system for mounting the frame on a vehicle;
a central shaft rotatably attachable to the frame; and a drum assembly mounted about the central shaft, the drum assembly comprising at least one wheel, each wheel comprising:
a plurality of disks, each disk having an aperture therethrough for mounting on the central shaft, and wherein each disk comprises a plurality of cutting teeth projecting from an outer edge of each disk; and a damping system comprising a plurality of blocks made of an elastic material, the blocks being installed between the apertures of the disks and the central shaft, to absorb shocks.
2. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central shaft is square shaped.
3. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the wheel assembly comprises 3 disks.
4. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of disks is disposed in a staggered arrangement.
5. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the disks comprises 28 teeth.
6. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the damping system comprises 12 blocks.
7. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the blocks are rectangular rubber blocks.
8. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the disk is a spiked disk comprising casted cutting teeth.
9. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cutting teeth are interchangeable cutting teeth, mountable on the disk by fasteners.
10. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting system is adapted to be mounted at the front of a vehicle.
11. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting system is adapted to be mounted at the rear of a vehicle.
12. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the central shaft is attachable to the frame by bearings.
13. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the bearings are embedded within the drum assembly.
14. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a weight transfer system between the vehicle and the drum assembly.
15. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a scraping blade located behind the drum assembly.
16. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising weighing elements attachable to the drum assembly.
17. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising floatation wheels attachable to the central shaft.
18. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 17, further comprising stabilizers attachable to the frame, for stabilizing the ice breaking apparatus in idle operation thereof.
19. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 18, combined with at least one other ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 18.
20 The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 19, comprising a plurality of wheels.
21. The ice breaking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 20, further comprising a tilting mechanism for tilting the ice breaking apparatus with respect to a .ground surface.
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