Quick Edge: Rapid Underbody Plow Cutting Edge Changing System

Much of the benefit of an underbody scraper lies in the ability to apply high levels of pressure to break up compacted ice and snow. However, this also leads to increased wear on the underbody’s cutting edges and frequent replacement. This process is time and labor intensive and can often lead to a wide variety of injuries. Accordingly, the "Quick Edge Rapid Underbody Cutting Edge Changing System" was designed to simplify this difficult process and remove some of the risk involved. This report outlines the steps taken in creating the final working design and prototype.

• Record URL:
  http://www.lrrb.org/PDF/200619.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

  Department of Mechanical Engineering, 111 Church Street, SE
  Minneapolis, MN  United States  55455

  Minnesota Department of Transportation

  Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Boulevard
  St Paul, MN  United States  55155
• Authors:
  • Etheridge, Michael
  • Shankwitz, Craig
• Publication Date: 2006-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 100p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment design; Maintenance equipment; Safety; Snow and ice control; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cutting edge; Scrapers (Construction equipment)
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I62: Winter Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01045500
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MN/RC-2006-19
• Contract Numbers: (C) 81655 (wo) 115
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Mar 20 2007 7:45PM