Abstract:
An impact rock breaker includes detachable mounting means and latching means operative to mount the rock breaker on the stick of a backhoe or excavator adjacent the bucket such that the rock breaker can be pivoted between a non-operative position out of the way of the bucket to permit normal operation of the bucket and an operative position latched to the bucket for movement with the bucket for normal operation of the rock breaker.
Abstract:
An earth working apparatus employs large amounts of stored energy which is cyclically delivered on demand to the work tool. The energy is stored in a large flywheel and delivered by suitable transmission means to the work tool.
Abstract:
An earth working apparatus is provided with means for storing large amounts of inertial energy and means for cyclically delivering the energy on demand by impact means to a rock fracturing work tool. The energy is stored in a large flywheel and delivered by suitable transmission means to the work tool.
Abstract:
A ripper employs a repetitive exploding device whereby a gaseous fuel mixture is introduced into fissures created in material being ripped, and is ignited to provide repetitive explosions which create high energy release for rock breaking and fracturing.