Patent ID: 8690475
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A compaction apparatus, comprising: a removable plate configured to cover a first area of, and be secured to, an outermost arcuate surface of a wheel of a compactor vehicle; the plate defining a plurality of rows that each include a plurality of rectangular ports that open to a second area of the arcuate surface that is exclusive of the first area, each port being configured to receive at least one of two feet of a base of a compactor wheel projection and engage the outermost arcuate surface of the wheel of the compactor vehicle and be attached with at least one of welds and bolts, and each of the two feet covering a portion of the second area; and each of the plurality of rows extending along an arcuate profile of the plate, and adjacent rows being staggered and shifted clockwise along the arcuate profile.