Systems and methods for treating a ground surface

摘要

Some embodiments of a ground surface treatment system can include a flexible roller system having one or more of rollers arranged in a side-by-side position and include a flexible axle member extending through each row of rollers.

主权项

1. A system for treating a ground surface, comprising:
a frame for transporting over a ground surface; an aeration apparatus coupled to the frame, the aeration apparatus comprising a plurality of aeration tines that form aeration pockets in the ground surface when driven to penetrate the ground surface; and a flexible roller system coupled to the frame and including a first roller having a first generally rigid cylindrical surface, a second roller having a second generally cylindrical surface, a flexible axle member extending through the first and second rollers such that the first roller is positioned proximate the second roller, a first constant force spring having a first end connected to the frame and a second end connected to the flexible axle member proximate a first free end of the flexible axle member, a second constant force spring having a third end connected to the frame and a fourth end connected to the flexible axle member proximate a second free end of the flexible axle member, and an intermediate constant force spring having a fifth end connected to the frame and a sixth end connected to the flexible axle member at a position intermediate the first and second rollers.