FACETED, SELF-CLEANING COMPACTOR TIP

摘要

A compactor (10), compactor wheel (14) and compactor wheel tip (30) are disclosed. The shape of the tips (30) substantially prevent refuse from packing in the round of the tips (30). More specifically, tips (30) having relatively flat or constant side surfaces may lend themselves to adherence of moist or malleable refuse. However, by providing the plurality of surface facets (56) and varying dimensions, angular dispositions and shapes of the surface facets (56 a-d), this ability of the refuse to pack in and around the tips (30) is greatly reduced. Moreover, by providing the plurality of surface facets (56) and side surfaces (150) with the inclusion of shoulders (189) and sharp edges (190) therebetween, the ability of the tip (30) to sever or otherwise destroy the refuse being compacted is improved.