17-12-2015 дата публикации
Номер: US20150360390A1
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A method and system for removing mortar from a plurality of joints between a plurality of masonry units in a masonry structure is provided. The steps for accomplishing the method include identifying the location of at least one of the plurality of joints between the plurality of masonry units and positioning a work tool capable of adjustability of at least one of pitch, roll, yaw, elevation, and cutting depth. Locking at least one of the adjustable attributes and advancing the work tool along the joint to remove mortar. 1. A method for removing mortar from a plurality of joints (J) between a plurality of conjoined masonry units (MU) in a vertical stationary masonry structure (MS) , comprising:{'b': 1300', '700', '700, 'a) elevating a suspension work platform () and a tool support structure () to a working height of at least six feet and securing the tool support structure () to prevent movement in a transverse Z-direction;'}{'b': 200', '700', '600', '200', '500', '600', '700, 'b) supporting a work tool (), having a work tool weight, from the tool support structure () with a work tool orientation system () secured to the work tool (), and an articulating arm system () secured to the work tool orientation system () and the tool support structure ();'}{'b': 200', '200, 'c) adjusting the work tool () position to a desired initial work tool elevation and locking the work tool () in the desired initial work tool elevation;'}{'b': 200', '200, 'd) adjusting a roll of the work tool () to a desired initial roll position and locking the work tool () in the desired initial roll position;'}{'b': 200', '200, 'e) adjusting the work tool () position to a desired cutting depth between the plurality of conjoined masonry units (MU) and locking the work tool () in the desired cutting depth;'}{'b': '200', 'f) advancing the work tool () in a longitudinal X-direction along a portion of at least one of the plurality of joints (J) and removing mortar;'}{'b': 200', '700, 'g) unlocking the ...
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