Abstract: A dipper lip includes a first side wing, a second side wing, a rear attachment portion that spans from the first side wing and the second side wing, and a front shovel portion that extends from the first side wing to the second side wing, and the front shovel portion defines a top shovel surface, while the rear attachment portion forms a top rear surface. The top shovel surface forms an obtuse angle with the top rear surface in a midplane of the dipper lip.

Abstract: A blank for fabricating a wear member for a ground-engaging tool includes a one-piece block having a boss channel and a lock bore each formed therein. The one-piece block includes a peripheral edge that projects upon lateral sides and a front end of the one-piece block, the peripheral edge originating and terminating at a back end of the block, to form a continuous welding interface that is partially perimetric of the one-piece block, for welding to a body of a wear member. The blank can be used to fabricate a variety of different wear members including shrouds, tooth tips, edge protectors, or others.

Abstract: An adapter retention plug includes an elongated body defining a right extremity, and a left extremity disposed along a longitudinal axis. The elongated body also includes a right vertical undercut forming void, a left vertical undercut forming void, and a tab extending along the longitudinal axis defining the right extremity.

Abstract: A dipper lip includes a first side wing, a second side wing, a rear attachment portion that spans from the first side wing and the second side wing, and a front shovel portion that extends from the first side wing to the second side wing, and the front shovel portion defines a top shovel surface, while the rear attachment portion forms a top rear surface. The top shovel surface forms an obtuse angle with the top rear surface in a midplane of the dipper lip.

Abstract: A lug member includes a slide platform defining a slide groove that further defines a sliding direction, a first end that is disposed along the sliding direction, and a second end that is disposed along the sliding direction. A spacer engaging projection extends downwardly from the slide platform.

Abstract: A wear part removal system includes a first wedge assembly configured to engage with a first joint associated with a wear part; a second wedge assembly configured to engage with a second joint associated with the wear part; a ram component configured to cause the first wedge assembly to engage with the first joint associated with the wear part and to cause the second wedge assembly to engage with the second joint associated with the wear part; and a frame configured to hold the first wedge assembly, the second wedge assembly, and the ram component. A wedge assembly, of the first wedge assembly or the second wedge assembly, includes a wedge component configured to engage with a joint associated with the wear part and a wedge component saddle configured to hold the wedge component.

Abstract: A wear part removal system includes a first wedge assembly configured to engage with a first joint associated with a wear part; a second wedge assembly configured to engage with a second joint associated with the wear part; a ram component configured to cause the first wedge assembly to engage with the first joint associated with the wear part and to cause the second wedge assembly to engage with the second joint associated with the wear part; and a frame configured to hold the first wedge assembly, the second wedge assembly, and the ram component. A wedge assembly, of the first wedge assembly or the second wedge assembly, includes a wedge component configured to engage with a joint associated with the wear part and a wedge component saddle configured to hold the wedge component.

Abstract: A wear part removal system includes a handle, a positioning system configured to control an approach angle of the wear part removal system to a wear part, a clamping system that includes a plurality of clamps and that is configured to clamp the wear part, a contact component configured to contact a portion of the wear part, and a vibrator device configured to generate a vibratory force that is to be transmitted to the wear part.

Abstract: A lug member includes a slide platform defining a slide groove that further defines a sliding direction, a first end that is disposed along the sliding direction, and a second end that is disposed along the sliding direction. A spacer engaging projection extends downwardly from the slide platform.

Abstract: A wear part removal system includes a handle, a positioning system configured to control an approach angle of the wear part removal system to a wear part, a clamping system that includes a plurality of clamps and that is configured to clamp the wear part, a contact component configured to contact a portion of the wear part, and a vibrator device configured to generate a vibratory force that is to be transmitted to the wear part.

Abstract: A lug member includes a slide platform defining a slide groove that further defines a sliding direction, a first end that is disposed along the sliding direction, and a second end that is disposed along the sliding direction. A spacer engaging projection extends downwardly from the slide platform.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wear member assembly that includes a sheet metal member and a rigid member is provided. The method comprises forming the sheet metal member to a first configuration, and casting or machining the rigid member to a second configuration.