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System for non-destructive penetration of a substrate

US10024106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA · IT

Inventors

Ali Sadeghi · Foster City, US
Barbara Mazzolai · Castiglioncello, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2014
Grant date	Jul 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 9, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29C53/78
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system includes an excavation assembly, which in turn includes a supporting body having a perimetric edge defining a closed path. A distribution apparatus protrudes transversally relative to the perimetric edge and is movable in a guided manner on the supporting body. The distribution apparatus transversally distributes a quantity of hardenable or solidifiable material towards the outside of the perimetric edge, so as to be able to lay a plurality of axially superimposed annular layers(s) of the hardenable or solidifiable material defining a tubular structure (T) around the excavation assembly. A motor device moves the distribution apparatus on the supporting body.

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