Machine and method for installing vertical drains in the ground
US10731311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D2600/40
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a machine for putting a drain into place in ground, the machine comprising a drive tube presenting a longitudinal axis and having a bottom end; a movement device for moving the drive tube in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; a drain extending inside the drive tube and having a bottom end extending outside the drive tube; at least one anchor; a fastener device (70) for fastening the anchor to the drain; and a cutter member for cutting the drain (18) and arranged under the fastener device. The machine of the invention further comprises a cutter device (60) for cutting the anchor from a strip (54).
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