Ice basket cruciform removal tool
US4659068A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for removing cruciforms from an ice basket having an elongated, generally cylindrical and vertically oriented sidewall, the interior of which is accessible from the upper end thereof. The tool is lowered into the ice basket from the open, upper end thereof in axial alignment with the ice basket. Clamping means disposed at the lower end of the tool are aligned with a cruciform. Remote control means are operable from the exterior of the ice basket to actuate the clamping means for securely clamping the cruciform, for igniting a cutting torch assembly, and for operating a linear actuator to move the cutting torch assembly downwardly in translation, the torches of the cutting torch assembly cutting the cruciform from the ice basket. The cruciform remains clamped, and is withdrawn with the tool from the ice basket.
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