Dredging apparatus
US5148615A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F5/282
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improvement in a dredging apparatus for cooperating in removing a mixture of liquids and solids from a selected site. The dredging apparatus includes a frame with means for moving the frame and an arm assembly having one end movably connected to the frame. The improvement includes an auger housing having an auger opening formed through a portion thereof. The auger housing is connected to the end of the arm assembly. An auger is rotatingly supported in the auger housing. A pump is disposed near the auger housing and positioned so that a pump inlet opening is fluidic communication with the auger opening. The mixture enters the auger opening and is augeringly moved toward the inlet opening in the pump. The pump pumps the mixture from the auger opening through a discharge opening of the pump.
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