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Multiple jet hydrodemolition apparatus and method

US6224162A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1999
Grant dateMay 1, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01C23/128
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus for the hydrodemolition of concrete layer including a movable vehicle, a bed having a guideway extending transversely to a direction of movement of the vehicle, a nozzle assembly having a guide slidably engaging the guideway and a plurality of nozzles spaced apart in a direction transverse to the guideway, separate fluid flow controllers coupled between a pressurized source of fluid and respective nozzles, the nozzles being oriented to spray a fluid jet onto the concrete surface and on actuator for moving the nozzle assembly back and forth along the guideway.

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