Separating device
US6267354A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B3/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A separating device is provided that includes a wedge-shaped member. The wedge-shaped member has a plate member attached to each tapering side of it, and it may be moved linearly towards its apex. When moved in this way, the plate members move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wedge-shaped member. In use, the leading edge of the device is inserted between two objects (one of which may be the ground) and thus, when the plate members are moved apart by movement of the wedge-shaped member towards is apex, the objects are consequently moved apart (or one is lifted).
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