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Soil-excavating apparatus

US6484422B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2001
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F3/9293
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A soil excavating apparatus for use in combination with a cleaning/vacuuming machine having at least one high pressure fluid supply in the vacuum line. A soil excavating apparatus is disclosed for use in combination with a cleaning/vacuuming machine having at least one high pressure fluid supply in the vacuum line. The apparatus includes a spray head secured to the vacuum line first end, and disposed substantially thereabout. The spray head is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid supply. A plurality of inboard spray nozzles are disposed substantially thereabout. The spray head is in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid supply. A plurality of inboard spray nozzles are removably secured to the spray head and extend therefrom. The spray nozzles are angularly oriented to direct the pressurized fluid towards a center line of the vacuum line.

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