Dredging vessel and method for recovering, transporting and off loading material
US7025553B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-purpose vessel for use when recovering material from a bottom surface of a body of water. The vessel includes a hull and a dredge assembly mounted to the hull. The dredge assembly is adapted to recover the material from the bottom surface. A conveyor system is provided, with the conveyor system including a first portion adapted to receive the material from the dredge assembly, a moveable second portion, and a distribution portion. The second portion is moveable to a first position in which the second portion is adapted to receive the material from the first portion and to convey the material to a first desired location disposed a first distance away from the hull. The second portion is further moveable to a second position in which the second portion is adapted to convey the material to the distribution portion. The distribution portion is adapted to convey the material a second distance greater than the first distance away from the hull.
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