Mobile soil sampling device with vacuum collector
US7575069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B7/027
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mobile soil sampling device is mounted on the side of a vehicle such as an ATV or UTV and includes an upstanding frame member which is vertically movable with respect to the vehicle by means of a parallel arm linkage and actuator. A vertically disposed and rotatable auger is mounted on the frame member and is moved upwardly and downwardly with respect thereto through the use of a motor and pinion gear with the pinion gear engaging a gear rack on the frame member. The auger is rotated so as to dig into the ground to the desired depth with the soil sample being conveyed upwardly into a vacuum collection chamber with the soil sample being conveyed to a vacuum chamber mounted on the vehicle. A sample collection device is mounted beneath the vacuum chamber for receiving the desired soil samples.
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