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Scraper machine

US8276600B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03F7/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine for scraping away sediment or the like deposited on the bottom of a gallery. The machine comprises: a first movable body suitable for moving over the bottom portion of the wall of the gallery; first movement means for moving said first movable body; scraper means for detaching sediment from the bottom; first buffer storage means mounted on said first movable body; first transfer means for transferring detached sediment into said first storage means; second transfer means for transferring sediment stored in said first buffer storage means to the outside of said first movable body; a second movable body; second movement means; and second storage means mounted on said second movable body to collect the transferred sediment.

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