Apparatus and method for handling an artificial turf arranged on a base
US8388764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G20/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for handling an artificial turf arranged on a base. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus includes a removing station for lifting from the base a strip of the artificial turf extending in a longitudinal direction, a separating station for separating filling material from the strip and a winding station for winding the strip onto a shaft. A method is disclosed for handling an artificial turf arranged on a base. In at least one embodiment, the method includes lifting a strip of the artificial turf extending in a longitudinal direction from the base, separating infill material from the strip and winding the strip onto a shaft.
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