Pneumatic excavation system and method of use
US8800177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/28
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An excavation system employing a high-pressure pulsed air jet in combination with a low-pressure high velocity blower for excavating improvised explosive devices or other buried objects. The excavation system may also be employed to operate a pneumatic tool such as a cut-off tool or a chisel. The high velocity blower may incorporate a bifurcated fan duct having two air outlets. The system may include a pressure control module for regulating the from a high-pressure air source to an evacuation valve. The evacuation valve employs first and second valves where the second valve controls the operation of the first valve.
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