Sensor system for explosive detection and removal
US9488450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor system for detecting one of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), landmines or other buried explosives, the sensor system is mounted in place of a standard backhoe digging bucket of a backhoe vehicle. The sensor system includes a mounting portion having arc swing points for hanging the sensor system on a backhoe arm, and a holding pin opening for receiving a holding pin when positioned in a mounting position on the backhoe arm; and an electronic sensor wand arm assembly mounted to the mounting portion.
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