Apparatus for remotely lifting a buried explosive device

US9845229B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force · US

Inventors

• James Wade · Marietta, US
• Matthew Gebstadt · King George, US
• Mike Sharp · Sandy, US
• Lee Foltz · Indian Head, US
• Angel Diaz · Waldorf, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 29, 2016
• Grant date: Dec 19, 2017
• Expiry date: Apr 29, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66F15/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting a buried explosive device includes a T-shaped base including a flange member and a web member. The web member has one end fixed at a right angle to the midpoint of the flange member. A vertical upright member is fixed at one end to the midpoint of the flange member. A diagonal member is fixed at one end to the other end of the vertical upright member and fixed at another end to a second end of the web member that is distal the flange member. The vertical upright member is at least twice a length of the web member. The flange member, the web member, the vertical upright member and the diagonal member are L-channel members made of carbon fiber.