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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Continuous-extraction mining system

Номер: US20120007412A1
Автор: Joseph J. Zimmerman
Принадлежит: Zimmerman Joseph J

A material extraction system for an underground mine includes an elevated haulage conveyor extending between first and second ends of a roadway entry. The haulage conveyor is cantilevered from a mine wall and conveys material toward either end of the roadway entry. The system also includes a crusher including a drive operable to move the crusher along the roadway entry. The system further includes a bridge conveyor including a first end adjacent the crusher and receiving material from the crusher, and a second end adjacent the elevated haulage conveyor and positioned for depositing material onto the elevated haulage conveyor. The bridge conveyor is moveable with the crusher along the roadway entry. The system also includes a loader moveable along the roadway entry and into and out of material collection entries to collect material therefrom and transport the material to the crusher.

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Номер записи: 1
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Earth mover which continuously excavates a trench and simultaneously clears the excavated trench of spoils

Номер: US20120030973A1
Автор: Doug Laing
Принадлежит: Individual

An earth mover for continuously excavating a trench and simultaneously clearing the excavated trench of spoils and depositing the spoils alongside the excavated trench. The earth mover including a cutter supported by a chassis in a rotatably drivable fashion about a cutter axis of rotation that is fixed relative to the chassis. A stripping blade having a stripping edge is disposed at a following position relative to the cutter and includes transport surface contiguous with a spoils collector. A spoils transfer assembly removes spoils from the spoils collector and deposits them alongside the excavated trench as the earth mover is propelled along a trenching path. Further included is a wheel support assembly secured to the chassis and including a pair of laterally spaced wheels providing ground support to the chassis. The wheels are rotatable about an axis relative to the chassis to position the chassis between ground engaging and transport positions.

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Номер записи: 2
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Gas Hydrate Harvesting

Номер: US20120181041A1
Автор: Todd Jennings Willman
Принадлежит: Individual

A harvester ( 10 ) with warm water spray jets ( 11 ) that fluidizes and releases gas hydrates from seafloor sand and soil. The released gas hydrates float into the harvester ( 10 ) and are then transferred through a hydrate slurry pipe ( 14 ) to a separation vessel ( 18 ). Dissociation of the gas hydrates into methane gas occurs in the separation vessel ( 18 ) from its lower pressure than the seafloor and the optional use of heat. The liberated methane gas flows upward in a gas vent pipe ( 27 ) to a topside vessel ( 30 ) for storage from the pressure of the submerged separation vessel ( 18 ). Alternatively, the vent pipe can be fed directly into an available natural gas pipeline. Crude oil collected in the separation vessel ( 18 ) can be separated and pumped to a topside vessel ( 30 ) for storage and use in a refinery. No other processing is required to produce commercial quality natural gas harvested directly from gas hydrates on or near the seafloor.

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Номер записи: 3
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Trencher

Номер: US20120227292A1
Автор: Jesse B. Trebil
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is directed generally to trenching devices, and more particularly to a trenching device optimized for basement water proofing and other application where it may be preferable to trench near and along a vertical surface. The trenching device has been designed for ease of portability and commercial shipping.

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Номер записи: 4
25-07-2013 дата публикации

EXCAVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130189060A1
Автор: Lamonte Larry R.
Принадлежит: BOH BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC

An excavation system utilizes a vacuum truck having a vacuum system in combination with a small backhoe to which an excavator assembly is affixed to the backhoe extendable and articulating arm whereby manipulation of the excavator assembly can be controlled by an operator positioned in the backhoe operator cab. The vacuum assembly and the excavator assembly are operatively attached by an elongated, at least partially flexible vacuum hose operatively attached to the vacuum truck pump to permit material that is excavated to be transported from the excavator assembly to the vacuum assembly for storage or disposal. 1. A vacuum excavation system for excavating material from a site , comprising:a. a first vehicle; i. a material storage tank,', 'ii. a vacuum pump having an intake port and a discharge port, the discharge port operatively attachable to the material storage tank to permit material discharged from the vacuum pump to be received in the material storage tank,', 'iii. an elongated vacuum hose having an intake end and a discharge end, the discharge end operatively attachable to the intake port of the vacuum pump;, 'b. a vacuum assembly mounted on the first vehicle, the vacuum assembly comprising i. a fluid pump having an input port operatively attachable to a fluid supply tank to receive fluid and a discharge port to discharge at high pressure fluid entering the input port,', 'ii. piping operatively attached at its input end to the output port of the fluid pump to receive the high pressure fluid from the fluid pump;, 'c. a high pressure fluid delivery assembly comprisingd. a power source operatively connected to the vacuum assembly to provide power to operate the vacuum pump and to the high pressure fluid delivery assembly to provide power to operate the fluid pump;e. a second vehicle, the second vehicle having an extendable, articulating arm with an accessory mounting structure mounted on the arm; a. a mounting adaptor attachable to the accessory mounting ...

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Номер записи: 5
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Underwater gold processing machine

Номер: US20130306524A1
Автор: Michael Dudley Welch
Принадлежит: Individual

A remotely controlled submersible gold ore processor operated on the ocean floor for the off-shore mining of fine gold in shallow to moderate depth water. This remotely-operated gold processor is powered by multiple hydraulic motors, with each motor performing its assigned duty, while the gold processor is driven along the ocean floor.

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Номер записи: 6
13-02-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING SOLID MATERIAL ON THE BED OF A BODY OF WATER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20140041262A1
Автор: Espinasse Philippe Francois, Parenteau Thomas
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The device of the disclosure comprises an assembly () for collecting material on the bed () of a body of water (), a riser () for lifting the solid material, and a pump () for lifting the solid material collected by the collection assembly () in the riser () towards the surface facility (). The device also comprises a separator () for generating a stream having a high content of solid material and a stream having a low content of solid material, the separator () including a lower outlet () for discharging the stream with high content of solid material. The device comprises an upstream hose () connecting the collection assembly () to the separator (), and an intermediate pipe () connecting the or each discharge outlet () of the stream with high content of solid material to the riser (), the delivery outlet () of the pump being tapped into the intermediate pipe (). 1. A device for extracting solid material on the bed of a body of water , of the type comprising:an assembly for collecting material on the bed of the body of water;a riser for lifting the solid material up towards a surface facility;a pump capable of pumping a liquid, designed for lifting the solid material collected by the collection assembly in the riser towards the surface facility, the pump having an intake inlet and a delivery outlet;wherein the device comprises:a separator, to be used for processing the collection stream received from the collection assembly in order to form a stream having a high content of solid material and a stream having a low content of solid material, the separator including an injection inlet for injecting the collection stream, and at least one lower discharge outlet for discharging the stream with high content of solid material;an upstream flexible hose connecting the collection assembly to the separator; andan intermediate pipe connecting the or each discharge outlet for discharging the stream with high content of solid material and a lower section of the riser, the ...

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Номер записи: 7
06-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING AND TRACKING THE POSITION OF A MOVABLE TRANSFERRING DEVICE/LOADING DEVICE OF A BUCKET-WHEEL EXCAVATOR OR BUCKET CHAIN EXCAVATOR

Номер: US20140067194A1
Автор: Alexander Sven, Bauch Thomas, GRALOW Bernd, Gutsche Joachim
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Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for detecting and tracking the position of a mobile transferring device/loading device of a bucket-wheel excavator or bucket chain excavator. The bucket-wheel excavator or bucket chain excavator includes an extraction device having a pivotable superstructure, which has inclinable cantilever, a track-drivable substructure, and a transferring device having a loading cantilever and renders conveyed material through a bench conveyor. An open-loop/closed-loop control device establishes the pivot angle and the inclination of the loading cantilever of the transferring device according to the signals of a plurality of sensors. 1. A method for detecting and tracking a position of a movable transferring device/loading device of a bucket-wheel excavator , which excavator includes an extraction apparatus having a pivotable superstructure with an inclinable boom , a track-mobile substructure , and a transferring device with a loading boom , the superstructure delivers conveyed material by means of a bench conveyor without an interposed mobile transfer conveyor or transfer point , wherein an open-loop or closed-loop control device establishes the pivot angle and the inclination of the loading boom of the transferring device , the method comprising:detecting, in a first sensor, current spatial coordinates of the bucket-wheel excavator;detecting, in a second sensor, current spatial coordinates of the bench conveyor;detecting, in a third sensor, current longitudinal inclination and transverse inclination of the loading boom;detecting, in a fourth sensor, a current pivot angle of the loading boom;detecting, in a fifth sensor, a current distance of the loading boom above the bench conveyor;detecting, in a sixth sensor, a current vertical positioning of the loading boom above the bench conveyor; andmonitoring, in a seventh sensor, overfilling at the transfer point of the loading boom.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 8
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Seafloor Nodule Concentrating System and Method

Номер: US20160002879A1
Автор: Berndt Roland Gunter, Parianos John Michael, Plunkett Sean Michael, Roper Malcolm Leishman
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A seafloor nodule concentrating system is disclosed. The seafloor nodule concentrating system has a surface vessel and an undersea steering vehicle secured to the surface vessel. The undersea steering vehicle is adapted to be towed by the surface vessel. The seafloor nodule concentrating system also has a nodule collecting apparatus connected to the undersea steering vehicle. The nodule collecting apparatus is located on the seafloor. The seafloor nodule concentrating system also has a position determination device adapted to determine the position of the nodule collecting apparatus and communicate position information of the nodule collecting apparatus to the undersea steering vehicle and surface vessel. 1. A seafloor nodule concentrating system comprising:a surface vessel;an undersea steering vehicle secured to the surface vessel, the undersea steering vehicle adapted to be towed by the surface vessel;a nodule collecting apparatus connected to the undersea steering vehicle, the nodule collecting apparatus located on the seafloor; anda position determination device adapted to determine the position of the nodule collecting apparatus and communicate position information of the nodule collecting apparatus to the undersea steering vehicle and surface vessel.2. The seafloor nodule concentrating system of claim 1 , wherein the undersea steering vehicle is adapted to alter the direction of the nodule collecting apparatus in response to receiving position information of the nodule collecting apparatus from the position determination device.3. The seafloor nodule concentrating system of claim 1 , wherein the undersea steering vehicle is located proximal the nodule collecting apparatus.4. The seafloor nodule concentrating system of claim 1 , wherein the undersea steering vehicle is in the form a remotely operated vehicle.5. A nodule collecting apparatus comprising:a support member;two or more nodule collection devices, each nodule collection device being secured to the ...

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Номер записи: 9
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Prospecting Immersable for Gold or P.I.G.

Номер: US20150008719A1
Автор: Merrell Galen B.
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The Prospecting Immersable for Gold or P.I.G. is a submersible unite which is tethered to an Ocean surface platform and operates on the ocean floor. The P.I.G. has a hydraulically driven tilling drum that lifts and laterally discards rocks and debris while stirring the ocean floor allowing a suction port to draw gold bearing sand and gravel through a hose to the surface platform for processing. The P.I.G. traverses the ocean floor, self propelled by a hydraulically driven paddle wheel system designed to oscillate the tilling drum for thorough harvesting. The P.I.G. primarily prospects the ocean floor during the limited storm free days of the summer months then converts to mining the ocean floor controlled from the frozen ocean surface daring the winter months. 1. A “Suction Port” , having the characteristic of an elongated shallow rectangular opening of the suction body adjacent to and along the width of the tilling drum , the port sucks ocean water , sand and gravel from the ocean floor , which has been stirred up by the tilling drum.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. The “Suction Port” of whereas the port is beveled to allow the suction body to skid across the ocean floor.'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'b. The “Suction Port” of whereas the port has the upper surface slotted, to allow the tilling fingers to pass through and clear the oversize material that will be sucked up against the port.'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, "c. The “Suction Port” of whereas the port is partitioned sufficiently across it's width to act in conjunction with the tilling drum fingers so that it has the feature of sizing or screening out oversize material."}2. A “Tilling Drum” , having the characteristic of a cylinder , operating on it's side with fingers fastened to the drum circumference.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00002', 'claim 2'}, 'a. The “Tilling Drum”, of whereas the fingers are spaced in rows sufficiently located to act ...

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Номер записи: 10
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Soil Spreading Scraper Device Including Deflecting Paddles

Номер: US20170022685A1
Автор: Thompson Mark Christopher
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A soil spreading scraper device has a cutting blade to cut soil from the ground and a rotating impeller member for spreading the cut soil as the frame is displaced forwardly. The impeller member includes a main disc body and a plurality of impeller blades on the main disc body which are pivotal relative to the body between a working position in which the blade body extends in a direction of the impeller axis away from the main disc body and a deflected position in which the blade body extends in a circumferential direction of the disc body in a trailing relationship relative to the pivot axis of the blade body. An actuating assembly resists displacement of the blade body into the deflected position until pressure on the paddle exceeds a prescribed holding force. A spring biases the body to return to the working position. 1. A soil spreading scraper device comprising:a frame supported for movement along the ground in a forward working direction;a cutting blade supported on the frame so as to be arranged to cut soil from the ground as the frame is displaced in the forward working direction; andan impeller member supported on the frame rearward of the cutting blade for rotation about an impeller axis within a plane of rotation lying generally perpendicularly to the impeller axis, the plane of rotation extending generally upward at an angle from horizontal;the impeller member comprising a main disc body and a plurality of impeller blades supported on the main disc body at circumferentially spaced apart locations about the impeller axis so as to be arranged to spread cut soil from the cutting blade generally radially outward from the impeller axis as the impeller member is rotated; a pivot shaft supported on the main disc body;', 'a blade body supported on the pivot shaft so as to be pivotal about a shaft axis of the pivot shaft between a working position in which the blade body extends from the pivot shaft in a direction of the impeller axis away from the main disc body ...

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Номер записи: 11
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle With Non-Symmetrical Drive Members

Номер: US20150040442A1
Автор: Kukuk Brant Douglas, Sewell Cody L.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle having a long track or wheel-trail wheel combination on one side and a smaller ground engaging member, such as a short track or wheel on the other. The vehicle has a work attachment on one end of its frame, which is provided clearance on the side of the vehicle with the short track or wheel. A control system is provided to allow an operator to properly control a direction of the vehicle despite the fact that different forces may be required to operate the long track and the short track or wheel. 1. A vehicle comprising:a first ground engaging assembly;a second ground engaging assembly;a frame moveably supported on a surface of the ground by the first ground engaging assembly and the second ground engaging assembly;wherein the first ground engaging assembly defines a surface-engaging area that is greater than a surface-engaging area defined by the second ground engaging assembly.2. The vehicle of wherein the surface-engaging area of the second ground engaging assembly is less than 75% of the surface-engaging area of the first ground engaging assembly.3. The vehicle of wherein the first ground engaging assembly comprises an endless track that is triangularly oriented.4. The vehicle of further comprising a trencher and an auger connected to the frame.5. The vehicle of wherein the trencher and the auger are powered by the same motor.6. The vehicle of wherein the auger defines an auger axis wherein the auger axis extends above of the surface-engaging area defined by the first ground engaging assembly but does not extend above the surface-engaging area defined by the second ground engaging assembly.7. The vehicle of further comprising a control system claim 1 , the control system comprising a first throttle for controlling the first ground engaging assembly and a second throttle for controlling the second ground engaging assembly.8. The vehicle of wherein the control system allows the vehicle to move in a straight line when a setting of the first throttle is ...

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Номер записи: 12
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Overflow device for a vessel

Номер: US20150040813A1
Автор: Andre Kik, Arie De Jager, Bram Adrianus Waltherus van Spaendonk, Timothy Alexander Van Opstal
Принадлежит: IHC Holland lE BV

A passive overflow device for draining away head water standing above settled sand in a loading space of a hopper, wherein the passive overflow device extends along a longitudinal axis and includes: an inlet for taking in the head water; an outlet section having an outlet for opening out in the outboard water and which outlet is level adjustable into an active position wherein in use, the head water is delivered proximate the sea bottom; a conduit which extends along the longitudinal axis of the passive overflow device and which conduit fluidly couples the inlet and the outlet; and a supporting structure for coupling the overflow device with the loading space of a hopper, wherein, the outlet section includes an flexible portion proximate the outlet for preventing mechanical overload to the supporting structure when the outlet, in use, in its active position accidently abuts the sea bottom.

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Номер записи: 13
07-02-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING RECLAMATION STRUCTURES

Номер: US20190040600A1
Автор: Koevoets Adrianus Josephus Petrus Marie
Принадлежит: IHC Holland IE B.V.

A method of forming a structure includes a) excavating a material; b) homogenizing the material; c) ensuring aluminosilicate levels in the material; d) increasing alkaline levels of the material; e) foaming the material; and f) injecting the material onto a surface, wherein the material forms into a foam-like structure when injected. 1. A method of forming a structure , the method comprising:a) excavating a material;b) homogenizing the material;c) ensuring aluminosilicate levels in the material;d) increasing alkaline levels of the material;e) foaming the material; andf) injecting the material onto a surface, wherein the material forms into a foam-like structure when injected.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step d) comprises adding an alkaline material.4. The method of any of claim 1 , wherein step c) comprises adding a binder material to the mixture.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the binder material comprises fly ashes claim 4 , blast furnace slag claim 4 , calcined clays claim 4 , waste glass claim 4 , waste stone and/or rock wool.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein one or more steps of the method are performed using a dosing system.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein step f) comprises injecting the material using an injection mouth.9. The method of any of claim 1 , wherein the material is injected onto a subsea surface.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam-like structure solidifies once injected.11. (canceled)12. The method of claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises:mechanically mixing air into the material or pressurizing the material and adding compressed air to the material.13. (canceled)14. The method of claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises:adding a foaming agent into the material.15. The method of claim 1 , wherein step e) comprises:adding a metal powder to the material.16. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising:adding a catalytic ignition agent to the material.17. (canceled)18. A reclamation system comprising:means for excavating ...

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Номер записи: 14
18-02-2021 дата публикации

COLLECTION TANK

Номер: US20210047799A1
Автор: JR. Charles Robert, Maybury
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A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. 1. A mobile backfill system for collecting material , comprising: a front with a closed end,', 'a rear with an open end having a generally circular periphery,', 'a hinge at a top of the open end;, 'a collection tank having a generally cylindrical body having'}a door having a dome-shaped panel with a generally circular periphery that abuts the generally circular periphery of the open end when the door is closed over the open end, wherein the door is pivotably connected to the collection tank at the hinge;a vacuum pump connected to the collection tank so that the vacuum pump draws an air stream through the collection tank for carrying material into the collection tank;a cross bar rigidly connected to the door; and a first lower linkage arm with a first end pivotally connected at a pivot axis, where the pivot axis extends across an interior of the generally cylindrical body from a first outer side of the collection tank to a second outer side of the collection tank, to the collection tank at the first outer side and with a second end that is that is forward of the pivot axis in a position when the door is closed over the open end, and', 'a first upper linkage arm with a first end connected to the cross bar and with a second end pivotally connected to the second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 15
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and device for providing a piping protection system in a dike body

Номер: US20160047105A1
Автор: Willem Martin ZIELMAN
Принадлежит: Gww-Infra Holding BV

The invention relates to a method for making a barrier screen in a dike body for preventing transport of soil particles, said barrier screen being positioned substantially standing and extending in a longitudinal direction of said dike body, wherein in said method said barrier screen is obtained by mechanically mixing soil that is already present in said dike body with a binder. The method is characterized in that it comprises the step of displacing the chain cutter along the trajectory of the barrier screen to be made through the dike body and mixing the soil present and the binder as well as inserting a cloth into the mixed soil.

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Номер записи: 16
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Cutter and a method for providing a piping protection system in a dike body

Номер: US20160047109A1
Автор: Willem Martin ZIELMAN
Принадлежит: Gww-Infra Holding BV

The invention relates to a cutter and a method for making a barrier screen in a dike body for preventing soil particles. The cutter comprises: —a part that is oriented vertically when in use and that comprises a supply device for supplying to soil material of said dike body a binder for binding soil material that has been cut by said cutter, said vertically oriented part at a lower portion thereof being provided with chisels for cutting said soil material during a downward movement of said cutter; —as well as a part that is horizontally oriented when in use and that extends at both sides of said vertical part and wherein said parts that are provided at both sides comprise cylinders that are rotatable about a horizontal rotation axis and wherein said cylinders are provided with ground cultivating members for mixing soil material that has been machined by said chisels and said ground cultivating members.

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Номер записи: 17
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Sieve Screen

Номер: US20160059267A1
Автор: Antti Rautamies
Принадлежит: Allu Finland Oy

The invention relates to a sieve screen, which can be positioned in a utility machine-operated screen bucket or in a screening station maneuverable with its own actuator. As shown in FIG. 7 , a plurality of screening plates ( 3 ) are spaced from each other and establish a screening surface ( 2 ), which is provided with screening slots and on top of which can be placed the material to be screened. Rotatable shafts ( 4 ) are present below the screening surface ( 2 ). The shafts ( 4 ) feature blades ( 5 ), which protrude from the shafts and extend through the screening slots to above the screening surface ( 2 ). Fraction size is adapted to be changed without removing the shafts ( 4 ), by re-grouping the blades ( 5 ) and a necessary number of the screening plates ( 3 ). The blades ( 5 ) can be grouped in such a way on the shafts ( 4 ) that at least two blades ( 5 ) are set adjacent to each other and the adjacent blades are located within the same screening slot.

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Номер записи: 18
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Valve Assembly For Work Attachment

Номер: US20190063040A1
Автор: Sewell Cody L.
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A hydraulic control for an attachment on a work vehicle. The attachment is mounted on the chassis of the work vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. A hydraulic cylinder is operable to power movement of the attachment. A fluid circuit communicates with the hydraulic cylinder and is configured to carry hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is in communication with the fluid circuit. Accumulators that are in communication with the fluid circuit automatically store and release hydraulic fluid in response to movement of the attachment. A valve assembly controls fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the fluid circuit in response to movement of the attachment to its second position. 1. A work machine , comprising:a chassis having a ground drive, the ground drive being configured to translate the chassis across a ground having a ground contour;a work attachment having a ground-engaging surface, the work attachment mounted on the chassis and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the ground contacts the ground-engaging surface when the work attachment is in the second position; a cylinder to apply a force to the work attachment;', 'a fluid circuit that is configured to carry hydraulic fluid to the cylinder;', 'a fluid reservoir in communication with the fluid circuit; and', 'a first accumulator in communication with the fluid circuit;, 'a lift assembly disposed between the work attachment and the chassis comprisingin which the cylinder adjusts the work attachment to maintain contact between the ground-engaging surface and the ground as the ground contour changes due to translation of the chassis across the ground.2. The work machine of claim 1 , further comprising a tilt cylinder disposed between the work attachment and the chassis claim 1 , in which the first accumulator maintains a constant pressure between the tilt actuator and the cylinder.3. The work machine of further comprising a valve assembly to ...

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Номер записи: 19
28-02-2019 дата публикации

CLUSTER-TYPE DEEP-SEA SUBMARINE MINING EQUIPMENT BASED ON VORTEX HYDRODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20190063218A1
Автор: KOU Yufeng, LU Haining, Peng Tao, TIAN Xinliang, XIAO Longfei, YANG Jianmin, ZHAO Guocheng, Zhao Weijie
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A piece of submarine mining equipment comprises an equipment body, a plurality of adaptive submarine mining collectors and respective mineral delivery pipes. The equipment body and the adaptive submarine mining collectors are connected through the mineral delivery pipes. The lengths, stretching out of the equipment body, of the mineral delivery pipes can be adjusted under control. The adaptive submarine mining collectors are provided with tracked traveling mechanisms and can autonomously travel under control. An underwater detector is used for detecting the submarine topography and mineral distribution in the vicinity of an operation area, and the traveling path of the submarine mining collectors and a mineral storage vehicle is reasonably planned according to detected information. The multiple adaptive submarine mining collectors simultaneously and independently work and are made light and small, thus reducing damage of mining operations to the submarine ecological environment. The equipment body can travel along flat submarine paths and avoid rough paths. Horizontal vortexes induced by the mining collectors can enhance the mining effect and improve the collecting power under unit power consumption so that fewer water pumps with smaller sizes can be configured, and the mining collectors have a smaller principle dimension, thereby greatly reducing energy consumption and being more environmentally friendly. 1. A piece of cluster-type deep-sea submarine mining equipment based on vortex hydrodynamic characteristics , comprising:{'b': '10', 'an equipment body, a plurality of adaptive submarine mining collectors () and respective mineral delivery pipes; wherein,'}{'b': '10', 'the equipment body and the adaptive submarine mining collectors () are connected through the mineral delivery pipes, and lengths, stretching out of the equipment body, of the mineral delivery pipes are adjustable under control;'}{'b': '10', 'the adaptive submarine mining collectors () are provided ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-03-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING SURFACE SEABED SEDIMENT AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING SEABED SEDIMENT USING THE SAME

Номер: US20160076218A1
Автор: Um In Kwon
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An apparatus for collecting surface seabed sediment. A cylindrical cover part is connected to a trigger, has an open bottom end, and has a position maintaining part disposed therein. A holder part is coupled with the position maintaining part, and has a longitudinal hollow space defined therein. A pipe-shaped sediment collecting part is detachably coupled at one end with a bottom end of the cover part, and has a receiving space defined therein, such that seabed sediment is accommodated within the receiving space. A head part is disposed at one end thereof on the other end of the sediment collecting part, has a hollow space defined therein, and has an insert blade on a periphery. A catcher part is disposed on an inner circumference of the head part, and allows seabed sediment to enter the receiving space of the sediment collecting part while preventing the collected sediment from being lost. 1. An apparatus for collecting surface seabed sediment comprising:a cylindrical cover part connected to a trigger, and having an open bottom end, the cover part comprising a position maintaining part disposed therein;a holder part coupled with the position maintaining part, and having a longitudinal hollow space defined therein;a pipe-shaped sediment collecting part, one end of the sediment collecting part being detachably coupled with a bottom end of the cover part, the sediment collecting part having a receiving space defined therein, such that seabed sediment is accommodated within the receiving space;a head part, one end of the head part being disposed on the other end of the sediment collecting part, the head part having a hollow space defined therein, and comprising an insert blade on a periphery, the insert blade enabling the head part to be inserted into a surface of a seabed; anda catcher part disposed on an inner circumference of the head part, wherein the catcher part allows seabed sediment to enter the receiving space of the sediment collecting part while preventing ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-03-2019 дата публикации

LAYING MACHINE AND A BLADE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190078293A1
Автор: Gustafsson Lars, Johansson Rolf, Meister Donald F., Nilsson Tobias, Sjodahl Fredrik
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The present invention relates to a laying machine for laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire including: a blade arrangement for making a trench in the ground, a consolidation and laying means being arranged behind the blade arrangement, for clearing and safe-guarding the trench from collapsing while laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire into the trench. A blade assembly comprising compartments for cooling fluid and air. 1. A blade assembly for working on a work surface or structure , the blade assembly including two outer blades and at least one intermediate blade , each blade spaced apart by a spacer structure , wherein a thickness of cutting segments of the at least one intermediate blade are thinner than cutting segments of the two outer blades.2. The blade assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the cutting segments of the at least one intermediate blade is about 3-12 mm.3. The blade assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the cutting segments of the at least one intermediate blade is about 0.2-1 mm thinner than those of the two outer blades.4. The blade assembly according to claim 3 , wherein a total thickness of the blade assembly at a periphery is about 15-30 mm claim 3 , and wherein a thickness of each spacer structure is in the range of about 2-10 mm.5. The blade assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the diameter of each of the two outer blades is in the range of about 500-1200 mm and the at least one intermediate blade is of equal diameter or up to about 100 mm shorter.6. The blade assembly according to claim 5 , wherein the at least one intermediate blade and the two outer blades are steel plates claim 5 , and wherein the spacer structures are made of steel.7. The blade assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the segments of the at least one intermediate blade and the two outer blades are diamond impregnated.8. The blade assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the spacer structures ...

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Номер записи: 22
29-03-2018 дата публикации

BUCKET, BLADE, LINER, OR CHUTE WITH VISUAL WEAR INDICATOR

Номер: US20180087246A1
Автор: Pratt William K.
Принадлежит: ROCKLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

A bucket or blade including a main body having one or more wear indicators. The one or more wear indicators can be inspected and monitored to determine the extent or degree of wear of one or more wear surfaces of the main body of the bucket or blade. Also, a liner having one or more wear indicators configured for use with a bucket, blade, dump truck, or chute of a rock crusher. Also, one or more wear indicators configured for use with a chute of a rock crusher. 1. A heavy equipment or tractor bucket or blade , comprising:a main body comprising a shell defining a load bearing cavity having an inner surface; anda visual wear indicator installed or affixed to the main body, the wear indicator configured to allow a user to visually monitor and inspect the main body to determine an extent or level of wear of the main body of the bucket or blade.2. The bucket or blade according to claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises the shell connected to a pair of opposed sides defining the load bearing cavity and inner surface of the load bearing cavity claim 1 , and wherein the visual wear indicator is installed or affixed to at least one of the group consisting of the shell and the opposed sides.3. The bucket or blade according to claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises the shell connected to a pair of opposed sides defining the load bearing cavity and inner surface of the load bearing cavity claim 1 , andwherein the wear indicator is configured to physically change in appearance to indicate wear in a manner to allow the user to visually monitor and inspect the main body to determine the extent or level of wear of the main body of the bucket or blade.4. The bucket or blade according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more removable ground engaging components or parts connected to the main body of the bucket or blade claim 1 , wherein the one or more ground engaging components or parts is selected from the group consisting of a set of teeth claim 1 , edge protector claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 23
09-04-2015 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Creating Gravel Bars

Номер: US20150098764A1
Автор: Sean Warren Smith
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for creating sand bars or gravel bars in fresh water includes the use of a hopper to mix pressurized water and gavel to create slurry. The slurry is discharged by a worker in the water so as to make a gravel bar or other structure to help restore wild life. A new hopper 100 may comprise a top box section 120, the top box section having an upper end attached to a grate system 110, a pair of lateral spill shields 115 and a rear spill shield 117; and the top box section may have a lower end attached to a funnel assembly 130; the funnel assembly may comprise a top section 132 and a constrained lower section 135, the constrained lower section may comprise a plurality of inside angled lower edges 137 all terminating within a section of an angled hopper pipe 140.

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Номер записи: 24
07-04-2016 дата публикации

Bucket Mixing System

Номер: US20160096285A1
Автор: James H. Page
Принадлежит: Individual

A bucket mixing system to aid in mixing a stabilizing agent with a material within an excavator-mounted bucket. The bucket mixing system generally includes a bucket which includes a built-in mixer adapted to mix materials and expel them through a plurality of vents within the lower surface of the bucket. A hydraulic motor is secured to the bucket which drives a drive assembly. The drive assembly is secured so as to rotate a central rod from which a plurality of anchors and mixers extend radially. Auger linkages are interwoven through the anchors and mixers to form a flexible auger configuration. The mixers may rotated bi-directionally to mix materials within the bucket and to expel mixed materials through the vents.

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Номер записи: 25
12-05-2022 дата публикации

A METHOD OF REFURBISHING A BUCKET WHEEL RECLAIMER

Номер: US20220144551A1
Автор: de Wet Gustav, Dorrington Andrew, Dösinger Lukas, Horn Dirk, Maas Jochen, Markovic Miodrag, Mundik Peter, Neufeldt Patrick, Nitsche Heinz, Petack Burkhard, Pletz Rudolf, Radici Anthony, Schlimme Wolfgang, Smajlovic Belmin
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A method of refurbishing a bucket wheel reclaimer (BWR) having structural frame a chute supported by the structural frame a yard conveyor for receiving material from the chute and an impact table supported by the structural frame below a portion of an upper run of the yard conveyor The method includes a step of decoupling a current impact table from the BWR structural frame The impact table is lowered at step from the structural frame Thereafter at step the current impact table is moved laterally away from and to one side of the yard conveyor. At steps and a fresh impact table is moved laterally to a location beneath the upper run of the yard conveyor and coupled to the BWR 1. A method of refurbishing a bucket wheel reclaimer (BWR) having structural frame , a chute supported by the structural frame , a yard conveyor for receiving material from the chute and an impact table supported by the structural frame below a portion of an upper run of the yard conveyor , the method comprising:decoupling a current impact table from the BWR structural frame;lowering the current impact table from the structural frame;moving the current impact table laterally away from and to one side of the yard conveyor;moving a fresh impact table laterally to a location beneath the upper run of the yard conveyor; andcoupling the fresh impact table to the structural frame.2. The method according to wherein the fresh impact table is moved laterally from a side opposite to the one side of the yard conveyor.3. The method according to comprising supporting the current impact table while the current impact table is being decoupled.4. The method according to comprising after decoupling and before moving the current impact table laterally claim 1 , lowering the current impact table to an underlying support.5. The method according to wherein moving the current impact table laterally comprises translating the current impact table along the support.6. The method according to wherein translating the ...

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Номер записи: 26
12-05-2022 дата публикации

Seafloor Harvesting With Autonomous Drone Swarms

Номер: US20220145756A1
Автор: De Lima Luis Antonio, De Pinho Guilherme A. Brechbuhler, VAGATA Alessandro
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The present invention provides a system, apparatus, and method for harvesting objects from the bottom of aquatic environments. The invention preferably provides a system, apparatus, and method for utilizing swarms of autonomous harvesting vehicles to harvest polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor. 1. A submersible harvesting vehicle comprising:A submersible vehicle chassis;A buoyancy module; (a) thruster configured to direct thrust along a range of desired vectors;', 'or (b) variable ballast;, 'A buoyancy compensation system selected from the group of'}An apron, [ A drum configured to move reel configured to move teeth to substantially skim a surface containing objects the user desires to retrieve;', 'Said teeth being configured to move desired objects onto and along the apron;, '(a) Mechanical harvesting system further comprising, 'Said system further configured to substantially optimize operations and account for environmental and operational effects of displaced surface material;', 'A pump configured to generate a vacuum at the inlet to remove said objects to be harvested from the surface and deposit said objects onto the apron and move them to a bucket;'}, '(b) Hydraulic harvesting system further comprising, 'A robotic arm connected to the submersible vehicle, said robotic arm comprising a proximal end, one or more bendable joints, a distal end, and a grabber component disposed at the distal end for grabbing objects off the surface;', '(c) A picker harvesting system comprising], 'A harvesting system for harvesting objects from a surface, said harvesting system selected from a group ofSaid apron being configured to retain said objects while allowing other material to return to the surface;Said apron further configured to direct said retained objects to a container for retaining said retrieved retained objects;A load sensor to measure the weight and mass of retrieved objects in the container;An altimeter;A sled configured to maintain said submersible harvesting ...

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Номер записи: 27
16-04-2015 дата публикации

BUFFER SYSTEM FOR MINING DEEP SEAFLOOR MINERAL RESOURCE

Номер: US20150101963A1
Автор: Choi Jong-Su, Hong Sup, Kim Hyung-Woo, MIN Cheon-Hong, Yeu Tae-Kyeong
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Disclosed is a buffer system for mining a deep seafloor mineral resource. The buffer system includes a hopper part that introduces and stores a crushed mineral resource to discharge the crushed mineral resource upward, a first pipe that communicates with an upper portion of the hopper part to introduce the mineral resource, a feeder part provided under the hopper part to discharge the mineral resources upward, a second pipe that communicates with the feeder part and lifts the mineral resource, a hydraulic part provided under the hopper part to convert power received from a surface boat into hydraulic power to operate at least one actuator and a driving motor to introduce the mineral resource into the first pipe, and a structure frame coupled to a lifting pipe to transmit an external load applied to the buffer system, and constituting an external frame of the buffer system to protect internal units. 1. A buffer system for mining a deep seafloor mineral resource , the buffer system comprising:a hopper part that introduces and stores a crushed mineral resource to discharge the crushed mineral resource upward;a first pipe that communicates with an upper portion of the hopper part to introduce the mineral resource;a feeder part provided under the hopper part to discharge the mineral resources upward;a second pipe that communicates with the feeder part and lifts the mineral resource;a hydraulic part provided under the hopper part to convert power received from a surface boat into hydraulic power to operate at least one actuator and a driving motor to introduce the mineral resource into the first pipe; anda structure frame coupled to a lifting pipe to transmit an external load applied to the buffer system, and constituting an external frame of the buffer system to protect internal units.2. The buffer system of claim 1 , further comprising a measurement control unit to remotely control the feeder part and the hydraulic part.3. The buffer system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 28
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Laying machine

Номер: US20190112783A1
Автор: Donald Meister, Lars Gustafsson, Rolf Johansson
Принадлежит: HUSQVARNA AB

The present invention relates to a laying machine for laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire including: a blade arrangement ( 2 ) for making a trench ( 5 ) in the ground, a consolidation and laying means ( 3 ) being arranged behind the blade arrangement ( 2 ), for clearing and safeguarding the trench ( 5 ) from collapsing while laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire into the trench. A blade assembly comprising compartments for cooling fluid.

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Номер записи: 29
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Apparatus for backfilling a trench

Номер: US20190112785A1
Автор: Keith James MCCABE
Принадлежит: Delta Pipeline Machinery BV

An apparatus for backfilling a trench and, more particularly, an apparatus for laying a pipeline bed layer in a trench and for laying a pipeline bedding layer once a pipeline is laid in the trench. The apparatus comprises a multi-deck screen vibrating unit. The upper deck screen comprises finger tines or a grizzly arrangement.

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Номер записи: 30
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Decoupled Seafloor Mining System

Номер: US20200109628A1
Автор: John Michael PARIANOS, Roland Gunter Berndt, Sean Michael PLUNKETT
Принадлежит: NAUTILUS MINERALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD

A multi-stage seafloor mining system that has at least concentration stage, a reclamation stage, and a haulage stage. The system includes a concentrating system ( 50 ) that processes seafloor materials, a reclaimer machine ( 300 ) that collects the processed seafloor materials, and a mechanical haulage system ( 40 ) that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine ( 300 ) and conveys discrete parcels of the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel ( 100 ).

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Номер записи: 31
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Seafloor Haulage System

Номер: US20170121935A1
Автор: Berndt Roland Gunter, Parianos John Michael, Plunkett Sean Michael
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A seafloor haulage system (), for lifting seafloor materials from the seafloor to the surface, that has a line member (), preferably synthetic rope, that extends at least partially between the seafloor and the surface and a container (), preferably a plurality of containers, capable of carrying a load connected to the line member (). The containers have a steerable element (), such as a rudder, that enables the container to manoeuvre as it is propelled, typically towed by the line member, through the water. 1. A seafloor haulage system for lifting seafloor materials from the seafloor to the surface , the seafloor haulage system comprising:at least one line member that extends at least partially between the seafloor and the surface; andat least one container capable of carrying a load, the container being connected to the line member;wherein the container has a steerable element that enables the container to manoeuvre as it is propelled through the water.2. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the steerable element comprises at least one adjustable surface.3. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the steerable element comprises a rudder claim 1 , flap claim 1 , and/or at least one adjustable hydrofoil.4. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the steerable element is controlled to guide the container along a path.5. The seafloor haulage system of wherein the steerable element is controlled autonomously.6. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the steerable element is controlled remotely.7. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the steerable element is controlled by actively trimming the steerable element.8. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the container is a skip.9. The seafloor haulage system of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a position determination system.10. The seafloor haulage system of wherein the position determination system comprises an inertial navigation system that provides ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Decoupled Seafloor Mining System

Номер: US20170122102A1
Автор: Berndt Roland Gunter, Parianos John Michael, Plunkett Sean Michael
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A multi-stage seafloor mining system that has at least concentration stage, a reclamation stage, and a haulage stage. The system includes a concentrating system () that processes seafloor materials, a reclaimer machine () that collects the processed seafloor materials, and a mechanical haulage system () that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine () and conveys discrete parcels of the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel (). 1. A seafloor mining system comprising:at least one concentrating system that processes seafloor materials;at least one reclaimer machine that collects the processed seafloor materials; andat least one haulage system that receives the processed seafloor materials collected by the reclaimer machine and lifts the processed seafloor materials to a surface vessel;wherein the haulage system is a mechanical haulage system that conveys discrete parcels of seafloor material collected by the reclaimer machine to the surface vessel; andwherein the concentrating system, reclaimer machine, and haulage system are decoupled from each other.2. The seafloor mining system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one concentrating system is adapted to arrange processed seafloor materials on the seafloor and the at least one reclaimer machine is adapted to collect the processed seafloor materials from the arranged processed seafloor materials on the seafloor.3. The seafloor mining system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one concentrating system is adapted to arrange the processed seafloor materials in windrows on the seafloor andthe at least one reclaimer machine is adapted to collect the processed seafloor from the windrows on the seafloor.4. The seafloor mining system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one concentrating system comprises an undersea vehicle.5. The seafloor mining system of claim 4 , wherein the undersea vehicle is towed by a tow vessel located on the surface.6. The seafloor mining system of claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 33
25-04-2019 дата публикации

Dredger Actuated from Land

Номер: US20190119882A1
Автор: QUIDIANTE DIAZ Heriberto Floridor
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A dredging system for the removal and cleaning of sediment in bays, port entrances, navigable channels, docks, watercourses, lakes or reservoirs, which is provided with means for excavating, dragging and removing the bottom of the waterway and means for regulation and support, the driving force for which is provided from land, which facilitates extraction of sediments directly onto the land, immediately leaving a planar surface on the sea bed. The aforesaid is achieved by controlling the excavator means and very closely controlling the cutting depth, all in a shorter period of time and at lower cost. 1. A dredging system configured for an extraction and cleaning of sediments comprising:a frame, wherein the frame comprises at least two longitudinal beams and a central beam;a drag blade;at least two chains;a hydraulic mechanism, wherein the hydraulic mechanism is located on the drag blade and allows for vertical movement of the drag blade;at least two watertight skids connected to the frame, wherein the watertight skids allow floatation of the dredging system;a lower blade located on a lower perimeter edge of the drag blade;a suction mouth located on the central beam;a suction pump located on the central beam and connected to the suction mouth via a hose;a extraction hose, wherein the extraction hose carries the extracted sediments;wherein the driving force of the dredging system is exerted from a land surface and not from a vessel on a water surface.2. The dredging system of claim 1 , wherein the watertight skids further comprise:an air inlet valve; anda water outlet valve;wherein the skids are configured to be flooded to provide buoyancy and reduce the depth of the cut by relieving the weight of the dredging system.3. The dredging system of claim 1 , wherein the suction mouth is installed on the central beam above the drag blade and is a flattened tube with a thin opening claim 1 , elongated across a front and length of the drag blade such that the suction mouth is ...

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Номер записи: 34
12-05-2016 дата публикации

LAYING MACHINE AND A BLADE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160130781A1
Автор: Gustafsson Lars, Johansson Rolf, Meister Donald F., Nilsson Tobias, Sjodahl Fredrik
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The present invention relates to a laying machine for laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire including: a blade arrangement for making a trench in the ground, a consolidation and laying means being arranged behind the blade arrangement, for clearing and safe-guarding the trench from collapsing while laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire into the trench. A blade assembly comprising compartments for cooling fluid and air. 1. A laying machine for laying a tube , cable , or wire , the laying machine comprising:a blade assembly for making a trench in a ground; a plow front end following the blade arrangement;', 'a feeding duct that has an inlet at an upper side of the consolidation and laying means for receiving the tube, cable, or wire; and', 'an outlet at a rear or bottom side of the consolidation and laying means for feeding the tube, cable, or wire into the trench,, 'a consolidation and laying means being arranged behind the blade assembly for clearing and safeguarding the trench from collapsing while laying a tube, cable, or wire into the trench, wherein the consolidation and laying means compriseswherein when the laying machine is in operation, a lowest portion of the consolidation and laying means is arranged 10-100 mm above a lowest portion of the blade assembly.2. The laying machine of claim 1 , wherein the blade assembly comprises: a first working portion at the periphery of the first blade;', 'a first central portion around an axial center of the first blade; and', 'a support structure extending between the first working portion and the first central portion; and, 'a first blade comprising a second working portion at the periphery of the second blade;', 'a second central portion around an axial center of the second blade; and', 'a second support structure extending between the second working portion and the second central portion,, 'a second blade comprisingwherein the first blade and the second blade are axially ...

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Номер записи: 35
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Hydraulic Flow Manifold For Attachments

Номер: US20180127950A1
Автор: Kukuk Brant Douglas
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A work vehicle is formed from a plurality of ground-contacting motive elements, a chassis, an operator station, a switch, and a hydraulic manifold. The operator station has a joystick having a manually-actuable control element used to actuate the switch. The hydraulic manifold has a pair of primary hydraulic ports, first and second pairs of secondary hydraulic ports, and a control valve. The control valve is actuated by the switch and is adapted to allow pressurized hydraulic fluid to flow through a selected one of the first or second pair of secondary hydraulic ports. Each pair of secondary hydraulic ports fluidly communicates with a hydraulic actuator carried by a work attachment. By actuating the control element on the joystick, the operator can conveniently switch the hydraulic control of the joystick between different hydraulic operations on the attachment without leaving the operator's station. 1. A work vehicle , comprising:a plurality of ground-contacting motive elements;a chassis supported on the motive elements; 'a joystick pivotable along a single axis and having a manually-actuable control element;', 'an operator station supported on the chassis, and comprisinga switch actuated by the control element; anda hydraulic manifold supported on the chassis, and having a pair of primary ports, first and second pairs of secondary ports, and a control valve actuated by the switch and having a first position that opens a first fluid path through the first pair of secondary ports and a second position that opens a second fluid path through the second pair of secondary ports.2. The work vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a work attachment removably connected to the chassis and having a plurality of hydraulic actuators in fluid communication with the secondary ports.3. The work vehicle of in which at least one of the hydraulic actuators is a hydraulic cylinder.4. The work vehicle of in which at least one of the hydraulic actuators is a hydraulic motor.5. The work ...

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Номер записи: 36
02-05-2019 дата публикации

SEDIMENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20190127951A1
Автор: Olandese Phillip J.
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A sediment classification system enables the screening of material that enters a backhoe bucket. Material that enters the bucket exits through a duct with an opening at the back of the bucket. The material is screened by passing between a first set of bars and a second set of bars. The bars have spacers between them attached to one of the sets of bars. The second set of bars is pined to the first set and is able to move to clear material wedged between the bars. 1 'the duct being in fluid communication with a suction source;', 'a backhoe bucket having a duct at the back;'}a first set of bars rigidly attached at the top to the duct and at the bottom; 'the second set of bars being attached to each other by a support bar;', 'a second set of bars pivotally attached to the first set of bars near the top;'}a plurality of spacers attached to at least one set of bars configured to prevent deflection of the bars while in use; anda piston and linkage configured to move the second set of bars towards the mouth of the bucket;wherein the first and second sets of bars limit the size of material that enters the bucket; andwherein the material exits the bucket via the duct and suction source.. A sediment classification system comprising: The present invention relates generally to mineral extraction systems, and more specifically, to a sediment classification system for selecting which size material is allowed to enter the system and be collected.Mineral extraction systems are well known in the art and are effective means to gather material from the earth and remove the desired ore from the surrounding matrix. For example, depicts a conventional backhoe apparatus having a bucket hydrolically attached to and activated by an arm . The arm being attached to and controlled from a tractor . During use, the backhoe is positioned near a stream or river and the bucket is used to scoop or shovel material into a container for sorting. The material is then sorted and the desired ore is ...

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Номер записи: 37
09-05-2019 дата публикации

DEBRIS DIVERTER FOR MICROTRENCHERS

Номер: US20190136488A1
Автор: Cochran Gary L., Cochran William Andrew, Voth David F.
Принадлежит: Coneqtec Corp.

Arrangements for diverting and removing spoil created when a microtrench is being cut. The disclosed arrangements divert the debris and dust away from the microtrench during the cutting process. In optional embodiments, a spoil vacuum system is used to remove the dust particles during the debris diversion process. In further optional embodiments, a microtrench slot cleaning tool and slot vacuum system may be used. The microtrencher can be mounted on a skid-steer loader or a similar support vehicle. 1. An arrangement , comprising:a. a housing configured to move at a height along an asphalt or concrete cutting surface in a forward direction of travel;b. a radial planar blade with grinding teeth rotatably mounted within the housing and arranged to cut a slot in the cutting surface as the housing is moved;c. the housing defining an exit opening aligned with the plane of the blade and arranged so that spoil created by the blade exits the housing through the exit opening;d. a plenum defining an entrance opening mounted in communication with the housing exit opening;e. the plenum defining an enclosed plenum passage extending between plenum sides, a roof and a floor;f. the plenum passage extending forward from the entrance opening, extending laterally relative to the entrance opening and terminating in an exit end,g. an end plate extending across the exit end of the plenum passage; and,h. a downward facing exit gap defined between a terminus of the plenum floor and the end plate, wherein the exit gap is laterally spaced away from the blade so that spoil travelling through the plenum passage is deposited through the exit gap laterally away from the slot.2. The arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the plenum floor is angled downward along at least portions of its length to assist in urging spoil toward the exit gap.3. The arrangement of claim 1 , wherein a front side portion of the plenum passage is angled forward and laterally to deflect forward momentum of the spoil to lateral ...

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Номер записи: 38
26-05-2016 дата публикации

INTEGRATED MUFFLER FOR HYDROVAC SYSTEM

Номер: US20160145820A1
Автор: Spurgeon Clayton G., Spurgeon Clinton L., Spurgeon Steven C.
Принадлежит: Southwest Rockies Manufacturing, LLC

An integrated tank has a debris-storage chamber, a water-storage chamber, and a muffler system. The muffler system is disposed proximate the water-storage chamber. The muffler system includes a bypass muffler and a discharge muffler. 1. An integrated tank comprising:a debris-storage chamber;a water-storage chamber; and a bypass muffler; and', 'a discharge muffler., 'a muffler system disposed proximate the water-storage chamber, wherein the muffler system comprises2. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the water-storage chamber comprises a water-storage chamber outer perimeter and wherein the muffler system comprises a muffler system outer perimeter substantially coextensive with the water-storage chamber outer perimeter.3. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the muffler system is substantially cylindrical.4. The tank of claim 1 , wherein a first sector of the muffler system defines the discharge muffler and a second sector of the muffler system defines the bypass muffler.5. The tank of claim 4 , wherein both the bypass muffler and the discharge muffler each comprise a plurality of chambers.6. The tank of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of chambers are separated by a baffle plate.7. The tank of claim 6 , wherein each of the baffle plates define a plurality of openings and comprise a plurality of vanes.8. The tank of claim 5 , wherein each of the bypass muffler and the discharge muffler comprise an inlet in fluidic communication with a first chamber of the plurality of chambers and an outlet in fluidic communication with a second chamber of the plurality of chambers.9. A muffler system for an industrial vacuum claim 5 , the muffler system comprising:an outer housing at least partially defining a substantially cylindrical volume having a substantially circular cross section;a discharge muffler defined by a first sector of the substantially circular cross section; anda bypass muffler defined by a second sector of the substantially circular cross section.10. The muffler ...

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Номер записи: 39
26-05-2016 дата публикации

A PIPELINE PADDER

Номер: US20160145831A1
Автор: DERMODY Thomas Robert
Принадлежит: Murphy Pipe & Civil IP Pty Ltd

A pipeline padder comprising: a storage unit including a hopper for storing particulate material and a storage conveyor to remove particulate material from the hopper; a loading unit including a loading conveyor to load particulate material into the hopper; a discharge unit including a discharge conveyor for discharging particular material supplied by the storage conveyor; and a locomotion unit to move the storage unit. 1. A pipeline padder comprising:a storage unit including a hopper for storing particulate material and a storage conveyor to remove particulate material from the hopper;a loading unit including a loading conveyor to load particulate material into the hopper;a discharge unit including a discharge conveyor for discharging particular material supplied by the storage conveyor; anda locomotion unit to move the storage unit.2. The pipeline padder of wherein the hopper includes a pair of sidewalls and a pair of end walls.3. (canceled)4. The pipeline padder of wherein an exit is located in one of the end walls.5. The pipeline padder of wherein the hopper has an open top.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The pipeline padder of wherein a vibration device is located on the hopper.10. The pipeline padder of wherein the storage conveyor forms a base of the hopper.11. (canceled)12. The pipeline padder of wherein the storage conveyor extends through the exit.13. (canceled)14. The pipeline padder of wherein a metering device is associated with the exit.15. (canceled)16. The pipeline padder of wherein the metering device includes a metering wall that can be raised or lowered.17. (canceled)18. The pipeline padder of wherein the loading conveyor is supported by support wheels.19. (canceled)20. The pipeline padder of wherein a delivery device is located adjacent the loading conveyor claim 1 , the delivery device including one or more delivery conveyors for delivering particular material onto the loading conveyor.21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. The pipeline ...

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Номер записи: 40
09-05-2019 дата публикации

EXTRACTING MINED ORE, MINERALS OR OTHER MATERIALS USING SENSOR-BASED SORTING

Номер: US20190137424A1
Автор: Bamber Andrew Sherliker, Houlahan Darcy James
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A method of analyzing minerals received within a mining shovel bucket includes collecting data associated with ore received in the bucket, where the bucket includes at least one active sensor, where the ore includes one or more mineral, and where the ore is within a field of the active sensor. The method further includes determining a content of the minerals using the data, transmitting information relating to the content of the minerals to a decision support system, and sorting or processing the ore based on an output of the decision support system. Collecting data associated with the ores may include generating source signals, applying the source signals to the active sensor, collecting a response from the active sensor, and comparing the response with a reference or threshold. Other features are disclosed. 1. A mining apparatus comprising:a chassis;an articulable arm operably coupled to the chassis; 'wherein the bucket is configured to receive ore comprising one or more minerals;', 'a bucket rotatably connected to the arm and defining an interior cavity,'} wherein the electromagnetic sensor system comprises at least one active sensor coupled to the bucket, and', generate source signals,', 'apply the source signals to the at least one active sensor, and', 'collect a response to the source signals from the at least one active sensor in the presence of the ore, wherein the response comprises a desired response; and, 'wherein the electromagnetic sensor system is configured to], 'an electromagnetic sensor system associated with the bucket for collecting data related to the ore,'} compare the response of the at least one active sensor in the presence of the ore to the response of at least one reference sensor not in the presence of the ore, and', 'analyze the data to determine a content of the one or more minerals in the ore; and, 'a data analysis system communicatively coupled to the electromagnetic sensor system and configured toa decision support system coupled to ...

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Номер записи: 41
21-08-2014 дата публикации

HIGH VOLUME EXCAVATING AND LOADING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140231215A1
Автор: Lowery Sterling Wayne
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An excavating and loading apparatus and method. The excavating and loading apparatus includes an excavator and a stacker conveyor. The excavator includes paired crawler tracks and an articulated boom with a bucket. The excavator further includes an inclined feeder conveyor with an intake end and a discharge end. A wide apron is positioned at the intake end of the feeder conveyor. The apron includes a left-hand side and right-hand side load receiving area that are arranged on opposing sides of the feeder conveyor. Two double hinged feeder blades are positioned at the apron. The feeder blades are arranged to operate asynchronously. Each feeder blade includes a main blade and a wing blade. The stacker conveyor is on paired crawler tracks and includes an intake end and a discharge end. The excavator includes a control cabin that is turreted to the crawler tracks. 1. An excavating and loading apparatus comprising:an excavator including an upper stage and crawler tracks, said upper stage rotatable with respect to said crawler tracks;an inclined feeder conveyor extending under said upper stage of said excavator;an articulated boom extending from said upper stage;a stacker conveyor for receiving material from said feeder conveyor;a bucket on said articulated boom; andpower and control means for running said crawler tracks, said articulated boom including said bucket, said inclined feeder conveyor and said stacker conveyor.2. The excavating and loading apparatus of includinga front end on said excavator; andan apron on said front end of said excavator, said apron including a front and a rear.3. The excavating and loading apparatus of whereinsaid feeder conveyor includes an intake end, a discharge end, and a feeder conveyor framework; andsaid intake end of said feeder conveyor is on said apron.4. The excavating and loading apparatus of including two double-hinged feeder blades at the rear of said apron.5. The excavating and loading apparatus of wherein said double-hinged ...

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Номер записи: 42
01-06-2017 дата публикации

Valve Assembly For Work Attachment

Номер: US20170152646A1
Автор: Sewell Cody L.
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A hydraulic control for an attachment on a work vehicle. The attachment is mounted on the chassis of the work vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. A hydraulic cylinder is operable to power movement of the attachment. A fluid circuit communicates with the hydraulic cylinder and is configured to carry hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is in communication with the fluid circuit. Accumulators that are in communication with the fluid circuit automatically store and release hydraulic fluid in response to movement of the attachment. A valve assembly controls fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the fluid circuit in response to movement of the attachment to its second position. 1. A work machine , comprising:a chassis;a work attachment mounted on the chassis and movable between a first position and a second position;a hydraulic cylinder operable to power movement of the work attachment;a fluid circuit that communicates with the hydraulic cylinder and is configured to carry hydraulic fluid;a fluid reservoir in communication with the fluid circuit;a first accumulator in communication with the fluid circuit and configured to automatically store and release hydraulic fluid in response to movement of the work attachment; anda valve assembly adapted to control fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the fluid circuit in response to movement of the work attachment to its second position.2. The work machine of claim 1 , in which the first accumulator is hydraulically connected to a barrel side of the cylinder.3. The work machine of claim 1 , further comprising a second accumulator hydraulically connected to a rod side of the cylinder.4. The work machine of claim 1 , in which the valve assembly comprises an infinite position valve.5. The work machine of claim 4 , further comprising a lever configured to actuate the infinite position valve.6. The work machine of claim 1 , in which the first accumulator is a gas pressurized ...

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Номер записи: 43
28-08-2014 дата публикации

COLLECTION TANK

Номер: US20140239624A1
Автор: JR. Charles Robert, Maybury
Принадлежит: McLaughlin Group, Inc.

A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. 2. The collection tank of claim 1 , the door closer further comprising a shaft defining a first end connected to the first linkage assembly second end and a second end connected to the second linkage assembly second end.3. The collection tank of claim 2 , the door closer further comprising at least one hydraulic cylinder having a piston rod in driving engagement with one of the first and second linkage assemblies claim 2 , the at least one hydraulic cylinder configured to move the door between the first position and the second position.4. The collection tank of claim 1 , wherein the door has a generally circular-shaped periphery.5. The collection tank of claim 4 , wherein the door has a generally circular-shaped door panel that is dome-shaped.6. The collection tank of claim 1 , wherein the first linkage assembly is coupled to the second linkage assembly so that the first and the second linkage assemblies move together.7. The collection tank of claim 1 , comprising a connection between the cross bar and the door that is configured so that the connection applies claim 1 , in response to the closing forces provided to the cross bar when the door is in the second position claim 1 , a net force through a center of the door.8. The collection tank of claim 4 , comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 44
22-09-2022 дата публикации

MIXER AND MIXING UNIT FOR MIXING A PASTE

Номер: US20220297073A1
Автор: LEPPÄNEN Juha
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A mixer and a mixing unit for mixing and handling industrial side-stream materials. The mixer () is arranged onto a movable work machine () and it is used for mixing at least two side-stream materials to form a geopolymer. The mixer () comprises: a bucket part () for loading and transferring the side-stream material; a mixer apparatus () for mixing the side-stream material which has been loaded into the space delimited by the bucket part (); a connecting device () for connecting the mixer () to a boom of a work machine (); and at least one measuring device (S, S, S) for determining properties of the material in the mixer (). 1. A mixer for mixing an industrial side-stream material in the manufacture of a geopolymer ,characterized in that the mixer comprises:a bucket part for loading and transferring the side-stream material;a mixer apparatus for mixing the side-stream material which has been loaded into the space delimited by the bucket part;a connecting device for connecting the mixer to a boom of a work machine; andat least one measuring device for determining properties of the material in the mixer.2. The mixer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the bucket part of the mixer is an open-top structure claim 1 , whereby the mixer is arranged to receive material from an upper feed station.3. The mixer according to claim 1 , wherein the mixer is tiltable from a mixing position to an unloading position claim 1 , in which unloading position the material located in the mixer is arranged to flow out from the bucket part by the effect of gravity.4. The mixer according to claim 1 , wherein the mixer apparatus of the mixer is operatable during the unloading.5. The mixer according to claim 1 , wherein the mixer comprises at least one vibrator device facilitating the unloading of the bucket part.6. The mixer according to claim 1 , whereinthe mixer comprises at least one horizontal mixer shaft which is rotatable by means of a rotation motor about its longitudinal axis; ...

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Номер записи: 45
22-09-2022 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MIXING A PASTE AT A WASTE DISPOSAL SITE

Номер: US20220298071A1
Автор: LEPPÄNEN Juha
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An arrangement and a method for mixing and handling industrial side-stream materials. The mixer () is arranged onto a movable work machine () and it is used for mixing at least two side-stream materials to form a geopolymer. The side-stream materials are processed between a waste pile () and a casting area () in the mixer (). Cast paste is allowed to harden and after that it is crushed to obtain an earthwork material. 1. An arrangement at a factory waste disposal site , which arrangement comprises at least one waste pile of a first industrial side-stream material ,wherein the arrangement further comprises:at least one movable work machine which is provided with a mixer, and wherein the work machine is arranged to take said first industrial side-stream material directly with the mixer from said waste pile for handling it by the mixer;an admixture station which comprises at least one feed device for feeding at least one admixture into the material located in the mixer of the work machine;a casting area which is arranged to receive from the mixer a geopolymeric hardenable paste formed by said side-stream material and admixtures as a result of their mixing;and in which arrangement the handled material is kept in said mixer of the work machine throughout the whole handling process from the waste pile up to the casting area.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein-the arrangement further comprises:a quarrying device for quarrying hardened paste in the casting area;a crusher device for crushing material extracted by quarrying to obtain crushed material; anda temporary storage for receiving crushed material from the crusher device.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe factory waste disposal site is located in connection with a pulp mill; andthe waste pile is green liquor precipitate, whereby the first industrial side-stream material taken from the waste pile with the mixer is green liquor precipitate.4. A method for mixing a paste claim 1 , which ...

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Номер записи: 46
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Swing automation for rope shovel

Номер: US20190153702A1
Автор: Michael J. Linstroth, Wesley P. Taylor
Принадлежит: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc

A system and method for various levels of automation of a swing-to-hopper motion for a rope shovel. An operator controls a rope shovel during a dig operation to load a dipper with materials. A controller receives position data, either via operator input or sensor data, for the dipper and a hopper where the materials are to be dumped. The controller then calculates an ideal path for the dipper to travel to be positioned above the hopper to dump the contents of the dipper. In some embodiments, the controller outputs operator feedback to assist the operator in traveling along the ideal path to the hopper. In some embodiments, the controller restricts the dipper motion such that the operator is not able to deviate beyond certain limits of the ideal path. In some embodiments, the controller automatically controls the movement of the dipper to reach the hopper.

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Номер записи: 47
14-05-2020 дата публикации

HYDRO EXCAVATION VACUUM APPARATUS

Номер: US20200149245A1
Автор: Askelsen Tayte, Bates Adam, Gift David, Hofland Daniel, Lanoue Corey, Meyer Nathan J., Skinner James W., Strobel Andy
Принадлежит:

Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed. 1. A hydro excavation vacuum apparatus for excavating earthen material comprising:a wand for directing pressurized water toward earthen material to cut the earthen material at an excavation site;a vacuum system for removing cut earthen material and water from the excavation site in an airstream;a separation vessel for removing cut earthen material and water from the airstream;an airlock that receives material from the separation vessel and discharges the material through an airlock outlet; and a pre-screen that receives material from the outlet of the airlock, the pre-screen having openings for separating material from the separation vessel by size; and', 'a vibratory screen for separating material that passes through the pre-screen by size, the vibratory screen having openings sized smaller than the openings of the pre-screen., 'a dewatering system for separating water from cut earthen material discharged from the airlock outlet, the dewatering system comprising2. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the pre-screen has openings of at least about 0.5 inches.3. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein a ratio of the size of the openings of the pre-screen to the size of the openings of the vibratory screen is at least about 100:1.4. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the vibratory screen has openings of less than 250 micron.5. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in further comprising a shaker assembly comprising the vibratory screen claim 1 , the shaker assembly adapted to move the vibratory screen linearly or in an elliptical path.6. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the rotary nozzle comprises a rotor insert having blades that rotate around a longitudinal axis of the nozzle when water is forced through the ...

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Номер записи: 48
14-05-2020 дата публикации

HYDRO EXCAVATION VACUUM APPARATUS HAVING AN ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING A DEWATERING SYSTEM SCREEN

Номер: US20200149246A1
Автор: Askelsen Tayte, Bates Adam, Gift David, Hofland Daniel, Lanoue Corey, Meyer Nathan J., Skinner James W., Strobel Andy
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Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed. 1. A hydro excavation vacuum apparatus for excavating earthen material at an excavation site , the apparatus having a lateral axis and comprising:a wand for directing pressurized water toward earthen material to cut the earthen material;a vacuum system for removing cut earthen material and water from the excavation site in an airstream;a separation vessel for removing cut earthen material and water from the airstream;an airlock that receives material from the separation vessel and discharges the material through an airlock outlet;a dewatering system for separating water from cut earthen material, the dewatering system comprising at least one screen for separating material by size; and an actuator for adjusting the pitch or the roll of the screen; and', 'a pivot member for adjusting the pitch and/or the roll of the screen, the pivot member being aligned with the airlock outlet relative to the lateral axis., 'an adjustment system for adjusting a pitch or a roll of the screen, the adjustment system comprising2. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the airlock opening has a width claim 1 , the pivot member being aligned with the width of the opening relative to the lateral axis.3. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the screen is a vibratory screen.4. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the screen is a pre-screen that receives material from the outlet of the airlock claim 1 , the pre-screen having openings for separating material from the separation vessel by size claim 1 , the hydro excavation vacuum apparatus further comprising a vibratory screen for separating material that passes through the pre-screen by size.5. The hydro excavation vacuum apparatus as set forth in wherein the screen is a flat wire belt conveyor.6. The hydro excavation vacuum ...

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Номер записи: 49
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Airlocks for conveying material, hydro excavation vacuum apparatus having airlocks, and methods for hydro excavating a site

Номер: US20200149247A1
Автор: Adam BATES, Andy STROBEL, Corey LANOUE, Daniel Hofland, David Gift, James W. Skinner, Nathan J. Meyer, Tayte ASKELSEN
Принадлежит: Vermeer Manufacturing Co

Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 50
24-06-2021 дата публикации

COLLECTION TANK

Номер: US20210189685A1
Автор: JR. Charles Robert, Maybury
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A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. 1. A mobile backfill system for collecting material , comprising: a front with a closed end,', 'a rear with an open end having a generally circular periphery,', 'a hinge at a top of the open end;, 'a collection tank having a generally cylindrical body having'}a door having a dome-shaped panel with a generally circular periphery that abuts the generally circular periphery of the open end when the door is closed over the open end, wherein the door is pivotably connected to the collection tank at the hinge;a vacuum pump connected to the collection tank so that the vacuum pump draws an air stream through the collection tank for carrying material into the collection tank; andan elongated shaft extending across an interior of the collection tank rearward of the open end having a longitudinal axis oriented generally parallel to a diameter of the interior.2. The mobile backfill system as in claim 1 , further comprising a lower linkage arm with a first end pivotally connected at a pivot axis, where the pivot axis extends across the interior from a first outer side of the collection tank to a second outer side of the collection tank, to the collection tank at the first outer side and with a second end that is that is forward of the pivot axis in a position when the door is closed ...

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Номер записи: 51
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Vacuum control method for a riser line

Номер: US20160168820A1
Автор: Pieter Abraham LUCIEER
Принадлежит: IHC Holland lE BV

Disclosed is a method for deep sea mining including: generating an upward flow of valuable matter in a riser line from the bottom of a body of water to a matter processing platform; processing the matter at the processing platform; generating a return flow in a return pipe of a mixture of seawater and a non-valuable part of the matter from the processing platform towards the bottom of the body of water; and controlling the pressure in the return pipe for avoiding collapse of the return pipe and/or cavitation of the return pipe, in particular for avoiding collapse of or cavitation in an upper part of the return pipe.

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Номер записи: 52
16-06-2016 дата публикации

TAILING DEPOSIT TOOL

Номер: US20160168992A1
Автор: LUCIEER Pieter Abraham, VAN DOESBURG Johannes Bartholomeus
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Disclosed is a deep sea mining method including, providing a deep sea mining system for mining matter from a bottom of a body of water, the mining system including: a slurry line coupled with a pump system to transport the slurry from the bottom of the body of water; and a return line in fluid communication with the slurry line and distinguishable from the slurry riser, for transporting non valuable slurry part to the bottom of the body of water, the return line having a return line outlet proximate the bottom. The deep sea mining method further includes spreading the non valuable slurry part over the bottom of the body of water in a controlled manner. 19-. (canceled)101234. Deep sea mining method comprising , providing a deep sea mining system () for mining matter () from a bottom () of a body of water () , the mining system comprising;{'b': 5', '6, 'a slurry line () coupled with a pump system () to transport said slurry from the bottom of the body of water, and'}{'b': 7', '16, 'a return line () in fluid communication with the slurry line and distinguishable from the slurry line, for transporting a non valuable slurry part to the bottom of the body of water, the return line having a return line outlet () proximate said bottom,'}the deep sea mining method further comprising spreading the non valuable slurry part over the bottom of the body of water in a controlled manner.116. Deep sea mining method according to claim 10 , the mining system comprising a unit () for processing mined matter claim 10 , wherein the return line is in fluid communication with the slurry line through the processing unit.12. Deep sea mining method according to claim 10 , wherein spreading the non valuable slurry part over the bottom of the body of water comprises moving the return outlet over the bottom of the body of water claim 10 , preferably in a desired pattern.13. Deep sea mining method according to claim 10 , wherein the matter comprises gashydrates.141234. Deep sea mining system () ...

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Номер записи: 53
14-06-2018 дата публикации

EXTRACTING MINED ORE, MINERALS OR OTHER MATERIALS USING SENSOR-BASED SORTING

Номер: US20180164237A1
Автор: Bamber Andrew Sherliker, Houlahan Darcy James
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A method of analyzing minerals received within a mining shovel bucket includes collecting data associated with ore received in the bucket, where the bucket includes at least one active sensor, where the ore includes one or more mineral, and where the ore is within a field of the active sensor. The method further includes determining a content of the minerals using the data, transmitting information relating to the content of the minerals to a decision support system, and sorting or processing the ore based on an output of the decision support system. Collecting data associated with the ores may include generating source signals, applying the source signals to the active sensor, collecting a response from the active sensor, and comparing the response with a reference or threshold. Other features are disclosed. 1. A mining apparatus comprising:a bucket configured to receive ore comprising one or more minerals; wherein the electromagnetic sensor system comprises at least one active sensor coupled to an interior side wall of the bucket, and', generate source signals,', 'apply the source signals to the at least one active sensor, and', 'collect a response to the source signals from the at least one active sensor in the presence of the ore; and, 'wherein the electromagnetic sensor system is configured to], 'an electromagnetic sensor system associated with the bucket for collecting data related to the ore,'} compare the response of the at least one active sensor in the presence of the ore to the response of at least one reference sensor physically isolated from the ore, and', 'analyze the data to determine a content of the one or more minerals in the ore; and, 'a data analysis system communicatively coupled to the electromagnetic sensor system and configured toa decision support system coupled to the data analysis system configured to provide an output related to sorting and processing ore in response to the content of the one or more minerals.2. The mining apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 54
15-06-2017 дата публикации

EXCAVATOR

Номер: US20170167110A1
Автор: MURTHA DONALD
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An excavator for earthmoving and construction includes a main frame, a rotatable cabin mounted on top of the main frame, a boom, a stick, a digging bucket, and a slidable plate assembly attached to the main frame that is capable of distributing the weight of the rotatable operator's cabin. The excavator optionally includes a removable dump bed mounted to the main frame for receiving material from the digging bucket. 1. An excavator comprising:a main frame having a longitudinal axis;a cabin rotatably mounted on the top of said main frame;an articulated digging arm;a bucket removably connected to said articulated digging arm;a drive axle connected to said main frame;walking beams connected to said drive axle;wheel axles connected to said walking beams and;wheels rotatably mounted on said wheel axles.2. The excavator of claim 1 , further comprising a dump bed hingedly connected to said main frame; and wheels mounted on each side of the main frame by a steering axle near the front of the main frame.3. The excavator of claim 1 , wherein said cabin is connected to said main frame by a rotatable base.4. The excavator of claim 2 , wherein said digging arm comprises an articulated arm comprising a boom and a stick.5. The excavator of claim 2 , comprising a blade connected to said main frame.6. The excavator of claim 2 , further comprising a tow hitch extendably connected to said main frame.7. The excavator of claim 4 , further comprising an articulated digging arm rotatably mounted on said main frame claim 4 , wherein said articulated digging arm is capable of rotating 360° about the excavator and resting in said dump bed.8. The excavator of claim 5 , further comprising a blade connected to said main frame claim 5 , wherein said blade is able to move up and down claim 5 , tilt at different angles in the same vertical plane claim 5 , and angle to the left and right.9. An excavator comprising:a main frame having a longitudinal axis;a rotatable base mounted on main frame;a ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-07-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Changing Bucket Wheels

Номер: US20210198863A1
Автор: Doesinger Lukas, Edlinger Michael, Pletz Rudolf, Smajlovic Belmin
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The invention relates to a bucket wheel machine comprising a base and an operating block The operating block comprises a bucket wheel a bearing and at least one of a ring chute a bucket wheel chute and a bucket wheel drive The operating block is detachably attached to the base of the bucket wheel machine The operating block also comprises a support frame which is connected to the bearing 1. A bucket wheel machine comprising a base and an operating block , said operating block comprising a bucket wheel , a bearing , and at least one of a ring chute , a bucket wheel chute , and a bucket wheel drive , the operating block detachably attached to the base of the bucket wheel machine , the bucket wheel being rotatably connected to the bearing , wherein the operating block further a support frame connected to said bearing , with the support frame being adapted for supporting the weight of the operating block.2. The bucket wheel machine according to claim 1 , wherein the bucket wheel machine comprises a boom located adjacent the operating block and a main structure of the bucket wheel machine and wherein the support frame is attached to the boom.3. The bucket wheel machine according to claim 1 , wherein the support frame comprises one or more support areas located below the bearing.4. The bucket wheel machine according to claim 1 , wherein the support frame comprises one or more support areas located on different sides of the bucket wheel.5. The bucket wheel machine according to claim 1 , wherein the bucket wheel machine comprises ballast engagement means located at the underside of the boom (below the base).6. A bucket wheel machine system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the bucket wheel machine according to ; and'}a support structure for supporting the operating block, said support structure having a receiving surface located in an upper part of the support structure adapted for having the operating block placed thereon.7. The bucket wheel ...

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Номер записи: 56
04-06-2020 дата публикации

SCREENING BUCKET

Номер: US20200171545A1
Автор: Azzolin Diego, Azzolin Guido
Принадлежит: MECCANICA BREGANZESE S.P.A. IN BREVE MB S.P.A.

A screening bucket comprises a main structure which includes a collecting portion for the material to be screened and a receiving member in which there is collected the material which is subjected to sieving and which has a discharge opening for the screened material. A plurality of rotating elements are arranged in the region of the discharge opening and are supported in a removable manner on pairs of opposing bearing groups. The bearing groups comprise a bearing and a rotatable support, to which there is connected an end of the rotating element by means of a male/female connection, wherein the rotatable support further comprises a locking portion which is capable of being retained by means of a corresponding retention device so as to prevent the rotation of the rotatable support when the rotating element is removed. 1100110111221212223313031212322230232222232230334302. A screening bucket () comprising a main structure () comprising a collecting portion () for the material to be screened and a receiving member () in which the material which is subjected to sieving is collected and which has a discharge opening () for the screened material , a plurality of rotating elements () which are arranged in the region of the discharge opening () so as to at least partially obstruct the discharge opening () , allowing the passage of material having dimensions less than a predetermined dimension when the rotating elements () are rotated , the rotating elements () being supported in a removable manner on pairs of opposing bearing groups () , the bearing groups comprising a bearing () and a rotatable support () , which is fixed to the bearing () and to which an end () of the rotating element () is connected by a male/female connection which is formed by a receiving seat () and by a coupling extension () formed on the rotatable support () and on the rotating element () , respectively , or vice-versa , the receiving seat () and the coupling extension () being configured so that ...

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Номер записи: 57
15-07-2021 дата публикации

SEABED RESOURCE LIFTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210214916A1
Автор: KODAIRA Takatoshi, NAKATANI Ichiro
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The present invention relates to a system and its equipments to collect mineral ores on the seabed and to float them up to the sea surface by utilizing the buoyancy of a liquid having a specific gravity less than that of water at room temperature. It is an underwater navigator capable of autonomous navigation that descends at a specific gravity of around 1.0 with a ballast that cancels buoyancy when descending from the sea surface, and ascends at a specific gravity of around 1.0 by exchanging mineral ores with the ballast on the seabed. On the seafloor, it is accompanied by a device that collects seabed mineral ores for the underwater vehicle. 2. The seabed resource lifting apparatus according to wherein the deep sea crane is characterized by the following three items;firstly, with a gap in the lower part of the buoyancy tank, the cargo compartment having a structure capable of smoothly dropping the seabed mineral ores from above void space by gravity is suspended in water,secondly, the seabed mineral ores collecting device puts the seabed mineral ores from the above void space into the cargo compartment,thirdly, the gravity of the seabed mineral ores is used to push the ballast loaded in the cargo compartment downward and to discard the ballast, thereby exchanging the ballast with the seabed mineral ores; firstly, a ballast discharge mechanism including a passage blocking function is provided at the lower end of the cargo compartment, and in order to prevent mixing of ballast brought in from the sea surface and collected mineral ores thrown in from above on the sea floor, providing a membranous or stretchable and movable partition mechanism, which is movable on the upper surface of the ballast when descending from the sea surface,', 'secondly, the ballast can be dropped and discharged by the ballast discharge control mechanism at the lower end of the cargo compartment,', 'thirdly, weighing scales for measuring the load on the seabed are installed on a part or all ...

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Номер записи: 58
16-07-2015 дата публикации

Method and device for determining a height of a settled bed in a mixture in a loading space

Номер: US20150198441A1
Автор: Cornelis De Keizer
Принадлежит: IHC SYSTEMS BV

A method for determining a height (h s ) of a settled bed in a mixture in a loading space ( 1 ). The mixture consists of a settled bed ( 5 ) and a mixture soup ( 3 ) which is located above the settled bed ( 5 ). The method includes: a) providing an elongated resonance member ( 10 ) in the loading space ( 1 ) which extends in a substantial vertical direction, b) measuring a resonance frequency (f o ) of the resonance member ( 10 ), c) computing a height (h s ) of the settled bed ( 5 ), Action b) includes determining an indication of or imposing the tensile force (F s ) acting in the longitudinal direction of the resonance member ( 10 ) and c) includes computing a height (h s ) of the settled bed ( 5 ) based on the measured resonance frequency (f o ) and the determined indication of the tensile force or the imposed tensile force.

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Номер записи: 59
11-06-2020 дата публикации

Two-Dimensional Attachment Grade Control for Work Vehicle

Номер: US20200181874A1
Автор: MAHRENHOLZ JOHN
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A work vehicle is disclosed. The work vehicle comprises an attachment comprising a cutting edge. The attachment is configured to move from an operating position to a dump position. An operator input device is configured to receive a grade command. A grade control system is communicatively coupled to an operator input device and configured to receive the grade command and define a cutting plane. A controller is configured to receive a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and the grade command. The controller is configured to maintain the cutting edge on the cutting plane in both the operating position and the dump position. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a frame;at least one ground engaging device coupled to the frame and configured to support the frame above a surface;a boom assembly coupled to the frame;at least one boom cylinder coupled to the frame and the boom assembly and configured to move the boom assembly;a boom position sensor coupled to at least one of the frame, the boom assembly, and the boom cylinder and configured to transmit a boom position signal indicative of a position of the boom assembly;an attachment coupler coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly;at least one tilt cylinder coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler and configured to move the attachment coupler;an attachment position sensor coupled to at least one of the boom assembly, the attachment coupler, and the tilt cylinder and configured to transmit an attachment position signal indicative of a position of the attachment coupler;an attachment coupled to the attachment coupler, the attachment comprising a cutting edge, the attachment configured to move from an operating position to a dump position;an operator input device configured to receive a grade command;a grade control system communicatively coupled to the operator input device and configured to receive the grade command and define a cutting plane; anda controller configured to receive the boom ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-06-2020 дата публикации

COLLECTION TANK

Номер: US20200181875A1
Автор: JR. Charles Robert, Maybury
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A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. 1. A mobile backfill system for collecting material , comprising: a front with a closed end,', 'a rear with an open end having a generally circular periphery,', 'a hinge at a top of the open end, and', 'a pivot axis extending across the open end from a first outer side of the collection tank that is adjacent the generally circular periphery to a second outer side of the collection tank that is adjacent the generally circular periphery;, 'a collection tank having a generally cylindrical body having'}a door having a dome-shaped panel with a generally circular periphery that abuts the generally circular periphery of the open end when the door is closed over the open end, wherein the door is pivotably connected to the collection tank at the hinge and has an elongated cross bar rigidly connected to the dome-shaped panel and extending across the dome-shaped panel parallel to the pivot axis and extending substantially between a first door side, that is adjacent the first outer side of the collection tank when the door is closed over the open end, to a second door side, that is adjacent the second outer side of the collection tank when the door is closed over the open end;a vacuum pump connected to the collection tank that draws an air stream through the collection tank for ...

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Номер записи: 61
27-06-2019 дата публикации

Offloading Vacuum Tank

Номер: US20190193960A1
Автор: Sewell Cody L.
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An offloading vacuum system. The system has a tank to capture debris from an excavation site. The debris is pulled into the tank due to a blower pulling air into an attached hose. An internal conveyor within the tank conveys material to an offloading hub. The offloading hub has a ground-facing door which opens to deposit debris into an external conveyor. The external conveyor, when deployed, can move debris from below the tank to a dump container with a wall greater than a height of the tank. 1. An apparatus comprising:a tank having an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet;a plurality of ground contacting motive elements above which the tank is supported;an internal conveyor situated entirely within the tank and having a discharge end situated near the second outlet;a blower in communication with the first outlet; andan external conveyer situated entirely outside of the tank having an input end situated near the second outlet.2. The apparatus of further comprising a conduit interconnecting the first outlet and the blower.3. The apparatus of further comprising a cyclone separator interposed in the conduit between the first outlet and the blower.4. The apparatus of further comprising a filter interposed in the conduit between the first outlet and the blower.5. The apparatus of further comprising an elongate hose in communication with the inlet.6. The apparatus of in which the conveyor is an auger.7. The apparatus of in which the conveyor is a belt.8. The apparatus of in which the second outlet is a ground-facing opening formed in the bottom of the tank.9. The apparatus of in which the conveyor is movable from a stowed position wherein the second end is below the uppermost surface of the tank and an offloading position wherein the second end is above the uppermost surface of the tank.10. The apparatus of further comprising:a door movable between an open position, in which the second outlet is open, and a closed position, in which the second outlet is closed; anda ...

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Номер записи: 62
18-06-2020 дата публикации

SCREENING BUCKET

Номер: US20200190768A1
Автор: CANGINI Davide
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Screening bucket () provided with a box-type frame () having at least a first space () suitable to house a first screening basket () rotatable around a first pivot axis ()(); frame () having a mouth portion ()() and a longitudinal closing member () () for each space ()(); each first bucket ()() being closed at the back; frame () comprises at least one second space () adjacent to first space () and suitable to house a second screening basket () rotatable around a second pivot axis () parallel to first pivot axis (). 111020284040101212111120202828. Screening bucket () provided with a box-type frame () having at least a first space () suitable to house a first screening basket () rotatable around a first pivot axis ()(′); said frame () having a mouth portion ()(′) and a longitudinal closing member ()(′) for each said space ()(′); each said first basket ()(′) being closed at the back;{'b': 10', '20', '20', '28', '40', '40, 'characterized in that said frame () comprises at least one second space (′) adjacent to said first space () and suitable to house a second screening basket (′) rotatable around a second pivot axis (′) parallel to said first pivot axis ().'}22828. Bucket according to claim 1 , characterized in that said first basket () and second basket (′) are substantially identical.32828. Bucket according to claim 2 , characterized in that said first basket () and second basket (′) have different transverse dimensions.41020202028. Bucket according to claim 1 , characterized in that said frame () comprises a third space (″) adjacent to said first space () or to said second space (′) and provided with a respective third screening basket (″).5282828. Bucket according to claim 4 , characterized in that said first claim 4 , second and third screening baskets ()(′)(″) have different transverse dimensions.628282810. Bucket according to claim 5 , characterized in that said first claim 5 , second and third screening baskets ()(′)(″) have transverse dimensions increasing ...

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Номер записи: 63
25-06-2020 дата публикации

PADDING MACHINE

Номер: US20200199846A1
Автор: ARGUE Chris, Dunstan Robert, GRYWUL Reece, JAKUS David, KHALER Rob, OWENS Larry, Walz Matthew
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A padding machine for moving along a side of a ditch, scooping up excavated material from the side of the ditch, and sifting the excavated material into padding material for falling in the ditch comprises a frame comprising side frame members and frame rails spaced apart from the side frame members. A screening belt is driven around pulleys supported by the frame. The screening belt comprises a screen for collecting and conveying the excavated material upwardly. The screen comprises apertures for sifting the excavated material into padding material by permitting the padding material to fall through the apertures of the screen. The screen runs over the frame rails which support the screen. A discharge conveyor is mounted to the frame beneath an upper run of the screening belt. The discharge conveyor receives the padding material passing through the screen and discharges the padding material into the ditch. 1. A padding machine for moving along a side of a ditch , scooping up excavated material from the side of the ditch , and sifting the excavated material into padding material for filling in the ditch , the padding machine comprising:a frame comprising side frame members and frame rails spaced apart from the side frame members; anda screening belt driven around pulleys supported by the frame, the screening belt comprising a screen for collecting and conveying the excavated material upwardly, wherein the screen comprises apertures for sifting the excavated material into padding material by permitting the padding material to fall through the apertures of the screen, wherein the screen runs over the frame rails which support the screen; anda discharge conveyor mounted to the frame beneath an upper run of the screening belt wherein the discharge conveyor receives the padding material passing through the screen and discharges the padding material into the ditch.2. The padding machine of comprising two spaced-apart parallel generally L-shaped frame rails.3. The padding ...

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Номер записи: 64
02-08-2018 дата публикации

A CRUSHER BUCKET

Номер: US20180216310A1
Автор: Azzolin Diego, Azzolin Guido
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A crusher bucket comprises a casing in which there are mounted crushing elements comprising a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, in which the movable jaw is supported on the casing by means of a pair of eccentric shafts, and further comprising adjustment means which are capable of varying a distance between the fixed jaw and the movable jaw at least in the region of a discharge of the material. 1. A crusher bucket comprising a casing in which there are mounted crushing elements comprising a fixed jaw and a movable jaw , in which the movable jaw is supported on the casing by a pair of eccentric shafts , wherein the crusher bucket comprises an adjustment device which is capable of varying a distance between the fixed jaw and the movable jaw at least in a region of a discharge of the material.2. The bucket according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment device comprises at least one spacer which is or can be arranged between an abutment portion and at least one movable support claim 1 , on which at least one of the eccentric shafts is/are supported in a rotatable manner claim 1 , the movable support being fixed in a movable manner to the casing.3. The bucket according to claim 2 , wherein the movable support is fixed in a sliding manner to side walls of the casing.4. The bucket according to claim 3 , wherein the eccentric shafts comprise a central portion and end portions which are eccentric with respect to the central portion claim 3 , the movable jaw being supported on the central portion and the end portions being supported on the movable support.5. The bucket according to claim 2 , wherein both the eccentric shafts are supported in an adjustable manner to the casing by a respective movable support.6. The bucket according to claim 2 , wherein the abutment portion extends between the side walls.7. The bucket according to claim 2 , wherein the spacers abut the movable support and the abutment portion in such a manner that the distance between the jaws is adjusted in ...

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Номер записи: 65
10-08-2017 дата публикации

FLUIDIZED AGGREGATE SEPARATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170225197A1
Автор: EASTMAN Bernard
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A fluidized aggregation separation system including an intake assembly having a first and a second end, and a separation assembly configured to separate material larger than a predetermined size from material smaller than the predetermined size. The separation assembly includes a screen assembly configured to prevent the material larger than the predetermined size from passing through the screen assembly and to allow the material smaller than the predetermined size to pass through the screen assembly. The fluidized aggregation separation system also includes an exit assembly configured to direct the material smaller than the predetermined size towards a restoration area. 1an aggregate intake assembly having a first and a second end; 'a screen assembly configured to prevent the material larger than the predetermined size from passing through the screen assembly and to allow the material smaller than the predetermined size to pass through the screen assembly;', 'a separation assembly configured to separate material larger than a predetermined size from material smaller than the predetermined size, the separation assembly comprisinga velocity reduction chamber configured to receive aggregate from the second end of the aggregate intake assembly, the aggregate containing the material larger than the predetermined size and the material smaller than the predetermined size, the velocity reduction chamber configured to reduce a velocity of the aggregate and to redirect the aggregate towards the separation assembly; andan exit assembly configured to direct the material smaller than the predetermined size towards a restoration area.. A fluidized aggregation separation system comprising: This application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 15/193534, filed Jun. 27, 2016, entitled “FLUIDIZED AGGREGATE SEPARATION SYSTEM,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/221,943, filed Sep. 22, 2015, entitled “FLUIDIZED ...

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Номер записи: 66
09-08-2018 дата публикации

TRANSFER BRIDGE FOR COARSE BULK MATERIALS

Номер: US20180222689A1
Автор: Lurie Martin S.
Принадлежит: THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS (USA), INC.

A material handling machine for transferring discrete loads of excavated, uncrushed waste from an excavator or other excavation equipment to a dumping location beyond the reach of the excavator. The material handling machine may include a mobile bridge supported by two or more crawlers. The material handling machine may further include at least one skip that is selectively moved between a first end and a second end of the mobile bridge. The at least one skip may receive material from excavation equipment at the first end and deposit the received material proximate the second end. When the material handling machine includes two skips, one skip may be positioned above the other skip, or the skips may be positioned to be side-by-side. 1. A material handling apparatus comprising:a mobile bridge including a first end and a second end distal the first end;a conveyance mechanism operatively joined to the mobile bridge and configured to move materials between the first end and the second end of the mobile bridge; andan intermediate transfer mechanism configured to receive materials from excavation equipment and discharge materials to the conveyance mechanism,wherein for each load of materials received from the excavation equipment, the intermediate transfer mechanism discharges a load of materials to the conveyance mechanism,wherein the intermediate transfer mechanism discharges each load of materials to the conveyance mechanism at a controlled rate.2. The material handling apparatus of further comprising a foot element that is movable between a lowered position where the foot element rests on the ground and supports the intermediate transfer mechanism at least when the intermediate transfer mechanism receives materials from the excavation equipment claim 1 , and a raised position where the foot element is spaced apart from the ground at least when the first end of the mobile bridge is moved from a first location to a second location claim 1 , wherein a movement of the foot ...

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Номер записи: 67
16-08-2018 дата публикации

EXCAVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20180230666A1
Автор: III Robert E., KODADEK, LOHR George, PENZA G. Gregory
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An excavation system has a soil-agitation arrangement including an agitator operable to disturb soil to facilitate removal of disturbed soil from the ground. Also included is a vacuum arrangement operable to remove the disturbed soil from the ground, and a sensor arrangement including at least one sensor configured to detect a presence of at least one type of buried infrastructure in the ground. A shroud arrangement including a shroud disposed over at least a portion of the agitator and may be movable relative to the agitator to selectively cover and uncover at least a portion of the agitator. 1. An excavation system , comprising:a soil-agitation arrangement including an agitator with a cutting portion operable to disturb soil to facilitate removal of disturbed soil from the ground, the soil-agitation arrangement having a cover portion at least partially surrounding the cutting portion of the agitator when the soil-agitation arrangement operates; anda vacuum arrangement operable to remove the disturbed soil from the ground.2. The excavation system of claim 1 , wherein the soil-agitation arrangement includes a flexibly movable portion configured to inhibit damage to a buried infrastructure when the soil-agitation arrangement operates.3. The excavation system of claim 2 , wherein the flexibly movable portion includes the cover portion.4. The excavation system of claim 3 , wherein the cover portion is movable relative to the agitator to selectively cover and uncover at least a portion of the cutting portion of the agitator.5. The excavation system of claim 4 , further comprising a sensor system including a sensor arrangement configured to receive input related to a reaction force on the cover portion when the cover portion contacts an object claim 4 , and further configured to facilitate movement of the cover portion to selectively cover and uncover at least a portion of the agitator based at least in part on the reaction force.6. The excavation system of claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 68
26-08-2021 дата публикации

EXTRACTING MINED ORE, MINERALS OR OTHER MATERIALS USING SENSOR-BASED SORTING

Номер: US20210260628A1
Автор: Bamber Andrew Sherliker, Houlahan Darcy James
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A method of analyzing minerals received within a mining shovel bucket includes collecting data associated with ore received in the bucket, where the bucket includes at least one active sensor, where the ore includes one or more mineral, and where the ore is within a field of the active sensor. The method further includes determining a content of the minerals using the data, transmitting information relating to the content of the minerals to a decision support system, and sorting or processing the ore based on an output of the decision support system. Collecting data associated with the ores may include generating source signals, applying the source signals to the active sensor, collecting a response from the active sensor, and comparing the response with a reference or threshold. Other features are disclosed. 120-. (canceled)21. A sorting system for extracting minerals , the sorting system comprising:a feed system configured to transport ore having one or more minerals; generate source signals;', 'apply the source signals to an active sensor; and', 'collect, while the source signals are being applied, a response to the source signals from the active sensor in the presence of the ore;, 'a sensor system associated with the feed system for collecting data related to the ore, the sensor system configured to compare the response of the active sensor in the presence of the ore to a response of a reference sensor not in the presence of the ore;', 'analyze the data related to the ore to determine a content of the one or more minerals in the ore; and', 'generate either an accept signal if the content of the one or more materials in the ore is higher than a value stored in the data analysis system, or a reject signal if the content of the one or more materials in the ore is lower than the value stored in the data analysis system; and, 'a data analysis system in communication with the sensor system and configured toan ore rejection system coupled to the feed system and in ...

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Номер записи: 69
25-08-2016 дата публикации

AERO-EXCAVATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20160244941A1
Автор: BOUCHARD Mathieu, NAUD Jean-Luc
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The present document describes an aero-excavation apparatus for collecting a fractured soil material using a vacuum hose, the apparatus comprising: a main frame; a motor mounted on the main frame; a traction and direction system in driving arrangement with the motor for driving and operating the main frame; and a blower in driving engagement with the motor; wherein the blower is in fluid communication with the vacuum hose for collecting the fractured soil material. 1. An aero-excavation apparatus for collecting a fractured soil material using a vacuum hose , the apparatus comprising:a main frame;a motor mounted on the main frame;a traction and direction system in driving arrangement with the motor for driving and operating the main frame; anda blower in driving engagement with the motor;wherein the blower is in fluid communication with the vacuum hose for collecting the fractured soil material.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a container which is either mounted on or about the main frame claim 1 , and is fluidly connected to the blower and the vacuum hose for receiving the fractured soil material.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a lifting mechanism mounted on the main frame when the container is mounted on the main frame claim 2 , the lifting mechanism being in driving arrangement with the motor for displacing the container relative to the main frame between a first position and a second position.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the container comprises a container opening claim 2 , the apparatus further comprising a container trap for closing the container opening claim 2 , the container trap being in driving arrangement with the motor for allowing the container trap to move between a closed position and an opened position.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the container trap comprises:a main section having a edge for covering the container opening; anda hinge mounted on an exterior wall of the container for pivotably ...

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Номер записи: 70
01-08-2019 дата публикации

Balanced Sediment Throughput Reservoir Dredging

Номер: US20190234046A1
Автор: Raitt Douglas
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A system for excavating sediment deposits from water storage reservoirs that equalizes the mass flow of sediment entering the reservoir with the sediment mass in the combined discharge from a dredge and the reservoir outlet system to the downstream water course. One or more remote instrument stations located on the inflow streams to the reservoir collect data that is used by the dredge control system to adjust the mass flow output from the dredge using data collected from the remote reservoir outlet instrumentation located downstream of the reservoir. 1. A reservoir including a dredging system comprising:a dam for controlling or limiting the flow of water there through from a flowing body of water;a reservoir located upstream of the dam;an upstream instrument subsystem located upstream of a reservoir on one or more inflow streams of the flowing body of water and configured to periodically measure at least an upstream liquid flow rate, and an upstream solids content;a downstream instrument subsystem located downstream of a reservoir on one or more outlet streams of the flowing body of water and configured to periodically measure at least a downstream liquid flow rate, and a downstream solids content;a dredge configured to remove solid material from a bottom surface of the reservoir at a dredging rate and deposit it (i) downstream of the dam, and (ii) upstream of the downstream instrument subsystem;a dredge operating control system operatively coupled to the upstream instrument subsystem and the downstream instrument subsystem and configured to (a) receive the periodically measured upstream liquid flow rate, the upstream solids content, the downstream liquid flow rate and the downstream solids content, (b) calculate an upstream solids flow rate using the upstream liquid flow rate and the upstream solids content, (c) calculate an downstream solids flow rate using the downstream liquid flow rate and the downstream solids content, and (b) vary the dredging rate to match ...

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Номер записи: 71
09-09-2021 дата публикации

MATERIAL PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH HYBRID POWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210277629A1
Автор: Fanning Ciaran, McMenamin Barry
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A material processing apparatus has as a power supply system comprising an electrical power supply and a hydraulic power supply. The electrical power supply comprises a battery pack and an electrical generator. The power supply system is operable in different power supply modes in which said at least one battery and/or said electrical generator supply electrical power to the electrically powered components of the system. 1. A material processing apparatus comprising a power supply system , the power supply system comprising:an electrical system comprising an electrical power supply configured to supply electrical power to at least one electrically powered component;a hydraulic system comprising a hydraulic power supply configured to supply hydraulic power at least one hydraulically powered component;at least one controller for controlling the operation of said power supply system,wherein said electrical power supply comprises at least one battery and an electrical generator,and wherein said at least one controller is configured to operate said power supply system in any one of at least two power supply modes in which said at least one battery and/or said electrical generator supply electrical power to said at least one electrically powered component.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , including at least one material processing unit claim 1 , optionally comprising a screening apparatus claim 1 , that is operable in a working state only by one or more of said electrically powered components claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , preferably claim 1 , in said working state said hydraulic system is turned off.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including an internal combustion engine mechanically coupled to said electrical generator in order to drive said electrical generator.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , including at least one material processing unit that is operable in a working state only by one or more of said electrically powered components claim 3 , and wherein in said ...

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Номер записи: 72
30-08-2018 дата публикации

Collection tank

Номер: US20180245309A1
Автор: Charles Robert Maybury, Jr.
Принадлежит: McLaughlin Group Inc

A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange.

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Номер записи: 73
30-07-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Managing Carryback Thresholds in Surface Haulage

Номер: US20200240112A1
Автор: Hendricks Carl F.B.
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A machine routing and planning system for mobile machines at a work site includes a plurality of haul trucks, at least one loading machine, and a controller. The controller is configured to generate an initial material movement plan based upon an initial number of loading machines and haul trucks and the initial carryback threshold, and generate initial movement command signals to operate the loading machines and haul trucks at the work site based upon the initial material movement plan. The controller is further configured to generate a modified material movement plan based upon a modified number of loading machines and haul trucks and the modified carryback threshold, and generate modified movement command signals to operate the loading machines and haul trucks at the work site based upon the modified material movement plan. 1. A machine routing and planning system for mobile machines at a work site ,the system comprising:a plurality of haul trucks, each haul truck having a dump body for hauling material, the dump body having an interior surface;at least one loading machine for loading material into the dump body of each haul truck; and access an initial number of loading machines and haul trucks operating at the work site;', 'access an initial carryback threshold for the interior surface of each haul truck based on the initial number of loading machines and haul trucks operating at the work site;', 'generate an initial material movement plan based upon the initial number of loading machines and haul trucks and the initial carryback threshold;', 'generate initial movement command signals to operate the loading machines and haul trucks at the work site based upon the initial material movement plan;', 'access a modified number of loading machines and haul trucks operating at the work site;', 'access a modified carryback threshold for the interior surface of each haul truck based on the modified number of loading machines and haul trucks operating at the work site;', ...

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Номер записи: 74
24-09-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUSES FOR USE WITH AN EXCAVATOR FOR SEPARATING LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS

Номер: US20150267376A1
Автор: Sager Matthew
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Apparatuses for separating liquid from liquid-solid mixtures, particularly for use attached to excavators and in the petroleum industry. Embodiments include apparatuses for separation through compression and rotation. 1. An apparatus for use with an excavator for separating liquid from a liquid-solid mixture , the apparatus comprising:an excavator bucket having a plurality of openings between the bucket interior and the bucket exterior, the openings configured to permit passage of liquid and impede passage of solids; anda pressure pad movable by a user relative to the bucket between an open position in which material may be received into, and removed from, the bucket interior, and a compressing position in which the pressure pad intrudes into the bucket interior,whereby liquid may be separated from a liquid-solid mixture located within the bucket interior, by moving the pressure pad toward the compressing position so as to compress liquid-solid mixture thereby causing liquid to flow through the openings.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure pad is hingedly connected to the excavator bucket.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure pad is movable by one or more hydraulic actuators controllable by the user.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure pad is movable by a user by a hydraulic rotary actuator.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure pad comprises a vibrator.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the vibrator is electrically actuated.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the vibrator is hydraulically actuated.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure pad includes a plurality of pressure pad openings therethrough configured to permit passage of liquid and impede passage of solids.9. An apparatus for use in separating liquid from a liquid-solid mixture claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:an outer housing including a collecting pan for receiving liquid; anda drum disposed within the outer housing, wherein the drum: ...

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Номер записи: 75
13-09-2018 дата публикации

EXCAVATION MACHINE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXCAVATION MACHINE, AND EXCAVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180258608A1
Автор: Fujita Taito, Fukui Rui, Hasegawa Nobuki, KAWAI Kazunari, Kodama Yuichi, Niho Takayoshi, Uetake Masaaki
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An excavation machine includes a detector detecting a state of an object to be excavated a storage storing a plurality of pieces of excavation information in which a state of a first portion before excavated by a learning excavation device, and a first operation of when the learning excavation device excavates the first portion are associated with each other, and a processor including an estimation unit obtaining a state of a second portion intended to be excavated the state having been detected by the detector, an operation determining unit selecting the state of the first portion corresponding to the state of the obtained second portion, from among the states of the first portions of the excavation information, and determining the first operation corresponding to the selected state, as a second operation of when excavating the second portion, and an excavation controller operating an excavation device with the second operation. 1. An excavation machine comprising:an excavation device provided with an excavation work tool;a detection device that detects a state of an object to be excavated by the excavation device;a storage device that stores a plurality of pieces of excavation information in which a state of a first portion that is a portion before excavated by a learning excavation device, and a first operation of when the learning excavation device excavates the first portion are associated with each other; anda processing device includingan estimation unit that obtains a state of a second portion that is a portion intended to be excavated by the excavation device, the state having been detected by the detection device,an operation determining unit that selects the state of the first portion corresponding to the state of the second portion obtained by the estimation unit, from among the states of the first portions of the plurality of pieces of excavation information, and determines the first operation corresponding to the selected state, as a second operation ...

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Номер записи: 76
22-08-2019 дата публикации

Boom hose apparatus

Номер: US20190255981A1
Автор: Joshua Lee Malmassari, Xiaolun Huang
Принадлежит: Federal Signal Corp

A boom hose apparatus for a material collection vehicle includes a telescoping boom assembly and a hose assembly supported by the boom assembly. The boom assembly includes a plurality of telescoping conduits. A flexible hose is received through the telescoping conduits and can slidably extend from, or retract into, the conduits independently from the telescoping of the conduits.

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Номер записи: 77
28-10-2021 дата публикации

Offloading Vacuum Tank

Номер: US20210331881A1
Автор: Sewell Cody L.
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An offloading vacuum system. The system has a tank to capture debris from an excavation site. The debris is pulled into the tank due to a blower pulling air into an attached hose. An internal conveyor within the tank conveys material to an offloading hub. The offloading hub has a ground-facing door which opens to deposit debris into an external conveyor. The external conveyor, when deployed, can move debris from below the tank to a dump container with a wall greater than a height of the tank. 1. A method for moving solid material , comprising:pulling air and solid material through a tube and into a tank, wherein the tank has a vacuum pressure;conveying material with an internal conveyor to a discharge end of the tank, wherein the internal conveyor is situated entirely within the tank at the vacuum pressure;transferring material from the discharge end to a first end of an external conveyor, the external conveyor situated entirely outside the tank; andmoving material away from the tank with the external conveyor.2. The method of in which each of the steps occur simultaneously with each of the other steps.3. The method of in which the step of conveying material with an internal conveyor occurs after ceasing the step of pulling air and solid material through a tube and into the tank.4. The method of in which the step of transferring material from the discharge end to the external conveyor occurs after ceasing the step of pulling air and solid material through the tube and into the tank.5. The method of in which the internal conveyor is an auger.6. The method of in which the step of transferring material from the discharge end to the external conveyor comprises:opening a ground-facing door at the discharge end, the door situated between the material within the tank and an end of the external conveyor.7. The method of in which the step of transferring material from the discharge end to the external conveyor comprises:rotating an element in an airlock to provide metered ...

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Номер записи: 78
21-09-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR SEPARATING SOLID PARTICLES FROM A WATERBODY

Номер: US20170266587A1
Автор: GOVINDAJI GAJRA Ashwin, MALLADI Sairam, PRAMOD GUJARATHI Ninad, SINHA Avinash
Принадлежит: RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

The present disclosure relates to a method for separation of solid particles from a waterbody. Preferably, the present disclosure relates to a method, wherein a combination of chemicals including coagulant(s) and flocculant(s) are employed for said separation of solid particles, wherein suitable examples of solid particles are living organisms and non-living matter, wherein living organisms include autotrophs such as phototrophs, which are either microscopic or macroscopic in nature (algae). The disclosure thus particularly relates to method of chemical coagulation and flocculation for separating solid particles, preferably either algae or bacteria or both from a waterbody. The present disclosure also provides for an alternate method, wherein the aforesaid method of coagulation and flocculation is combined with electro-coagulation and/or pH modulation strategies for separation of said solid particles in any sequence.

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Номер записи: 79
20-09-2018 дата публикации

System for Recovering Minerals from the Seabed

Номер: US20180266074A1
Автор: Anderson Michael Rai, Halkyard John, MAXWELL DOUGLAS, Meyer Laurie, Petters Richard
Принадлежит: Deep Reach Technology, Inc.

Systems and methods for recovering and concentrating rare earth elements from seabed sediment deposits using seabed excavators and shipboard processing systems. 1. A system for recovering desired materials from the seabed comprising:a surface vessel;an excavator on the seabed adapted to generate an ore slurry containing a desired material from the seabed;a lift system connected to the excavator and the surface vessel, the lift system adapted to convey the ore slurry from the from the excavator to a lift system output on the surface vessel;a feed preparation circuit on the surface vessel and connected to the lift system output, the feed preparation circuit adapted to process the ore slurry to produce a prepared ore slurry consisting essentially of seawater and solid particles within a desired size range;a leaching circuit on the surface vessel and connected to the feed preparation circuit, the leaching circuit adapted to dissolve the desired material from the ore slurry using a lixiviant to produce a pregnant leach slurry;a recovery circuit on the surface vessel and connected to the leaching circuit, the recovery circuit adapted to recover the desired material from the pregnant leach slurry using an ion exchange resin to produce a loaded resin and a leach waste material;a residue treatment circuit on the surface vessel and connected to the recovery circuit, the residue treatment circuit adapted to neutralize the leach waste material;a resin stripping circuit on the surface vessel and connected to the recovery circuit, the resin stripping circuit adapted to adapted to strip the desired materials from the loaded resin using an eluant to produce a pregnant eluant and a stripped resin;a precipitation circuit on the surface vessel and connected to the resin stripping circuit; the precipitation circuit adapted to precipitate the desired material from the pregnant eluant using a precipitant to produce the desired material and a barren eluant,2. The system for recovering ...

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Номер записи: 80
28-09-2017 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE OVERFLOW SYSTEM

Номер: US20170275849A1
Автор: Koevoets Adrianus Josephus Petrus Marie, VAN DER HORST Arjen
Принадлежит: IHC Holland IE B.V.

An overflow system for a hopper dredger comprises an overflow tube; an inlet for taking in head water from the hopper; and a collector to collect the flow of head water entering the inlet and guide the flow to the overflow tube. The collector comprises a substantially horizontal top portion which delineates a top of a flowpath for head water into the collector to ensure substantially radial flow into the collector. At least one of the overflow tube and the inlet is adjustable for controlling flow into the overflow system. 1. An adjustable overflow system for a hopper dredger , the overflow system comprising:an overflow tube;an inlet for taking in head water from the hopper;a collector to collect the flow of head water entering the inlet and guide the flow to the overflow tube, the collector with a substantially horizontal top portion which delineates a top of a flowpath for head water into the collector to ensure substantially radial flow into the collector, wherein at least one of the overflow tube and the inlet is adjustable for controlling flow into the overflow system, anda sleeve connecting to the collector and extending inside the overflow tube, wherein the sleeve, an inner side of the overflow tube and/or the collector form a flow channel through the overflow tube,wherein the sleeve comprises a tubular shaped cylinder extending from the collector inside the overflow tube to form an annular flow channel between the inner side of the overflow tube and the sleeve or a tube connected to the collector and extending inside of the overflow tube to form the flow channel through the tube.2. The overflow system of claim 1 , wherein the overflow tube is adjustable in height.35.-. (canceled)6. The overflow system of claim 1 , and further comprising one or more additional tubes connected to the collector to form one or more additional flow channels through the tubes.7. The overflow system of claim 6 , wherein the one or more tubes are flexible.8. The overflow system of ...

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Номер записи: 81
27-09-2018 дата публикации

Process For Exposing Underground Utilities

Номер: US20180274204A1
Автор: Beach Jack, Costello Neil
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A process for safely excavating to reveal underground utilities. The process includes the steps of: identifying known utilities; planning an excavation trench; excavating the trench by: (i) making a cut of the excavation trench at a selected depth; (ii) extracting material from the trench; (iii) observing the trench; (iv) adjusting the depth of cut; and repeating (i) to (iv) until the process is complete. 1. A process for exposing underground utilities in an excavation zone which may contain known utilities and unknown utilities including the steps of:identifying known utilities;planning an excavation trench taking into account known utilities; (i) making a cut of the excavation trench at a selected depth;', '(ii) extracting material from the trench;', '(iii) observing the trench to identify signs of the presence of a utility;', '(iv) adjusting the depth of cut based on the outcome of the observation such that the depth of cut is reduced at the first signs of the pressure of a utility and further reduced as the cut approaches the utility; and, 'excavating the trench byrepeating (i) to (iv) until the process is complete.2. The process of wherein the step of identifying known utilities includes one or more of: checking records of utility locations; tracing likely utility routes from known nodes; tracing utilities using ground penetrating radar or other subterranean mapping techniques.3. The process of wherein the step of planning the trench includes selecting a trench location to minimise disruption of known utilities.4. The process of wherein the step of planning the trench includes marking the selected trench location on the ground together with known utility locations and depth.5. The process of wherein the marking of known utility locations and depths are colour coded to maximise visibility.6. The process of wherein the step of a making a cut of the excavation trench is performed by a mechanical saw that has controllable depth of cut.7. The process of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 82
15-10-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SORTING

Номер: US20150290681A1
Автор: Guenther Bernd
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The invention relates to a device for sorting particulate materials of different grain size that can be part of a construction machine or digger's scoop. The device for sorting has a plurality of helical rollers, each exhibiting at least one helix, wherein each helical roller rotates about a rotary axis of its own, at least two adjacent helical rollers exhibit the same direction of rotation, and the rotary axes of at least three helical rollers are not arranged in a common plane. At least some of the helical rollers are held and rotatably mounted exclusively at one end. 1. A device for sorting , comprising:a plurality of helical rollers, each roller exhibiting at least one helix, wherein each helical roller is rotatable about a rotary axis of its own, at least two adjacent helical rollers are rotatable in a same direction of rotation, and the rotary axes of at least three helical rollers are not arranged in a common plane, and wherein at least two of the helical rollers are held and rotatably mounted exclusively at one end.2. The device for sorting according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary axes of the helical rollers are orientated parallel to each other.3. The device for sorting according to claim 1 , wherein:a. the helical rollers together form a sorting surface, and said sorting surface is curved at least in a partial region thereof.4. The device for sorting according to claim 3 , wherein the sorting surface formed by the helical rollers forms a depression or part of a depression.5. The device for sorting according to claim 1 , wherein at least two helical rollers exhibit different directions of rotation.6. The device for sorting according to claim 1 , wherein:a. the helical rollers together form a sorting surface and two or more of the helical rollers in a first partial region of the sorting surface exhibit the same first direction of rotation, and two or more of the helical rollers in a second partial region of the sorting surface which is different from the ...

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Номер записи: 83
06-10-2016 дата публикации

SEABED RESOURCE LIFTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160289917A1
Автор: SAKAMOTO Shoichi
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Provided is a seabed-resource lifting device causing deep-sea mud that contains rare-earth elements to rise from depths of 5000 m or more. This seabed-resource lifting device includes: a transport hose that includes a first hose and a second hose and that hangs from a resource-recovery vessel to the seabed; a crawler-type collector that includes a first suction chamber that sends mud from the seabed to the first hose, and a second suction chamber that sends mud from the seabed to the second hose; a water electrolyzer that, using electricity supplied from the resource-recovery vessel, electrolyzes water so as to generate hydrogen gas and oxygen gas; and a gas-injection device that injects the generated hydrogen gas and oxygen gas into the first suction chamber and the second suction chamber, respectively. Mud that contains rare-earth elements rises with sea water due to the buoyancy of the hydrogen gas or oxygen gas. 1. A seabed-resource lifting device comprising:a transport hose that consists of a first hose and a second hose and that is hung from a resource-recovery vessel to the seabed;a crawler-type collector that includes a first suction chamber that sends mud on the seabed to the first hose, and a second suction chamber that sends mud on the seabed to the second hose;a water electrolyzer that, by using electric power supplied from the resource-recovery vessel, electrolyzes water so as to generate hydrogen gas and oxygen gas; anda gas-injection device that injects, into the first suction chamber and the second suction chamber, respectively, the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas that have been generated, whereby the buoyancy of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas causes the mud that contains rare-earth elements to rise together with the seawater.2. The seabed-resource lifting device according to claim 1 , wherein the transport hose includes annular ribs in the axial direction on the inner wall of said hose.3. The seabed-resource lifting device according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 84
13-10-2016 дата публикации

Device for Launching a Subsurface Mining Vehicle Into a Water Mass and Recovering the Same from the Water Mass

Номер: US20160297502A1
Автор: De Bruyne Kris, Heiler Johan, LUCIEER Pieter Abraham, STOFFERS Harmen Derk
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A device for launching subsurface mining vehicle into a water mass from a docking well of a floating vessel, and/or recovering said vehicle from the water mass is disclosed. The device comprises a docking frame that is hinge mounted to the vessel, and that comprises first mining vehicle engaging means for guiding the mining vehicle along a longitudinal direction of the frame into the water. The docking frame operatively engages with drive means for tilting the frame in a vertical plane between a substantially horizontal mining vehicle docking position and a substantially vertical mining vehicle launching or recovery position. The device further comprises third engaging means for guiding the mining vehicle when the vehicle extends at least partly underneath a base of the vessel. The device allows lowering or recovering subsurface mining vehicle in a controlled manner. 1. A device for launching a subsurface mining vehicle into a water mass from a docking well of a floating vessel and/or recovering said vehicle from the water mass , the device comprising a docking frame , located at a side of the docking well and a hinge mounted to the vessel , which docking frame comprises first engaging means for guiding the mining vehicle along a longitudinal direction of the frame , and which docking frame operatively engages with drive means for tilting the frame in a vertical plane between a substantially horizontal mining vehicle docking position and a substantially vertical mining vehicle launching or recovery position; the device further comprising third engaging means for guiding the mining vehicle when the vehicle extends at least partly underneath a base of the vessel.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the docking well comprises second engaging means for guiding the mining vehicle claim 1 , the second engaging means connecting to the first engaging means when the frame is in the substantially vertical mining vehicle launching or recovery position.3. The device ...

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Номер записи: 85
13-10-2016 дата публикации

Subsurface Mining Vehicle and Method for Collecting Mineral Deposits from a Sea Bed at Great Depths and Transporting Said Deposits to a Floating Vessel

Номер: US20160298312A1
Автор: De Bruyne Kris, Heiler Johan, LUCIEER Pieter Abraham, STOFFERS Harmen Derk
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Described is a subsurface mining vehicle and a method for collecting mineral deposits from a sea bed at great depths and transporting said deposits to a floating vessel. The vehicle comprises a load-bearing structure having means for advancing the vehicle on the sea bed, and a pick-up unit for the deposits. A lifting frame is also provided and at one end equipped with a connector to connect to a suspension cable provided between the floating vessel and the vehicle. The lifting frame is at another end connected to the load-bearing structure by a hinged connection, that is actuated by actuating means such that the angular position of the load-bearing structure can be fixed in a number of different angular positions relative to the lifting frame while the vehicle is suspended from the suspension means. The lifting frame allows to launch and position the submarine vehicle in a controlled manner. 1. A subsurface mining vehicle for collecting mineral deposits from a sea bed at great depths and transporting said deposits to a floating vessel , comprising a load-bearing structure provided with an advancer configured for advancing the vehicle on the sea bed and with a pick-up unit for the deposits , the vehicle further comprising a connector for connecting to a deposit transporting system provided between the vehicle and the floating vessel , as well as a lifting frame that is at one end provided with a suspension connector to connect to a suspender provided between the floating vessel and the vehicle , and at another end connected to the load-bearing structure by a hinged connection , that is actuated by at least one actuator such that the angular position of the load-bearing structure relative to the lifting frame can be fixed in different angular positions while the vehicle is suspended from the suspender.2. (canceled)3. The subsurface mining vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the lifting frame is equipped with a transporter for picked-up deposits claim 1 , which ...

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Номер записи: 86
03-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WHEEL LOADER

Номер: US20200277750A1
Автор: HEO Yeonhaeng, KO Byungjae, OH Jinhyuk
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In a method of controlling a wheel loader, the wheel loader is moved forwards such that a bucket penetrates into an aggregate to perform an excavation work. Signals able to be used to determine tire slip of the wheel loader are obtained during the excavation work. Prediction algorithms obtained through training are performed to determine whether or not the tire slip occurs. In case of the tire slip, an engine speed is decreased and the bucket is lifted to remove the tire slip. The bucket is moved along a predetermined autonomous excavation trajectory when the tire slip is removed. 1. A method of controlling a wheel loader , comprising:moving the wheel loader forwards such that a bucket penetrates into an aggregate to perform an excavation work;obtaining signals able to be used to determine tire slip of the wheel loader during the excavation work;performing prediction algorithms obtained through training to determine whether or not the tire slip occurs;decreasing an engine speed and lifting the bucket to remove the tire slip in case of the tire slip; andmoving the bucket along a predetermined autonomous excavation trajectory when the tire slip is removed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing the prediction algorithms comprises performing algorithms trained using data on a tire tractive force and a bucket breakout force as learning data for the tire slip determination.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the signals able to be used to determine the tire slip of the wheel loader comprisesobtaining a first group of signals required for calculating a tractive force of the tire; andobtaining a second group of signals required for calculating a breakout force of the bucket.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first group of signals includes an engine rotational speed signal claim 3 , a turbine rotational speed signal of a torque converter claim 3 , a speed step signal of a transmission claim 3 , a vehicle speed signal and a wheel rotational speed signal ...

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Номер записи: 87
19-09-2019 дата публикации

TRANSFER BRIDGE FOR COARSE BULK MATERIALS

Номер: US20190283976A1
Автор: Lurie Martin S.
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A material handling apparatus may be employed to transfer discrete loads of excavated waste from an excavator or other excavation equipment to a dumping location beyond the reach of the excavator. The material handling apparatus may include a mobile bridge supported by two or more crawlers that enable movement of the mobile bridge. The material handling apparatus may further include a conveyance mechanism that transfers material between first and second ends of the mobile bridge. The conveyance mechanism may transfer material to haul trucks at the second end of the mobile bridge, which may be disposed above the first end of the mobile bridge. The conveyance mechanism may receive material from an intermediate transfer mechanism at the first end of the mobile bridge. 1. A material handling apparatus comprising:a mobile bridge including a first end where material is loaded onto the mobile bridge and a second end where material is discharged from the mobile bridge, wherein the second end is distal the first end;a conveyance mechanism operatively joined to the mobile bridge and configured to move material between the first and second ends of the mobile bridge, wherein a first part of the conveyance mechanism at the first end where material is loaded is lower than a second part of the conveyance mechanism at the second end where material is discharged;an intermediate transfer mechanism configured to receive material from excavation equipment and provide material to the conveyance mechanism; andcrawlers that support the mobile bridge and enable the mobile bridge to be moved.2. The material handling apparatus of wherein the intermediate transfer mechanism is configured to provide material to the conveyance mechanism in a controlled manner so as not to exceed a volumetric capacity of the conveyance mechanism.3. The material handling apparatus of comprising an adjustment mechanism that permits at least one of the crawlers to move relative to a frame of the mobile bridge.4. ...

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Номер записи: 88
11-10-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF FOR OFF SHORE MINING

Номер: US20180291588A1
Автор: SUBRAHMANYAM Ayyalasomayajula Varaha
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A system and method of off shore mining for retrieval and extraction of heavy mineral concentrate from placer deposits or other suitable materials. The system comprises a dredge vessel and a barge, coupled in conjunction to the dredge vessel. The dredge vessel having thereon a dredging unit, at least one gravity separator and spiral separators for procurement of total heavy minerals from dredged sediment and debris. The barge is configured to acquire and process the total heavy minerals, wherein the barge has thereon at least one magnetic separator, electro-magnetic separators, and density separators for separation of desired minerals based on their physical properties. The system further comprises at least one discharge conduit for tailing of wastes, leftover after extraction and separation of desired minerals, back into water bodies. 1. An off shore mining system comprising: a dredging unit adapted for excavate of water bodies and procurement of sediment and debris;', 'at least one gravity separator adapted for separation and exclusion of oversized particles from sediments and debris;', 'at least one spiral classifier coupled to at least one gravity separator wherein at least one spiral classifier is configured to receive finer particles of sediments and debris to extract total heavy minerals;', 'at least one discharge conduit for tailing of wastes, leftover after extracting total heavy minerals, back into water bodies;, 'a dredge vessel having thereon'} a dewatering unit configured to expel water absorbed by the total heavy minerals;', 'at least one magnetic separator for separation of desired minerals from total heavy minerals based on magnetic properties of the minerals;', 'at least one electro-magnetic separator for separation of desired minerals from total heavy minerals based on electro-magnetic properties of the minerals;', 'at least one density separator for further separation of desired mineral from total heavy minerals based on density of minerals; and', ...

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Номер записи: 89
19-09-2019 дата публикации

MICRODREDGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190284781A1
Автор: III Francis Newton, Parks
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Microdredging systems comprising a pumping platform and loading platform are described. In certain embodiments, system operates autonomously and is adapted to allow the loading platform undock from the pumping platform for disposal of the removed sediment. 124-. (canceled)25. A system comprising: at least one pumping device adapted to deploy to a detected location below a surface of a body of water where sediment is located, and raise the sediment,', 'a locomotion system,', 'a location device adapted to determine the detected location, and', 'a first controller adapted to provide commands for the sediment removal operations, wherein the commands are determined autonomously by onboard software or semi-autonomously via communications received from an offsite location., 'a buoyant pumping platform capable of sediment removal operations, said platform comprising26. The system according to claim 25 , wherein the pumping device comprises a suction device.27. The system according to claim 25 , wherein the commands are determined autonomously by onboard software.28. The system according claim 25 , wherein the commands are determined semi-autonomously via communications received from an offsite location.29. The system according to claim 28 , wherein the communications are derived from at least one of a mobile device or computer claim 28 , via WiFi claim 28 , LTE or radio frequency.30. The system of claim 25 , wherein the locomotion system of the buoyant pumping platform comprises wheels.31. The system according to claim 25 , further comprising a buoyant loading platform adapted to receive the sediment.32. The system according to claim 31 , wherein the buoyant loading platform comprises a locomotion system.33. The system of claim 32 , wherein the locomotion system of the buoyant loading platform allows for the transport of the received sediment to a secondary site.34. The system of claim 32 , wherein the buoyant loading platform comprises a second controller.35. The system ...

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Номер записи: 90
27-10-2016 дата публикации

A Seafloor Vertical Hoisting System and Method

Номер: US20160311620A1
Автор: Berndt Roland Gunter, Parianos John Michael
Принадлежит: NAUTILUS MINERALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD

A seafloor vertical hoisting system for hoisting ore from the seafloor, the hoisting system comprising a drive mechanism, at least one line adapted to be driven by the drive mechanism, a plurality of containers adapted to be operatively attached to the at least one line, a first casing adapted to at least partially encase the at least one line and the plurality of containers as they are hoisted relative to the seafloor and a second casing adapted to at least partially encase the at least one line and the plurality of containers as they are lowered towards the seafloor. 1. A seafloor vertical hoisting system for hoisting ore from the seafloor , the hoisting system comprising:an ore receiving vessel;a drive mechanism attached to the ore receiving vessel;at least one line adapted to be driven by the drive mechanism;a plurality of containers adapted to be operatively attached to the at least one line;a first casing adapted to at least partially encase the at least one line and the plurality of containers as they are hoisted relative to the seafloor; anda second casing adapted to at least partially encase the at least one line and the plurality of containers as they are lowered towards the seafloor.2. A seafloor vertical hoisting system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism is a driven spindle.3. A seafloor vertical hoisting system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second casings is formed of a plurality of conduits.4. A seafloor vertical hoisting system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one line is formed of multiple segments claim 1 , each of which attaches to a top of a corresponding container of the plurality of containers and a bottom of an adjacent container of the plurality of containers.5. A seafloor vertical hoisting system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of containers has an aperture such that the at least one line can be threaded through each of the plurality of containers.6. A seafloor ...

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Номер записи: 91
18-10-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND RECOVERING SEABED RESOURCE

Номер: US20180298754A1
Автор: Kodaira Takamoto, KODAIRA Takatoshi
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The present invention relates to a system for collecting, lifting, and recovering seabed mineral resources, specifically, a device wherein hydrogen gas is evolved on the seabed, resources are lifted by the buoyancy of the gas to the sea surface, and the hydrogen gas which has become an excess buoyancy source during the lifting and recovering is absorbed into an organic substance including toluene, thereby yielding hydrogenated compounds including cyclomethylhexane to recover the energy required for hydrogen gas production. 1. A seafloor miner that collects and lifts seafloor resources using hydrogen gas as the source of buoyancy generated by decomposing water at the seafloor.the seafloor miner comprises equipment including;a Seafloor Station including hydrogen gas generator(s) of which electric power is sent from the sea surface,single or plural seafloor bulldozer(s), single or plural Deepsea Crane(s) which lifts seafloor resources using hydrogen gas as the source of buoyancy,a surface mothership,control equipment for each said equipment;wherein the seafloor bulldozer collects seafloor resources and accumulates them in the Seafloor Station,then the buoyancy of fluid including hydrogen gas loaded in the Deepsea Crane, supplied from the hydrogen gas generators on the Seafloor Station makes the Deepsea crane float from the seafloor to the sea surface.wherein in the process of floating from the seafloor to sea surface by the buoyancy of liquid including the hydrogen gas,the seafloor miner characterized by transferring seafloor resources loaded from the Deepsea Crane to the surface mothership,wherein in the process of floating from the seafloor to the sea surface by the buoyancy of fluid including hydrogen gas 'and the internal pressure of the Deepsea Crane is controlled to be same as that of the ambient seawater,', 'the Deepsea Crane is controlled to be equal to the specific gravity of the ambient seawater,'}by the so designed equipment including the one which absorbs ...

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Номер записи: 92
17-09-2020 дата публикации

SCREENING BUCKET

Номер: US20200291604A1
Автор: CANGINI Giorgio
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Screening bucket () provided of a screening basket () comprising a first cylindrical body () having a central axis () and a plurality of first holes (); an actuating unit () being provided to rotate the first cylindrical body () around the central axis (); a second cylindrical body () being coupled to the first cylindrical body () in a longitudinally free and angularly fixed manner; the second cylindrical body () having a plurality of second holes () facing the first holes (); an actuating unit () being arranged between the first and the second cylindrical bodies () () to move them longitudinally relative to each other.

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Номер записи: 93
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Methane Clathrate Harvesting Systems and Methods

Номер: US20180305894A1
Автор: Susanne F. Vaughan
Принадлежит: Individual

In some embodiments, a system may include a harvesting unit configured to operate under water to traverse and extract gas from clathrate hydrate deposits. The harvesting unit can include a housing defining an enclosure at least partially open along a bottom portion to receive a clathrate slurry associated with a selected one of the clathrate hydrate deposits. The harvesting unit may further include a separator chamber within the housing defining a negative pressure and configured to receive the clathrate slurry and a skirt coupled to the enclosure adjacent to the bottom portion and configured to form a flexible barrier between the enclosure and an external environment. The skirt may be formed from a plurality of elements configured to allow fluid flow therethrough.

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Номер записи: 94
02-11-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-PURPOSE BUCKET

Номер: US20170314228A1
Автор: Sirr Chester Lea
Принадлежит: X HAND INC.

Disclosed is an apparatus for screening material at the end of an excavator arm comprising a blade having a bottom edge, a top edge and a connector therebetween for securing to a distal end of the arm of a earth moving equipment. The bucket has a bottom screen having front and rear edges being rotatable about the top edge of the blade section. The bottom screen is positionable so as to extend angled away from the bottom edge of the blade. The bucket further comprises a front screen rotatable relative to the bottom screen having a main portion and an angled bottom portion. The front screen is positionable to a closed position proximate the front edge of the bottom screen such that the front edge of the bottom screen extends past the angled bottom portion of the front screen. 1. An apparatus for screening material at the end of an excavator arm comprising:a blade having a bottom edge, a top edge and a connector therebetween for securing to a distal end of an arm of an earth moving equipment;a bottom screen having front and rear edges being rotatable about top edge of said blade section, said bottom screen being positionable so as to extend angle away from said bottom edge of said blade;a front screen rotatable about a pivot axis relative to said bottom screen having a main screen portion and an angled end screen portion, said front screen being positionable to a closed position proximate said front edge of said bottom screen such that said front edge of said bottom screen extends past said end portion of said front screen; anda rotary actuator having an axis along said pivot axis adapted to rotate said front screen relative to said bottom screen.2. The apparatus of wherein said front screen extends between side plates oriented perpendicular to a screening surface of said front screen.3. The apparatus of wherein said bottom screen extends from side plates extending perpendicularly therefrom.4. The apparatus of wherein said side plates of said front screen and said ...

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Номер записи: 95
10-11-2016 дата публикации

Microdredging system and method of using the same

Номер: US20160326713A1
Автор: Francis Newton Parks, III
Принадлежит: Akabotics LLC

Microdredging systems comprising a pumping platform and loading platform are described. In certain embodiments, system operates autonomously and is adapted to allow the loading platform undock from the pumping platform for disposal of the removed sediment.

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Номер записи: 96
10-11-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEWATERING SLURRIES

Номер: US20160326715A1
Автор: Dunn Terrell Kevin, Horton Ryan Patrick, Wagner Dustin Dana
Принадлежит:

A dewatering system for separating a slurry into solid material and effluent water. The dewatering system comprises a plurality of support frames arranged to enclose an interior space of the dewatering system, with the interior space being configured to receive the slurry. The dewatering system further includes geo-fabric material positioned on a portion of the support frames, with the geo-fabric material being configured to filter the slurry received within the interior space, such that effluent water permeates through the geo-fabric material and is discharged from the interior space. The dewatering system further comprises a dump door assembly associated with at least one of the support frames, with the dump door assembly including a plurality of hatches configured to selectively open to allow effluent water to be discharged from the interior space of the dewatering system. 1. A dewatering system for separating a slurry into solid material and effluent water , said dewatering system comprising:a plurality of support frames arranged to enclose an interior space of said dewatering system, wherein the interior space is configured to receive the slurry;geo-fabric material positioned on a portion of said support frames, wherein said geo-fabric material is configured to filter the slurry received within the interior space, such that effluent water permeates through said geo-fabric material and is discharged from the interior space; anda dump door assembly associated with at least one of said support frames, wherein said dump door assembly comprises a plurality of hatches configured to selectively open to allow effluent water to be discharged from the interior space of said dewatering system.2. The dewatering system of claim 1 , wherein said support frames each include a base claim 1 , an exterior side claim 1 , and an interior side claim 1 , and wherein said geo-fabric material is positioned on said interior side of said support frames.3. The dewatering system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 97
01-11-2018 дата публикации

REPLACEABLE BLADE PIECE AND BLADE PIECE HOLDER OF A WORKING CYLINDER OF A SCREEN CRUSHER

Номер: US20180313057A1
Автор: MÄKELÄ Tommi
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a replaceable blade piece () of a working cylinder of a screen crusher, which as viewed from the side is substantially T-shaped. The blade piece has a frame portion () forming the vertical shaft of the T and a blade portion () forming the horizontal arm of the T, the longitudinally opposite front surfaces of which form the actual work surfaces (). The frame portion () has a through hole () extending in the longitudinal direction of the blade portion (). Into the frame portion () is formed, on the opposite sides containing the hole (), a channel-like section (), which extends in the vertical direction of the frame portion (), between the edge areas () of the side with the hole (). The invention further relates to a replaceable blade piece holder () of a working cylinder of a screen crusher, said holder having a U-shaped frame portion comprising arm portions (), through which extends a longitudinal hole () of the frame portion, and a bottom portion () with a curved bottom connecting the arm portions (). On the opposite surfaces of the arm portions (), onto their middle area is formed a bulge (), which extends in the vertical direction of the arm portion, travelling at the hole (). 1. A replaceable blade piece of a working cylinder of a screen crusher , which blade piece , as viewed from the side is substantially T-shaped , said blade piece having a frame portion forming the vertical shaft of the T and a blade portion forming the horizontal arm of the T , the longitudinally opposite front surfaces of which form the actual work surfaces , said frame portion having a through hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the blade portion , the blade portion extending in use in a rotational direction of the working cylinder , wherein into the frame portion is formed , on the opposite sides in the rotational direction of the working cylinder between which sides the hole extends , a channel-like section , which extends in the vertical direction of ...

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Номер записи: 98
01-10-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEABED RESOURCES COLLECTION

Номер: US20200308805A1
Автор: Hussain Anis, Merchant Aziz
Принадлежит: KEPPEL MARINE & DEEPWATER TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD.

Embodiments of the invention provide apparatus and method for seabed resources collection. The apparatus comprises a main module and a plurality of seabed resources collecting devices releasably attached to the main module, wherein the main module and the plurality of collecting devices are configured to be launched from a surface vessel towards a seabed; the main module includes a control module which is configured to determine a mining path for each of the collecting devices based on characteristics of the seabed, control each of the collecting devices to collect seabed resources along the determined mining path and control transfer of the seabed resources collected by the collecting devices, wherein each collecting device is configured to be released from the main module after the apparatus is launched, and to collect seabed resources along the mining path determined by the main module after being released. 1. An apparatus for collecting seabed resources , the apparatus comprising:a main module anda plurality of seabed resources collecting devices releasably attached to the main module,wherein the main module and the plurality of collecting devices are configured to be launched from a surface vessel towards a seabed;wherein the main module includes a control module which is configured to determine a mining path for each of the collecting devices based on characteristics of the seabed, control each of the collecting devices to collect seabed resources along the determined mining path and control transfer of the seabed resources collected by the collecting devices,wherein each collecting device is configured to be released from the main module after the apparatus is launched, and to collect seabed resources along the mining path determined by the main module after being released.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the collecting devices is provided with at least one sensor configured to collect information relating to characteristics of the ...

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Номер записи: 99
17-11-2016 дата публикации

Earth working apparatus

Номер: US20160333548A1
Автор: Duncan Anderson
Принадлежит: Individual

An earth working apparatus, for laying a pipe or cable underground. The earth working apparatus comprises a plurality of trenching modules. Each trenching module is arranged sequentially in a first plane and comprises a cutter in communication with a conveyor. In a second aspect, each trenching module cuts a layer of earth and conveys said layer of earth to a collection device or to a collection area.

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Номер записи: 100