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US 10,633,822 B2Granted
Sediment classification system and method of use
OwnerPhillip T. Olandeseinventor
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Abstract
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.
Claims1
A sediment classification system comprising:
- a backhoe bucket having a duct at a back of the bucket;
- the duct being in fluid communication with a suction source;
- a first set of bars rigidly attached at the top to the duct and at the bottom;
- a second set of bars pivotally attached to the first set of bars near the top;
- the second set of bars being attached to each other by a support bar;
- a plurality of spacers attached to at least one set of bars configured to prevent deflection of the bars while in use;
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- a piston and linkage configured to move the second set of bars towards a mouth of the bucket;
- wherein the first and second sets of bars limit the size of material that enters the bucket;
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- wherein the material exits the bucket via the duct and suction source.
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