Separating device
AssigneeFuture Alignments Limited
InventorRobert Stephen
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Abstract
A separating device is provided that includes a wedge-shaped member. The wedge-shaped member has a plate member attached to each tapering side of it, and it may be moved linearly towards its apex. When moved in this way, the plate members move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wedge-shaped member. In use, the leading edge of the device is inserted between two objects (one of which may be the ground) and thus, when the plate members are moved apart by movement of the wedge-shaped member towards is apex, the objects are consequently moved apart (or one is lifted).
Claims22
A separating device comprising a wedge-shaped member having an apex and an axis extending towards the apex mounted on a body member for movement along the axis of the wedge-shaped member, first and second plate members capable of movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wedge-shaped member, the plate members each having a leading edge, and a linear dive mechanism to move the wedge-shaped member relative to the body member, wherein the leading edges of the first and second plate members have interfitting formations.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.