Separating device
AssigneeFuture Alignments Limited
InventorsRobert Stephen, David Wilkie
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Abstract
A separating device that includes a wedge that extends between first and second plates, with at least one of the plates being supported by a support device such as a bar. The support device supports the or each plate while the device is in use so that the plate(s) are substantially prevented from bending or twisting due to the forces applied to the plate(s).
Claims21
A separating device having a wedge member movable between first and second plates to separate the plates, and a support device to support at least one plate when the wedge member is moved, wherein the support device contacts a surface of the first plate and wherein the support device and surface of the first plate can slide relative to one another when the wedge is moved.
A separating device having a wedge member movable between first and second plates to separate the plates, and a support device which contacts the surface of at least one plate and supports said at least one plate when the wedge member is moved, wherein at least one of the plates is slidably coupled to the wedge member by a pin and slot arrangement.
A separating device having a wedge member movable between first and second plates to separate the plates, and a support device which contacts the surface of at least one plate and supports said at least one plate when the wedge member is moved, wherein the movement of the at least one plate is guided by a pin and slot arrangement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.