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US 9,988,789 B2Granted
Earth removal and sand mining system and method
OwnerLeslie M. Crossinventor
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Abstract
An earth removal and sand mining system is provided, comprising a modular floating platform having an elongated U-shaped open channel defining an operating area; a gantry positioned above the operating area, wherein the gantry includes a crane and trolley operable along a predefined path within the operating area; a hoist extending from the trolley; and a pump operatively suspended from the trolley, wherein the pump includes a slurry discharge hose. The platform includes an adjustable drag line connected to the pump to enable control of the pump position.
Claims11
A earth removal and sand mining system, comprising:
- (a) a floating platform having an elongated U-shaped open channel defining an operating area;
- (b) a gantry positioned above the operating area, wherein the gantry includes a crane and trolley mounted to the gantry, wherein the trolley is operable along a predefined path within the operating area;
- (c) a hoist extending from the trolley;
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- (d) a pump operatively suspended from the trolley, wherein the pump includes a slurry discharge hose.
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