Spill retrieval mechanism for removing a spilled substance from a liquid surface
A spill retrieval mechanism is claimed for removing a spilled substance from a liquid surface and placing the substance in a reservoir. The mechanism includes: a trough having a conveyor operatively disposed thereon; a motor system for driving the conveyor; a scoop associated with the trough for directing the liquid and substance to the conveyor; a surface on the conveyor for retaining the spilled substance thereon; and a removal device extending between the conveyor and an associated reservoir to remove the substance from the conveyor and place it into the reservoir. The device also includes a structure to alter the angulation of the trough and conveyor to different angles of attack based on the requirements and particular job application.
- Assignee:
- EDB-83-031530
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4360430
- OSTI ID:
- 6618812
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 5 May 1981; Other Information: PAT-APPL-260707
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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