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Pneumatic soil removal tool

Patent ·
OSTI ID:868495

A soil removal tool is provided for removing radioactive soil, rock and other debris from the bottom of an excavation, while permitting the operator to be located outside of a containment for that excavation. The tool includes a fixed jaw, secured to one end of an elongate pipe, which cooperates with a movable jaw pivotably mounted on the pipe. Movement of the movable jaw is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder mounted on the pipe. The actuator rod of the pneumatic cylinder is connected to a collar which is slidably mounted on the pipe and forms part of the pivotable mounting assembly for the movable jaw. Air is supplied to the pneumatic cylinder through a handle connected to the pipe, under the control of an actuator valve mounted on the handle, to provide movement of the movable jaw.

Research Organization:
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC11-76PN00014
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 5154466
OSTI ID:
868495
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English