Dredge propulsion system

Details Dredge propulsion system Dredge propulsion system

2010-06-25

2011-11-15

Pezzuto, Robert (Department: 3671)

Excavating

Beneath a body of water

With vessel, propulsion, or anchor structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056270

ABSTRACT:
A dredge propulsion system mounted on the same boom as the cutter head. The propulsion system has one or more augers which can be operated individually to maneuver the dredge. In the preferred embodiment a pair of augers are mounted parallel to one another on a subframe which is connected to the boom of the cutter head. The subframe comprises a first member pivotally attached to the boom. Each auger is carried by a three bar linkage mounted to the first member.

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