GB2328409A - Ground clearing apparatus and method - Google Patents

Ground clearing apparatus and method

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Publication number
GB2328409A
GB2328409A GB9825861A GB9825861A GB2328409A GB 2328409 A GB2328409 A GB 2328409A GB 9825861 A GB9825861 A GB 9825861A GB 9825861 A GB9825861 A GB 9825861A GB 2328409 A GB2328409 A GB 2328409A
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Prior art keywords
clearing apparatus
ground
attached
ground clearing
shaft
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GB9825861A
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GB2328409B (en
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Gedalyahu Manor
Dan Wolf
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Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd
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Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12—Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
    • F41H11/16—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles
    • F41H11/18—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles with ground-impacting means for activating mines by the use of mechanical impulses, e.g. flails or stamping elements

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Soil Working Implements (AREA)
  • Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
  • Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)

Abstract

Ground clearing apparatus, which is adapted to be attached to and operated by a vehicle or a remote controlled unit, is provided. The ground clearing apparatus includes a shaft which is rotatable about a central axis and which upon rotation is operative to beat or sweep the ground. The ground clearing apparatus includes a mounting unit, a shaft, attached to the mounting unit, a plurality of support members attached to the shaft and an array of ground clearing tools attached to each of the support members.
GB9825861A 1996-06-05 1997-06-03 Ground clearing apparatus and method Expired - Fee Related GB2328409B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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IL11858796A IL118587A0 (en) 1996-06-05 1996-06-05 Ground clearing apparatus and method
PCT/IL1997/000178 WO1997046848A2 (en) 1996-06-05 1997-06-03 Ground clearing apparatus and method

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GB9825861D0 GB9825861D0 (en) 1999-01-20
GB2328409A true GB2328409A (en) 1999-02-24
GB2328409B GB2328409B (en) 2001-01-03

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DE (1) DE19781877T1 (en)
GB (1) GB2328409B (en)
IL (1) IL118587A0 (en)
WO (1) WO1997046848A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

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GB9900216D0 (en) * 1999-01-06 1999-02-24 Reeves Payne David Clearing land mines
FR2794870B1 (en) * 1999-06-14 2001-07-13 Giat Ind Sa DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ACOUSTIC AND SEISMIC SIGNALS

Citations (13)

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US1035056A (en) * 1911-08-08 1912-08-06 Henry C Shubert Growth-destroyer.
US1542963A (en) * 1925-01-27 1925-06-23 William K Russell Cultivator
US2409635A (en) * 1943-08-26 1946-10-22 Langner Lawrence Mine destroyer
US2489564A (en) * 1942-03-24 1949-11-29 Toit Abraham Stefanus Jacob Du Apparatus for clearing land mines or mine fields
US2496423A (en) * 1944-02-21 1950-02-07 William H Taylor Sweeper for land mines
US4723473A (en) * 1986-10-23 1988-02-09 The United States Government As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army Detachable connection between a military tank and a mine roller assembly
US4765221A (en) * 1986-09-16 1988-08-23 Krupp Mak Maschinenbau Gmbh Arrangement for receiving working devices on vehicles, especially chain-equipped vehicles
US4840105A (en) * 1987-03-16 1989-06-20 Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. Mine field clearing apparatus
US4987819A (en) * 1988-10-18 1991-01-29 Aardvark Clear Mine Limited Flail system for a terrain clearance system
US5007325A (en) * 1985-01-10 1991-04-16 Aardvark Clear Mine Limited Of Shevock Farm Apparatus for clearing mines
US5189243A (en) * 1992-04-16 1993-02-23 Hambric Harry N Minefield clearing apparatus
US5373774A (en) * 1993-11-03 1994-12-20 Akbar; Habib Plow for armored vehicle
US5452639A (en) * 1992-12-16 1995-09-26 Tzn Forschungs- Und Entwicklungszentrum Unterluss Gmbh Arrangement for locating below-ground ammunition

Patent Citations (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1035056A (en) * 1911-08-08 1912-08-06 Henry C Shubert Growth-destroyer.
US1542963A (en) * 1925-01-27 1925-06-23 William K Russell Cultivator
US2489564A (en) * 1942-03-24 1949-11-29 Toit Abraham Stefanus Jacob Du Apparatus for clearing land mines or mine fields
US2409635A (en) * 1943-08-26 1946-10-22 Langner Lawrence Mine destroyer
US2496423A (en) * 1944-02-21 1950-02-07 William H Taylor Sweeper for land mines
US5007325A (en) * 1985-01-10 1991-04-16 Aardvark Clear Mine Limited Of Shevock Farm Apparatus for clearing mines
US4765221A (en) * 1986-09-16 1988-08-23 Krupp Mak Maschinenbau Gmbh Arrangement for receiving working devices on vehicles, especially chain-equipped vehicles
US4723473A (en) * 1986-10-23 1988-02-09 The United States Government As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army Detachable connection between a military tank and a mine roller assembly
US4840105A (en) * 1987-03-16 1989-06-20 Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. Mine field clearing apparatus
US4987819A (en) * 1988-10-18 1991-01-29 Aardvark Clear Mine Limited Flail system for a terrain clearance system
US5189243A (en) * 1992-04-16 1993-02-23 Hambric Harry N Minefield clearing apparatus
US5452639A (en) * 1992-12-16 1995-09-26 Tzn Forschungs- Und Entwicklungszentrum Unterluss Gmbh Arrangement for locating below-ground ammunition
US5373774A (en) * 1993-11-03 1994-12-20 Akbar; Habib Plow for armored vehicle

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WO1997046848A3 (en) 1998-01-22
DE19781877T1 (en) 1999-12-02
GB9825861D0 (en) 1999-01-20
GB2328409B (en) 2001-01-03
AU2975597A (en) 1998-01-05
WO1997046848A2 (en) 1997-12-11
IL118587A0 (en) 1997-06-10

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Effective date: 20010603