System and method to excavate using pneumatic shock wave

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9382688
APP PUB NO 20140020268A1
SERIAL NO

14035337

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A system and method to excavate using a pneumatic shock wave includes a supply of pressurized fluid, a suction wand, and an air line in communication with the supply of pressurized fluid. A portion of the air line is integrated within the suction wand. The system also includes a dump valve interposed between the supply of pressurized fluid and the portion of the air line integrated within the suction wand. The dump valve is configured to rapidly discharge a pulse of the pressurized fluid out an open end of the air line to generate a shock wave at a distal end of the suction wand to fracture and dislodge soil so that the suction wand can excavate the soil.

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VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY1210 VERMEER ROAD EAST PELLA IA 50219

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Buckner, Don M Okahumpka, US 33 143

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