Patent ID: 6016585
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B08B,E02F

Abstract:
A rotary sludge cutting assembly for digging up sludge to be removed by pumps on a remote controlled sludge removal apparatus having a platform connected to two track assemblies, said track assemblies being adapted to propel said sludge removal apparatus over the area from which sludge is being removed, the rotary sludge cutting assembly comprising:a. a support assembly rigidly connected to said platform,b. a rotary sludge remover assembly rotatably connected to said support assembly to enable said rotary sludge assembly to be raised from and lowered into contact with the surface of the area from which sludge is being removed, said rotary sludge remover assembly having a cylindrical, rotating drum, said cylindrical rotating drum having a plurality of cutting spikes mounted on the outer surface thereof for making rotating contact with said sludge to break and grind said sludge into small particles which can be pumped to a remote location by said sludge removal apparatus, said outer surface of said rotating drum being aligned parallel to the surface of the area from which said sludge is being removed.