Patent ID: 6357283
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
A sounding apparatus for pressing a sound rod into a piece of ground in order to determine the soil properties at various depths, comprising:a sounding rod which is intended to be pressed into a piece of ground; first and second clamping members for alternately clamping the sounding rods in place, wherein the first and second clamping members are separately actuable between an open position and a closed position; first drive means for moving the first clamping member up and down in the longitudinal direction of the sounding rod; second drive means are provided for moving the second clamping member up and down in the longitudinal direction of the sounding rod; and control means are provided, which are connected to the clamping members and drive means for alternatively clamping in place, releasing and moving the respective clamping members up and down.