| 摘要 |
<p>In the field of clearance of unexploded ordnance from land, there is a need for an improved apparatus for removing unexploded ordnance from the ground. A cutting apparatus (10) includes a plurality of blades (13) on a rotatable shaft, the blades (13) being tapered towards their distal ends. When the blades (13) are driven forwardly through soil while the shaft rotates, they tend to loosen items such as solid ordnance and bring such items to the soil surface. The blades (13) simultaneously sever scissile matter in the soil, thereby facilitating removal of the ordnance. The cutting assembly (10) includes a conveyor (22) for conveying unexploded ordnance away from the soil. The cutting assembly (10) may be mounted on a vehicle (30) including further means for rendering harmless the unexploded ordnance.</p> |
