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EP 0748899 A1 19961218 - Trench hole box

Title (en)

Trench hole box

Title (de)

Verbaukorbschalung

Title (fr)

Panneau de cage de blindage

Publication

EP 0748899 A1 19961218 (EN)

Application

EP 96304370 A 19960611

Priority

GB 9512324 A 19950616

Abstract (en)

Trenching apparatus (30) for protecting personnel working in an excavation is described. The trenching apparatus (30) comprises two panels (32) positionable in use vertically to support the sides of a trench, the panels (32) being connected and spaced by struts (44) extending therebetween. The panels (32) are shaped such that in use the spacing is a maximum at their lengthwise centres and decreases generally continuously either side thereof to the edges. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

E02D 17/08

IPC 8 full level

E02D 17/08 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E02D 17/08 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[XAY] GB 2259534 A 19930317 - HOLDER KENNETH VICTOR [GB]
[YA] BE 764529 A 19710816 - BELGE DES BETONS S A SOC, et al

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE ES FR GB IE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0748899 A1 19961218; GB 2303392 A 19970219; GB 9512324 D0 19950816

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 96304370 A 19960611; GB 9512324 A 19950616