Apparatus for Picking Up Particles from the Surface of a Water System

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This patent describes a device designed to collect and separate particles, particularly pollution or dirt, from the surface of water bodies like lakes or seas. The device features a floating body containing a particle separation chamber, with adjustable inflow and outflow openings controlled by specialized flaps. These features enable effective and controlled entrance and exit of water, helping to isolate and gather contaminants efficiently from the water surface.

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• Cleaning oil spills from ocean or lake surfaces
• Removing floating debris or dirt from harbors, rivers, and canals
• Mitigating the impact of industrial pollution in coastal areas
• Emergency environmental cleanup after maritime accidents
• Routine maintenance of recreational water bodies (e.g., marinas, lakes)

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• Efficient removal of surface pollutants and floating particles from water bodies
• Adjustable inflow/outflow flaps allow flexible response to varying environmental and operational conditions
• Reduces environmental impact by quickly containing and separating pollutants like oil
• Simplified mechanical design increases reliability and reduces maintenance compared to previous solutions
• Adaptable to different vessel hull forms and scalable for various body sizes and applications

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The invention relates to an apparatus for picking up particles from the surface of a water system, in particular dirt particles, comprising a floating body (1) in which a particle separation space (8) is formed, into which particle-containing water can flow through an inflow opening (7) and from which water that has at least partially been freed of the particles can flow out through an outflow opening (9), wherein the inflow opening (7) is provided with an inflow flap device and the outflow opening (9) is provided with an outflow flap device for opening and closing.