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A movable sediment and sludge removal and cleaning system which can be inserted into the access pipe of a storage tank, the apparatus including a chassis or platform, a pump connected to the chassis, two track assemblies connected to the chassis movable relative to the chassis in the same plane as t

A movable sediment and sludge removal and cleaning system which can be inserted into the access pipe of a storage tank, the apparatus including a chassis or platform, a pump connected to the chassis, two track assemblies connected to the chassis movable relative to the chassis in the same plane as the chassis, movable tracks connected to each track assembly to drive the apparatus over sediment and sludge, and a motor for driving the track assemblies and pump.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A movable sediment and sludge removal apparatus for insertion into the access port of a storage tank containing sediment and sludge for pumping sediment and sludge from said tank, said movable sludge removal apparatus comprising:a. a chassis, said chassis having two sides

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A movable sediment and sludge removal apparatus for insertion into the access port of a storage tank containing sediment and sludge for pumping sediment and sludge from said tank, said movable sludge removal apparatus comprising:a. a chassis, said chassis having two sides and two ends,b. a pump connected to the chassis for pumping sludge from said tank,c. a drive assembly pivotally connected to said chassis for supporting and moving said chassis and said pump around the inside of said tank to pump sludge from selected areas of said tank, said drive assembly being alignable with said chassis to enable said sludge removal apparatus to be inserted into an access port to said storage tank, said drive assembly comprising a first track assembly and a second track assembly, said first track assembly having a swing arm assembly pivotally connecting said first track assembly to said chassis, said second track assembly having a swing arm assembly pivotally connecting said second track assembly to said chassis, said swing arm assembly connecting said first track assembly to said chassis to enable said first track assembly to pivot on said swing arm assembly from a position at one side of said chassis to a position at one end of said chassis in alignment with said chassis, said swing arm assembly connecting said second track assembly to said chassis to enable said second track assembly to pivot on said swing arm assembly from a position at the other side of said chassis to a position at the other end of said chassis in alignment with said chassis.