Sweeping machine with material presentation system
US10704216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H1/047
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicular sweeping machine includes a frame and a broom assembly that is mounted to the frame. The broom assembly includes a broom enclosure and a broom having a generally cylindrical tube with attached bristles that is mounted in the broom enclosure and adapted to rotate about a generally horizontal axis. The broom assembly also includes a material presentation system that is adapted to move material on the roadway into contact with the broom in the form of a windrow that is located generally in front of the center of the broom assembly. The sweeping machine also includes a broom conveyor having a lower end that is disposed within the broom enclosure.
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