Hopper cleanout
US11052807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2301/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and means to manage timing and delivery of paving material to refill a paver during a paving operation is provided. The invention employs a semi-automated dump routine to manage the level and condition of material in the dump hopper of the material transfer vehicle (MTV) thereby minimizing flaws in the roadbed otherwise expected. Further, the invention provides for monitoring and managing multiple operational data pertaining to delivery of material related to the paving process to determine and coordinate timing of travel and delivery of the paving material to increase optimal conditions of the paving material to minimize road and pavement defects.
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