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Method and apparatus for controlling the inflation pressure of a pneumatic compactor

US6236923A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1998
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01C19/288
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling the inflation pressure on a pneumatic compactor. The method and apparatus includes means for dynamically determining a level of density of a material to be compacted, a control system for determining a desired inflation pressure as a function of the density, and an inflation pressure system for adjusting the inflation pressure in response to the desired inflation pressure.

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