Self-propelled plate compactor having linear excitation
US7354221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D3/068
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a vibratory plate compactor, having at least one contact plate configured to be vibrated. The compactor may also include one or more excitation devices configured to vibrate the at least one contact plate. The compactor may further include a power system configured to supply power to the one or more excitation devices. In addition, the one or more excitation devices may be configured to generate linear excitation of the at least one contact plate to compact material beneath the at least one contact plate, propel the compactor, and steer the compactor. Steering and propulsion may be accomplished by varying the angle of the axis of excitation relative to the contact plate.
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