Apparatus and method for endgate with angle adjustment
US7909534B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C19/42
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An endgate comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a screed assembly, a pivoting plate adapted to be pivotally attached to the mounting bracket, a sliding plate, a pavement contacting surface and a support adapted to be pivotally moved with the pivoting plate, a means for applying force to the pavement contacting surface disposed between the support and the sliding plate, a first adjustment means adapted to adjust the amount of force applied by the means for applying force to the pavement contacting surface and a second adjustment means adapted to adjust the angle of the pavement contacting surface. A method comprising providing such an endgate, adjusting the angle of the pavement contacting surface and adjusting the amount of force applied by the means for applying force to the pavement contacting surface.
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