Hopper insert and road paver
US8092117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2301/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hopper insert is provided for a road paver. The hopper insert includes a funnel-shaped base body formed by four side walls. The upper side of the base body is open and at least three of the side walls extend inwardly therefrom to a bottom opening. One of the side walls includes a side outlet which is open to the bottom opening. The base body or the side outlet is adjustable in a width direction extending along the side wall containing the side outlet. The hopper insert is removably disposed in an integrated hopper of a road paver. The integrated hopper includes a rear wall with a gate that is adjacent the side wall of the hopper insert containing the side outlet. The side outlet is adjustable in the width direction to correspond to the width of the gate.
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