Compactor having electronically controlled heating element
US8714869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C19/238
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pneumatic compactor includes a frame and a compacting member rotatably coupled to the frame and configured to rotate in contact with a substrate of paving material. The compacting member is a tire. The compactor further includes a heating element located within the compacting member, a sensor thermally coupled to the heating element, and an electronic control module. The electronic control module is in communication with the heating element and the sensor and is configured to energize the heating element.
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