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System for adjusting the pressure and temperature of a compacting member

US9139964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

21Claims

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Assignee

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael W. Ries · Olching, DE
Bryan J. Downing · Champlin, US
Keng Yew Anthony Low · Singapore, SG
Jon M. Scharf · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 16, 2013
Grant date	Sep 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 16, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/12
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A compactor includes a frame, an engine coupled to the frame, an exhaust system coupled to the engine and configured to remove heated exhaust air from the engine, a compacting member rotatably coupled to the frame and configured to rotate in contact with a substrate of paving material, and an air system. The air system couples the exhaust system to the compacting member.

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