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Construction machine with heatable bearing structures

US9340365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

Joseph Voegele AG · DE

Inventors

Bernhard ERDTMANN · Mannheim, DE
Wolfgang Mueller · Lustenau, AT
Andre Felchner · Bockenem, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 30, 2014
Grant date	May 17, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE01C2301/10
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A construction machine, according to the disclosure, for the processing and/or transport of material having a temperature-dependent viscosity is configured as a road finisher or a feeder. The construction machine comprises a machine frame on which a material bunker, an operator's platform, a primary drive as well as an undercarriage with propulsion elements are provided. The construction machine furthermore comprises a conveyor system which is configured to convey the material, wherein the conveyor system comprises at least one screw conveyor, and the at least one screw conveyor is supported by at least one bearing structure. The construction machine is characterized in that the at least one bearing structure can be heated by at least one heating element.

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