Slipform Paver
First Claim
1. A slipform paver apparatus, comprising:
- a chassis adjustable in a heightwise direction and having a direction of operation;
a drive unit configured to cause the chassis to perform movements in translation and/or rotation;
a control unit configured to actuate the drive unit;
a mounting unit configured to mount a mold for molding flowable material, the mounting unit being pivotably connected to the chassis for pivoting about an axis extending in the direction of operation; and
a pivoter unit connected to the mounting unit and configured to pivot the mounting unit about the axis extending in the direction of operation.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a slipform paver having a chassis 2 able to be adjusted in the heightwise direction and having a mounting unit 10 arranged on the chassis for fastening on an arrangement 8 for molding flowable material. The slipform paver according to the invention is characterised in that the mounting unit 10 for fastening on the concrete mold 8 is mounted on the chassis 2 of the paver to be pivotable on an axis 14 extending in the direction of operation of the slipform paver. To produce parts of a structure whose orientation varies along their length, the concrete mold fastened 8 to the mounting unit is pivoted on the axis of pivot 14 by means of a pivoter unit 15 whereas the chassis of the paver maintains its orientation.
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36 Claims
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1. A slipform paver apparatus, comprising:
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a chassis adjustable in a heightwise direction and having a direction of operation; a drive unit configured to cause the chassis to perform movements in translation and/or rotation; a control unit configured to actuate the drive unit; a mounting unit configured to mount a mold for molding flowable material, the mounting unit being pivotably connected to the chassis for pivoting about an axis extending in the direction of operation; and a pivoter unit connected to the mounting unit and configured to pivot the mounting unit about the axis extending in the direction of operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A slipform paver apparatus, comprising:
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a chassis having a direction of operation; a mounting unit configured to mount a mold for molding flowable material, the mounting unit being pivotably connected to the chassis for pivoting about an axis extending in the direction of operation; and an actuator connected to the mounting unit and configured to pivot the mounting unit about the axis extending in the direction of operation. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of molding a structure from a flowable material, comprising:
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(a) providing a mold pivotably mounted on a chassis so that the mold is pivotable about an axis extending parallel to a direction of travel of the chassis; (b) moving the chassis across a ground surface in the direction of travel and continuously molding a continuous structure with the mold; and (c) during step (b), pivoting the mold relative to the chassis about the axis and varying an orientation of the continuous structure relative to the ground surface. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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Specification