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Frame raising multi-use paving tractor with blind mateable quick connecting tool attachments

  • US 7,938,596 B2
  • Filed: 11/11/2008
  • Issued: 05/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for deploying multi-use road-paving equipment comprising:

  • means for paving with a first detachable road-paving tool attachment operatively coupled thereto at a first connection point, where said first connection point is at an adjustable rear location on said means for paving, where adjustment of the adjustable rear location is accomplished by manipulating a frame raise capability of the means for paving;

    where said first detachable road-paving tool attachment is configured to perform a substantially different task than a second detachable road-paving tool attachment;

    wherein said means for paving is a self-propelled vehicle configured to be driven by a driver located on and at a rear end of said means for paving, said means for paving further comprises a hopper disposed forward of said rear end, and means for conveying paving material from said hopper to said rear end; and

    a structural support member which is disposed on said first detachable road-paving tool during operation of said first detachable road-paving tool and configured to be deployed at a time of complete detachment from said paving tractor;

    by deploying said structural support member, from an unused and non-deployed position such that said structural support member has a free end surface which thereafter contacts the ground and provides support that did not exist before said structural support member was deployed.

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