Frame raising multi-use paving tractor with blind mateable quick connecting tool attachments
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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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Abstract
A multi-use asphalt paving tractor with frame raise capability and a blind-mateable connector to facilitate quick connection with interchangeable attachments for performing the functions of a paver, a mix transfer conveyor and road widener.
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1. A system for deploying multi-use road-paving equipment comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system of multi-use road-paving equipment comprising:
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a paving tractor 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 paving tractor, where adjustment of the adjustable rear location is accomplished by manipulating a frame raise capability of the paving tractor; a second detachable road-paving tool attachment configured for replacing the first detachable road-paving tool attachment without welding or cutting metal at said first connection point;
where said first detachable road-paving tool attachment is configured to perform a substantially different task than said second detachable road-paving tool attachment; and
wherein said paving tractor is a self-propelled vehicle configured to be driven by a driver located on and at a rear end of said paving tractor, said paving tractor further comprising a hopper disposed forward of said rear end, and means for conveying paving material from said hopper to said rear end; andmeans for maintaining a substantially constant positioning of said first detachable road-paving tool both immediately before and after complete detachment from said paving tractor. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A system of multi-use road-paving equipment comprising:
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a paving tractor 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 paving tractor, where adjustment of the adjustable rear location is accomplished by manipulating a frame raise capability of the paving tractor; and said first detachable road-paving tool attachment being configured for maintaining a predetermined orientation when said first detachable road-paving tool attachment is completely disconnected from the paving tractor, where said predetermined orientation is an orientation which would allow re-attachment of the first road-paving tool attachment without requiring substantial adjustment of orientational characteristics of said first detachable road-paving tool attachment. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A system for deploying multi-use road-paving equipment comprising:
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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; 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;wherein said structural support member is extendable and has an adjustable length; and wherein said structural support member comprises a hydraulic cylinder.
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