Apparatus and method for servicing pavement
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1. A paving apparatus, comprising:
- a slab having an access port (i) extending at least partially into the slab, and (ii) configured to provide access to an interior portion of the slab;
a receiver (i) at least partially embedded in the access port of the slab, and (ii) configured to provide a point of engagement for the slab;
a first side of the slab;
a cavity in the slab terminating at the first side, the cavity extending substantially horizontally and perpendicular to the access port;
a removable fastener configured to extend at least partially through the cavity; and
at least one of a stop bolt and a drive bolt being configured to (i) couple with the removable fastener, and (ii) control horizontal movement of the removable fastener.
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Abstract
A removable and serviceable paving apparatus including an access port for providing access to the interior of the slab. The access port is operable to improve access to components of the paving system prior to, during, and/or after installation. The paving apparatus further includes a removable fastener for improving removability and serviceability. The removable fastener attaches the paving apparatus to its neighboring structures to form a paving surface, may be disengaged from the neighboring structures for removal, repair and/or service of the paving apparatus, and may be re-engaged upon re-installation of the paving apparatus.
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1. A paving apparatus, comprising:
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a slab having an access port (i) extending at least partially into the slab, and (ii) configured to provide access to an interior portion of the slab; a receiver (i) at least partially embedded in the access port of the slab, and (ii) configured to provide a point of engagement for the slab; a first side of the slab; a cavity in the slab terminating at the first side, the cavity extending substantially horizontally and perpendicular to the access port; a removable fastener configured to extend at least partially through the cavity; and at least one of a stop bolt and a drive bolt being configured to (i) couple with the removable fastener, and (ii) control horizontal movement of the removable fastener. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for servicing a paving apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
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disengaging a removable fastener of the paving apparatus from a receiving structure; and securing a crane to a receiver; wherein, the crane is operable to permit repositioning of the paving apparatus, the step of disengaging the removable fastener includes engaging the removable fastener with a drive bolt. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34)
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33. A method for servicing a paving apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
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removing a removable plug adjacent to an access port of the paving apparatus; securing a lift bolt to a receiver; securing a lifting means to the lift bolt; and disengaging a removable fastener of the paving apparatus from a receiving structure wherein, the lift bolt, lift lug, and lifting means are operable to permit repositioning of the paving apparatus, the step of disengaging the removable fastener includes removing a stop bolt from the paving apparatus, the step of disengaging the removable fastener includes coupling a drive bolt to the removable fastener and rotating the drive bolt to remove its attachment to the receiving structure. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A method for servicing a paving apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
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removing a removable plug adjacent to an access port of the paving apparatus; securing a lift bolt to a receiver; securing a lifting means to the lift bolt; disengaging a removable fastener of the paving apparatus from a receiving structure; and lowering the paving apparatus and re-engaging the removable fastener to the receiving structure, wherein, the lift bolt, lift lug, and lifting means are operable to permit repositioning of the paving apparatus, the step of disengaging the removable fastener includes removing a stop bolt from the paving apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42)
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