Abstract: A modular tool for imparting profile characteristics into fluent cementitious material. The tool has an elongated base forming a permanently fixed blade, and at least one handle. The blade is configured to act as a dovetail to which any of several modular blades may frictionally fit in removable fashion. The fixed blade forms a deflector disposed to deflect removed cementitious material away from the handles. Other blades may fit by peg and socket engagement. The tool may have detachable rollers enabling the tool to advance at a controlled elevation along a wall being formed and shaped. A slide block may be arranged to engage the rollers so as to adjust their position on the tool. The tool may have integral bubble levels.

Abstract: In a slipform paver with a tractor including a machine frame with longitudinal members and telescopable cross members, the machine frame comprises a central frame module in which the cross members are supported in a telescopable fashion. A mold adjustable to the working width comprises at least one permanent central mold element fixed relative to the central frame module and at least one permanent outer mold element movable relative to the central frame module. The permanent outer mold element is permanently attached to one of the cross members and/or one of the longitudinal members and the outer mold element is movable together with the cross member and/or the longitudinal member during the adjustment of the working width of the machine frame.

Abstract: In a slipform paver with a tractor including a machine frame with longitudinal members and telescopable cross members, the machine frame comprises a central frame module in which the cross members are supported in a telescopable fashion. A mold adjustable to the working width comprises at least one permanent central mold element fixed relative to the central frame module and at least one permanent outer mold element movable relative to the central frame module. The permanent outer mold element is permanently attached to one of the cross members and/or one of the longitudinal members and the outer mold element is movable together with the cross member and/or the longitudinal member during the adjustment of the working width of the machine frame.

Abstract: A screed system is provided. The screed system includes a base screed. The screed system includes an extension member, wherein the extension member is detachably coupled to the base screed. The screed system also includes an identification module associated with the extension member. The identification module is configured to provide an indication of the extension member. The screed system further includes a controller, wherein the controller is configured to determine a parameter associated with the extension member based on the indication. Further, the identification module and the controller are configured to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A self propelled building machine includes a drive, a cover covering the drive, a control platform and a material hopper which includes a filling hole and that can be filled with material by an external supply unit. The building machine is further provided with a signaling device for signaling material filling parameters to the external supply unit. In addition, the building machine comprises at least one external mirror, wherein the at least one external mirror and the signaling device are attached to the building machine by means of a common holder.

Abstract: A screed assembly includes a screed assembly frame and a screed plate removably connected to the screed assembly frame to define a space between the screed assembly frame and the screed plate. A heating element and a hold down device for securing the heating element can be provided in the space between the screed assembly frame and the screed plate. The heating element is configured to be removed from the space by sliding the heating element out of the space and disengaging the heating element from the hold down device without removing the screed plate from the screed assembly frame.

Abstract: A screed includes a frame and a plate, with the frame coupled to the plate. The plate has a top surface, a thickness, and an opening in the top surface. The opening extends into the thickness and is configured to receive at least a portion of a temperature sensor.

Abstract: A screed includes a frame and a plate. The frame includes a bottom surface and a plurality of mounting members. The plurality of the mounting members project from the bottom surface. At least one of the plurality of the mounting members is longitudinally and transversely offset relative to the other mounting members. Further, the plate is coupled to the frame by the plurality of the mounting members.

Abstract: [Problem] To improve performance by making it possible to properly conduct minus crown paving work in a paving work width region in which paving work in a minus crown has been impossible in a leveling device which is provided with a main screed and a pair of extendable screeds having almost the same width as the width of the main screed and is of any type among a type in which the pair of extendable screeds is disposed behind the main screed, a type in which the pair of extendable screeds is disposed in front of the main screed, and a type in which one and the other of the pair of the extendable screeds are disposed, respectively, in front of and behind the main screed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly that may be used with a machine, such as, but not limited to, a screed. In example embodiments, the assembly may include a first member, a second member adjacent to the first member, and a first actuator configured to rotate the second member with respect to the first member and transfer a biasing force to the second member. In example embodiments, the assembly may further include a second actuator configured to translate each of the first and second members.

Abstract: A screeding machine for screeding an uncured concrete surface includes a wheeled unit having a plurality of wheels for moving the wheeled unit over a support surface. A screed head assembly includes a grade setting device and a vibrating member and is movable over the concrete area via the wheeled unit. The grade setting device includes an at least partially cylindrical concrete engaging surface, such as a roller that is rotatably mounted at the screed head assembly and rotatably driven about its longitudinal axis. The screed head assembly may include a wiper element disposed along the roller and configured to wipe or remove excess concrete from the roller during rotation of the roller about its longitudinal axis. The grade setting device or roller plow assembly may be provided as an aftermarket kit for attachment at a screed head assembly of a screeding machine.

Abstract: Implementations of a grading and screeding device are provided. In some implementations, the grading and screeding device may be used to level and smooth uncured concrete. In some implementations, the grading and screeding device may be used to grade a surface prior to the pouring of uncured concrete. In some implementations, the grading and screeding device may be comprised of a screed having a front side and a back side, one or more stabilizing members extending from the back side of the screed, a frame, a front wheel and two rear wheels attached to the frame, and a plurality of stabilizers configured to receive the stabilizing members therein to stabilize the screed. In some implementations, the screed may be positioned and operably secured to the frame between the front wheel and rear wheels of the grading and screeding device.

Abstract: Method for laying down a pavement with a road paver, in which machine parameters are coordinated at least with paving requirements of the pavement by means of a controller and in which at least one machine parameter set is created and stored in advance for a paving requirement determined before the paving, the parameter set allowing a high level of machine efficiency and pavement quality to be expected and/or has already produced the same for an at least similar earlier paving requirement of an already laid down pavement, and the pavement on the basis of the parameter set created in advance. The road paver has a controller with an on-board computer connected to a sensor system and an actuating system, and includes memories and a retrieval and/or comparison section for triggering the actuating system for implementing the machine parameters of the parameter set created in advance.

Abstract: A screed assembly includes a screed and a screed extension, with the screed coupled to the screed extension. The screed further includes an upper frame and a lower frame. The lower frame is adapted to move in a substantially vertical direction and movement in a substantially vertical direction of the lower frame results in corresponding substantially vertical movement of the screed extension.

Abstract: A walkway for a screed includes a main walkway and an extender walkway coupled to the main walkway and an extender frame of the screed. The extender walkway is slidable relative to the main walkway along a sliding direction. Further, the extender walkway and the extender frame are pivotable relative to each other about a walkway pivot axis, the walkway pivot axis being substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction.

Abstract: It is disclosed a concrete screed with recycled rubber from discarded tyres (PFU), comprising cement, pre-treated recycled rubber from discarded tyres, with particle size comprised between 0.1 and 20 mm, preferably between 1 and 10 mm, still more preferably between 2 and 5 mm, pre-treated, inert materials, polymeric additives and water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a road finishing machine, comprising a screed for laying a paving layer on a subsoil and at least one temperature sensor. According to the disclosure, the temperature sensor is fixed to the road finishing machine and directed to the subsoil such that it may detect a temperature at least of a region of the subsoil which is located in front of the screed, seen in the direction of travel. In accordance with the disclosure, the temperature data of the subsoil region may be georeferenced and sent to a following compacting vehicle for determining a rolling pattern, said vehicle determining or adapting its rolling pattern based on said data.

Abstract: A walkway for a screed includes a main walkway and an extender walkway coupled to the main walkway and an extender frame of the screed. The extender walkway is slidable relative to the main walkway along a sliding direction. Further, the extender walkway and the extender frame are pivotable relative to each other about a walkway pivot axis, the walkway pivot axis being substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction.

Abstract: A screed system is provided. The screed system includes a base screed. The screed system includes an extension member, wherein the extension member is detachably coupled to the base screed. The screed system also includes an identification module associated with the extension member. The identification module is configured to provide an indication of the extension member. The screed system further includes a controller, wherein the controller is configured to determine a parameter associated with the extension member based on the indication. Further, the identification module and the controller are configured to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A screeding machine for screeding a concrete surface having a partially cured concrete area and a newly placed concrete area includes a wheeled unit and a screeding head attached at the wheeled unit. The wheeled unit has a plurality of wheels for moving the wheeled unit over a support surface. The screeding head assembly includes a grade setting device and a vibrating member and is movable over the concrete area via the wheeled unit. The grade setting device includes an auger device having a longitudinal body and at least one flighting helically disposed around and along the body. The spacings between respective longitudinally adjacent vane portions of the at least one flighting vary longitudinally along the auger device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paving machine that includes an auger, a screed, and one or more sensors. The auger is adapted to distribute a paving mix on a paving surface. The screed is adapted to compact the mix on the paving surface to form the pavement. The one or more sensors are adapted to monitor the density of the pavement as it is compacted by the screed and provide output signals corresponding to the density so that the force exerted by the screed on the pavement as it is formed may be adjusted to achieve a desired pavement density.

Abstract: A concrete floor leveling device includes a transmission device and a power source is located in a body and connected to wheels which are connected to the body. A connection unit is connected to the body and a blade is connected to the body by the connection unit. The power source outputs a stable power to drive the blade to level the concrete floor and to ensure that the blade levels the concrete floor with even force.

Abstract: There are described a height adjusting device for an extendable screed plate for a road finisher and a road finisher comprising such a device. A ground element of the extendable screed plate is disposed with two pairs of worm gears on a top part of the extendable screed plate for vertical displacement thereon, wherein the worm gears of each pair are interconnected by a power transmission for concomitant actuation. Each pair is provided with a releasable clutch, preferably a conical clutch, by means of which the connection between an adjusting member of a pair and the associated transmission gear can be broken.

Abstract: A road construction machine, particularly a road finisher or a feeder for a road finisher, with a primary drive unit including at least one combustion engine driving a three-phase generator, and further including at least one connection means for at least one conventional alternating current standard consumer, at least one stabilized voltage supply unit is connected between the connection means and the three-phase generator, wherein the voltage supply unit provides standard mains voltage with a permanently stable frequency at the connection means independent of the speed of the combustion engine driving the three-phase generator.

Abstract: A chassis for a road making machine comprises at least one first longitudinal beam which extends at least in sections laterally along an engine compartment of the road making machine. The longitudinal beam comprises a step which divides the longitudinal beam into an external longitudinal beam section and an internal longitudinal beam section. The internal longitudinal beam section forms a receiving area by the step in which a first cover element can be received.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a wear bar to a screed frame in a screed assembly may include providing a first set of frame alignment holes on the screed frame, the first set of frame alignment holes having a substantially horizontal orientation. The system and method may also include providing a first set of wear bar alignment holes on the wear bar, the first set of wear bar alignment holes having a substantially sloping orientation and aligning at least one of the first set of frame alignment holes with at least one of the first set of wear bar alignment holes to achieve a desired height tolerance of the wear bar relative to a screed plate.

Abstract: An angled endgate assembly adapted to produce an edge on an asphalt mat. The preferred angled endgate assembly comprises a frame that is adapted to be attached to an item of asphalt paving equipment. The preferred angled endgate assembly also comprises an edger assembly that is attached to the frame and has an asphalt contacting surface. The preferred asphalt contacting surface tapers from a minimal compaction portion to a maximum compaction portion. The preferred angled endgate further comprises a means for moving the edger assembly relative to the frame. The method of the invention comprises providing an angled endgate assembly adapted to produce an edge on an asphalt mat. The method also comprises compacting the edge of the asphalt mat.

Abstract: Tow point assembly includes a tow arm, tow point plate, and tow point support for securing to a traction unit. A rearward end of the tow arm is adapted for securing to a screed assembly, and a forward end pivotably coupled to the tow point plate at a pivot point. The tow point plate is slidably disposed through an opening in the tow point support with the rollers of two coupled roller assemblies disposed to roll on the forward edges of the tow point support, and rollers of a third roller assembly disposed to roll on contact with rearward edges.

Abstract: The apparatus and method comprise a concrete float with a vibratory additive broadcaster assembly attached therewith. The broadcaster assembly is suspended above the plane of the finishing tool with a vibratory source attached. The broadcaster assembly is filled with an additive and the apparatus is placed on a wet, concrete surface that is to be treated and finished, by a user. Actuation of a power switch by the user activates the vibratory source resulting in the substantial broadcast of additive on to the concrete surface at the desired location(s) on the slab as determined by the user. Vibration damper devices are utilized to minimize the vibrations experienced by the float. The additive is integrated into the concrete or other wet surface by passage of the float over the surface being treated.

Abstract: A transverse spreading arrangement for a road finishing machine includes spreading screws that work in opposite directions, a screw suspension that holds both spreading screws, and two screw bearing brackets that are each allocated to an outer end of a spreading screw. Each screw bearing bracket comprises a closed tube which is at least partially made of wear-resistant steel.

Abstract: A multipurpose asphalt processor and method for repairing damaged asphalt. The asphalt processor may be used to both till and screed asphalt surfaces. The asphalt processor may include a powered shaft having a plurality of tines extending therefrom. The outermost tines on the shaft may be angled to thereby form a beveled surface along the edges of tilled area of asphalt. The asphalt processor may further include a screed for leveling tilled asphalt. The asphalt processor may take the form of an attachment for use with existing machinery, such as a tractor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to machine for distributing and compacting paving mix on a paving surface. The machine includes a mix unloading section, an auger, a screed, a first drive arrangement, and a second drive arrangement. The auger distributes the mix on a paving surface. The screed compacts the mix on a paving surface. The first drive arrangement includes road wheels for self transport at highway speeds. The second drive arrangement includes a track assembly for jobsite transportation during a paving operation.

Abstract: A control system for an extendable screed includes a first input device configured to set a speed limit for the extendable screed, a second input device configured to vary a speed of the extendable screed within the speed limit. The controller further includes, a third input device configured to govern a relationship between a speed of the extendable screed and a relative position of the second input device. The control system further includes a controller configured to receive inputs from the first, the second, and the third input devices and output a command signal to move the extendable screed relative to the main screed.

Abstract: A road paver with a layer thickness measuring device which comprises a plurality of sensors in order to measure a distance to the subgrade or to the road pavement. The layer thickness measuring device is mounted rotatably on the road paver or on its screed, whereby the layer thickness measuring device has an equilibrium position at a stipulated angle to the horizontal that it retains or to which it returns even if the inclination of the road paver or of the screed to the horizontal changes.

Abstract: A method of operating a control system for a machine is disclosed. The method may include receiving machine control settings for a first operator station from an operator and receiving an input reflecting a desire to switch control to a second operator station. The method may also include automatically adjusting control settings of the second operator station to match the control settings of the first station. The method may further include deactivating the first operator station once the control settings of the second operator station substantially match those of the first operator station.

Abstract: A road paver with a movable screed and with a layer thickness measuring device, which includes at least two sensors. The sensors are formed to carry out a distance measurement to the paving plane at intervals to determine a distance between the sensor and a point on the surface of the plane, said point being registered by the sensor. One of the two sensors defines a coordinate system. The layer thickness measuring device is formed to add as vectors the distance to the plane measured by the sensor that defines the coordinate system and a movement, relative to the plane and resulting from the driving of the road paver, of the coordinate system that is defined by the one sensor. In this way, a first vector can be determined which, together with a second vector, is used by the measuring device for determining the layer thickness of the laying material.

Abstract: A decorative concrete product and method of making the same is provided. The concrete surface carries a unique textural and visual decorative pattern that is troweled over the uncured surface. The decorative pattern strategically conceals any imperfections in the concrete surface. A decorative finishing tool is utilized to create a unique and consistent pattern throughout the exposed surface of the concrete. Unique visual patterns may include any aesthetic design including wood grain, or lightly finished honed or cut stone. The decorative finishing tool may be configured so that varying textures and contours may consistently be imprinted throughout the concrete. Advantageously, the cured concrete retains the durability of a concrete surface while carrying a visually and texturally appealing appearance.

Abstract: Provided is a floor construction apparatus that includes a guide unit that is disposed on surface of a floor to be constructed, and a flattening unit that is guided by the guide unit, to then be transferred to flatten the surface of the floor to be constructed, and to thereby reduce a construction time and expense for flattening of the construction surface of the floor.

Abstract: A gravel grading attachment assembly prepares gravel subgrade to a form prior to concrete placement. The assembly includes a main blade coupled to an attachment member to provide a straight bottom edge. First and second roller assemblies are coupled to and extend from the main blade. Each of a first roller and a second roller rotate in a plane substantially transverse to the straight bottom edge of the main blade. The first roller and the second roller rest upon spaced guide surfaces and the main blade is maintained at a consistent spacing relative to the guide surfaces as the first and second rollers are moved on the guide surfaces.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling operation of an endgate of a screed paving machine using a control device is disclosed. The at least one control device may have a plurality of endgate controls and may be employed for issuing commands to a controller by an operator for controlling operation of the at least one endgate and operate the at least one endgate in an up mode and a down mode, changing the fore/aft pitch of the at least one endgate in tilt-up and tilt-down modes and operating the at least one endgate in auto-on and auto-off modes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screed arrangement for a road finisher with a basic screed and two extending screeds arranged in front of the basic screed in the laying direction of travel of the road finisher and movable transversely to the laying direction of travel relative to the basic screed. A deflection member is fitted to the basic screed and/or to at least one of the extending screeds and is movable relative to it.

Abstract: A road finishing machine having an extendable screed and including an actuation instrument manually movable by the operator for adjusting the speed of a hydraulic movement actuator of the extendable screed.

Abstract: A paving machine for laying a mat of paving material on a paving surface includes a generator, such as a switched reluctance generator, integrally installed with a pump drive and operatively connected to an output shaft of a power source of the paving machine. The generator outputs AC power to a power converter that in turn outputs DC power for a plurality of screed heating elements to produce heat to warm a screed. The paving machine may also include an insulation monitoring system for determining the occurrences of ground faults in the electrical components by comparing current levels in the components to a predetermined maximum current level. A controller of the paving machine may monitor the temperature of the generator and produce the speed of the power source to prevent overheating.

Abstract: A road paver F having a primary driving aggregate P with a combustion engine M, particularly a diesel engine, the crankshaft 22 of which extends to a power output region within a casing 20 of a clutch and/or a flywheel. A generator R is driven by the primary driving aggregate P at least for supplying electric heating devices H of the road paver F with electric power. A distribution gear mechanism 30 for pumps is mounted to the primary driving aggregate P. The generator R being a generator with permanent magnet excitation is mounted to or into or in lieu of the casing 20. A drive train 29 connected or connectable to the power output region of the crankshaft 22 extends to the distribution gear mechanism 30 for pumps and through the generator R.

Abstract: A leveling blade mounts onto a support bracket of a vibrating screed, and a vibrating screed includes the same. The leveling blade has a substantially vertical portion for mounting onto the support bracket, as well as a substantially slanted portion and a substantially horizontal portion, which results in the leveling blade having a particular profile. The vibrating screed includes also a vibration-generating assembly, being operatively mounted onto the support bracket of the vibrating screed for imparting vibrations to the leveling blade via the support bracket so as to enable carrying out a surfacing of a substantially malleable material with the vibrating screed by passing the leveling blade provided with vibrations about the substantially malleable material. A kit is also provided for assembling such a vibrating screed.

Abstract: The apparatus and method comprise a concrete float with a vibratory additive broadcaster assembly attached therewith. The broadcaster assembly is suspended above the plane of the finishing tool with a vibratory source attached. The broadcaster assembly is filled with an additive and the apparatus is placed on a wet, concrete surface which is to be treated and finished, by a user. Actuation of a power switch by the user activates the vibratory source resulting in the substantial broadcast of additive on to the concrete surface at the desired location(s) on the slab as determined by the user. The additive is then integrated into the concrete by passage of the float over the treated concrete surface.

Abstract: A system for delivering a paving material to a point including a frame, one or more aggregate bins coupled to the frame at a front position relative to a forward direction of travel of the system. The aggregate bins configured to hold an aggregate material.

Abstract: A screed has an extendible frame portion that includes a catch engaging surface of an extension mounting system. The extendible frame portion is expandable along a lateral extension axis and pivotable about a pivot axis perpendicular to the lateral extension axis. A screed extension has a screed extension frame supporting a mounting catch of the extension mounting system. In a mounting configuration, the extendible frame portion is pivoted to a lowered mounting position, and the extendible frame portion is axially expanded to an extended mounting position in which the catch engaging surface and the mounting catch are vertically aligned. In a lifted configuration, the extendible frame portion is pivoted to a raised lifting position, the catch engaging surface and the mounting catch are in mating engagement, and the screed extension is supported on the extendible frame portion using the extension mounting system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mobile paving machine for the installation of ground covering material, with a smoothing board for stripping off the ground covering material, the smoothing board being adjustable in height and the paving machine having a probing unit with a probing foot, which probes the ground level and acts on the position of the smoothing board so that the ground covering material is flush with the ground level, wherein and the probing unit has a probing foot held by a probe support, which is articulated to a support joint, and wherein a sensor or switch unit is provided, held by a switch support, and the switch support is articulated to the probe support and interacts with the sensor or switch unit on the probe support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various aspects of system and a method for forming a pavement. In one of many aspects, a portable paving mix container containing a paving mix for forming pavement is provided. The portable paving mix container is loaded onto a paving machine. The paving mix from the portable paving mix container is unloaded into a mix unloading section of the paving machine, which distributes and compacts the paving mix on a paving surface. After the unloading of the paving mix, the portable paving mix container is off loaded from the paving machine.