Abstract: Method for detecting a quality of paving material distributed along a paving area using a paver, including: receiving a first thermal profile of a portion of the paving area where the paving material is distributed, the first thermal profile having a plurality of temperature values assigned to respective measurement points; the portion including a first subportion; analyzing the first thermal profile to detect segregated spots of paving material within the portion enabling to determine a quality of the paving material, including: determining a first zone of the measuring points arranged adjacent to each other and having temperature values within a predetermined range, the first zone corresponding to the first subportion and being at least partially surrounded by measurement points having temperature values out of the predetermined range; determining a first analysis parameter for the first zone; and determining a first quality parameter for the subportion to assign the first quality parameter to the first ana

Abstract: An apparatus for screeding concrete to produce a level finished surface includes a frame assembly having a front end and rear ends and a pair of spaced vertically oriented stabilization legs supporting a generally horizontal front member. An extendable boom assembly is provided having front and rear ends, and an exterior boom section pivotably secured to the frame assembly proximate said rear end. The extendable boom assembly is also adjustably mounted on said front member to allow generally lateral motion of the boom.

Abstract: A method and system of verifying asphalt mat temperature values and location data generated by a paving machine includes identifying a location and temperature value of a threshold thermal characteristic of thermal data generated by the paving machine, and displaying the paver-generated location and temperature value of the threshold thermal characteristic on a display of the paving machine. The method further includes determining a location and temperature value of the threshold thermal characteristic by one or more external systems, and comparing the externally-determined location and temperature value to the paver-generated location and temperature value.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a road finishing machine comprising a paving screed for the production of a new road pavement layer of a paving material and a unit provided on the road finishing machine to generate a dynamic compacting specification field based on thermographic geosignals with regard to at least one temperature image that exists behind the paving screed of the road finishing machine for at least one surface section of the newly installed road pavement layer. An information indication unit provided on the road finishing machine is configured to display at last one compacting message that is at least partially based on the compacting specification field to an operator of at least one compacting vehicle that follows behind the road finishing machine for compacting of the newly installed road pavement layer.

Abstract: A system for processing a pavement reinstatement includes a weighing apparatus (502) for measuring a mass of reinstatement material. A reinstatement apparatus (10) is adapted to receive reinstatement dimension information and reinstatement material information and adapted to determine a required reinstatement material mass, and to provide a target air voids content of the reinstatement. The reinstatement apparatus is optionally adapted to receive an indication of the mass measured by the weighing apparatus and the indication is a verification of the weighing apparatus having measured the required mass.

Abstract: An ultrathin bonded asphalt surface (UBAS) system and method for resurfacing paved asphalt surfaces, particularly local, collector and residential streets in residential neighborhoods, including cul-de-sacs and roundabouts. The asphalt surface can be prepared with a milling machine. A spray paver applies emulsion bonding liquid (EBL) to the prepared asphalt surface at a predetermined shot rate. Aggregate material is discharged from the spray paver onto the EBL. The system is utilized in performing a UBAS resurfacing method according to the present invention.

Abstract: A system for attaching a mounting wall of a screed extension to a screed assembly including a first mounting component configured to be engaged within a first receptacle provided on the mounting wall. The first mounting component includes a first fastening member. The system further includes a second mounting component configured to be received within a second receptacle provided on the mounting wall. The second mounting component includes a second fastening member to engage with the first mounting member on the mounting wall and a mounting catch to engage with a mating wall of the screed assembly.

Abstract: A screed arrangement for a paver machine includes a screed body including a deflector member and a base plate, and an oscillating tamper bar arrangement positioned between the deflector member and the base plate. The screed arrangement further includes a connecting element connecting the oscillating tamper bar arrangement and the screed body to each other.

Abstract: An adjustable width mold apparatus for a slipform paver includes a center portion and left and right sideform assemblies. The center portion has left and right lateral ends. Left and right telescoping support assemblies are connected between the sideform assemblies and the center portion. Laterally inner ends of the telescoping support assemblies are connected to the center portion laterally inward of the respective lateral ends of the center portion. One or more spacers may be received between each sideform assembly and the center portion to adjust the width of the mold apparatus.

Abstract: A method for controlling a quality of a paving material distributed along a paving area using a paver includes: receiving a thermal profile of a portion of the paving area in which the paving material is distributed, and the thermal profile includes a plurality of temperature values assigned to respective measurement points, and analyzing the thermal profile in order to detect segregation spots of the paving material within the portion. Analyzing includes determining a first zone of measurement points arranged adjacent to each other and having temperature values within a predetermined range, the first zone being at least partially surrounded by measurement points having temperature values out of the predetermined range, and analyzing an orientation of the first zone with respect to a travel direction of the paver. The last substep of analyzing is assigning an indication, in particular an error indication, to the portion based on the analyzing of the orientation.

Abstract: A wheeled hose moving device that is movable over a support surface and that is operable to lift and move a concrete supply hose at the support surface. The device includes a wheeled support including a hose lifting device and a hose support element. The hose lifting device is vertically movable between a raised position and a lowered position and is adjustable between a lifting state and a non-lifting state. The hose support element is adjustable between a support state and a non-support state. The hose lifting device is, when lowered to be at the hose, adjusted to engage and lift the hose. As the hose lifting device lifts the hose upward, the hose support element is automatically adjusted from the non-support state to the support state to support the lifted hose.

Abstract: A road-finishing machine for producing a paving layer from a laying material or a charger vehicle for supplying the road-finishing machine with a laying material. The road-making machine comprises a material bunker, and a pushing means fixed forward of the material bunker at a chassis, such that pushing rollers of the pushing means may dock to rear tires of a truck. The pushing rollers comprise a pair of first pushing rollers mountable in a first position in a seat of a traverse of the pushing means. Either the pushing means is expandable by at least one changeable attachment to which the first pushing rollers may be mounted in a second position further forward with respect to the first position, or the pushing means comprises a pair of second pushing rollers which may be selectively positioned forward of the first pushing rollers.

Abstract: A method and a road finisher for creating a temperature field of a newly laid paving layer corrected for interfering-related temperature measurement errors. It is recognised that when the paving layer is paved, a measuring point is covered by an interfering object at a first time if, contrary to an expected material-specific cooling at a later second time during paving at the same measuring point, a larger temperature value particularly lying within a nominal temperature range than a temperature value measured to the preceding first time is measured, wherein instead of the temperature value detected at the first time a new temperature value is assigned to the measuring point in the temperature field.

Abstract: A method includes determining a first temperature of paving material, determining a first location of a paving machine corresponding to the first temperature, determining a second temperature of the paving material, and determining a second location of the paving machine corresponding to the second temperature. The method also includes generating a paving material map based at least partly on the first and second temperatures, and the first and second locations. The method further includes causing at least part of the paving material map to be displayed. The displayed at least part of the paving material map including visual indicia indicating the first temperature and the second temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method to determine the quality of an asphalt pavement, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing and initializing at least one sensor (1) connected to a processor arrangement (2) comprising at least one processor (20A, 20B) connected to at least one memory (21A, 21B), for recording at least the temperature values (Tn), time (t) and/or position (X) momentarily for the entire width (W) of an asphalt pavement (4) in connection with its production along a pavement path (X) b) scanning and registering a number (P) individual temperature ranges (TIn) for a number (P) of the section ranges (?X?) in a section (?X) c) compiling said temperature ranges (TIn) in said section (?X) distributed along said width (W) d) determining and storing in said memory (21) an average temperature range (TIm) presenting an average temperature range (TIm) for the said number (P) of compiled temperature ranges (TIn) distributed along said width (W) of said section (?X), e) repeating steps b) to d) until

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a machine control system in a construction machine having an implement with an extender. The machine control system may include an acceleration sensor mounted to the implement and a processor configured to perform various operations. The operations may include determining that the extender is not moving and in response operating under a first control scheme. Operating under the first control scheme may include receiving acceleration data from the acceleration sensor, generating an estimated slope of the implement based on the acceleration data, and modifying a slope of the implement based on the first estimated slope by causing movement of at least one tow arm. The operations may also include determining that the extender is moving and in response operating under a second control scheme. Operating under the second control scheme may include maintaining the slope of the implement substantially constant.

Abstract: A correction unit (13) for correcting the position of a side plate (2,2?) of a screed (4) of a road paving machine (1) for constructing a road pavement relative to a line (12) on an underlying surface on which the road paving machine (1) is adapted to move, the correction unit (13) comprising a sensor device, where the sensor device is adapted to sense at least part of said underlying surface comprising the line (12) and identify a displacement of the side plate (2,2?) of the screed (4) of the road paving machine (1) relative to the line (12) on the underlying surface and provide a sensing signal for controlling the position of the side plate (2,2?).

Abstract: A road paver or a feeder with a machine frame, a travel carriage driven by a drive unit, and a material hopper arranged in the front in the operating direction on the road paver or the feeder, the material hopper comprising a hopper bottom and side walls extending in the operating direction, at least one approach guidance aid protruding beyond the hopper bottom and the side walls in the operating direction being arranged on the road paver or the feeder in the edge region of the material hopper transversely to the operating direction. The approach guidance aid may also be provided for use with a road paver or feeder.

Abstract: A material feed system for a paving machine includes a first optical sensor and a second optical sensor that are configured to generate data characteristic of paving material associated with corresponding ones of a left feed mechanism and a right feed mechanism of the paving machine. A controller is communicably coupled to the first optical sensor, the second optical sensor, a left conveyor, and a left auger of the left feed mechanism, and a right conveyor and a right auger of the right feed mechanism. The controller is configured to control the left material feed mechanism and the right material feed mechanism independently of each other such that the left conveyor and auger speeds are independently adjusted based on the data received from the first optical sensor and the right conveyor and auger speeds are independently adjusted based on the data received from the second optical sensor.

Abstract: A road paver or a feeder with a machine frame, a travel carriage powered by a drive unit, and a material hopper with a material retention device arranged in the front in the operating direction, the material retention device comprising a fastening device and a retention element fastened to the material hopper through the fastening device, the material retention device having an overload protection device, which is designed in such a way that in the event of an overload applied thereto the retention element is detached the from material hopper and the fastening device, the latter remaining on the hopper, without damage. A material retention device of such a road paver or feeder and a method for protecting a material retention device of such a road paver or feeder.

Abstract: A sled for finishing a substrate with a displacement apparatus is attachable to the sled for moving the sled relative to the substrate. A tracking line is engagable by the displacement apparatus to provide a path of travel for the sled such that the sled moves along the tracking line across the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making and using a wide swath offset concrete screed apparatus for screeding wet concrete slurry. The apparatus includes a cross support bar, an attachment mechanism for attaching the cross support bar to a liftable arm of a motorized vehicle, and a roller screed attached to the cross support bar. The roller screed is positioned offset from the motorized vehicle used to operate the screed, allowing the motorized vehicle to drive outside the forms.

Abstract: A texturing machine is provided for the subsequent treatment of a freshly produced concrete layer. Left and right height sensors are arranged to detect a height above the freshly produced concrete adjacent the left and right edges of the layer. At least one crown height sensor is arranged to detect a height above a crown of the freshly produced concrete layer. A controller is configured to receive input signals from the height sensors and to communicate height control sensors to the height adjustable columns and to communicate a crown control system to the crown actuator. A direction sensor may also detect at least one of the edges of the freshly produced concrete layer. The controller may communicate a direction control signal to a steering actuator of one of the ground engaging units of the machine.

Abstract: A road paver comprises a screed assembly for laying a mat of paving material, and a tank for storing a coolant. The road paver further comprises a nebulizer device configured to receive the coolant from the tank and to nebulize the coolant into a coolant fog in an environment of the road paver. By cooling the environment of the road paver, the amount of harmful fumes emitted by hot paving material can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: A road paver includes a screed for applying a material layer to a foundation and a layer thickness detecting device for detecting the thickness of the applied material layer. The layer thickness detecting device includes a first sensor for detecting a first distance from the applied material layer and a second sensor for detecting a second distance from the foundation. The layer thickness detecting device is securely attached to the screed.

Abstract: A screed arrangement includes a screed assembly (1) for laying a road surface (3), the screed assembly (1) configured to determine a working width (W), viewed in the working direction (R), for laying of the road surface (3). The screed arrangement further includes a working station (9) for an operator (P) mounted on the screed assembly (1). The working station (9) is mounted on the screed assembly (1) in a vibration-decoupled manner, such that the transmission of vibrations from the screed assembly (1) to the working station (9) an be reduced or prevented.

Abstract: A paver extension bracket device automates extension and retraction of a paver platform extension to correspond to and be driven by extension and retraction of a pre-existing laterally extendable paver mechanism. The device includes a bracket configured for coupling to a laterally extending paver mechanism of a paver. A post is coupled to and extends from the bracket such that said post is configured for coupling to a paver platform extension such that the paver platform extension is extended and retracted respectively by extension and retraction of the paver mechanism.

Abstract: A screeding system for use with a screeding machine during screeding of an uncured concrete surface includes a control and a plurality of sensors. The sensors are disposed at the screeding machine, which has a screed head assembly that is movable over uncured concrete to screed the concrete surface. The sensors include elevation sensors that sense an elevation of the screed head assembly relative to a reference plane established at the concrete area. The control processes data captured by said plurality of sensors while the screeding machine is screeding the uncured concrete surface. Responsive to the data processing of captured data, the control estimates a flatness or levelness or quality of the surface of the concrete being screeded. While the screeding machine is screeding the uncured concrete surface, the control generates an output indicative of the estimated flatness or levelness or quality of the surface.

Abstract: A screed assembly for a paving machine includes a main screed unit having a first section and a second section. A hinge assembly located above the main screed unit pivotally couples the first section with the second section. The first section and the second section rotate around a horizontal axis passing through the hinge assembly. A seal member located between the hinge assembly and the main screed unit covers a gap defined between the first section and the second section below the hinge assembly such that the seal member covers the gap and laterally extends beyond the gap above the first section and the second section. A pair of heating components attached to the first section and the second section heats the first section and the second section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction machine such as a road paver with an electric generator. The construction machine comprises a hydraulic oil system for hydraulic functions that also cools the generator.

Abstract: An apparatus for screeding concrete to produce a level finished surface that includes a frame assembly, a boom assembly secured to the frame assembly at a first end and to a screed head at a second end, and a track drive assembly having a pair of driven tracks spaced from at least one wheel, the tracks and the wheels each rotatably secured to the rigid frame assembly.

Abstract: A screed assembly for a paving machine may comprise a main screed and an extension screed configured to extend from the main screed to a fully-extended position. The extension screed may include a deflector and a material bypass prevention plate affixed to the extension screed. The material bypass prevention plate may have a projection that extends into and fills a space between the material bypass prevention plate and the main screed when the extension screed is in the fully-extended position.

Abstract: A method for adjusting the rotational speed of an internal combustion engine of a road-building machine which, in addition to a traction drive, has hydraulic motors which are connected to the internal combustion engine and which serve for driving working assemblies, in which method the rotational speed is adjusted as a function of the present power demand of the working assemblies, characterized in that the hydraulic motors are operated using fixed-displacement pumps, and residual volume flows presently to be discharged are reduced by flow valves for hydraulic motors of active working assemblies, for which purpose the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine is automatically adapted during working operation.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a wear of a screed plate of a paving machine is disclosed. The system includes a sensor located on the screed plate. The sensor generates signals indicative of the wear of the screed plate. The system further includes a controller coupled to the sensor. The controller receives signals from the sensor and determines the wear of the screed plate based on the received signals.

Abstract: A paving machine is disclosed. The paving machine includes a frame and a hopper system mounted on the frame. The hopper system includes a rear wall member coupled to the frame. The hopper system also includes a side wall member movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the frame. The rear wall member and the side wall member are together configured to receive a paving material. The hopper system further includes a cover member pivotally coupled to the side wall member. The cover member blocks an opening defined between the rear wall member and the side wall member, when the side wall member moves to the open position.

Abstract: A screed system for a paving machine. The screed system includes a screed plate coupled to a screed frame of the paving machine. The screed plate includes a primary heating member. The screed system further includes a secondary heating member movably coupled to the screed frame and disposed to a rear end of the screed plate.

Abstract: A road paver includes a screed for applying a material layer to a foundation and a layer thickness detecting device for detecting the thickness of the applied material layer. The layer thickness detecting device includes a first sensor for detecting a first distance from the applied material layer and a second sensor for detecting a second distance from the foundation. The layer thickness detecting device is securely attached to the screed.

Abstract: A tamper of a screed includes a tamper bar secured to a connecting rod in which an eccentric bushing is rotatable. The eccentric bushing is adapted to be rotationally displaced on an eccentric section of a drive shaft relative to the eccentric section and to be rotationally coupled with the eccentric section at relative rotational positions defining different stroke lengths of the tamper bar. A changeover between the rotational positions is accomplishable by a reversal of the direction of rotation of the drive shaft. The eccentric bushing is adapted to be locked at each respective rotational position by means of a locking and/or coupling device against inadvertent displacement from the respective rotational position. The locking and/or coupling device is adapted to be released and/or engaged automatically or by remote control for effecting a changeover from one rotational position to the next.

Abstract: A paving screed to be employed on a road finisher comprises a base screed, the operating width of which may be modified by protractable extending units and/or separate removable bolt-on extensions. The paving screed also includes a plurality of side plates, each being mountable on an outer end of the base screed or an extending unit or a bolt-on extension and which delimit the operating width. At least one reference element for determining the operating width is provided on one of the side plates, and that the at least one reference element is detectable by one or more sensor units when the side plates are each mounted on the outer ends of the base screed, an extending unit or a bolt-on extension.

Abstract: A controller receives inputs from a user interface that sets a speed for moving a tow point of an asphalt paving machine at a speed higher than a normal operating speed. The controller also receives signals from a user interface that moves the tow point in a selected direction at the set speed.

Abstract: A method of paving a roadway that includes a first lane and a second lane adjacent the first lane includes applying, a first asphalt layer over the first lane of the roadway. The first asphalt layer includes a first side edge defining a portion of a joint between the first asphalt layer and a second asphalt layer. The method also includes smoothing the first asphalt layer on the first lane of the roadway, applying an additive on the first side edge to soften the first side edge, and applying the second asphalt layer over the second lane of the roadway. The second asphalt layer includes a second side edge abutting the first side edge such that the second side edge mixes with the first side edge. The first side edge and the second side edge form the joint between the first asphalt layer and the second asphalt layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for screeding concrete to produce a level finished surface that includes a frame assembly, a boom assembly secured to the frame assembly at a first end and to a screed head at a second end, and a track drive assembly having a pair of driven tracks spaced from at least one wheel, the tracks and the wheels each rotatably secured to the rigid frame assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a road finisher comprising a screed plate and/or a tamper bar and also to a screed plate and/or tamper bar comprising a heating layer applied by thermal spraying.

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 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 method for preparing a screed assembly for starting a new paving operation is provided. The screed assembly is reset to a pre-stored screed position in response to a user command. A user defined paving depth associated with the new paving operation is received. The screed assembly is positioned to rest on a paving surface and to a float mode in response to a user command. An angle of attack of the screed assembly associated with the new paving operation is set in response to a user command. Further, a height of the screed assembly is adjusted based on the user defined paving depth. A confirmation message indicative of the screed assembly prepared for the new paving operation is provided to a user.

Abstract: In a method for laying down a pavement consisting of paving material with a screed of a road paver, in which a compaction unit, particularly a tamper, pre-compacts the paving material at cyclical work cycles with selectable stroke and selectable frequency while the pavement having a selectable pavement thickness) is in the process of being laid down at a selectable paving speed, at least the stroke is automatically adjustable in response to paving parameters, such as at least the paving speed and/or the pavement thickness, along a characteristic curve or in a characteristic map. In the screed the compaction unit comprises an adjusting mechanism which is operable during the ongoing paving work for adjusting the stroke of the compaction unit.

Abstract: A construction machine according to the disclosure comprises a material hopper for receiving bulk material. Moreover, the construction machine includes a material conveying system for conveying bulk material. The material conveying system comprises at least one conveying screw in the area of the hopper. A gap extends underneath the at least one conveying screw, and the gap has a cross section that varies in a conveying direction of the at least one conveying screw.

Abstract: A system for measuring the height of paving material distributed by an auger of a paving machine in front of a grading implement, such as a screed, is disclosed. The system includes a sonic sensor and a laser pointer. The sonic sensor generates a sonic signal which is directed at the paving material distributed by the auger. The laser pointer generates a laser beam which is similarly directed at the paving material that has been distributed by the auger. The laser beam and the sonic signal meet at a common position on the paving material.

Abstract: A method for laying down a pavement in which a compaction unit such as a tamper pre-compacts the paving material with a selectable stroke and at a selectable frequency while the pavement having a selectable pavement thickness is in the process of being laid down at a selectable paving speed, the stroke of the compaction unit is automatically adjustable in response to paving parameters, such as the paving speed and/or the pavement thickness, along a characteristic curve or in a characteristic map. The compaction unit includes an adjusting mechanism which is operable during the paving operation for adjusting the stroke of the compaction unit.