Screed tow point assembly for paver
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Nov 12, 2019
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May 2, 2018
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Abstract
A tow point assembly for attaching a screed to a traction unit of a paver, the tow point assembly including a tow arm having a forward end and a rearward end adapted to be secured to the screed, a tow point support adapted to be secured to the traction unit, and a tow point lift mechanism. The tow point lift mechanism has a first end adapted to be secured to one of the traction unit and the tow point support, and a second end connected to the forward end of the tow arm. The forward end of the tow arm defines a pull point axis where the traction unit pulls the screed and a pivot axis where the tow arm pivots relative to the traction unit. The pull point axis and the pivot axis are coaxial.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC | 9401 85TH AVENUE N BROOKLYN PARK MN 55445-2199 |
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- 2018 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 288 Applications Filed
- 215 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.66 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Case, Aaron M | St. Michael, US | 3 | 13 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 13 |
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