초록 ▼

A melter and applicator (10) is shown for applying liquefied paving material to damaged pavement. The applicator (10) reduces the problems which occur due to the unintentional solidification of the paving material within the hose (74) of either the heated or unheated type. A cabinet (44) is provided

A melter and applicator (10) is shown for applying liquefied paving material to damaged pavement. The applicator (10) reduces the problems which occur due to the unintentional solidification of the paving material within the hose (74) of either the heated or unheated type. A cabinet (44) is provided which is selectively able to maintain the temperature of the unheated hose (74) during periods of non-use. In addition, a wand access port (100) is provided which allows either type of hose (74) to be run continuously, directing material back to a supply bin (26). In addition, a chimney (40) is provided which vents the by-products of combustion generated while melting the paving material. This chimney, (40) is fluidly coupled to the bin (26) which contains the paving material so that noxious fumes produced during the melting are drawn off.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [7.] An applicator for melting and applying a paving material, comprising, in combination:a bin forming a chamber for receiving and supporting paving material;a heating chamber with a heat generating device that is able to generate sufficient heat to melt the paving material r

[ What is claimed is:] [7.] An applicator for melting and applying a paving material, comprising, in combination:a bin forming a chamber for receiving and supporting paving material;a heating chamber with a heat generating device that is able to generate sufficient heat to melt the paving material received by and supported within the bin, the heat generating device is positioned to generate heat within the heating chamber, the heating chamber located proximate to the bin which receives and supports the paving material, so that heat generated by the heat generating device positioned within the heating chamber is transferred to the bin so that the paving material received by and supported within the bin is heated and melted, with the heating chamber being in fluid communication with the bin that receives and supports the paving material, so that fumes and gases produced within the bin as the heat generated by the heat generating device heats the heating chamber which heats the bin and subsequently melts the paving materials, are removed from the bin;a pump for selectively removing melted paving material from the bin, the pump having an input fluidly coupled with the bin and a first output, so that the melted paving material that is selectively removed from the bin passes into the pump through the input and is expelled from the pump through the first output; anda hose for controllably delivering the melted paving material that has been heated in the bin, the hose having a first end that is coupleable to the first output of the pump so that the melted paving material that is selectively expelled from the pump is passed through the hose.