SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ASPHALT CONCRETE

摘要

The present invention relates to systems and methods for mixing various components of asphalt concrete in a mixer and then dispensing the asphalt concrete from the mixer. While the mixer can include any suitable component, in some instances, it includes a heated container, a mixing mechanism that is configured to mix asphalt and an aggregate to form the asphalt concrete within the heated container, and an auger that is configured to force the asphalt concrete out from the heated container. In some cases, a portion of the auger is disposed in a heated cover. In some cases, the cover further comprises a gate that is configured to open (and close) to allow the asphalt concrete to flow from (and be retained in) the heated container. Other implementations are also described.

主权项

1. An asphalt mixer, comprising:
a heated container; a mixing mechanism that is configured to mix asphalt and an aggregate to form asphalt concrete within the heated container; and an auger that is configured to force the asphalt concrete out of the heated container.