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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2022
Wirtgen Gmbh, Windhagen, DE;
Wirtgen GmbH, Windhagen, DE;
Abstract
A slip form paving machine includes a machine frame, a plurality of ground engaging wheels or tracks, and front and rear height adjustable lifting columns, the lifting columns being adjustable to adjust a height of the machine frame relative to a ground surface. A slip form mold is supported from the machine frame. A front height sensor configured to detect a distance of the machine frame from the ground surface ahead of the concrete slab and generate a front height signal. A rear height sensor is configured to detect a distance of the machine frame from an upper surface of the concrete slab and generate a rear height signal. A controller is configured to receive the front and rear height signals and to determine a thickness of the concrete slab based at least in part on the front and rear height signals.