Edge-forming device for a screed assembly

Abstract

An edge-forming device is used with a screed assembly having lateral ends and a screed plate extending between the lateral ends, the screed plate having a generally horizontal working surface, and a generally horizontal centerline. The edge-forming device includes a frame connected with a lateral end of the screed assembly and a plate disposed below the frame. The plate has a horizontal working surface and extends outwardly beyond the screed assembly lateral end. An adjustment mechanism is connected with the frame and with the edge-forming plate and displaces the plate with respect to the frame to adjust a vertical position of the edge-forming plate with respect to the screed plate such that the plate forms a vertical step in a mat of material paved by the screed assembly proximal to an edge of the mat. The adjustment mechanism also pivots the plate to adjust the taper angle of the vertical step in the mat and also to adjust the angle of attack of the plate. The adjustment mechanism includes a bracket attached to the frame and a pair of movable supports connected with the bracket and displaceable vertically with respect to the frame. Four connective members, preferably turnbuckles, each have a first end connected with one of the supports and a second end connected with the edge-forming plate. The second ends are displaceable vertically with respect to the supports to displace to the attached portions of the plate.