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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 06, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2012
Michael W. Ries, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Matthew S. Frantz, Shakopee, MN (US);
Jon M. Scharf, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Paul D. Weiss, Andover, MN (US);
Michael W. Ries, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Matthew S. Frantz, Shakopee, MN (US);
Jon M. Scharf, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Paul D. Weiss, Andover, MN (US);
Caterpillar Paving Products Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A pneumatic compactor includes a frame and a compacting member rotatably coupled to the frame and configured to rotate in contact with a substrate of paving material. The compacting member is a tire. The compactor further includes a heating element located within the compacting member, a sensor thermally coupled to the heating element, and an electronic control module. The electronic control module is in communication with the heating element and the sensor and is configured to energize the heating element.