CA2582210A1 - Multi-stage modular road paving equipment and method of manufacture and sales - Google Patents
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Abstract
A multi-stage modular road building equipment system where a first stage base tractor is coupled to an intermediate stage, such as a spreading screw, and a third stage screed road paving tool attachment or other attachment such as a widener.
Description
PATENT
MUTLI-STAGE MODULAR ROAD PAVING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD
OF MANUFACTURE AND SALES
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of provisional application No.
60/743,657 filed on March 22, 2006.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to road paving equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, road paving equipment designers have endeavored to improve the functionality of road pavers. Often, each new model of road paving equipment is designed from the ground up. In other words, the entire structure is often optimized for the particular type and model of paving equipment. In other cases, it has been proposed to have a dual stage approach where a base tractor is used and an assortment of interchangeable tool attachments is offered.
While these approaches of engineering paving equipment for a variety of functions have been used in the past, they do have some drawbacks. First of all, the number of uniquely designed models of paving equipment that can be offered for sale and delivery within a reasonable time frame is limited by the cost of PATENT
maintaining an inventory of the entire product line. Secondly, the number of available options in a dual stage system which uses interchangeable tool attachments is limited.
Consequently, there exists a need for improved methods and systems for manufacturing and selling a variety of models of road building equipment with differing functions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for manufacturing and selling a variety of road building equipment in an efficient manner.
It is a feature of the present invention to utilize a multi-stage modular manufacturing system.
It is an advantage of the present invention to reduce the cost of manufacturing and selling a variety of paving tools in an efficient manner.
The present invention is an apparatus and method for manufacturing and selling a variety of paving equipment models having differing functionality, designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs, provide the previously stated PATENT
objects, include the above-listed features, and achieve the already articulated advantages. The present invention is carried out in an "excess work-in-process inventory-less" manner in a sense that the need to build an entire unit of each model of road building equipment and keep them in stock in order to provide an ability to deliver any one model in a timely manner, has been eliminated.
Accordingly, the present invention is a system and method including a multi-stage modular manufacturing system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention may be more fully understood by reading the following description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, in conjunction with the appended drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is an exploded block diagram view of a multi-stage model of road paving equipment having a base stage, an intermediate stage, and a first tool stage, which is configured to mate with the intermediate stage.
FIG. 2 is an exploded block diagram view of a multi-stage model of road paving equipment having a base stage, an intermediate stage of FIG. 1, and a second tool stage which is configured to mate with the intermediate stage.
MUTLI-STAGE MODULAR ROAD PAVING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD
OF MANUFACTURE AND SALES
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of provisional application No.
60/743,657 filed on March 22, 2006.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to road paving equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, road paving equipment designers have endeavored to improve the functionality of road pavers. Often, each new model of road paving equipment is designed from the ground up. In other words, the entire structure is often optimized for the particular type and model of paving equipment. In other cases, it has been proposed to have a dual stage approach where a base tractor is used and an assortment of interchangeable tool attachments is offered.
While these approaches of engineering paving equipment for a variety of functions have been used in the past, they do have some drawbacks. First of all, the number of uniquely designed models of paving equipment that can be offered for sale and delivery within a reasonable time frame is limited by the cost of PATENT
maintaining an inventory of the entire product line. Secondly, the number of available options in a dual stage system which uses interchangeable tool attachments is limited.
Consequently, there exists a need for improved methods and systems for manufacturing and selling a variety of models of road building equipment with differing functions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for manufacturing and selling a variety of road building equipment in an efficient manner.
It is a feature of the present invention to utilize a multi-stage modular manufacturing system.
It is an advantage of the present invention to reduce the cost of manufacturing and selling a variety of paving tools in an efficient manner.
The present invention is an apparatus and method for manufacturing and selling a variety of paving equipment models having differing functionality, designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs, provide the previously stated PATENT
objects, include the above-listed features, and achieve the already articulated advantages. The present invention is carried out in an "excess work-in-process inventory-less" manner in a sense that the need to build an entire unit of each model of road building equipment and keep them in stock in order to provide an ability to deliver any one model in a timely manner, has been eliminated.
Accordingly, the present invention is a system and method including a multi-stage modular manufacturing system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention may be more fully understood by reading the following description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, in conjunction with the appended drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is an exploded block diagram view of a multi-stage model of road paving equipment having a base stage, an intermediate stage, and a first tool stage, which is configured to mate with the intermediate stage.
FIG. 2 is an exploded block diagram view of a multi-stage model of road paving equipment having a base stage, an intermediate stage of FIG. 1, and a second tool stage which is configured to mate with the intermediate stage.
PATENT
FIG. 3 is an exploded block diagram view of a dual-stage model of road paving equipment having the base stage of FIGS. 1 and 2, and third tool stage which is configured to mate with the base stage.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Now referring to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like matter throughout, and more specifically referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a multi-stage road paving equipment system, generally designated 100, including a base tractor stage 102, which can be any type of road paving equipment which provides controls and motive forces to other road building equipment; i.e., a tractor somewhat similar to the tractor shown in U.S. patent application 10/605,249 or other suitable substitutes. The base tractor stage 102 has a first stage-to-stage coupler 101 disposed thereon. This first stage-to-stage coupler 101 can take any form, such as welding, bolts, rivets, etc.; however, it specifically excludes any connector which is configured for rapidly attaching and detaching in the field.
The base tractor stage 102 is coupled via first stage-to-stage coupler 101 and first stage-to-stage coupler 103 to intermediate stage 104. Intermediate stage 104 can be any type of structure which provides a road paving function beyond merely physically connecting a tool to a tractor. Intermediate stage 104 is shown PATENT
as a spreading screw for hot mix asphalt distribution. Numerous types of HMA
spreading screws could be employed as well.
Intermediate stage 104 is coupled to third stage screed road paving tool attachment 106 via second stage-to-stage coupler 105 and second stage-to-stage coupler 107. Second stage-to-stage coupler 105 and second stage-to-stage coupler 107 may be any type of coupler including a coupler which is configured for rapidly interchanging tool attachments in the field.
Now referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a road widener apparatus generally designated 200, which includes a base tractor stage 102, intermediate stage and a third stage road widener paving tool attachment 206 coupled to the intermediate stage 104 via second stage-to-stage coupler 105 and second stage-to-stage coupler 207. Second stage-to-stage coupler 207 could be any type of coupler including one that is configured for rapidly interchanging tool attachments in the field.
Now referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a road paving HMA elevator type system generally designated 300, which includes a base tractor stage 102 having a first stage-to-stage coupler 101 thereon. One of the key aspects of the present invention is that prior art tool attachments which have been proposed to fit on a single coupler on a tractor are limited because of the nature of the coupler.
The second stage swinging slat conveyor tool attachment 302 is coupled directly to the PATENT
base tractor stage 102 via first stage-to-stage coupler 101 and first stage-to-stage coupler 303. Second stage swinging slat conveyor tool attachment 302 would not be able to be coupled to second stage-to-stage coupler 105 as are the tool attachments third stage screed road paving tool attachment 106 and third stage road widener paving tool attachment 206.
The method of the present invention could be performed as follows:
Step 1. Manufacture a base tractor stage 102 with a first stage-to-stage coupler 101 thereon.
Step 2. Manufacture an intermediate stage 104 with a second stage-to-stage coupler 105 thereon.
Step 3. Manufacture a third stage screed road paving tool attachment 106, a third stage road widener paving tool attachment 206 and a second stage swinging slat conveyor tool attachment 302.
Step 4. Maintain these products in inventory in close proximity to a final assembly area.
Step 5. Receive an inquiry about a first particular model of road paving equipment.
PATENT
Step 6. Assemble the first particular model of road paving equipment using the base tractor stage 102 and one of the attachments manufactured in Step 3.
The step of assembly will include a step of attaching a structure to the base tractor stage 102 in such a manner that it is not configured for rapid detachment and reattachment in the field.
Step 7. Replenish the inventory with products which were used to build the first particular paving equipment.
It is thought that the method and apparatus of the present invention will be understood from the foregoing description and that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construct steps, and arrangement of the parts and steps thereof, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention or sacrificing all of their material advantages. The form herein described is merely a preferred exemplary embodiment thereof.
FIG. 3 is an exploded block diagram view of a dual-stage model of road paving equipment having the base stage of FIGS. 1 and 2, and third tool stage which is configured to mate with the base stage.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Now referring to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like matter throughout, and more specifically referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a multi-stage road paving equipment system, generally designated 100, including a base tractor stage 102, which can be any type of road paving equipment which provides controls and motive forces to other road building equipment; i.e., a tractor somewhat similar to the tractor shown in U.S. patent application 10/605,249 or other suitable substitutes. The base tractor stage 102 has a first stage-to-stage coupler 101 disposed thereon. This first stage-to-stage coupler 101 can take any form, such as welding, bolts, rivets, etc.; however, it specifically excludes any connector which is configured for rapidly attaching and detaching in the field.
The base tractor stage 102 is coupled via first stage-to-stage coupler 101 and first stage-to-stage coupler 103 to intermediate stage 104. Intermediate stage 104 can be any type of structure which provides a road paving function beyond merely physically connecting a tool to a tractor. Intermediate stage 104 is shown PATENT
as a spreading screw for hot mix asphalt distribution. Numerous types of HMA
spreading screws could be employed as well.
Intermediate stage 104 is coupled to third stage screed road paving tool attachment 106 via second stage-to-stage coupler 105 and second stage-to-stage coupler 107. Second stage-to-stage coupler 105 and second stage-to-stage coupler 107 may be any type of coupler including a coupler which is configured for rapidly interchanging tool attachments in the field.
Now referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a road widener apparatus generally designated 200, which includes a base tractor stage 102, intermediate stage and a third stage road widener paving tool attachment 206 coupled to the intermediate stage 104 via second stage-to-stage coupler 105 and second stage-to-stage coupler 207. Second stage-to-stage coupler 207 could be any type of coupler including one that is configured for rapidly interchanging tool attachments in the field.
Now referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a road paving HMA elevator type system generally designated 300, which includes a base tractor stage 102 having a first stage-to-stage coupler 101 thereon. One of the key aspects of the present invention is that prior art tool attachments which have been proposed to fit on a single coupler on a tractor are limited because of the nature of the coupler.
The second stage swinging slat conveyor tool attachment 302 is coupled directly to the PATENT
base tractor stage 102 via first stage-to-stage coupler 101 and first stage-to-stage coupler 303. Second stage swinging slat conveyor tool attachment 302 would not be able to be coupled to second stage-to-stage coupler 105 as are the tool attachments third stage screed road paving tool attachment 106 and third stage road widener paving tool attachment 206.
The method of the present invention could be performed as follows:
Step 1. Manufacture a base tractor stage 102 with a first stage-to-stage coupler 101 thereon.
Step 2. Manufacture an intermediate stage 104 with a second stage-to-stage coupler 105 thereon.
Step 3. Manufacture a third stage screed road paving tool attachment 106, a third stage road widener paving tool attachment 206 and a second stage swinging slat conveyor tool attachment 302.
Step 4. Maintain these products in inventory in close proximity to a final assembly area.
Step 5. Receive an inquiry about a first particular model of road paving equipment.
PATENT
Step 6. Assemble the first particular model of road paving equipment using the base tractor stage 102 and one of the attachments manufactured in Step 3.
The step of assembly will include a step of attaching a structure to the base tractor stage 102 in such a manner that it is not configured for rapid detachment and reattachment in the field.
Step 7. Replenish the inventory with products which were used to build the first particular paving equipment.
It is thought that the method and apparatus of the present invention will be understood from the foregoing description and that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construct steps, and arrangement of the parts and steps thereof, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention or sacrificing all of their material advantages. The form herein described is merely a preferred exemplary embodiment thereof.
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1. A multi-stage road paving equipment system comprising:
a base tractor first stage for providing basic controls and motive forces and a first stage-to-stage coupling;
an intermediate stage, configured to mate with the first stage-to-stage coupling and further configured with a second stage-to-stage coupling;
the intermediate stage is additionally configured to transport hot mix asphalt beyond merely providing a second stage-to-stage coupling;
a first of a plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments configured to mate with the second stage-to-stage coupling, where each of the plurality of third stage tool attachment provides a differing function and where each of the plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments is not configured to be directly mated to the first stage-to-stage coupling.
a base tractor first stage for providing basic controls and motive forces and a first stage-to-stage coupling;
an intermediate stage, configured to mate with the first stage-to-stage coupling and further configured with a second stage-to-stage coupling;
the intermediate stage is additionally configured to transport hot mix asphalt beyond merely providing a second stage-to-stage coupling;
a first of a plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments configured to mate with the second stage-to-stage coupling, where each of the plurality of third stage tool attachment provides a differing function and where each of the plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments is not configured to be directly mated to the first stage-to-stage coupling.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the intermediate stage comprises a spreading screw for hot mix asphalt; and the first of a plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments comprises a screed attachment.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the first of a plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments comprises a road widener.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the intermediate stage is coupled to the base tractor first stage via the first stage-to-stage coupler which is configured not to be readily decoupled and recoupled in the field.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein the second stage-to-stage coupler is configured to be readily decoupled and recoupled in the field.
6. The system of claim 5 wherein the first of a plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments comprises a screed attachment.
7. The system of claim 5 wherein the first of a plurality of third stage road paving tool attachments comprises a road widener attachment.
8. A multi-stage modular road building equipment system comprising:
a base tractor;
a plurality of remote attachments which are configured to be readily attached to and detached from the base tractor via a common intermediate stage;
and a plurality of direct attachments which are configured to be directly attached to the base tractor.
a base tractor;
a plurality of remote attachments which are configured to be readily attached to and detached from the base tractor via a common intermediate stage;
and a plurality of direct attachments which are configured to be directly attached to the base tractor.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein the intermediate stage and the direct attachments are not configured to be readily detachable and re-attachable in the field.
10. The system of claim 8 wherein the plurality of remote attachments comprise a screed and a road widener.
11. The system of claim 8 wherein the plurality of direct attachments comprise a blind mateable road widener.
12. A method of fulfilling customer orders for a variety of road paving equipment comprising the steps of:
manufacturing and storing in inventory a base road paving tractor which is configured to provide controls and motive forces;
the tractor configured with a first stage-to-stage coupler;
manufacturing and storing in inventory an intermediate stage member which is configured to mate with the first stage-to-stage coupler where the intermediate stage is configured to provide functionality beyond merely coupling between the base road paving tractor and a tool attachment;
manufacturing and storing in inventory a plurality of differently functioning road paving tool attachments, each of which is configured for coupling via a second stage-to-stage coupler to the intermediate stage member;
receiving a request for a first predetermined model of road building equipment;
assembling a unit of the first predetermined model of road building equipment using, from an inventory, the first stage base tractor, the intermediate stage member and a first of the plurality of differently functioning road paving tool attachments, where attachment between the first stage base tractor and the intermediate stage member is configured so as not to be readily detachable and re-attachable in the field; and replenishing an inventory with items which were used to assemble the unit of the first predetermined model of road building equipment;
receiving a request for a second predetermined model of road building equipment which performs a different function than the first predetermined model of road building equipment;
assembling a unit of the second predetermined model of road building equipment using, from an inventory, the first stage base tractor, the intermediate stage member and a second of the plurality of differently functioning road paving tool attachments, where attachment between the first stage base tractor and the intermediate stage member is configured so as not to be readily detachable and re-attachable in the field; and replenishing an inventory with items which were used to assemble the unit of the second predetermined model of road building equipment.
manufacturing and storing in inventory a base road paving tractor which is configured to provide controls and motive forces;
the tractor configured with a first stage-to-stage coupler;
manufacturing and storing in inventory an intermediate stage member which is configured to mate with the first stage-to-stage coupler where the intermediate stage is configured to provide functionality beyond merely coupling between the base road paving tractor and a tool attachment;
manufacturing and storing in inventory a plurality of differently functioning road paving tool attachments, each of which is configured for coupling via a second stage-to-stage coupler to the intermediate stage member;
receiving a request for a first predetermined model of road building equipment;
assembling a unit of the first predetermined model of road building equipment using, from an inventory, the first stage base tractor, the intermediate stage member and a first of the plurality of differently functioning road paving tool attachments, where attachment between the first stage base tractor and the intermediate stage member is configured so as not to be readily detachable and re-attachable in the field; and replenishing an inventory with items which were used to assemble the unit of the first predetermined model of road building equipment;
receiving a request for a second predetermined model of road building equipment which performs a different function than the first predetermined model of road building equipment;
assembling a unit of the second predetermined model of road building equipment using, from an inventory, the first stage base tractor, the intermediate stage member and a second of the plurality of differently functioning road paving tool attachments, where attachment between the first stage base tractor and the intermediate stage member is configured so as not to be readily detachable and re-attachable in the field; and replenishing an inventory with items which were used to assemble the unit of the second predetermined model of road building equipment.
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