Road structure – process – or apparatus – Apparatus – Sheep foot roller
Patent
1976-10-04
1978-02-21
Byers, Nile C.
Road structure, process, or apparatus
Apparatus
Sheep foot roller
404124, 301 41R, 172540, E01C 1926
Patent
active
040749428
ABSTRACT:
A compactor wheel comprises sets of tips each disposed in circumferential alignment therearound with the leading edge of a tip of one set being substantially aligned with the trailing edge of a tip of an adjacent set. Each tip comprises a body portion having a cross-shaped tip portion secured in upstanding relationship thereon to include a first tip portion extending circumferentially and a second tip portion extending transversely relative to the first tip portion and disposed intermediate the ends thereof. A tapered surface and concavity are formed on each lateral side of the first tip portion to dispel material outwardly therefrom during compaction of soils or the like. A plurality of circumferentially aligned blades are positioned on each lateral side of the compactor wheel.
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Byers Nile C.
Caterpillar Tractor Co.
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