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Paving method and grab for use in said method
Assignee: Aannemingsbedrijf Luymes and Bal En Van Der Straaten BV
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Filing: 1984-01-17
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Granted: 1986-04-22
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Expires: 2004-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A paving method and a grab for carrying out the method. A group or unit of paving stones or bricks, arranged in a selected pattern, is clamped, picked up, and laid on a prepared sand bed, in contiguity with paving components already laid, by releasing the clamping and pressing against said paving components. Tilting or jamming of stones or bricks is prevented by the exercise of a downward force on at least the border stones or bricks or border rows bordering the paving components referred to at least at the moment when the clamping is released.
Inventors
- 👤 Hendrik Hofman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:27
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C19/00; E01C19/52; B; B66; B66C; B66C1/00; B66C1/10; B66C1/42; B66C1/44; B66C1/445; B66C1/447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of laying paving, in particular of placing units of paving stones or bricks previously arranged in a selected pattern in a road surface, said method comprising engaging such a unit by clamping at opposite edges and putting it down on a prepared sand bed or like substrate in contiguity with previously laid road surface components while pressing the same into contact with such road surface components, and with a downward force to be exerted on the upper surface of said unit, characterized in that the downward force is exerted on at least the border stones or bricks or border rows bordering the previously laid road surface components at least at the moment when, as the unit is laid down, the clamping at the edges thereof is released.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of laying paving, in particular of placing units of paving stones or bricks previously arranged in a selected pattern in a road surface, said method comprising engaging such a unit by clamping at opposite edges and putting it down on a prepared sand bed or like substrate in contiguity with previously laid road surface components while pressing the same into contact with such road surface components, and with a downward force to be exerted on the upper surface of said unit, characterized in that the downward force is exerted on at least the border stones or bricks or border rows bordering the previously laid road surface components at least at the moment when, as the unit is laid down, the clamping at the edges thereof is released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method according to claim 1, characterized in that, as a unit is released, the downward force is exerted on each row of border stones or bricks, independently of the other rows of border stones of bricks upon which the downward force is exerted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A grab for carrying out a method for laying paving, particularly for placing units of paving stones or bricks previously arranged in a selected pattern in a road surface comprising a carrier frame including suspension means for attachment to a jib of a swivelling crane, and at least one pair of opposite clamping strips operatively connected to said carrier frame cooperating for clamping a unit or group of stones or bricks previously arranged in a pattern, one clamping strip being arranged so as to be movable, and the other being rigid, relatively to said carrier frame, said carrier frame further carrying a hold-down mechanism operative vertically downwardly, characterized in that said hold-down mechanism is operative along at least the inside of said movably arranged clamping strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
A grab for carrying out a method for laying paving, particularly for placing units of paving stones or bricks previously arranged in a selected pattern in a road surface comprising a carrier frame including suspension means for attachment to a jib of a swivelling crane, and at least one pair of opposite clamping strips operatively connected to said carrier frame cooperating for clamping a unit or group of stones or bricks previously arranged in a pattern, one clamping strip being arranged so as to be movable, and the other being rigid, relatively to said carrier frame, said carrier frame further carrying a hold-down mechanism operative vertically downwardly, characterized in that said hold-down mechanism is operative along at least the inside of said movably arranged clamping strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A grab according to claim 3, characterized in that said hold-down mechanism comprises one or more hold-down strips each biased downwardly by spring means, said spring means being secured to a tensioning frame movable relatively to the carrier frame between a passive and an active level.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
A grab according to claim 3, characterized by a supporting rail secured to the carrier frame along the outside of at least one of the clamping strips and at least one supporting plate spaced from said supporting rail, the levels of said supporting rail and of said supporting plate being adjustable so as to enable them to function as level positioning means relative to paving already laid and relative to the sand bed or other substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A grab according to claim 3, characterized by a hand rail operatively connected to said carrier frame for maneuvering the grab.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A grab according to claim 3, characterized in that said suspension means whereby the carrier frame is suspended from the swivelling crane includes a combination of universal joint means and freewheel joint means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
A grab according to claim 4, characterized by a supporting rail secured to the carrier frame along the outside of at least one of the clamping strips and at least one supporting plate spaced from said supporting rail, the levels of said supporting rail and of said supporting plate being adjustable so as to enable them to function as level positioning means relative to paving already laid and relative to the sand bed or other substrate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-21 | 1989-10-21 | 1990-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-21 | 1993-10-21 | 1994-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-21 | 1997-10-21 | 1998-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |