Patent ID: 11859353
Assignee: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC.
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 7:
8. A system for a paver, comprising:
a main screed;
an end gate;
a screed extender configured to selectively couple with the end gate;
a stowage apparatus including a plurality of linkage arms that are moveably coupled together, the stowage apparatus is configured to selectively couple with the end gate and the main screed, wherein the stowage apparatus is configured to be movable from a first position for transportation of the paver where the end gate is coupled to the stowage apparatus and the end gate is positioned behind the main screed to a second position during operation of the paver where the end gate is decoupled from the stowage apparatus and the stowage apparatus is positioned adjacent the main screed; and
a plurality of quick connection mechanisms including at least one or more of: bosses, clamps, pins, over-center compression clamps, latches, bayonets, casters, snaps, and hooks;
wherein the quick connection mechanisms selectively couple at least one of the end gate to the screed extender or the end gate to the stowage apparatus.