Patent ID: 9128012
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A gyratory compactor apparatus adapted to interact with a mold that defines a mold axis, said gyratory compactor apparatus comprising: a frame defining a frame axis; a pivoted support carried by the frame; a mold-engaging device carried by the pivoted support and having a first carriage plate and a second carriage plate, the first carriage plate engaged with the pivoted support and the second carriage plate being spaced-apart from the pivoted support for receiving the mold, the first carriage plate and the second carriage plate being movable relative to the frame axis by rotation of the pivoted support, wherein the pivoted support is capable of rotation in at least a first and a second rotational degree of freedom; and at least one actuator in engagement with the second carriage plate for imparting movement to the second carriage plate relative to the frame axis.