Patent ID: 6505995
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
A machine (1) for applying paint to road surfaces, comprising a bar (6) intended to be moved along the road at a uniform speed and in line with the road axis;,the bar carrying a carriage (8) mounted for reciprocal movement along the length of the bar; the carriage carrying at least one spray head (28) for projecting a spray of paint at the underlying road surface; the carriage further carrying a spray head (30) for spraying ballotini and/or particles of water-absorbing material into the spray of paint issuing from head (28); the carriage in its travel being intended to operate at least one adjustably-positioned switch (12); and the at least one adjustably-positioned switch controlling the timing of operation of the at least one spray head (28) and the timing of the spray head (30) so that the at least one spray head projects onto an underlying road surface a spray of paint in the form, when dried, of a thick rib (32).