Patent ID: 8496400
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: E01C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A self-propelled slipform paver apparatus, comprising: a chassis having a direction of operation; a plurality of ground engaging supports; a plurality of lifting columns extending between the chassis and the ground engaging supports so that a height of the chassis may be adjusted; a chassis mounting unit connected to the chassis; a mould for flowable material; a mould mounting unit connected to the mould; one of the chassis mounting unit and the mould mounting unit including at least one front claw-like fastening member and at least one rear claw-like fastening member, the claw-like fastening members being open in the same direction either in the direction of operation or opposite to the direction of operation, the claw-like fastening members being immovably attached to their respective mounting unit; and the other of the chassis mounting unit and the mould mounting unit including at least one front mating member and at least one rear mating member, the mating members being shaped and arranged to be received in the claw-like fastening members.