Patent ID: 8734050
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A system for depositing fragmentized stonework material in layers within a drainage trench extending alongside a roadway comprising: a mobile platform defining a storage compartment for intermediately storing the fragmentized stonework material received from a predetermined source; a dispensing arm portion coupled to extend transversely from said storage compartment, said dispensing arm portion being selectively activated to convey and expel the fragmentized stonework material from said storage compartment into the drainage trench; an actuating portion coupling said dispensing arm portion to said mobile platform in angularly displaceable manner; and, a controller coupled to selectively activate said actuating portion and thereby adjust said dispensing arm portion in angular position relative to said storage compartment to maintain substantially even distribution of the fragmentized stonework material in the drainage trench, wherein said actuating portion includes a stabilizing arm extending between said dispensing arm portion and said mobile platform, said stabilizing arm being reconfigurable in length to actuate the angular displacement therebetween; and, wherein said mobile platform includes a hopper portion rotatably coupled to a track portion, said hopper portion defining said storage compartment, said dispensing arm portion being coupled to an opening formed in said hopper portion to be angularly displaceable thereabout.