Patent ID: 6012870
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
A portable apparatus for transporting heated pavement repair materials for use in repairing roadways by applying thereto a heated asphaltic/polymeric binder material or alternatively, a traditional asphaltic repair materialsa heat chamber having an enclosed interior;a mixing chamber contained within the enclosed interior of the heat chamber, the mixing chamber having an inlet for receiving pavement repair materials and an outlet for discharging mixed and heated product;selectable and diverse heating sources located within the heat chamber for heating the material within the mixing chamber, the selectable and diverse heating sources including both a dry, radiant source operable for heating the material within the heat chamber to between 150.degree. C. and 210.degree. C. and a liquid heat transfer source; andwherein the dry, radiant heat source is used to heat the asphaltic/Polymeric binder material, the liquid heat transfer source being used to heat traditional asphaltic repair materials.