Patent ID: 7571658
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A hot asphalt sampling system comprising: A) a vertical base; B) a manually or automatically powered vertical shaft extending vertically from the base; C) a generally horizontal arm extending from the vertical shaft, having a first end proximate the vertical shaft and a second end remote from the vertical shaft and capable of pivoted vertical movement; D) a mechanism for pivotally vertically moving the generally horizontal arm; E) a sampling arm in the second end of the generally horizontal arm capable of upward and downward movement relative to the second end; F) a mechanism for moving the sampling arm upward and downward; G) a sampling bucket mounted to the sampling arm; H) a mechanism for opening and closing the sampling bucket; and I) a mechanism for controlling movement of each of elements A through H of the sampling system.