Self-Leveling Pot Hole Filler Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pot hole fillers lack durability and are labor-intensive, requiring heating and failing to withstand extreme road and weather conditions.
Innovation Solution
A method and system using a mixture of asphalt emulsion, latex polymer, urethane resin, aggregate, and activator, which are combined in specific ratios to form a pot hole filler that is self-leveling, durable, and resistant to UV, ozone, and fire, eliminating the need for additional heat during application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If hot-fill products are used to fill pot holes, then the filling process can be completed, but additional heating equipment and labor are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the temperature parameter of the filling material from hot to cold application. The composition is formulated to remain stable at ambient temperatures while still providing proper adhesion and durability, eliminating the need for heating equipment and reducing application complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the thermal processing system (heating equipment) with a chemically formulated system. The composition uses specially designed polymers and emulsions that provide hot-fill performance characteristics without requiring thermal energy input, substituting a mechanical/thermal system with a chemical formulation approach
2Reliability
If conventional pot hole fillers are used, then the pot holes can be filled, but they lack durability to withstand extreme road and weather conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite formulation combining asphalt emulsion, latex polymer, and reactive polymer in specific proportions. This multi-component composite provides enhanced durability by combining the adhesive properties of asphalt, the elasticity of latex, and the cross-linking strength of reactive polymers, creating a material that withstands extreme temperatures, moisture, and traffic loads
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters to include UV stabilizers, ozone resistants, and flexible binders that maintain structural integrity across extreme temperature ranges. The formulation is designed to resist degradation from weathering, ozone, and UV exposure while maintaining flexibility to accommodate road expansion and contraction
3Productivity
If labor-intensive hot-fill products are used, then the pot holes can be filled, but labor costs and application time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent formulates a self-leveling composition that automatically flows and distributes itself in the pot hole without requiring extensive manual manipulation or specialized application equipment. The material self-adjusts to achieve proper filling and surface leveling, reducing the skill level and time required for application while increasing overall productivity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a durable, self-leveling, and cost-effective pot hole filler that is resistant to extreme conditions, reducing labor and equipment costs while maintaining performance across varying temperatures.
Implementation Method 1
A method and system for making a pourable pot hole filler using a mixture of asphalt emulsion, latex polymer, urethane resin, aggregate, and activator
Implementation Method 2
combining an asphalt emulsion and a latex polymer to form a Part A, wherein Part A is an aqueous solution
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for filling pot holes. The system includes transferring aggregate from an aggregate tank. Activator is likewise transferred from an activator tank. The activator is mixed with the aggregate to form a homogenized mixture. A liquid is introduced into a homogenized mixture to form a slurry and then a pot hole filler. The pot hole filler is directed through an exit end of a mixing tube.