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THE 'LENNY' SPREADERBOX - International Patents Pending -
PCT/AU02/00912
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| The Lenny Spreaderbox is a
computer-controlled aggregate/chip spreader which is primarily
used for road and pavement construction or resurfacing |
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| 8 years of research and development have
been invested in this product. |
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| In May 2000 the prototype was released
into operation and subsequent modifications and refinements
have since been applied to evolve the current specifications. |
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| The system is computer controlled, employing
the highest quality componentry |
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| It is successfully utilised for many applications
from small cul de sacs, to sub-divisions and national
highways. Boral and the majority of North Coast Councils
use the Lenny Spreaderboxes on a daily basis.
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SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF UTILISING THE LENNY
SPREADERBOX
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Guaranteed spread
rate, regardless of speed of truck or angle of hoist
"Yes that is correct." whether or not the
truck does 2km/hour or 22km /hr or anywhere in between
we will give you the same kg per sq meter rate at all
speeds. In addition, the truck is spreading and you
decide to put the hoist up or down any number of times
during the course of the run the Lenny will compensate
for that and keep the same kg/sq meter rate. For example,
speeding up and putting the hoist down at the same time
won't worry Lenny. |
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Significantly reduces margin
for human error
By using the computer controlled spreader system you
will almost completely eliminate the human error factor.
note: as long as there is a human in the truck there
will be a chance for some error |
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Reduces waste by over 20% ie,
by using less aggregate & less precoate than manual
or automatic spreading
Once you see how the computer controls your spreading
you can recognise how much savings can be achieved |
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| Reduces rolling time and sweeping/suction
time and it is only ever necessary to spread over an area
once |
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| Machine controlled spreading creates very
high level of accuracy. 9 Individual 1ft (30cm) gates
allow controlled spreadrates, down to a 1ft (30cm) spread
width. |
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Ability to prove spread rates
by data logging. Very useful in litigation situations
and any situation that requires proof of spread rate,
e.g. Quality Assurance Projects.
SBA has tried to address and reduce litigation cases
which are not only costly and getting worse but also
creating unsafe work places (putting too much on the
road)
Our lenny not only controls spreadrates it can prove
it too. how do we do that? by having a real time clock
and datalogging capability evertime aggregate is spread
through the gates it logs it. time, date, aggregate
weight, aggregate size, lenny serial number and start
and stop times. If you change anything during the course
of the run eg agg weight etc, it will be displayed.
check it out for yourself (hand comes up and shows the
data log)
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Data linkage via internet modem
allows for remote technical support/backup.
By having a datalink we can provide onsite service,
tech support or downloads very simply
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Operator friendly. Simple controls
allow from minimal training, allowing anyone to be the
operator..
People that operate it say that by not having to worry
about controlling spread rates themselves they find
all they have to do is observe for any potential hazards
before they happen
John to get a quotes from lads |
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VIDEO GUIDANCE SYSTEM
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| 3 cameras, strategically placed on the
back of the (lenny spreaderbox) truck for optimum vision |
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| Slim, high resolution state of the art
monitor which mounts neatly on the cab dashboard |
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| Auto rotates between camera views |
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| Manual control mode also available |
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| Camera dimensions: 85mm Wide x 40mm High
x 44mm Deep |
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| Monitor dimensions: 195mm Wide x 138mm
High x 57mm Deep |
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OPERATORS CONSOLE
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| Portable, relocatable, lightweight, heavy-duty
unit |
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| Fits into operators platform on back of
vehicle and into truck cabin |
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| Single heavy duty industrial plug connection |
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| Simple self-explanatory operating system |
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| Substantially reduces long-term training
requirements |
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| One hit emergency stop button |
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