Systems and methods for delivering asphalt concrete

An asphalt mixer, comprising:

• a heated container configured to heat contents of the container;
• a mixing mechanism that is configured to mix asphalt and an aggregate to form asphalt concrete within the heated container;
• a first drive mechanism that is configured to actuate the mixing mechanism;
• a first auger that is configured to force the asphalt concrete out of the heated container;
• and
• a second drive mechanism that is configured to actuate the first auger, the first and second drive mechanisms being independently controllable,
• wherein a first portion of the first auger is disposed outside of the heated container,
• wherein a second portion of the first auger is disposed inside of the heated container,
• wherein the first portion of the first auger is disposed inside of a cover, and
• wherein the cover is heated to selectively prevent the asphalt concrete from hardening, the mixer further comprising:
• a first heating mechanism that is coupled to and provides heat to the heated container;
• and a second heating mechanism that is coupled to and provides heat to the cover;
• and an insulation layer that surrounds a portion of the cover.

An asphalt mixer, comprising:

• a heated container;
• a first heating mechanism that is coupled to the heated container and that is configured to heat contents of the heated container;
• a mixing mechanism that is at least partially disposed in the heated container and that is configured to mix asphalt and an aggregate to form asphalt concrete within the heated container;
• a first drive mechanism that actuates the mixing mechanism;
• a first auger that is configured to force the asphalt concrete out of the heated container, a first portion of the first auger disposed outside of the heated container and a second portion of the first auger extending into the heated container;
• a second drive mechanism that actuates the first auger, the first and second drive mechanisms being independently controllable;
• a cover that extends from the heated container, wherein the first portion of the first auger is disposed inside of the cover;
• and
• a second heating mechanism that is coupled to the cover.