Metal detector for a milling machine
US7828392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28D7/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A milling machine for milling a paved surface having milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine and at least one metal detector attached to a front end of the machine. The metal detector has at least one electrically conductive coil disposed within a magnetically conductive, electrically insulating trough. Electronic equipment is in communication with the metal detector, the equipment being adapted to interpret feedback from the detector.
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