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Metal detector for a milling machine

US7828392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 2007
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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