Patent · US Active

Plurality of liquid jet nozzles and a blower mechanism that are directed into a milling chamber

US8403595B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by

158References

19Claims

0Family size

Inventors

David R. Hall · Provo, US
Thomas Morris · Spanish Fork, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 30, 2010
Grant date	Mar 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE01C2301/50
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one aspect of the present invention a system is disclosed for removing loose aggregate from a paved surface. The system comprises a motorized vehicle that has a degradation drum connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is comprised of a plurality of plates, including a moldboard that is positioned rearward of the degradation drum. The moldboard has an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end has a plurality of liquid jet nozzles and a blower mechanism that are directed into the milling chamber.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.