Depth detecting assembly
OwnerDavid R. Hall, David Wahlquist +1inventors
InventorsDavid R. Hall, David Wahlquist, Neil Cannon
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Abstract
In one aspect of the invention, a milling machine for milling a paved surface comprises milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine and also a depth probe comprising a base end opposite a distal end. The probe is connected to a front end of the machine through a probe base disposed proximate the base end. A monitor is adapted to detect a distance between the distal end of the probe and an outer surface of the base. The distal end of the probe is adapted to extend away from the outer surface of the base and penetrate into a paved surface.
Claims17
A milling machine for milling a paved surface, comprising:
- milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine;
- a depth probe comprising a base end opposite a distal end;
- the probe being connected to a front end of the machine through a probe base disposed proximate the base end;
- a monitor adapted to detect a distance between the distal end of the probe and an outer surface of the base;
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- wherein the distal end of the probe is adapted to extend away from the outer surface of the base and penetrate into a paved surface.
A method for metal detection during milling of a paved surface, comprising the steps of:
- providing a milling machine comprising milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine and comprising a depth probe connected to a front end of the machine through a probe base disposed proximate a base end of the probe opposite a distal end of the probe;
- extending the distal end of the probe away from the base;
- penetrating a paved surface with the distal end of the probe until the distal end contacts a ferrous metal object;
- measuring a distance from the distal end of the probe to the probe base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.