Rotational milling chamber
View Patent ↗In one aspect of the invention, a system for exchanging a milling chamber comprises a vehicle comprising a milling chamber supported by the underside of the vehicle. The underside comprises a track that interfaces with a guide of the milling chamber. The track and guide are configured to accommodate lateral movement of the milling chamber with respect to a length of the vehicle.
1. A system for transporting a milling chamber, comprising:
a vehicle comprising a milling chamber supported by the underside of the vehicle;
the underside comprising a curved track that interfaces with a curved guide;
the underside further comprising a straight track that interfaces with a straight guide;
wherein the curved track, straight track and guides are configured to accommodate lateral and rotational movement of the milling chamber with respect to a length of the vehicle.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a milling machine.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a truck configured to transport a milling chamber.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the milling chamber comprises a greater width than the underside of the vehicle.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the curved track is circular.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the straight track comprises at least one roller configured to move the milling chamber.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the curved track comprises at least one roller configured to move the milling chamber.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the roller is in mechanical communication with a rotor of a motor.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the milling chamber comprises a moldboard aligned concentrically with the rotary drum assembly.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the milling chamber comprises a water jet manifold attached to an end of the moldboard.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the underside of the vehicle is located on a trailer.
12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the curved track comprises a rack and pinion arrangement.
13. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second track substantially parallel with the straight track.
14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the straight track is configured to hang off the straight guide.
15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the underside comprises a mechanism configured to distribute a weight of the milling chamber off of the straight guide.
16. The system of claim 1 , wherein the milling chamber is configured to rotate such that the width of the milling chamber is aligned with the length of the underside.