End of a moldboard positioned proximate a milling drum
View Patent ↗In one aspect of the present invention, the present invention is a system for removing aggregate from a paved surface. The system includes a motorized vehicle with a degradation drum that is connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is defined by having a plurality of plates, including a moldboard positioned rearward of the milling drum. The moldboard comprises an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end comprises a section that is proximate the milling drum.
1. A system for removing aggregate from a paved surface, comprising:
a vehicle comprising a degradation drum connected to an underside of the vehicle;
the degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber;
the milling chamber being defined by a plurality of plates including a moldboard configured to reside rearward of the degradation drum;
the milling chamber further comprising an opening configured to receive an end of a conveyor;
picks secured to the degradation drum are configured to lift broken aggregate from a paved surface and allow the broken aggregate to fall onto the conveyor;
the conveyor is configured to remove the aggregate from the milling chamber; and
the moldboard configured to rotate about degradation drum.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the moldboard is curved into the milling chamber.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a curvature of the moldboard generally follows a contour of the degradation drum.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the moldboard comprises a plurality of nozzles disposed proximate the end of the moldboard and is in communication with a fluid reservoir through a fluid pathway.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the moldboard comprises a plurality of nozzles disposed proximate the end of the moldboard and is in communication with the fluid reservoir through the fluid pathway and a blower proximate the end of the moldboard and is in communication with a compressor through a gas pathway.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a lower extension of the moldboard rotates independent of an upper portion of the moldboard.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein a gas pathway moves with the lower extension.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the gas pathway comprises a flexible hose configured to accommodate a movement of the moldboard.
9. The system of claim 6 , wherein the fluid pathway moves with the lower extension.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the fluid pathway comprises a flexible hose configured to accommodate a movement of the moldboard.
11. The system of claim 6 , wherein the upper portion of the moldboard also rotates about an axis of the degradation drum.
12. The system of claim 6 , wherein at least one hydraulic arm is configured to pull up on the lower extension.
13. The system of claim 1 , wherein a rack and pinion assembly is configured to guide the moldboard as it rotates.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein at least one pinion of the rack and pinion assembly is configured to be actively driven.
15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the moldboard is made of a single piece.