Patent ID: 7287818
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
1. A vertical milling assembly for a paved surface, comprising: a rotary degradation element comprising a top end connected to a carrier which is slideably attached to an underside of a motorized vehicle, and adapted to traverse the paved surface; and the rotary degradation element comprising an axis of rotation non-parallel with the paved surface and a plurality of inserts secured to the element's outer surface comprise at least one superhard working surface positioned to contact the paved surface; at least one insert comprising a superhard working surface positioned to angularly contact the paved surface at an incline; wherein the inserts are secured to a plurality of blades formed in the outer surface of the rotary degradation element and a trough is formed intermediate the blades; and wherein the rotary degradation element is also adapted to degrade the paved surface in a direction of travel of motorized vehicle.