Patent ID: 6402252
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
An apparatus for cutting impressions in a road surface, said apparatus comprising:a tool carrier adapted for moving along the road surface; a rotatable cutter positioned adjacent to said tool carrier; a cutter positioning means for positioning said cutter between a raised position spaced from the road surface and an operating position adjacent to the road surface; a cutter operating means for alternately moving said cutter into and out of cutting engagement with a road surface after the cutter is in the operating position thereof; a transport wheel attached to said tool carrier and having a transport position engaging the road surface and a retracted position spaced from the road surface; and wheel actuation means for moving said transport wheel between said transport and retracted positions thereof, said wheel actuation means comprising: a control arm pivotally connecting said transport wheel to said tool carrier; and a cylinder connected to said tool carrier and said control arm whereby said control arm and said transport wheel may be pivoted with respect to said tool carrier.