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Retractable auger head

US10519719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2017
Grant dateDec 31, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D9/1093
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A retractable auger boring cutter head. The cutter head has fixed cutters and at least one pivoting cutter. The pivoting cutter is biased to a position that extends beyond a diameter of a casing being installed. When pulled back through the casing, a surface of the pivoting cutter contacts the casing, reducing the effective diameter of the cutter head and allowing it to be removed.

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