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Method and apparatus for limiting equipment burden when penetrating a mixed or composite material structure including metal utilizing a hammer-drill

US10646985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2016
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25D2217/0007
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method employing an apparatus in conjunction with a hammer-drill to penetrate composite metal and non-metal structure or structures including, for example, thick metal or rebar encountered during concrete, rock or masonry boring operations without requiring a change in drill equipment.

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