Drill string rotation brake
US11041342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/356
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rotation brake for stopping rotation of a spindle assembly on a horizontal directional drill. The rotation brake comprises a brake lock that is actuated by a cylinder and spring to interact with a non-rotating brake cap and a rotating pinion, thereby stopping rotation of the pinion. The brake lock is removed from the pinion by applying pressurized fluid to a cylinder such that a cylinder rod moves the brake lock out of a cavity between the brake cap and the pinion. Upon removing fluid pressure from the cylinder, a compressed spring moves the brake lock back to into the cavity, preventing rotation.
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