Three-in-one drilling, resin and rod insertion device
US11313227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21D20/028
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device that allows for the sequential operations of hole drilling, resin and catalyst insertion and rod insertion in a single machine is provided. The drilling part uses a regular mining drilling machine that is fitted onto the device. Once the hole is drilled, a pipe is inserted into the hole. There are two possible versions of the pipe, a single pipe configured to work with an air cannon shooting resin tubes and a co-joined double pipe to inject resin and a catalyst in separate co-joined pipes so as to emerge unmixed at the end of the pipes. The next step consists in screwing in the rod into the hole, the twisting motion mixes resin and catalyst and in a matter of seconds, the rod is fully inserted and the chemical reaction has started. Because of the speed and accuracy of insertion and the thoroughness of mixing, more catalyst than usual can be used for a faster hardening of the resin, which secures the rod much better and faster.
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