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Portable earth boring machine with steering head

US4013134A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1974
Grant dateMar 22, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 20, 1994

Classification

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

Abstract

A portable earth boring machine for the horizontal boring of shafts and the insertion of pipeline casing sections in installations where excavation from the surface is undesirable. The machine is characterized by a steering head positioned at the front of the casings and remotely controlled by the machine operator so as to directionally control the direction of extension of the pipeline as the drilling operation progresses.

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