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Method and means for operating a drill for eliminating axial scratches during retraction

US4440529A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1981
Grant dateApr 3, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/6757
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drill employed for drilling holes in airframes is provided with means to rotate the drill bit during retraction and means to control the rate of retraction of the drill bit from the hole in a manner to prevent the formation of axial scratches in the wall of the hole.

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