Patent · US Expired

Portable variable angle drilling machine

US4441564A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 1981
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 27, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hole drilling machine which includes a geared stationary drill frame with a guide track to which support legs are attached at either end. A drive shaft made of hollow flexible tubing driven by a motor suspended from the guide track. An adjustable swivel axel to which the drill end is mounted. The drill end is a hollow tube with openings in an end to permit streams of water to wash loose soil out of the hole and assist in the drilling process and a helical knife edge attached thereto. An angled metal piece with exit holes to permit the flow of water is attached to the working end.

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