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Thread structure for percussion rock drilling

US4687368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1986
Grant dateAug 18, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5746
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thread structure for interconnecting two elements in a percussion drill string comprising an interior cylindrical thread and an exterior cylindrical thread. The threads have abutting flanks which are straight along their abutting contact portions. The clearance (a) between the bottom portion of the exterior thread and the crest portion of the interior thread is large enough to ensure that contact does not arise at said clearance when the threads are worn.

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