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Threaded coupling

US4861209A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 1987
Grant dateAug 29, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5746
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A threaded coupling for a high frequency percussion drill assembly comprises a rod and a sleeve having external and internal threads, respectively. The threads are of the asymmetrical type and make contact along opposing shoulder portions disposed on only one side of each crown portion. The threads have a maximum diameter from 30 to 40 mm, a pitch of 7 to 11 mm, and a height from 1.2 to 1.6 mm. The parts of the root and crown portions located immediate adjacent the contacting shoulder portions have radii from 3 to 5 mm.

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