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Rock drill

US4924953A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1989
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/9097
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rock drill for rotary and/or percussive stress, in particular for use in percussion or hammer drilling machines, is proposed, which by its geometrical design makes improved efficiency and simplified production possible. For this purpose, the feed spiral 5 is designed alternately with horizontal feed sections 8,8' with a 0.degree. pitch, and adjoining lead sections 9,9', the respective feed sections assuming an angle of rotation of 90.degree. on the drilling tool.

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