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Method of operating an earth boring machine

US5289887A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1992
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/089
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In a method of operating a ram boring machine having a rotatory-thrust drill rod an impact force is applied to the rear end of the drill rod. The boring machine includes a thrust unit and a striking tool that are combined to form a thrust/percussion aggregate.

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