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Apparatus for holding a cutting bit

US5302005A · kind A · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1993
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C35/197
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mining bit holding system is provided which includes a bit holder which attaches to the rotatable drum of a mining machine. The bit holder includes a base portion and a body portion. The body portion has an aperture therethrough, to receive a sleeve. The sleeve has an aperture therethrough for rotatably receiving a cutting bit. The sleeve and bit holder are constructed such that the position of the sleeve may be fixed axially with respect to the body portion by an interference fit in such a manner that it may be easily removed from the body portion.

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