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Cutting tool for breaking hard material, and a cutting cap therefor

US6270165A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 1999
Grant dateAug 7, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C35/188
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rotatable tool for breaking hard material includes an elongated tool body and a cutting cap mounted on the tool body. The cutting cap includes a generally conical front tip having a maximum first diameter (d), and a rear base portion having an outer peripheral surface defining a maximum second diameter (D). An intermediate portion extends from the tip to the base, and at least a part of the intermediate portion has a concave outer peripheral surface. A longitudinal extent (H) of the cap extends from a front end of the tip to a rear end of the outer peripheral surface of the base. A ratio of d to D is equal to or greater than 0.7. A ratio of H to D is equal to or greater than 1.0.

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