Patent · US Expired

Breakable washer earth boring bit

US6892832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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39Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 2002
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B43/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drill bit is assembled to the makeup end of a drill string by means of a breakable washer comprising a ring-shaped body having an inner diameter and an outer diameter. A radially extending first surface of the ring-shaped body is planar and substantially perpendicular to a centerline axis through the body. A second radially extending surface has an angle with reference to the first surface that results in a radially diverging configuration.

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