Sheet metal hole cutter
US6939092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/8957
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet metal hole cutter has a cap plate defining a substantially circular peripheral groove and an annular shelf extending radially outwardly from the peripheral groove. An elongated band forming an approximately circular shape with opposite ends of the band contacting each other defines a base edge received within the circular peripheral groove in an abutting relationship with an inner edge of the groove. The band defines an axial depth of about ½ of an inch or less, and an outer diameter within the range of about 9/16 of an inch through about 6 inches. A weld region fixedly secures the base edge of the band to the cap plate. The annular shelf of the cap plate extends radially outwardly from the base edge of the band and defines a radial depth of at least approximately 1/16 of an inch in order to prevent over-feeding of the hole cutter through a work piece. A plurality of teeth are disposed along a cutting edge of the band, and each tooth defines a cutting surface extending between an outer edge and an inner edge of the tooth. Each cutting surface is oriented at an acute angle relative to the plane of the cap plate such that the outer edge of the respective tooth is spaced furth…
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