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Spade-type drill bit having helical configuration

US7140814B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2003
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/9065
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spade bit including a longitudinally extending shaft having a cutting member located at a distal end thereof. The cutting member comprises a pair of helically shaped, opposed blades joined along the longitudinal axis of the shaft and an axially extending pilot spur. The pilot spur defines a pair of cutting edges, and each of the blades defines a forward cutting edge joined with a respective cutting edge of the pilot spur.

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