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Drilling apparatus and method for introducing a drilling element into the soil

US7228920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 2004
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B3/03
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a drilling apparatus and a method for introducing a drilling element into the soil. The drilling element is rotatably and slidably supported on a mast, with a torque being applied through a rotary drive located on the mast. In order to support the torque an additional turning device is fixed to the mast, which can be engaged with the driven drilling element.

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