Split gib mounting arrangement for drilling components
US7371009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C29/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for assisting in mounting a wear pad to a drilling machine. A gib is split longitudinally into at least first and second portions creating a channel for receiving the wear pad. A portion of the wear pad may include a tenon, such as a dovetail, corresponding to the channel, or mortise. A fastener may be used to fasten the first and second portions of the gib together. In this configuration, the wear pad may be removed in a longitudinal direction or otherwise by separating the first and second portions of the gib.
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