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Manually rotatable tool

US7992944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateApr 23, 2009
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C35/197
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A degradation assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion includes a cemented metal bolster bonded to a tip. The tip comprises a asymmetric, substantially conically shaped tip formed of diamond and a cemented metal carbide substrate. The stationary portion comprises a holder configured to be coupled to a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed between and in mechanical contact with both the rotary portion and the stationary portion.

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