Leveling aid for drilling tools
US8732969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/21
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to an embodiment, a leveling aid (102) for a drilling tool (100) is disclosed. The leveling aid (102) includes a mounting means adapted to be attached to the drilling tool (100). The leveling aid (102) further includes a level detecting device adapted to provide information of inclination of the mounting means. In particular, the level detecting device is suspended on the mounting means via a resilient assembly. The resilient assembly is adapted to absorb vibrations from the drilling tool (100) to the level detecting device.
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