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Dust collecting device for a roof tool

US8881847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2011
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/50
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dust collecting device disposed circumferentially around a roof tool and in association with a roof drill bit and slidable thereon for collecting and removing dust generated during a dry drilling operation. The dust collecting device comprises a cylinder member, a bushing, and a mounting assembly comprising a top washer, a rubber insert, and a bottom washer. Another aspect of the invention provides a dust collecting device comprising a cylinder member, a bushing, and a mounting assembly comprising a disk and clips. The rubber insert and the clips resist movement of the dust collecting device along the drill steel of the roof tool during the drilling operation.

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