US3986570A
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Rock bit with quick change connection
Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1975-08-11
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1995-08-11
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a rock bit having a quick change connection for use with an auger drilling machine. The quick change connection comprises a female connection extending upwardly from the body of a conventional rock bit. The connection has polygonal sides that mate with matching surfaces of a male connection secured to a kelly. A pin extends through mating holes in the female and male connections for fastening. Thus the male connection is axially releasable from the female connection by removing the pin. This permits convenient change between the auger drilling system and the rock bit drilling system.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon B. Stinson
- 👤 William Leroy Shepherd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:51
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/04; E21B17/046; E21B10/00; E21B10/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
An improved rock bit for use with an auger drilling machine, said bit comprising: a body having three depending head sections; bearing means cantilevered from each head section rolling cutter means carried by each of the bearing means; fluid passage means extending through said body; a connector secured to the body and having a depression, polygonal in cross section to form walls, containing apertures adapted to receive fastener means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
An improved rock bit for use with an auger drilling machine, said bit comprising: a body having three depending head sections; bearing means cantilevered from each head section rolling cutter means carried by each of the bearing means; fluid passage means extending through said body; a connector secured to the body and having a depression, polygonal in cross section to form walls, containing apertures adapted to receive fastener means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
Improved auger drilling means including convenient interchange of an auger and rock bit on a hollow kelly, said means comprising: a hollow male connector having one end adapted for attachment to the kelly, polygonal walls, and a pair of transverse holes therethrough; a rock bit having a body with a fluid passage therethrough and with three depending head sections having cantilevered bearing means; rolling cutter means secured to each of the bearing means; a female connector secured to said body and having a depression, polygonal in cross section, to form walls containing transverse holes for alignment with the holes of the male connector; fastener means to extend through the holes of the male and female connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
Improved auger drilling means including convenient interchange of an auger and rock bit on a hollow kelly, said means comprising: a hollow male connector having one end adapted for attachment to the kelly, polygonal walls, and a pair of transverse holes therethrough; a rock bit having a body with a fluid passage therethrough and with three depending head sections having cantilevered bearing means; rolling cutter means secured to each of the bearing means; a female connector secured to said body and having a depression, polygonal in cross section, to form walls containing transverse holes for alignment with the holes of the male connector; fastener means to extend through the holes of the male and female connectors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
Improved earth boring means comprising: a drilling machine; kelly means adapted for rotation and raising or lowering by the drilling machine; a hollow male connector with polygonal walls and transverse holes therethrough; a rock bit having a body with a fluid passage therethrough and with three depending head sections having cantilevered bearing means; rolling cutter means secured to the bearing means; a female connector secured to said body and having a depression, polygonal in cross section, to form walls containing transverse holes for alignment with holes of the male connector; fastener means to extend through the holes of the male and female connectors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
Improved earth boring means comprising: a drilling machine; kelly means adapted for rotation and raising or lowering by the drilling machine; a hollow male connector with polygonal walls and transverse holes therethrough; a rock bit having a body with a fluid passage therethrough and with three depending head sections having cantilevered bearing means; rolling cutter means secured to the bearing means; a female connector secured to said body and having a depression, polygonal in cross section, to form walls containing transverse holes for alignment with holes of the male connector; fastener means to extend through the holes of the male and female connectors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |