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Raise boring head having fluid traversing means
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1976-11-11
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-11-11
Abstract
Abstract The raise boring head comprises a stem in which is formed a passageway which extends fully throughout the axial length thereof for conducting fluid therethrough. The uppermost end of the passageway defines an inlet and, at the lowermost end, the same comprising an outlet, a coupling is fixed to receive threaded fitting elements for use to control and/or direct fluid flow from the outlet or axial end of the passageway. By this means a spray nozzle, as disclosed in one embodiment, can be threaded into the coupling to direct a conical spray of water onto the walls of the bore in order to suppress dust. In alternative embodiments, hose or like conduits can be used in operation with the passageway to facilitate the use of hydraulic, electrical, or pneumatic tools and devices in a subterranean chamber or tunnel below the raise.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R. Dively
- 👤 Russell K. Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:46
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/28; E21B10/00; E21B10/08; E21B10/18; E21B10/26; E21B10/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A raise boring head having cuttings dust suppression means, comprising: a passageway, formed in and traversing said raise boring head, for conducting a liquid, such as water, therethrough; said raise boring head comprising a platform having a first, uppermost surface for mounting earth cutters thereto; said platform also having a second, lowermost surface; wherein said passageway has an outlet opening substantially centrally of said second surface; and including means fixed in said outlet for discharging liquid therethrough in a conical-form spray pattern, to cause outlet-discharged liquid to form a dust-intercepting curtain and to impinge on, and wet down, raise bore walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A raise boring head having cuttings dust suppression means, comprising: a passageway, formed in and traversing said raise boring head, for conducting a liquid, such as water, therethrough; said raise boring head comprising a platform having a first, uppermost surface for mounting earth cutters thereto; said platform also having a second, lowermost surface; wherein said passageway has an outlet opening substantially centrally of said second surface; and including means fixed in said outlet for discharging liquid therethrough in a conical-form spray pattern, to cause outlet-discharged liquid to form a dust-intercepting curtain and to impinge on, and wet down, raise bore walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A raise boring head, according to claim 1, wherein: said raise boring head further comprises a stem having an elongate axis; wherein said stem is coupled to said platform for moving said first surface towards, and away from, an earth surface; said passageway is axially formed in said stem; and said outlet is formed in a lowermost end of said stem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A raise boring head, according to claim 1, wherein: said liquid-discharging means comprises a nozzle; said nozzle being replaceably fixed in said outlet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A raise boring head, according to claim 3, wherein: said outlet has a threaded adapter fixed therein; and said nozzle is replaceably threaded into said adapter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A raise boring head, according to claim 4, wherein; said nozzle is recessed within and is wholly and shieldably enveloped thereabout by said adapter means, and is replaceable from said raise boring head independently of said adapter means.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |