US4049064A
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Multi function drill drive system
Assignee: Gardner Denver Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-30
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A drive system for a hoist-pulldown linkage of a blast hole drill employs a variable speed electric motor and a variable ratio coupling between the motor and the hoist-pulldown linkage. A first regulator actuates the electric motor for high torque operation when the ratio of the coupling is low. A second regulator means activates the electric motor for low torque operation when the ratio of the coupling is high. Transfer in coupling ratio is coordinated with change between regulators. The first regulator means is a voltage regulator with a current spillover limit. The second regulator is a voltage regulator with an adjustable pulldown force limit with means to select the rotational speed reference of the motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond L. Chubb
- 👤 Lawrence F. Haven
- 👤 Robert W. Hisey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:22
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/02; E21B7/022; E21B19/00; E21B19/08; E21B19/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
In an earth drilling apparatus having an elongated upstanding mast and a drive means to drive a drill pipe through a traverse means connected to the drill pipe and mounted for movement along the length of the mast to transmit hoist and pulldown forces to the drill string, the combination therewith which comprises: a. a variable speed motor coupled in driving relation through a reduction unit to a high torque shaft, b. a clutch shaft driven in accordance with the input to said reduction unit, c. a first clutch for driving an output shaft in accordance with said clutch shaft, d. means for driving said traverse means in accordance with said output shaft, e. a second clutch for alternatively driving said output shaft from said high torque shaft, and f. means for changing the operating mode of said motor and shifting energization from one of said clutches to the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
In an earth drilling apparatus having an elongated upstanding mast and a drive means to drive a drill pipe through a traverse means connected to the drill pipe and mounted for movement along the length of the mast to transmit hoist and pulldown forces to the drill string, the combination therewith which comprises: a. a variable speed motor coupled in driving relation through a reduction unit to a high torque shaft, b. a clutch shaft driven in accordance with the input to said reduction unit, c. a first clutch for driving an output shaft in accordance with said clutch shaft, d. means for driving said traverse means in accordance with said output shaft, e. a second clutch for alternatively driving said output shaft from said high torque shaft, and f. means for changing the operating mode of said motor and shifting energization from one of said clutches to the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system according to claim 1 in which a first regulator means actuates said electric motor for high torque operation when said second clutch is energized, and a second regulator means actuates said electric motor for low torque operation when said first clutch is energized.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 in which said first regulator means is a voltage regulator with a current spillover limit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 in which said second regulator is a voltage regulator with an adjustable pulldown force limit with means to select the rotational speed reference of said motor.
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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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |