US4158519A
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Rock reinforcement
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1977-07-21
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Granted: 1979-06-19
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Expires: 1997-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A method of rock reinforcement comprising drilling a hole into the rock mass, inserting a length of flexible rope lengthwise into the drillhole and injecting a fluent hardenable grouting material into the space between the rope and the drillhole wall. In the preferred method the rope is inserted by attaching one end to a piston element and injecting the grouting material against the piston element.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas W. Gamlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:12
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21D; E21D20/00; E21D20/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of rock reinforcement comprising drilling a hole into a rock mass, attaching an end of a rope to a piston which has a resilient circumferential portion in slidable sealing engagement with the drillhole wall, inserting the piston into the drillhole and injecting a fluent, hardenable grouting material against the outer end of the piston and into a space between the rope surface and the drillhole wall to drive the piston toward the blind end of the drillhole, to draw the rope into the drillhole and to surround the rope with the grouting material whereby, when the grouting material hardens, the rope is bonded to the drillhole wall and the rock mass is consequently reinforced.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of rock reinforcement comprising drilling a hole into a rock mass, attaching an end of a rope to a piston which has a resilient circumferential portion in slidable sealing engagement with the drillhole wall, inserting the piston into the drillhole and injecting a fluent, hardenable grouting material against the outer end of the piston and into a space between the rope surface and the drillhole wall to drive the piston toward the blind end of the drillhole, to draw the rope into the drillhole and to surround the rope with the grouting material whereby, when the grouting material hardens, the rope is bonded to the drillhole wall and the rock mass is consequently reinforced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as claim 1 wherein the grouting material and the rope are both fed into the drillhole through a single nozzle, said nozzle being provided with separate inlet ducts for the grouting material and rope respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the leading end of the rope to be inserted into the drillhole is trained through an inlet duct of a nozzle and through the nozzle whereafter the end of the rope is attached to the piston and wherein the fluent grouting material is injected through a second inlet duct and the nozzle into the drillhole to drive the piston element towards the blind end of the drillhole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the piston is made of wood or synthetic plastics material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the piston has an effective length sufficient to ensure that the piston is maintained in substantial axial alignment with the drillhole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the piston comprises a body portion having at least one annular flexible sealing disc fixed thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rope is secured is a socket formed in the piston.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the socket is a bore extending through the length of the piston, in which bore the rope is wedged by a tapered spike driven axially into the leading end of the rope when the rope is positioned in the socket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as claimed in claim 8 wherein the spike carries one or more additional annular sealing discs adapted to engage the drillhole wall and serve as an additional sealing stage or stages for the piston element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the rope is secured to the piston by means of a resilient compression ring compressed between the cylindrical surface of the socket and the rope end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rope comprises a core of parallel filaments of synthetic plastics encased in a synthetic plastics sheath.
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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) | 1982-06-18 | 1982-12-18 | 1983-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-18 | 1986-12-18 | 1987-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-18 | 1990-12-18 | 1991-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |