US4258806A
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Rotary drill bit with rotary cutters
Assignee: SKF AB
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Filing: 1979-05-29
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A rotary drill bit having a drill bit body and at least one trunnion projecting from the drill bit body and a rotary cutter supported on at least one pair of radial rolling bearings on the trunnion. The rolling elements of at least one bearing are guided on at last one axial end facing the drill bit body in an outer bearing race groove incorporated in the bore of the rotary cutter. The inner bearing groove is formed on the trunnion for the rolling elements of the radial roller bearing. A filling opening is provided for assembly of the rolling elements comprising a channel which extends through the drill bit body and trunnion and is essentially axially oriented having one terminal end adjacent the inner bearing race groove and at least one filler piece for sealing the opening. The filling opening is arranged to provide a common filling means for each radial bearing.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich Kunkel
- 👤 Armin Olschewski
- 👤 Manfred Brandenstein
- 👤 Lothar Walter
- 👤 Horst M. Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:22
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B10/00; E21B10/08; E21B10/22; E21B10/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a rotary drill bit having a drill bit body and at least one trunnion projecting from the drill bit body and a rotary cutter supported on at least one pair of radial rolling bearings on the trunnion, means for guiding the rolling elements of said bearings on at least one axial end facing the drill bit body in an outer bearing race groove incorporated in the bore of the rotary cutter, means defining an inner bearing race groove on the trunnion for the rolling elements of said radial rolling bearing and means defining at least one filling opening arranged in the drill bit body to provide a common filling means for each radial rolling bearing, said filling opening extending essentially axially parallel to the axis of the trunnion in the non-loaded zone of the trunnion having one terminal end adjacent the inner bearing race groove and at least one filler piece for sealing the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a rotary drill bit having a drill bit body and at least one trunnion projecting from the drill bit body and a rotary cutter supported on at least one pair of radial rolling bearings on the trunnion, means for guiding the rolling elements of said bearings on at least one axial end facing the drill bit body in an outer bearing race groove incorporated in the bore of the rotary cutter, means defining an inner bearing race groove on the trunnion for the rolling elements of said radial rolling bearing and means defining at least one filling opening arranged in the drill bit body to provide a common filling means for each radial rolling bearing, said filling opening extending essentially axially parallel to the axis of the trunnion in the non-loaded zone of the trunnion having one terminal end adjacent the inner bearing race groove and at least one filler piece for sealing the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a rotary drill bit having a drill bit body and at least one trunnion projecting from the drill bit body and a rotary cutter supported on at least one pair of radial rolling bearings on the trunnion, means for guiding the rolling elements of said bearings on at least one axial end facing the drill bit body in an outer bearing raceway in the bore of the rotary cutter, means defining an inner bearing raceway on the trunnion for the rolling elements of said radial rolling bearing and means defining at least one filling opening arranged in the drill bit body to provide a common filling means for each radial rolling bearing, a filler member engaging in said filling opening comprising at least two filler elements, one of said filler elements having a surface complementing and forming a part of the inner raceway for one of said bearings and the other filler member having a surface complementing and forming a part of the inner raceway for the other bearing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a rotary drill bit having a drill bit body and at least one trunnion projecting from the drill bit body and a rotary cutter supported on at least one pair of radial rolling bearings on the trunnion, means for guiding the rolling elements of said bearings on at least one axial end facing the drill bit body in an outer bearing raceway in the bore of the rotary cutter, means defining an inner bearing raceway on the trunnion for the rolling elements of said radial rolling bearing and means defining at least one filling opening arranged in the drill bit body to provide a common filling means for each radial rolling bearing, a filler member engaging in said filling opening comprising at least two filler elements, one of said filler elements having a surface complementing and forming a part of the inner raceway for one of said bearings and the other filler member having a surface complementing and forming a part of the inner raceway for the other bearing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
In a rotary drill bit as claimed in claim 2 wherein the innermost filler element has a projection which seats in a recess in the outermost filler member thereby to secure the filler members against rotational movement relative to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a rotary drill bit as claimed in claim 2 wherein said one filler element also includes a second surface complementing and forming a part of the inner raceway for said other bearing.
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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) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |