US4405178A
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Cutter bit for a mining machine
Assignee: Gebr Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik u Eisengiesserei GmbH
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Filing: 1981-05-14
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Granted: 1983-09-20
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Expires: 2001-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A cutter bit assembly for a mining machine cutter head incorporating a novel valve in the form of a resilient sleeve which is deflected to open the valve and conduct fluid through nozzle means at the tip of the bit when the bit is forced into a bore as it engages material being mined.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut Brandenburg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:56
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21C; E21C35/00; E21C35/18; E21C35/187; E21B; E21B10/00; E21B10/46; E21B10/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A bit assembly for a mining machine cutter head comprising a bit having a shank portion reciprocable within a bore formed in a bit holder, the innermost end of the shank portion being of diameter less than the bore to form a shoulder area at the transition between said innermost end and the remainder of the shank portion, a passageway in the bit for conducting fluid to nozzle means at the forward end of the bit, radial bore means connecting said passageway to the peripheral surface of said innermost end of the shank portion, means for conducting fluid under pressure to the bottom of the bore in said bit holder, and a resilient sleeve surrounding said innermost end of the shank portion to normally seal said radial bore means against fluid flow, the sleeve extending between said shoulder area and a point beyond said innermost end of the shank portion whereby movement of the bit toward said bottom of the bore will deflect the resilient sleeve to permit fluid to flow from said bottom of the bore through said radial bore means and said passageway to said nozzle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A bit assembly for a mining machine cutter head comprising a bit having a shank portion reciprocable within a bore formed in a bit holder, the innermost end of the shank portion being of diameter less than the bore to form a shoulder area at the transition between said innermost end and the remainder of the shank portion, a passageway in the bit for conducting fluid to nozzle means at the forward end of the bit, radial bore means connecting said passageway to the peripheral surface of said innermost end of the shank portion, means for conducting fluid under pressure to the bottom of the bore in said bit holder, and a resilient sleeve surrounding said innermost end of the shank portion to normally seal said radial bore means against fluid flow, the sleeve extending between said shoulder area and a point beyond said innermost end of the shank portion whereby movement of the bit toward said bottom of the bore will deflect the resilient sleeve to permit fluid to flow from said bottom of the bore through said radial bore means and said passageway to said nozzle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The bit assembly of claim 1 including an annular space surrounding said resilient sleeve, and means for applying fluid under pressure to said annular space whereby said fluid under pressure will hold the resilient sleeve in sealing engagement with the outer peripheral surface of said innermost end of the shank portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bit assembly of claim 2 including passageway means connecting said annular space to the bottom of said bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bit assembly of claim 1 including means for limiting reciprocating movement of said bit within said bore.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bit assembly of claim 1 wherein said sleeve extends between said shoulder area and the bottom of said bore.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The bit assembly of claim 5 wherein said resilient sleeve will bow outwardly when compressed between said shoulder area and the bottom of said bore to permit fluid to flow from the bottom of the bore to said radial bore means and said passageway.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bit assembly of claim 1 wherein said sleeve extends beyond said innermost end of the shank portion.
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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) | 1986-09-19 | 1987-03-21 | 1987-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-19 | 1991-03-21 | 1991-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-19 | 1995-03-21 | 1995-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |