US4688648A
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Method of and apparatus for crushing earth under the ground
Assignee: Kajima Corp
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Filing: 1985-05-24
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2005-05-24
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for crushing the earth under the ground by boring a hole; inserting a drill head having radially directed water jet thereon down the hole to the desired stratum; rotatingly moving the drill head upwardly while jetting water radially to form a cylindrical crushed area; lowering the drill head to the original depth; extending a water jet extender arm radially to a projecting position; again rotatingly moving the drill head upwardly while jetting water from the nozzles on the radial outward portions of the extender arm to radially enlarge the cylindrical crushed area, the rotation of the extender arm also stirring the already crushed area; returning the extender arm to an original waiting position; and lifting the drill head out of the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Taro Ikeda
- 👤 Teruo Yahiro
- 👤 Hiroshi Yoshida
- 👤 Kenji Nishi
- 👤 Takahisa Isobe
- 👤 Yoichi Kume
- 👤 Hidenobu Hamano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:01
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/29; E21B43/292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An apparatus for crushing the earth under the ground by being inserted into a hole bored in the earth and injecting water radially outwardly to crush the area radially of the hole, comprising a framework disposed on the surface of the earth and adapted for vertically movably supporting a pipe; a device attached to the framework for rotating the pipe; a hydraulic drill head provided at the lower end of the pipe; water jetting nozzles attached to the hydraulic drill head and adapted for jetting water radially outwardly; a device for projecting the water jetting nozzles radially outwardly; a high pressure water pump device supplying high pressure water to the water jetting nozzles; and a hydraulic pump device for applying pressurized oil to the device for projecting the water jetting nozzles radially outwardly, said device including an arm having two ends and a middle portion, said nozzles being mounted on said ends and said arm being pivotally mounted at said middle portion to said drill head to project said two ends outward to a position extending radially from said drill head.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
An apparatus for crushing the earth under the ground by being inserted into a hole bored in the earth and injecting water radially outwardly to crush the area radially of the hole, comprising a framework disposed on the surface of the earth and adapted for vertically movably supporting a pipe; a device attached to the framework for rotating the pipe; a hydraulic drill head provided at the lower end of the pipe; water jetting nozzles attached to the hydraulic drill head and adapted for jetting water radially outwardly; a device for projecting the water jetting nozzles radially outwardly; a high pressure water pump device supplying high pressure water to the water jetting nozzles; and a hydraulic pump device for applying pressurized oil to the device for projecting the water jetting nozzles radially outwardly, said device including an arm having two ends and a middle portion, said nozzles being mounted on said ends and said arm being pivotally mounted at said middle portion to said drill head to project said two ends outward to a position extending radially from said drill head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said device for projecting the water jetting nozzles radially outwardly comprises a pivot block attached to said drill head, a ring block slidably mounted on said drill head, and a plurality of pivotable linkages connected between said pivot block and said ring block, each said linkage including a first link having one end pivotally connected to said ring block, a second link having one end pivotally connected to said pivot block, and a link pin pivotally joining the other ends of said first and second links, said nozzles being mounted on said pivot pins.
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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) | 1990-08-24 | 1991-02-23 | 1991-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-24 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-24 | 1999-02-23 | 1999-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |