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Drill bit
Assignee: Dom Holdings PLC
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Filing: 1987-05-06
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Granted: 1988-01-05
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Expires: 2007-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A tool such as a drill has a cylindrical shank for insertion in a tool holder of a rotary percussive or other rotary machine, such as a drilling machine. The shank has a first surface extending transversely of the shank from a point of intersection with the periphery thereof and a second surface extending from the first surface at the end of the first surface remote from the point of intersection of the first surface with the periphery of the shank to a point of intersection with the periphery spaced from the point of intersection of the first surface with the periphery. There are two sets of first and second surfaces spaced apart on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the shank. The first and second surfaces are flat. The second surfaces are radial and arranged on the same diameter. A plane through the longitudinal axis of the shank at substantially 90° to the first flat surfaces (which are parallel) is intermediate their respective points of intersection with the periphery and the ends from which the respective second flat surfaces extend. Each first flat surface thus provides a large, flat bearing for cooperation with an elongate driving member (a spline or rib) of the tool holder. Each set of first and second surfaces may have a third surface such that the two sets of surfaces define diametrically opposed rib or spline receiving grooves having a flat base and convergent sides.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25D; B25D17/00; B25D17/08; B25D17/084; B25D17/088; B25D2217/00; B25D2217/003; B25D2217/0034; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S279/00; Y10S279/904; Y10S279/905; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17666; Y10T279/17692; Y10T279/17743; Y10T279/17752; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/89; Y10T408/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A drill bit for insertion into a tool receiver of a rotary percussive drilling machine, said drill bit comprising a generally cylindrical shank portion and a working portion extending axially from one end of said shank portion, said shank portion having two substantially opposed peripheral longitudinal grooves each open at a free end of said shank portion, each groove having a substantially flat base surface recessed from the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion and two non-radial sidewalls diverging outwardly from opposite lateral edges of said base surface toward the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion, each sidewall forming a small obtuse angle with said base surface which is smaller than an angle formed with said base surface by a diametrical plane that intersects the lateral edge of said base surface from which that sidewall extends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A drill bit for insertion into a tool receiver of a rotary percussive drilling machine, said drill bit comprising a generally cylindrical shank portion and a working portion extending axially from one end of said shank portion, said shank portion having two substantially opposed peripheral longitudinal grooves each open at a free end of said shank portion, each groove having a substantially flat base surface recessed from the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion and two non-radial sidewalls diverging outwardly from opposite lateral edges of said base surface toward the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion, each sidewall forming a small obtuse angle with said base surface which is smaller than an angle formed with said base surface by a diametrical plane that intersects the lateral edge of said base surface from which that sidewall extends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A drill bit according to claim 1, wherein said grooves are disposed at diametrically opposite locations of said shank portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A drill bit according to claim 2, wherein the respective base surfaces of said grooves are substantially parallel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A drill bit according to claim 1, wherein an end of each base surface remote from said free end of said shank portion curves gradually outward of said shank portion to intersect the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A drill bit according to claim 1, wherein each of said sidewalls has a curved portion which intersects the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A drill bit according to claim 5, wherein said curved portion has a radius of about 0.5 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A drill bit according to claim 5, wherein each base surface has a width of about 3 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A drill bit according to claim 1, wherein said shank portion has at least one recessed seat for receiving a locking member of the tool receiver, said seat being in the form of an elongate blind groove circumferentially displaced from said longitudinal grooves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A drill bit according to claim 8, wherein said shank portion has a circumferential groove adjacent said free end of said shank portion for receiving another locking member of the tool receiver.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A drill bit according to claim 9, wherein said circumferential groove is arcuate, with an arc radius of about 6.8 mm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
Apparatus comprising a drill bit according to claim 1, and a rotary percussive drilling machine, said shank portion of said drill bit being received in a tool receiver of said machine with elongate driving members of the tool receiver being in driving engagement with the respective sidewalls of said two longitudinal grooves for transferring rotary driving motion from said drilling machine to said drill bit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
135 words
A drill bit for insertion into a tool receiver of a rotary percussive drilling machine, said drill bit comprising a generally cylindrical shank portion and a working portion extending axially from one end of said shank portion, said shank portion having at least one peripheral longitudinal groove open at a free end of said shank portion, said groove having a substantially flat base surface recessed from the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion and two non-radial sidewalls diverging outwardly from opposite lateral edges of said base surface toward the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion, each sidewall forming a small obtuse angle with said base surface which is smaller than an angle formed with said base surface by a diametrical plane that intersects the lateral edge of said base surface from which that sidewall extends.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
135 words
A drill bit for insertion into a tool receiver of a rotary percussive drilling machine, said drill bit comprising a generally cylindrical shank portion and a working portion extending axially from one end of said shank portion, said shank portion having at least one peripheral longitudinal groove open at a free end of said shank portion, said groove having a substantially flat base surface recessed from the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion and two non-radial sidewalls diverging outwardly from opposite lateral edges of said base surface toward the cylindrical periphery of said shank portion, each sidewall forming a small obtuse angle with said base surface which is smaller than an angle formed with said base surface by a diametrical plane that intersects the lateral edge of said base surface from which that sidewall extends.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A drill bit according to claim 12, wherein said base surface is perpendicular to a diametrical plane of said 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) | 1991-01-04 | 1991-07-06 | 1992-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-04 | 1995-07-06 | 1996-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-04 | 1999-07-06 | 2000-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |