US4836306A
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Down hole drill chuck lock
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1987-12-14
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Granted: 1989-06-06
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Expires: 2007-12-14
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a means for retaining drill chucks for down hole drills including a circumferential groove cut in both the drill chuck and the wear sleeve, into which it is inserted, in complimentary mating orientation whereby the circumferential groove forms a channel which is filled with ball bearings, for example through access ports provided in the wear sleeve. The ball bearings prevent uncoupling and may be removed readily thereafter permitting removal of the chuck.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Barrows
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:49
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/04; E21B17/07; E21B10/00; E21B10/36; E21B17/042; E21B17/043; E21B17/076; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17931; Y10T279/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A chuck locking device comprising: a chuck member in threaded engagement with a mating member, each of said members containing a mating thread in cooperating surfaces; said chuck member being provided with a circumferential groove in the cooperating surfaces containing the mating thread; and said mating member having a complimentary and aligned mating circumferential groove opposite said circumferential groove in said chuck member forming a circumferential chamber; and said chamber having inserted therein a plurality of individual and selectively removable freely dispersed locking means whereby said locking means when inserted and freely dispersed in said chamber prevent uncoupling of said threaded engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A chuck locking device comprising: a chuck member in threaded engagement with a mating member, each of said members containing a mating thread in cooperating surfaces; said chuck member being provided with a circumferential groove in the cooperating surfaces containing the mating thread; and said mating member having a complimentary and aligned mating circumferential groove opposite said circumferential groove in said chuck member forming a circumferential chamber; and said chamber having inserted therein a plurality of individual and selectively removable freely dispersed locking means whereby said locking means when inserted and freely dispersed in said chamber prevent uncoupling of said threaded engagement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A chuck locking device according to claim 1 wherein: said circumferential grove in said chuck member is of semicircular cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A chuck locking device according to claim 2 wherein: said mating member circumferential groove is of semicircular cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A chuck locking device according to claim 1 wherein: said locking means are spherical balls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A chuck locking device according to claim 1 wherein: said locking means substantially fill said circumferential chamber formed by said complimentary mating grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A chuck locking device according to claim 5 wherein: said locking means are balls and said complimentary mating grooves form a circular cross section chamber about the circumference of the cooperating surfaces containing said mating threads.
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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) | 1992-06-05 | 1992-12-05 | 1993-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-05 | 1996-12-05 | 1997-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-05 | 2000-12-05 | 2001-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |