Cutting tooth for a trencher chain

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2001-12-03

2004-02-03

Batson, Victor (Department: 3671)

Excavating

Endless digger

Digging chain, bucket, blade, or tooth structure, per se

C037S460000, C299S083100, C299S082100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06684538

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to excavation machines. Specifically, the present invention relates to cutting teeth for use with trencher chains.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Trenchers are conventionally used to dig lengths of trenches for laying underground pipe and cable. Most trenchers include a tractor unit equipped with an elongated boom. The boom is typically movable between a raised, generally horizontal position, and a lowered, substantially vertical position. The boom typically includes a cutting chain that is entrained about the boom. The chain generally includes exterior teeth or cutters for engaging the soil. Trenchers also commonly include a conveyer assembly for transporting the soil that is excavated by the chain.
There are various types of cutting teeth or attachments that are commonly bolted to a trencher digging chain. One of the most popular attachments is called a “cup tooth.” An exemplary cup tooth cutter is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,022,588 to Brown. The '588 reference discloses a cup cutter having a leading edge and a cupped portion for scooping loose material from a trench. In use, essentially the entire leading edge of the cup cutter engages the wall of a trench.
Conventional cup tooth cutters, such as the cutter disclosed in the '588 patent, work effectively in easy digging conditions. However, in hard digging conditions, such cutters will generally wear out quickly. Consequently, conventional cup tooth cutters are not effective for excavating hard ground conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One aspect of the present invention relates to a cutting tooth for a trencher chain. The cutting tooth includes a leading end and a trailing end. The leading end includes at least three regions, each region having a different mechanical/structural characteristic.
A variety of advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed.


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3 pages of photographs of a cutting tooth used on a Shark Chain® sold by Consolidated Carbide.

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