Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Bit with leading portion forming smaller diameter initial bore
Patent
1996-11-12
1998-04-07
Dang, Hoang C.
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Bit with leading portion forming smaller diameter initial bore
175413, E21B 1042
Patent
active
057353603
ABSTRACT:
A rotary mining bit is particularly suitable for use in the drilling of blasting holes in the mining industry, but may also be used for drilling wells and the like in both soft materials and hard, rocky materials. The bit comprises a central hollow body with a plurality of wings extending outwardly therefrom, with each wing having a leading edge with a plurality of cutting tooth sockets disposed therealong and each of the sockets having a cutting tooth affixed therein. The outermost cutting teeth on each wing describe a gauge row diameter, which defines the diameter of a hole formed using the present bit. The outermost cutting teeth are each angled outwardly, away from the axis of the bit and lateral edge of the wing. An inner or apex row of teeth describes a smaller cutting circle diameter, with intermediate teeth on each row preferably being irregularly spaced between the outermost and innermost teeth on each respective wing, so each intermediate tooth describes a different diameter circle from the others. The back of each cutting tooth is accessible through the open back of its respective socket, allowing the teeth to be driven out for replacement as required without need for special tools or fittings. The large central passage through the body of the bit allows air and/or liquid coolant and/or lubricant to pass through the body essentially unimpeded, and to resist clogging or plugging due to debris in the hole during drilling operations.
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Dang Hoang C.
Litman Richard C.
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