US4273202A
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Drilling bit for blast furnace tap holes
Assignee: WOODINGS INDUSTRIAL Corp A CORP OF PA
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Filing: 1979-02-05
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1999-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A drilling bit for blast furnace tap holes and the like which facilitates rapid drilling of clay within the tap hole and which can be readily and easily machined to accommodate tap holes of different diameters. The bit is characterized in having inclined cutting edges which converge into a point and are separated by flutes into which compressed air is forced to rapidly dislodge the drilled clay from between the cutting edges. By virtue of the convergence of the cutting edges into a point, the bit becomes self-centering during the drilling operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul S. Phillips
- 👤 Glenn Forsythe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:19
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21B; C21B7/00; C21B7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A drilling bit comprising a central, generally cylindrical body portion having an opening for receiving the end of a hollow drill rod, flanged cutting elements mounted on said cylindrical body portion and extending radially outwardly from its central axis, the cutting elements being separated by flutes and having outer inclined cutting edges which extend beyond the periphery of the cylindrical body portion at their points of connection thereto and which converge into a point at the forward end of the bit opposite the cylindrical body portion, the body portion and the cutting elements being formed from a single, integral forging, and passageways in said body portion for conveying fluid into said flutes to force drilled material backwardly and away from said bit as it is forced into the material being drilled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A drilling bit comprising a central, generally cylindrical body portion having an opening for receiving the end of a hollow drill rod, flanged cutting elements mounted on said cylindrical body portion and extending radially outwardly from its central axis, the cutting elements being separated by flutes and having outer inclined cutting edges which extend beyond the periphery of the cylindrical body portion at their points of connection thereto and which converge into a point at the forward end of the bit opposite the cylindrical body portion, the body portion and the cutting elements being formed from a single, integral forging, and passageways in said body portion for conveying fluid into said flutes to force drilled material backwardly and away from said bit as it is forced into the material being drilled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The drilling bit of claim 1 including radial flanges between said central body portion and the ends of said flanged cutting elements opposite the forward end of the drill bit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The drilling bit of claim 1 wherein said cutting edges have a forward edge facing in the direction of rotation of the bit and a trailing edge, the forward edge being inclined with respect to a central radial plane extending through an associated cutting element at a greater angle than the trailing edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The drilling bit of claim 3 wherein said forward edge of each cutting edge is inclined at an angle of about 80° with respect to said central plane and the trailing edge is inclined at an angle with respect to said central plane of about 45°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
144 words
A drilling bit comprising a central, generally cylindrical body portion having an opening for receiving the end of a hollow drill rod, flanged cutting elements mounted on said cylindrical body portion and extending radially outwardly from its central axis, the cutting elements being separated by flutes and having outer inclined cutting edges which extend beyond the periphery of the cylindrical body portion at their points of connection thereto and which converge into a point at the forward end of the bit opposite the cylindrical body portion, said inclined cutting edges being straight along the major portions of their lengths and terminating at their ends opposite said forward point in radially-outwardly curved portions, and passageways in said body portion for conveying a fluid into said flutes to force drilled material backwardly and away from said bit as it is forced into the material being drilled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
A drilling bit comprising a central, generally cylindrical body portion having an opening for receiving the end of a hollow drill rod, flanged cutting elements mounted on said cylindrical body portion and extending radially outwardly from its central axis, the cutting elements being separated by flutes and having outer inclined cutting edges which extend beyond the periphery of the cylindrical body portion at their points of connection thereto and which converge into a point at the forward end of the bit opposite the cylindrical body portion, said inclined cutting edges being straight along the major portions of their lengths and terminating at their ends opposite said forward point in radially-outwardly curved portions, and passageways in said body portion for conveying a fluid into said flutes to force drilled material backwardly and away from said bit as it is forced into the material being drilled.
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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) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |