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Mechanically fastened center vacuum roof drill bit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5310258
A center vacuum roof drill bit is described comprising: a body having an axis of rotation, a seat transverse to the axis of rotation, a periphery and a forward working end; at least one flat-like insert positioned on the seat; means for releasably clamping the insert; the means clamping the insert near the periphery of the body and the clamping means comprising two pairs of oppositely facing walls intersecting the periphery, each pair of walls being diametrically opposed from the other, one wall of each pair of walls extending axially forward from the seat and the other wall being a planar face of a wedge having a rearwardly tapering locking angle, the wedges being adjacent to the seat.
Assignee:
Kennametal, Inc., Latrobe, PA
Patent Number(s):
US 4603751
OSTI ID:
5310258
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English