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Earth boring device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6318133

A roller cutter assembly for rotary boring of the face of earth formations comprising a boring head and a plurality of roller cutters mounted in mounting members. The bearing shafts of the roller cutters are secured to the mounting members by members of clamping bolts. For purposes of eliminating the risk for failure of the clamping bolts to occur the mounting members are provided with a cap portion.

Assignee:
Santrade Ltd. (Switzerland)
Patent Number(s):
US 4448271
OSTI ID:
6318133
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English