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Roof drill bit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6420604
A drill bit for use in mining, and in particular in rotary and percussion drilling action which includes a generally cylindrical body with a driving shank at one end and a transverse cutting insert at the other end. The body is hollow to conduct a suction force to the drilling area and side ports are formed in the body connected to the hollow center to draw in dust, chips and cuttings resulting from the drilling action. The shape and extent of the side ports is disclosed as 1/4 to 1/3 of the axial length of the body of the bit and circumferentially significantly increased with a shape which provides circumferential access to the ports as well as radial.
Assignee:
Fansteel Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4515230
OSTI ID:
6420604
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English