Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Mine drill system with adapter
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Application No.: US15849009Application Date: 2017-12-20
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Publication No.: US10556275B2Publication Date: 2020-02-11
- Inventor: Gregory E. Hinshaw , Timothy D. Burgess
- Applicant: J.H. FLETCHER & CO.
- Applicant Address: US WV Huntington
- Assignee: J.H. FLETCHER & CO.
- Current Assignee: J.H. FLETCHER & CO.
- Current Assignee Address: US WV Huntington
- Agency: King & Schickli, PLLC
- Main IPC: B23B31/00
- IPC: B23B31/00 ; B25B23/00 ; B23B31/113 ; B23B31/117 ; E21D21/00 ; E21B17/03

Abstract:
A system for securing different first and second drill tools to a drill head including a socket is provided. The system includes a chuck adapted for positioning at least partially within the socket of the drill head, the chuck including a first opening for receiving the first drill tool. An adapter is configured for forming a selective locking engagement within the first opening of the chuck, the adapter including a second opening for receiving the second drill tool. The selective locking engagement may comprise a “twist lock” engagement, and the adapter may be arranged for receiving a roof bolt. Related methods are also disclosed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180169841A1 MINE DRILL SYSTEM WITH ADAPTER Public/Granted day:2018-06-21
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