US4149821A
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Radially balanced rotary drill
Assignee: Santrade Ltd
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Filing: 1977-11-16
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A rotary drill comprises a shank, two axially extending chip removal recesses, and at least two radially oriented cutting inserts. One insert is peripherally located and is arranged adjacent one of the chip removal recesses. The edge of the peripheral insert extends radially so as to form the wall of the hole to be drilled. Another insert is located radially inwardly of the peripheral insert and is arranged adjacent the other chip removal recess. The inserts extend axially to generally the same extent. The inner insert is offset from a 180 degree relationship with the peripheral insert by an angle, which angle is of such magnitude that the drill is radially balanced.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt H. A. E. Faber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:50
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B51/00; B23B2251/00; B23B2251/02; B23B51/06; B23B51/063; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S408/00; Y10S408/703; Y10S408/705; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/89; Y10T408/895; Y10T408/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A drill for cutting holes comprising: a shank, two axially extending chip removal recesses, and at least two radially oriented cutting inserts, one insert being peripherally located and arranged adjacent one of said chip removal recesses, the edge of said one insert extending radially such as to form the wall of the hole, and another of said inserts being located radially inwardly of the cutting circle of revolution of said one insert and arranged adjacent the other chip removal recess, said inserts extending axially to generally the same extent, said other insert being offset from a 180 degree relationship with said one insert by an angle γ, wherein γ is of such magnitude that the drill is radially balanced.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A drill for cutting holes comprising: a shank, two axially extending chip removal recesses, and at least two radially oriented cutting inserts, one insert being peripherally located and arranged adjacent one of said chip removal recesses, the edge of said one insert extending radially such as to form the wall of the hole, and another of said inserts being located radially inwardly of the cutting circle of revolution of said one insert and arranged adjacent the other chip removal recess, said inserts extending axially to generally the same extent, said other insert being offset from a 180 degree relationship with said one insert by an angle γ, wherein γ is of such magnitude that the drill is radially balanced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein said other insert extends inwardly at least as far as the center of the drill.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A drill as defined in claim 2, wherein said other drill extends inwardly beyond the center of the drill.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein the angle γ has a value up to 90 degrees,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, that the inserts are inclined in opposite directions by the same cutting rake, as seen in the direction of drill rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein there are four inserts extending to generally the same axial extent, two of said inserts located in the same plane for imparting chip flow through one of the chip removal recesses, and the other two inserts located in separate and parallel planes for imparting chip flow through the other of said chip removal recesses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A drill as defined in claim 6, wherein the outermost insert of said two located in the same plane constitutes a peripheral insert, and the outermost of said two inserts located in separate and parallel planes is provided in a tangentially depressed surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein there are four inserts, two of which being provided at an inner portion that protrudes axially from the drill shank and extending axially to generally the same extent, whereas the two other inserts extend axially to the same extent, but which is short of the axial extent of the first-mentioned two inserts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein the inserts are polygonally shaped and the cutting corner of said other insert being provided with an inclined bevel surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein there are three inserts, one of which being peripherally located, the other being located inside the periphery while extending in different radial directions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein said inserts are indexable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein each insert is triagonal and mounted on a drill head having a rear tubular shaft portion, said chip removal recesses extending axially into and communicating with an opening of said tubular shaft portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A drill as defined in claim 10, wherein the inserts are centrally apertured and secured to the drill shank by locking screws received in said apertures while threadably received in said drill shank.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
A drill as defined in claim 1, wherein said inserts comprise a pair of inserts positioned to cut a hole having a diameter in the range of 42-56 mm, the angle γ being in the range of 4° to 10°.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
150 words
A method of radially balancing a hole-cutting drill comprising: providing a drill including a shank, two axially extending chip removal recesses, and at least two radially oriented cutting inserts, one insert being peripherally located and arranged adjacent one of said chip removal recesses, the edge of said one insert extending radially so as to form the wall of the hole, another of said inserts being located radially inwardly of the cutting circle of revolution of said one insert and arranged adjacent the other chip removal recess, said inserts extending axially to generally the same extent, and orienting said inserts such that said other insert is offset from a 180 degree relationship with said one insert by an angle γ, wherein γ is of such magnitude that the resultants of the tangential and radial forces acting on the inserts are equal, opposite, and parallel, so that the drill is radially balanced.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
150 words
A method of radially balancing a hole-cutting drill comprising: providing a drill including a shank, two axially extending chip removal recesses, and at least two radially oriented cutting inserts, one insert being peripherally located and arranged adjacent one of said chip removal recesses, the edge of said one insert extending radially so as to form the wall of the hole, another of said inserts being located radially inwardly of the cutting circle of revolution of said one insert and arranged adjacent the other chip removal recess, said inserts extending axially to generally the same extent, and orienting said inserts such that said other insert is offset from a 180 degree relationship with said one insert by an angle γ, wherein γ is of such magnitude that the resultants of the tangential and radial forces acting on the inserts are equal, opposite, and parallel, so that the drill is radially balanced.
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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) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |