U.S. patent application number 12/661043 was filed with the patent office on 2010-09-16 for adapter for self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening element.
This patent application is currently assigned to Hilti Aktiengesellschaft. Invention is credited to Michael Bayerl, Kay Heemann, Wolfgang Ludwig.
Application Number | 20100230909 12/661043 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42139027 |
Filed Date | 2010-09-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100230909 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bayerl; Michael ; et
al. |
September 16, 2010 |
Adapter for self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening
element
Abstract
An adapter (21) for a self-drilling, chemically anchorable
fastening element (11) is described, having a shank (12) with a
first end (13) on which a drill bit head (16) is provided, and with
a second, free end (14), the second end (14) of the shank (12)
being provided with a threadlike outer profile (15). The adapter
(21) which may be placed on the second, free end (14) of the shank
(12) has an external engagement device on one end for a rotary tool
receptacle of a drill which is to be used, a base section provided
on the other end at a distance from the engagement means, and a
hollow cylindrical connecting sleeve section which connects the
base section and the engagement device. The connecting sleeve
section has a threadlike inner profile which corresponds to the
threadlike outer profile (15) on the shank (12). The adapter (21)
is formed by a first element part (22) and a second element part
(32) which are detachably connected to one another via a clutch
device (41).
Inventors: |
Bayerl; Michael; (Tuerkheim,
DE) ; Ludwig; Wolfgang; (Zaisertshofen, DE) ;
Heemann; Kay; (Kaufering, DE) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Davidson, Davidson & Kappel, LLC
485 7th Avenue, 14th Floor
New York
NY
10018
US
|
Assignee: |
Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
Schaan
LI
|
Family ID: |
42139027 |
Appl. No.: |
12/661043 |
Filed: |
March 10, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
279/145 ;
405/259.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E21D 21/0053 20160101;
E21D 21/0093 20130101; Y10T 279/3418 20150115; E21B 17/03
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
279/145 ;
405/259.1 |
International
Class: |
E21D 20/02 20060101
E21D020/02 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 11, 2009 |
DE |
DE 102009001464.0 |
Claims
1. An adapter for a self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening
element comprising: a shank with a first end, a drill bit head
being provided on the first end, and with a second, free end, the
second end of the shank being provided, at least in part, with a
threaded outer profile, an adapter placable on the second, free end
of the shank and having an external engagement device on one
adapter end for a rotary tool receptacle of a drill to be used, a
base section being provided on the other adapter end at a distance
from the engagement device, and a hollow cylindrical connecting
sleeve section connecting the base section and the engagement
device, at least the connecting sleeve section having a threadlike
inner profile, at least in part, corresponding to the threaded
outer profile on the shank, the adapter being formed by a first
element part and a second element part detachably connected to one
another via a clutch device.
2. The adapter as recited in claim 1 wherein the clutch device
includes an axially extending stop surface situated on the first
element part and an axially extending counterstop surface situated
on the second element part for transmitting the drilling
torque.
3. The adapter as recited in claim 1 wherein the clutch device on
one of the first and second element parts includes at least one cam
projecting beyond a free edge, and at least one recess provided on
the free edge of the other of the first and second element parts,
the at least one cam engaging in the at least one recess for
transmission of torque.
4. The adapter as recited in claim 3 wherein at least one of the
side walls of the at least one recess extends at an angle relative
to a center of rotation of the corresponding first or second
element part.
5. The adapter as recited in claim 1 wherein a retainer is provided
in the region of the clutch device.
6. The adapter as recited in claim 5 wherein a radially
circumferential depression is provided in each case on free edges
of the first and second element parts, the retainer being situated
in the depression.
7. The adapter as recited in claim 1 wherein the first element part
is secured on the second end of the shank in a rotationally fixed
manner.
8. The adapter as recited in claim 7 wherein the first element part
is secured on the second end of the shank in a positive-fit manner.
Description
[0001] This claims the benefit of German Patent Application DE 10
2009 001 464.0, filed Mar. 11, 2010, and hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
[0002] The present invention relates to an adapter for a
self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening element.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Self-boring fastening elements, such as rock anchors and in
particular chemical shear connectors, and suitable drills having
rotary tool receptacles, as well as the use thereof in mining and
tunneling have been known to those skilled in the art for quite
some time. These fastening elements are primarily used to stabilize
walls in cavities, such as in tunnels, mine shafts, or the like. In
the production of cavities, the mechanical properties and in
particular the load-bearing capacity of the rock layers are
decreased. With the aid of the fastening elements, i.e., chemical
shear connectors, these rock layers are anchored and therefore
secured to undamaged rock layers located farther away.
[0004] The shank of the fastening elements is used on the one hand
as a drilling rod, and on the other hand, in the case of a chemical
shear connector, as the receptacle for the compound to be pressed
out. A drill bit head is mounted on the first end of the shank
situated in the setting direction. The second end of the shank is
inserted into a rotary tool receptacle of a drill which is used to
drill the fastening element into the substrate.
[0005] An adapter for a self-drilling, chemically anchorable
fastening element is known from DE 103 36 040 B4. The fastening
element has a shank which has a first end with a drill bit head and
a second, free end, the second end of the shank being provided in
places with a threadlike outer profile. The adapter is situated on
the second, free end of the shank, and on one end has external
engagement means for a rotary tool receptacle of a drill which is
to be used, a base section provided on the other end at a distance
from the engagement means, and a hollow cylindrical connecting
sleeve section which connects the base section and the engagement
means. The connecting sleeve section has a threadlike, i.e.
threaded, inner profile in places which corresponds to the
threadlike outer profile on the shank. The connecting sleeve
section is provided with perforations for producing predetermined
breaking points on the adapter.
[0006] The adapter is screwed onto the second, free end of the
shank of the fastening element, and then the rotary tool receptacle
of the drill is mounted on the engagement means designed as a
quick-engagement device, for example. After the intended drilling
depth is achieved, a curable, for example quick-curing, compound is
applied. When the curable compound reaches a given degree of
hardness the drill is started up again, and after a specified
torque is exceeded, the predetermined breaking points break, and
the portion of the adapter having the external engagement means,
rotationally driven by the drill, is moved along the shank in the
direction of the substrate or in the direction of the drill bit
head in order to brace the fastening element anchored in the
substrate.
[0007] Using the known adapter greatly simplifies the setting
process for the self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening
element, the disengagement torque being clearly definable within a
certain tolerance range.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
adapter for a self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening
element, having a narrower tolerance range for the disengagement
torque.
[0009] The present invention provides an adapter for a
self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening element, having a
shank with a first end on which a drill bit head is provided, and
with a second, free end, the second end of the shank being
provided, at least in places, with a threadlike outer profile, the
adapter which may be placed on the second, free end of the shank
having external engagement means or device on one end for a rotary
tool receptacle of a drill which is to be used, a base section
provided on the other end at a distance from the engagement means,
and a hollow cylindrical connecting sleeve section which connects
the base section and the engagement means, at least the connecting
sleeve section having a threadlike inner profile, at least in
places, which corresponds to the threadlike outer profile on the
shank.
[0010] According to the present invention, the adapter is formed by
a first element part and a second element part which are detachably
connected to one another via a clutch device.
[0011] The disengagement torque may be precisely defined as a
result of the design of the clutch device located between the two
element parts which are separate from one another. When this
defined disengagement torque is exceeded, the clutch device is
disengaged and the second element part having the engagement means
is available in a freely rotatable manner for pretensioning the
fastening element, which is already anchored in the substrate. The
disengagement torque of the clutch device is set in such a way that
during the drilling process the two element parts remain in a
coupled state for transmitting drilling torque.
[0012] The adapter has a small number of parts, which are connected
to one another. The two element parts are easily manufacturable and
may have a robust design, which represents an important economic
advantage in particular for a mass-produced product, as is the case
for the adapter according to the present invention.
[0013] At the start of the drilling process, the adapter does not
have to be screwed in until it appears at the free end of the
shank. During operation of the drill, the adapter rotates until it
contacts the screw stop on the second, free end of the shank. The
shank is then drilled into the substrate, via the adapter, with the
aid of the drill until the intended drilling depth is reached. The
base section of the adapter provides a screw stop for the
adapter.
[0014] For a fastening element in the form of a chemical shear
connector, the shank has a hollow cylindrical design, the interior
space formed by the shank being used to conduct the curable
compound or to accommodate a curable compound in the shank. The
base section on the first element part of the adapter may be used
as a retaining device for the compound, situated in the shank, to
be pressed out. The compound to be pressed out is packaged in a
film bag, for example, and is situated in a receptacle, for example
in an interior tube, in the shank. This is particularly
advantageous for overhead applications, since due to the base
section the compound to be pressed out is not able to slide out of
the hollow cylindrical shank. A preferably central opening is
advantageously provided in the base section which allows a pressing
mechanism to be inserted in order to apply the compound to be
pressed out, situated in the shank, without having to remove the
adapter from the free end of the shank for this work step.
[0015] The shank, for example an anchor tube, may be provided as
piece goods which are cut to the required or desired length on
site. Because the drill bit head is mounted only on the shank, this
preassembly step may also be carried out on site. To improve the
extraction parameters of fastening elements such as rock anchors,
the shank is often provided with exterior profiling along its
entire length. The inner thread of the adapter is preferably
matched to the outer thread, which is provided as profiling. If the
shank does not have an outer thread on its exterior, a suitable
thread may be provided, for example cut, on site on the free end of
the shank for connecting the adapter. Generous tolerances may be
present between the inner thread on the adapter and the outer
thread on the shank without greatly limiting the functioning of the
connection of these two parts. As a result, for a shank cut to size
on site, deburring of the cut surfaces may usually be dispensed
with.
[0016] The quick-engagement device advantageously has a wrench
connection. A bihexagonal or polygonal design, for example, is used
as the wrench connection, thus minimizing the angle of twist for
finding the geometries for connecting the rotary tool receptacle of
the drill to the fastening element. In addition, a tool may be
placed on the wrench connection, if necessary, for screwing and
unscrewing the adapter on the shank.
[0017] The clutch device preferably includes an axially extending
stop surface situated on the first element part and an axially
extending counterstop surface situated on the second element part
for transmitting the drilling torque. In the case of a clutch
device having elements which shear or break off, a disengagement
torque of the clutch device may be easily defined via the size of
the contact surfaces of the stop surface and counterstop surface
which may be brought into contact with one another.
[0018] For a drilling process having a reverse rotation of the
drive of the drill, first the fastening element is drilled into the
substrate, the stop surface and the counterstop surface being in
mutual contact for transmission of the drilling torque. After the
anchoring depth is reached and the curable compound is at least
partially cured, the drill is started up again, the rotational
direction of the drive being reversed with respect to the drilling
rotational direction. The second element part is then freely
rotatable, and in order to pretension the fastening element which
is already anchored in the substrate, may then be moved by the
drill in the direction of the substrate or in the direction of the
drill bit head, for example, until contacting an anchor plate
provided on the substrate.
[0019] On one of the element parts the clutch device preferably
includes at least one cam which projects beyond a free edge, and at
least one recess provided on the free edge of the other element
part, the at least one cam engaging in the at least one recess for
transmission of torque. For transmission of drilling torque, the
side face of the cam extending in the rotational direction comes
into contact with the corresponding side face of the recess. When
the fastening element already anchored in the substrate is braced,
the cam, for example, slides out of the recess on the other element
part, and the element part having the engagement means may be moved
along the shank in a freely rotatable manner.
[0020] Alternatively, the at least one cam breaks off when the
disengagement torque of the clutch device is exceeded, so that the
element part having the engagement means may be moved along the
shank in a freely rotatable manner. The height of the at least one
cam of the corresponding element part which projects beyond the
free edge of the corresponding free edge is selected in such a way
that the center of gravity of the sheared or broken-off cam element
is situated within the recess. This ensures that the at least one
sheared or broken-off cam element remains within the recess after
the clutch device is disengaged.
[0021] At least one of the side walls of the at least one recess
preferably extends at an angle relative to the center of rotation
of the corresponding element part. The side wall extending at an
angle relative to the rotation, i.e., obliquely or transversely
with respect to a radius, may be used, depending on the orientation
of the inclination, on the one hand as a securing surface for
retaining a sheared or broken-off cam element, or on the other hand
as a guide surface to facilitate sliding of the at least one cam
from the at least one recess when the disengagement torque of the
clutch device is exceeded.
[0022] If the fastening element is set in a reverse rotation
process, the side wall of the recess lying or extending in the
drilling direction advantageously has an inclination which extends
axially and essentially in the direction of the center of rotation,
so that at this location the entire contact surface is available
for transmitting the drilling torque. The side wall of the recess
located opposite and trailing the side wall situated in the
drilling direction advantageously extends at an angle relative to
the center of rotation of the corresponding element part, the angle
relative to the center of rotation being selected according to the
requirements, for example for retaining a section of the at least
one cam, or to facilitate sliding of the at least one cam from the
at least one recess.
[0023] Retaining means are preferably provided in the region of the
clutch device which advantageously hold the two element parts
together in the installed state of the adapter. This allows the
adapter to be situated as a unit on the free end of the shank, so
that the two element parts do not have to be separately assembled
on the free end of the shank. The retaining element also ensures
that, for example, a sheared or broken-off cam element remains in
the recess. The retaining means are advantageously flexible, and
also advantageously produce a radially inward pretension on the
corresponding edges of the element parts, thus ensuring simple
installation. The retaining means are made of plastic or metal, and
are also advantageously designed as a closed ring. Alternatively,
the retaining element is made of multiple interconnected tab
elements which join the two element parts together in places in
their contact region.
[0024] A radially circumferential depression is preferably provided
in each case on the free edges of the element parts, and the
retaining means are situated in this depression, thus ensuring
simple installation of the adapter.
[0025] The first element part is preferably secured on the second
end of the shank in a rotationally fixed manner, thus preventing
the first element part having the base section from accidentally
coming loose during the setting process for the fastening element.
In particular for a setting process for the fastening element using
reverse rotation of the drill drive, the first element part which
is secured on the second end of the shank in a rotationally fixed
manner ensures simple anchoring and pretensioning of the fastening
element. During the drilling process, the second element part
having the engagement means is moved in the direction of the free,
second end of the shank, the first element part which is secured on
the second end of the shank in a rotationally fixed manner
preventing the adapter from twisting off from the shank of the
fastening element. In the subsequent reversed rotation, the second
element part is moved away from the first element part which is
secured in a rotationally fixed manner. The type of securing of the
first element part is advantageously selected in such a way that
the first element part is able to sufficiently absorb the forces
which arise in the drilling process.
[0026] The first element part is preferably secured on the second
end of the shank in a positive-fit manner, which ensures that the
first element part is adequately secured on the second end of the
shank. Axially extending bore holes are advantageously provided in
the first element part and the shank of the fastening element,
which together form a receptacle for a connecting pin. The bore
holes advantageously extend starting from the base section of the
first element part, and are externally accessible for installation
of the connecting pin. Alternatively, the section of the bore hole
extends, at least in the first element part, starting from the end
facing the second element part, in the direction of the base
section of the first element part, it being possible to similarly
insert the connecting pin from this end for securing the first
element part on the second end of the shank in a rotationally fixed
manner. In a further alternative, a bore hole oriented radially
inward is provided in the first element part, and a connecting pin
which engages in the end region of the second end of the shank is
inserted into the bore hole.
[0027] Further options for securing the first element part on the
second end of the shank in a rotationally fixed manner include
providing an adhesive or a clamping connection, for example by
deforming the corresponding contact surfaces between the first
element part and the end region on the second end of the shank. A
further option includes, but is not limited to, shrink-fitting the
first element part on the second end of the shank.
[0028] The adapter is advantageously manufactured in a casting
process. Subsequent machining of the cast adapter may be dispensed
with on account of the allowable tolerances. Besides this
economical manufacturing method, the adapter may also be
manufactured in a casting/milling process, for example.
[0029] The present invention is explained in greater detail below
with reference to exemplary embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] FIG. 1 shows a self-drilling, chemically anchorable rock
anchor in a side view;
[0031] FIG. 2 shows a first exemplary embodiment of an adapter in
an enlarged side view;
[0032] FIG. 3 shows the first element part of the adapter according
to FIG. 2 in a partial section;
[0033] FIG. 4 shows the adapter according to FIG. 2 in a
longitudinal section;
[0034] FIG. 5 shows a second exemplary embodiment of an adapter in
a side view;
[0035] FIG. 6 shows the adapter in a first longitudinal section
according to line VI-VI in FIG. 5;
[0036] FIG. 7 shows the adapter in a second longitudinal section
offset by 90.degree. relative to the first longitudinal section,
according to line VII-VII in FIG. 5; and
[0037] FIG. 8 shows the adapter in a cross section according to
line VIII-VIII in FIG. 5.
[0038] Identical parts are basically provided with the same
reference numerals in the figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] Chemically anchorable fastening element 11 illustrated in
FIG. 1, in the form of a rock anchor, has a hollow cylindrical
shank 12 or anchor tube which is provided with a drill bit head 16
on a first end 13, and which has a second, free end 14 situated
opposite first end 13. Shank 12 is provided with a threadlike outer
profile 15 in places at an end region on second end 14. Threadlike
outer profile 15 advantageously extends over the entire
longitudinal extension of shank 12. A curable compound 17 packaged
in a film bag is provided in the receptacle formed by hollow
cylindrical shank 12.
[0040] An adapter 21, illustrated in detail in FIGS. 2 through 4,
is provided on second, free end 14 of shank 12. Adapter 21 is
formed by a first element part 22 and a second element part 32
which are detachably connected to one another via a clutch device
41.
[0041] First element part 22 has a base section 23 with a central
opening 24, and has a first hollow cylindrical connecting sleeve
section 25 which projects from base section 23 on one side of base
section 23. A sealing element 27 is situated in opening 24 in base
section 23. The interior of first hollow cylindrical connecting
sleeve section 25 is provided in places with a threadlike inner
profile 26 which may screwed onto threadlike outer profile 15 at
the end region on second end 14 of shank 12.
[0042] Two bore holes 28 situated opposite each other extend,
starting from base section 23, and in places each bore hole merges
into a groove 18 on second, free end 14 of shank 12. Two connecting
pins 29 may be inserted into these bore holes 28, thus allowing
first element part 22 to be secured on second end 14 of shank 12 in
a rotationally fixed and positive-fit manner.
[0043] Second element part 32 has a hollow cylindrical design, and
on one end 33 has a radially outwardly projecting collar 34 which
adjoins exterior engagement means or device 35, having a polygonal
design, for a rotary tool receptacle of a drill which is to be
used. The section adjoining engagement means 35 forms second hollow
cylindrical connecting sleeve section 36. The interior of second
element part 32 is provided in places with a threadlike inner
profile 37 which may be screwed onto threadlike outer profile 15 of
shank 12.
[0044] Second hollow cylindrical connecting sleeve section 36 also
has an exterior threadlike outer profile 15 in places for mounting
fastening means, such as a lock nut. Since adapter 21 for the most
part remains on shank 12 even after fastening element 11 is set,
adapter 21 may be used, for example, for fixing a pad to the wall
of the cavity to be secured. Such pads are, for example,
reinforcing mats or mesh pads made of metal or plastic which
provide protection from unsecured falling rock. These pads are
advantageously situated in an overlapping manner in the region of
the set fastening element 11. As the result of providing fastening
means on adapter 21, in a first step a first pad may be secured as
such to adapter 21. A second pad is then placed over adapter 21 and
is secured using the same or other fastening means.
[0045] For transmitting the drilling torque, clutch device 41,
which detachably connects first element part 22 and second element
part 32 to one another, includes two axially extending stop
surfaces 42 situated opposite each other on first element part 22,
and two axially extending counterstop surfaces 46 similarly
situated with respect to one another on second element part 32. The
free end of first hollow cylindrical connecting sleeve section 25
of first element part 22 extends in a spiral manner between stop
surfaces 42, the pitch being designed to be greater than the pitch
of threadlike outer profile 15 of shank 12. The free end of second
hollow cylindrical connecting sleeve section 36 of second element
part 32 likewise extends in a spiral manner between counterstop
surfaces 46, the pitch being designed to be greater than the pitch
of threadlike outer profile 15 of shank 12.
[0046] After adapter 21 is placed on free end 14 of shank 12, a
drill is used to set fastening element 11 in rotation in drilling
direction 49 via adapter 21. After the intended drilling depth is
reached, the drill is shut off and curable compound 17 is pressed
out, for example with the aid of a pressing device inserted through
opening 24 in base section 23 of first element part 22. When
curable compound 17 reaches a specified degree of hardness, the
drill is started up again, this time a rotation being exerted on
adapter 21 in bracing direction 50, in the opposite direction of
drilling direction 49. Second element part 32 is moved in a freely
rotatable manner in the direction of drill bit head 16, along
threadlike outer profile 15 of shank 12, until fastening element 11
is braced. Due to the spiral design of the free ends of first
connecting sleeve section 25 as well as second connecting sleeve
section 36, counterstop surfaces 46 are able to slide past stop
surfaces 42 of first element part 22, which is on free end 14 of
shank 12 in a rotationally fixed manner, when element part 32 is
axially displaced.
[0047] Adapter 51 illustrated in FIGS. 5 through 8 differs from
previously described adapter 21 essentially in the design of clutch
device 71 which detachably connects first element part 52 to second
element part 62. First element part 52 is advantageously secured on
the free end of the shank of the fastening element in a
rotationally fixed manner. Clutch device 71 includes two cams 76
situated opposite each other which project beyond free edge 63 of
second connecting sleeve section 66 of second element part 62.
Clutch device 71 also includes recesses 72, provided on free edge
53 of first connecting sleeve section 55 of first element part 52,
corresponding to the orientation of cams 76; for transmitting
torque, cams 76 engage in the recesses.
[0048] Also provided on free edge 63 of second connecting sleeve
section 66 of second element part 62 are two spacing cams 64
situated opposite each other, which in the installed state of
adapter 51 lie against free edge 53 of first connecting sleeve
section 55 of first element part 52. Spacing cams 64 prevent free
edges 53 and 63 from making surface contact with one another, thus
preventing adhesion between these free edges and therefore
preventing the free edges from influencing the disengagement torque
of clutch device 71.
[0049] Leading side wall 73 of recesses 72, which is situated in
rotary drilling direction 78, essentially extends in the direction
of center of rotation 56 of first element part 52. Trailing side
wall 74 of recesses 72, which is situated in bracing rotary
direction 79, extends at an angle relative to center of rotation 56
of first element part 52, the inclination of these side walls 74
being oriented to retain a broken-off cam section in recess 72.
[0050] In the region of clutch device 71, first element part 52 as
well as second element part 62 are provided with a radially
circumferential depression 81 in which flexible retaining means 82
designed as a circumferentially closed ring are provided.
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