IES84417Y1 - A percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes - Google Patents
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ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes. The hammer comprises an external outer wear sleeve (5), an inner cylinder (7) mounted co-axially within the outer wear sleeve (5), a tubular torque shaft (3) disposed axially and centrally of the hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly. The hammer further comprised a sliding piston (6) mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder (7) and outer wear sleeve (I0) and about the tubular torque shaft (3) to strike a hammer bit (1) for reciprocal movement in a chuck (4) adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly. The hammer bit (l) has a central bore (46) through which the torque shaft (3) extends, such that the torque shaft (3) protrudes forwardly of the hammer. According to one aspect of the invention, an adaptor (2), for connection to a drill string, is screw-threadably connected to the forward end of the torque shaft (3) and the rearward end of the torque shaft (3) is screw—threadably connected to a back-head locking member (10). The rear end of the wear sleeve (5) is screw-threadably connected to the back-head locking member (10) and the forward end of the wear sleeve (5) is additionally screw-threadably connected to the chuck (4). For the first two connections the screw-thread connection is is in one direction and for the last two connections the screw-thread connection is in the opposite direction or rotation.
Description
Title
A Percussion Hammer for Enlarging Drilled Holes.
Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a fluid-operated percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes.
The invention is particularly concerned with a hammer for reaming pilot holes formed
by directional drilling apparatus, or raise boring apparatus.
Background to the Invention
It is known to use directional drilling apparatus to form substantially horizontal drill
holes in the ground for installing electrical or telephone cables, gas or water pipes, or
the like. The directional drilling equipment usually comprises a percussion drill bit
operable through a drill string and includes a steering device so that the drill bit can be
steered in a desired substantially horizontal direction below and along the route of roads
and streets, and under river beds, roads and the like. Such directional drilling apparatus
is well known and is disclosed, for example, in WO 97/49889, US 6,705,415, and US
2004/Ol 88142A.
In a typical directional drilling system, a drill string incorporating a percussion hammer,
to apply axial impact forces to the drill bit, is utilised to drill an initial pilot hole of a
small diameter (for example 133 mm) than the diameter of the ultimate passage desired.
The ultimate drill passage may have a diameter of anything from 200 mm to 760 mm
depending upon the size of the cables, pipes or conduits to be inserted in the drilled
passageway.
With the known horizontal drilling method, when the percussion drill bit and hammer
breaks through the surface after having drilled the pilot hole, the percussion hammer
system is removed and a reamer bit is fixed to the protruding drill rod. Using the drill
string, the reamer bit is then pulled back against the face of the drilled pilot hole. By
means of a rotary force only (i.e. without percussion) the hole is then reamed by the
reamer bit to the required larger diameter. Because there are no percussion forces
involved the penetration rate of the reamer is very slow, particularly in hard rock
formations. Back-Reaming tools are disclosed, for example, in US 2002/0l08785A,
Another known method of enlarging the pilot hole is to remove the drill string including
the percussion drill hammer from the pilot hole and then using another hammer system
with a larger bit to ream the hole to size. For example, US 4,249,620 discloses a
method of boring holes which includes forming an open-ended pilot bore by means of a
first self-propelled displacement hammer of smaller diameter. Next a cable is
introduced through the pilot bore and then the diameter of the pilot bore is increased to
form the hole by means of a second displacement hammer of greater diameter. The
second displacement hammer is guided through the pilot bore by pulling it with the
cable, which for this purpose is attached to the leading end of the second hammer. The
disadvantage of this system is that because the initial drill string has been removed there
is a danger that the larger hammer system will deviate from the course of the pilot hole.
For example, it may drift to one or other side of the axis of the pilot hole. Also there
can be a risk of the pilot hole collapsing in broken conditions.
It is known to use similar methods to enlarge pilot holes drilled by raise boring
apparatus in the drilling of vertical elevator shafts and the like. The pilot hole is drilled
vertically downwards, and then using the pilot hole as a guide, a drill head is pulled
upwardly to enlarge the hole. An example of such a drill head is disclosed in US
2004/0l88l42A. This drill head utilises at least two, and preferably three impact
hammers.
EP 0 507 610 A (Rear) discloses an upholc hammer comprising a substantially tubular
housing which is closed at one end and supports a substantially centrally located fluid
supply tube at said one end. The fluid supply tube extends axially through the housing
and is connected at its other end to drill a string, and receives fluid being directed to the
hammer by the drill string. The housing supports a drill bit at its other end, which is
slidably received about the fluid supply tube. A piston also is slidably supported about
the fluid supply tube in the housing for reciprocation between the drill bit and the end of
the housing. Fluid porting means is provided to alternately admit fluid to the spaces
defined between each end of the piston and the respective ends of the housing to effect
reciprocation of the piston between a first position at which it impacts on the drill bit
and a second position at which it lies in the vicinity of the end of the housing.
The upholc hammer disclosed in EP 0 507 610 A suffers from a number of
disadvantages. It discloses a centrally located fluid supply tube (13) which extends
axially through the hammer housing (11). The tube serves to transmit torque and to
regulate the piston cycle. Because of the complicated machined shapes of the tube and
the provision of ports 30a and 30b cut through the wall of the tube, the structure of the
tube is significantly weakened for the purpose of torque transmission. The clearance
between the piston and the tubes must be sufficiently small to provide the sealing
necessary to operate the piston cycle. The small clearance in conjunction with the
torque transmission, and weakening of the wall structure, places excessive stress and
bending on the tube. For example because of the presence of ports 30a and 30b, and
the requirement for a tight running clearance with the piston, it is likely that the tube
will distort under torque. Avoiding the clearance problem may necessitate that the
clearance between the piston and the tube be increased, thus reducing efficiency.
Also, in EP 0 507 610 A, the drill bit (18) is retained in the drivel-sub bit support (17)
by a bit retaining ring (19), which results in a relatively weak bit design. Furthermore,
in EP 0 507 610 A, the back end of the hammer comprises an end plate (12) fixed to the
tubular housing (1 1) by studs (15) and to one end of the fluid supply tube (13) by a
second set of studs (16). There is a high risk that in operation the variation of the
system would cause studs to loosen which would result in very serious damage to the
hammer.
Object of the Invention
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved method and apparatus for
reaming drilled pilot holes utilising horizontal directional drilling or raise boring. It is a
particular object of the invention to provide a system and apparatus in which a fluid
operated hammer drill capable of combined percussion and rotary drilling is guided
through the pilot hole by means of the original drill string to increase the diameter of the
hole.
Summary of the Inventing
In one aspect the invention provides a percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes
comprising an external outer wear sleeve, an inner cylinder mounted co-axially within
the outer wear sleeve, a tubular torque shaft disposed axially and centrally of the
hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston
mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder and outer wear sleeve
and about the tubular torque shaft to strike a hammer bit for reciprocal movement in a
chuck adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit having a central
bore through which the torque shaft extends, such that the torque shaft protrudes
forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that a) an adaptor, for connection to a drill
string, is screw-threadably connected to the forward end of the torque shaft; b) the
rearward end of the torque shaft is screw-threadably connected to the back-head locking
member; c) the rear end of the wear sleeve is screw-threadably connected to the back-
head locking member; and d) the forward end of the wear sleeve is screw-threadably
connected to the chuck.
Preferably, the screw-thread connections a) and b) are made in the same direction as the
direction of rotation of the drill string and connections c) and d) are made in the
opposite direction to that of the drill string. Suitably, the screw-thread connection for a)
and b) is by means of a right-hand thread and that of c) and d) is by means of a left-hand
thread.
In a third aspect, the invention provides a percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes
comprising an external outer wear sleeve, an inner cylinder mounted co-axially within
the outer wear sleeve, a tubular torque shaft disposed axially and centrally of the
hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston
mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder and outer wear sleeve
and about the tubular torque shaft to strike a hammer bit for reciprocal movement in a
chuck adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit having a central
bore through which the torque shaft extends, such that the torque shaft protrudes
forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that an adaptor, for connection to a drill
string, is screw-threadably connected to the forward end of the torque shaft and acts as a
forward stop for forward movement of the bit and to retain the bit in the chuck.
In a further aspect, the invention provides a percussion hammer for enlarging drilled
holes comprising an external outer wear sleeve, an inner cylinder mounted co-axially
within the outer wear sleeve, a tubular torque shaft disposed axially and centrally of the
hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston
mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder and outer wear sleeve
and about the tubular torque shaft to strike a hammer bit for reciprocal movement in a
chuck adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit having a central
bore through which the torque shaft extends, such that the torque shaft protrudes
forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that
a) an adaptor, for connection to a drill string, is screw-threadably connected to the
forward end of the torque shaft;
b) the rearward end of the torque shaft is screw-threadably connected to a back-head
locking member; and
c) the rear end of the wear sleeve is screw-threadably connected to the back-head
locking member.
In a further aspect the invention provides percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes
comprising an external outer wear sleeve, an inner cylinder mounted co-axially within
the outer wear sleeve, a tubular torque shaft disposed axially and centrally of the
hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston
mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder and outer wear sleeve
and about the tubular torque shaft to strike a hammer bit for reciprocal movement in a
chuck adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit having a central
bore through which the torque shaft extends, such that the torque shaft protrudes
forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that the rear end of the torque shaft is
connected to a back-head locking member, and the rearward end of the back-head
locking member has connection means whereby the hammer may tow cables, pipes or
the like through the enlarged hole.
Preferably, the back-head locking member is provided with means, suitably a screw-
thread attachment means, whereby a second drill string may be towed behind the
hammer during enlargement of the drilled hole. This has the advantage that, if after the
pilot hole has been enlarged, it is found necessary to carry out additional reaming of the
drilled hole, the rear trailing drill string can be disconnected from the back-head locking
member, the hammer turned around, and connected, to the forward end of the torque
shaft. The hammer can be guided by the trailed drill string back through the reamed
hole to remove any obstructions.
In yet a further aspect the invention provides a percussion hammer for enlarging drilled
holes comprising an external outer wear sleeve, an inner cylinder mounted co-axially
within the outer wear sleeve, a tubular torque shaft disposed axially and centrally of the
hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston
mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder and outer wear sleeve
and about the tubular torque shaft to strike a hammer bit for reciprocal movement in a
chuck adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit having a central
bore through which the torque shaft extends, such that the torque shaft protrudes
forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that a rear end of the torque shaft is
connected to a back-head locking member and a fluid channel in the torque shaft is in
fluid connection with a fluid distribution chamber contained within the back-head
locking member. Preferably, the fluid distribution chamber is fitted with a check valve
to control distribution of fluid from the chamber to the piston.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 is a side elevation of one embodiment of a combined percussion and rotary
drilling hammer for use in the method and apparatus of the invention, showing the bit
extended from the hammer in blow mode (ie. at the start of drilling);
Figure 2 shows the system in strike position;
Figure 3 shows the system in which the piston of the hammer is at the top of its stroke;
and
Figure 4 is an exploded View of the hammer of the invention.
Detailed Description of the Drawings
Referring to Figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings, these show one embodiment
of a combined percussion and rotary drilling hammer of the invention. The construction
and operation of the apparatus of the invention is as follows:
The hammer comprises an external outer wear sleeve 5, which is threadably connected
at its rear end to a backhead locking member 10. Preferably, the locking member 10 has
an externally screw-threaded cylindrical portion 50 which engages with an internally
screw-threaded end of the wear sleeve 5. A check valve 8 is mounted within and
centrally of the locking member 10. The check valve 8 is in fluid communication with
an air distribution chamber 12 within the locking member 10. The check valve 8 is
spring-mounted, in well-known manner, by means of a compression spring 9 (see Fig.
An inner cylinder 7 is mounted co-axially within the outer wear sleeve 5. A tubular
torque shaft 3 is disposed axially and centrally of the hammer assembly. The torque
shaft 3, is threadably connected at its rear end (top end as shown in the drawings) to the
locking member 10. An externally screw-threaded end portion 47 of the shaft 3, which
is of enlarged diameter, engages with the inner wall of the cylindrical portion 50 of the
locking member 10, which is internally screw-threaded. The opposite, from end, of the
torque shaft 3 is externally screw-threaded to engage with an internally screw-threaded
cylindrical part of an adaptor 2. The adaptor 2 is mounted on the front end (lower end
as shown in the drawings) and will be described more fully below.
The torque shaft 3 defines an internal longitudinal passageway 11, which extends
axially for the length of the torque shaft 3, and which is in fluid communication with the
air distribution chamber 12. The tubular torque shaft is connected via adaptor 2, in use
of the system, to the drill string of the drilling rig and compressed air is supplied from
the drill string through the central passageway 11 of the torque shaft 3 to supply
compressed air to the assembly to operate a piston 6, as will be described more fully
below. The torque shaft 3 also serves the dual role of transmitting rotary forces from
the drill string to cause the hammer to rotate to effect a rotary drilling, in well-known
manner.
The combined percussion and rotary drilling hammer described in this embodiment is a
pneumatically operated hammer utilising compressed air. It will be appreciated that the
hammer may also be hydraulically operated, in which case a hydraulic fluid is used
instead of compressed air.
The rear end of the inner cylinder 7 has an inwardly directed flange 41, which is
clamped between an annular shoulder 42 on the torque shaft, by means of the backhead
locking member 10, which when screwed down locks the inner cylinder 7 in position
relative to the outer wear sleeve 5, for example in the matter described in our WO
2004/039530. As shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the forward end of the wear sleeve 5 has an
externally screw-threaded portion 30 to which is threadably attached a cylindrical chuck
4. The rear end of the chuck 4 is threaded to engage with the threaded portion 30 of the
wear sleeve 5. The forward end of the chuck 4 is fonned internally with axial splines 43
which are adapted to engage with complementary external splines 44 formed on a shank
45 of a hammer bit 1 (see Fig. 4). The co-operating splines 42, 43 allow the bit 1 to
move in a reciprocating axial movement relative to the chuck 4 and also transmit torque
from the chuck 4 to the bit 1. The forward end of the chuck 4 has an annular end face
, which acts as an abutment for the bit 1
The drill bit 1 has an internal axial bore 46 through which the tubular torque shaft 3
extends such that the bit 1 is able to move in a reciprocating movement over the torque
shaft 3.
A sliding piston 6 is mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder 7,
and the outer wear sleeve 5, to strike the hammer bit 1 which slides axially within the
chuck 4.
When the parts are assembled the forward threaded end portion 31 of the torque shaft 3
protrudes forwardly of the hammer bit to threadably engage with the adaptor 2.
The adaptor 2 acts as a bit retaining means for locking the bit 1 in position during
operation of the hammer. It provides a much stronger and effective bit retaining system
than that disclosed in the prior art. The adaptor 2 has a rearwardly-facing annular end
face 49 (see Fig. 2), which acts as a stop to forward movement of the bit 1.
A forward end of the adaptor 2 has a connection portion 28, which suitably is externally
screw-threaded for connection to a drill rod of the drill string.
Preferably. the rearward end of the back-head locking member 10 has connection
means, e. g. a screw—thread connection by means of which a variety of systems may be
towed behind the hammer when in use. For example, it is possible to attach a hook or
eye to the member 10, should it be desired to tow pipes or cables through the hole, as it
is drilled by the hammer, for installation purposes.
An important and innovative feature of the invention is the method by which various
parts of the hammer are assembled together.
As indicated above the parts are connected as follows:
a) the adaptor 2 is screw-threadably engaged with the forward end of the torque
shaft 3;
b) the rearward end of the torque shaft 3 is screw—threadably engaged with the
back-head locking member 10;
c) the wear sleeve 5 is screw-threadably engaged with the back-head locking
member 10;
d) the wear sleeve 5 is screw-threadably engaged with the chuck; and
It is important that the direction of rotation in tightening the screw—thread connection for
connections a) and b) is in the same direction as the direction of rotation of the drill
string. The drill string thread direction is also in the same direction as the direction of
rotation. The drill string usually rotates clock-wise and so there should be a clock-wise
tightening of the screw thread connection; that is the screw should have a right-hand
thread; whereas on the contrary the screw thread connection for connections c) and d)
above should be in the opposite direction; i.e. if the drill—string rotates clock-wise, these
connections should be tightened anti-clockwise, using a left-hand thread. Obviously, if
the drill string rotates anti-clockwise, the opposite will be the case, and a) and b) will
then utilise the left-hand thread, and c) and d) a right-hand thread.
This arrangement ensures that the connections between the parts referred to are
maintained tightly connected despite vibrations of the hammer during use of the system.
In operation of the invention, when a pilot hole is drilled, and the original percussion
drilling system is removed from the drill rods at the breakthrough point of the pilot hole,
one is left with a drill string protruding out of the end of the pilot drill hole. The
percussion drilling hammer of the invention is attached to the protruding drill rod by
connection means. The connection means preferably comprise the adaptor 2 which, as
described above has an externally screw-threaded connection portion 28, which
connects with the foremost drill rod. The largest diameter of the adaptor 2 is nominally
smaller than the pilot hole. For example, its largest diameter may be 127 mm where the
pilot hole has a diameter of 133 mm. The drilling hammer is then operated and is
guided along the pilot hole by pulling back on the drilling string. This ensures that the
hammer does not deviate from the track of the pilot hole as it enlarges the pilot hole.
Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3 the operation of the hammer is as follows. Figure 1 shows
the hammer in blow mode i.e. no hammering is taking place. Compressed air is
supplied from the drill string down the air passage 11 in the torque shaft 3 to push open
the check valve 8 and to permit the compressed air to enter the air-distribution chamber
12. From here the air flushes through an annular chamber 13, ports 14 to chamber 15,
holes 16, annular chamber 23 between the piston 6 and the torque shaft 3. The flow of
air continues down to exit through the holes 26 and grooves 37 in the bit to the cutting
face of the bit.
Figure 2 shows the hammer in the strike position. The bit 1 has been pushed back into
assembly (by sliding rearwardly along the splines 43 and over the torque shaft 3), as the
system is pulled back, by the drill string onto face of hole being reamed. This inward
travel of the bit 1 is limited by the end face 48 of the chuck 4. Compressed air is
supplied from chamber 15 through holes 16 to an undercut 35 in the inner cylinder 7.
From here the air passes along ports 18 in piston 6 to the annular chamber 33, undercut
, ports 20 to a lift chamber 21, which is sealed in the piston bore by a foot va1ve22.
Simultaneously a top drive chamber 17 is open to exhaust through chamber holes 23,
, and grooves 37.
Figure 3 shows the piston 6 at top of stroke. The lift chamber 21 is open to exhaust
through passages 40, holes 26, and grooves 37. The top drive chamber 17 is supplied
with compressed air through holes 16, undercut 35, and ports 18, and forces the piston 6
back down to strike the bit 1 as the chamber 17 is sealed in the piston bore by means of
the raised diameter portion 24 on the torque shaft 3.
To stop the hammer operation, the system is pushed off the face of reamed hole and the
bit 1 is pushed out of the assembly until it sits on the annular face 49 of the adaptor 2.
The words “comprises/comprising” and the words “having/including” when used herein
with reference to the present invention are used to specify the presence of stated
features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of
one or more other features, integers, stcps, components or groups thereof.
It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in
the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single
embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention which are, for brevity,
described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in
any suitable sub-combination.
Claims (1)
1. A percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes comprising an external outer wear sleeve (5), an inner cylinder (7) mounted co-axially within the outer wear sleeve (5), a tubular torque shaft (3) disposed axially and centrally of the hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston (6) mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder (7) and outer wear sleeve (10) and about the tubular torque shaft (3) to strike a hammer bit (1) for reciprocal movement in a chuck (4) adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit (1) having a central bore (46) through which the torque shaft (3) extends, such that the torque shaft (3) protrudes forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that a) an adaptor (2), for connection to a drill string, is screw-threadably connected to the forward end of the torque shaft (3); b) the rearward end of the torque shaft (3) is screw-threadably connected to a back- head locking member (10); c) the rear end of the wear sleeve (5) is screw-threadably connected to the back-head locking member (10); and d) the forward end of the wear sleeve (5) is screw-threadably connected to the chuck (4); and wherein for connections a) and b) above the screw-thread connection is in one direction and for connections c) and d) the screw-thread connection is in the opposite direction or rotation. . A percussion hammer as claimed in Claim 1 characterised in that screw—thread connections a) and b) are made in the same direction as the direction of rotation of the drill string and connections c) and d) are made in the opposite direction to that of the drill string; optionally the screw-thread connection for a) and b) is by means of a right-hand thread and that of C) and d) is by means of a left-hand thread. . A percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes comprising an external outer wear sleeve (5), an inner cylinder (7) mounted co-axially within the outer wear sleeve (5), a tubular torque shaft (3) disposed axially and centrally of the hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston (6) mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder (7) and outer wear sleeve (10) and about the tubular torque shaft (3) to strike a hammer bit (1) for reciprocal movement in a chuck (4) adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit (1) having a central bore (46) through which the torque shaft (3) extends, such that the torque shaft (3) protrudes forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that an adaptor (2), for connection to a drill string, is screw-threadably connected to the forward end of the torque shaft (3), and acts as a forward stop for forward movement of the bit (1) and to retain the bit (1) in the chuck (4). . A percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes comprising an external outer wear sleeve (5), an inner cylinder (7) mounted co-axially within the outer wear sleeve (5), a tubular torque shaft (3) disposed axially and centrally of the hammer assembly, and extending longitudinally through the assembly, a sliding piston (6) mounted for reciprocating movement within the inner cylinder (7) and outer wear sleeve (10) and about the tubular torque shaft (3) to strike a hammer bit (1) for reciprocal movement in a chuck (4) adjacent a forward end of the hammer assembly, the hammer bit (1) having a central bore (46) through which the torque shaft (3) extends, such that the torque shaft (3) protrudes forwardly of the hammer, characterised in that a) an adaptor (2), for connection to a drill string, is screw-threadably connected to the forward end of the torque shaft (3); b) the rearward end of the torque shaft (3) is screw-threadably connected to a back- head locking member (10); and c) the rear end of the wear sleeve (5) is screw-threadably connected to the back-head locking member (10). . A percussion hammer for enlarging drilled holes substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as illustrated in, the accompanying drawings. TOMKINS & C0.
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