Reamer Drill Bit Device

Abstract

A reamer drill bit device is provided. The device is comprised of a boring drill bit comprised of a guide that attaches around the bit to keep the bit in place within a boring hole and to ensure even turning within said hole. The guide preferably encloses both sides of the bit to prevent debris from contacting the bit. The guide is also comprised of a plurality of secondary bits positioned radially around the guide that move debris such as gravel and dirt out of the hole being drilled and allow the device to penetrate a plurality of ground surface types.

Claims

1. A reamer drill bit device comprising: a first drill bit comprised of a tooth; a guide that surrounds the drill bit; a pin; and a fastener.

2. The reamer drill bit device of claim 1, wherein the guide is comprised of a second drill bit.

3. The reamer drill bit device of claim 1, wherein the second drill bit is comprised of an acorn bit.

4. The reamer drill bit device of claim 2, wherein the second drill bit is positioned radially around a base of the guide.

5. The reamer drill bit device of claim 1, wherein the guide is comprised of a dome-like shape.

6. The reamer drill bit device of claim 1, wherein the fastener is comprised of a clip, a pin, a screw, or a bolt.

7. The reamer drill bit device of claim 1, wherein the drill bit is comprised of an opening.

8. A reamer drill bit device comprising: a boring drill bit comprised of a tooth; a guide that surrounds the boring drill bit, wherein the guide surrounds the boring drill bit on a first side and a second side of the boring drill bit wherein the tooth is not positioned; a pin; and a fastener.

9. The reamer drill bit device of claim 8, wherein the guide is comprised of a drill bit.

10. The reamer drill bit device of claim 9, wherein the drill bit is comprised of an acorn bit.

11. The reamer drill bit device of claim 9, wherein the drill bit is positioned radially around a base of the guide.

12. The reamer drill bit device of claim 8, wherein the guide is comprised of a dome-like shape.

13. The reamer drill bit device of claim 8, wherein the fastener is comprised of a clip, a pin, a screw, or a bolt.

14. The reamer drill bit device of claim 8, wherein the boring drill bit is comprised of an opening.

15. A reamer drill bit device comprising: a boring drill bit comprised of a tooth; a guide that surrounds the boring drill bit, wherein the guide surrounds the boring drill bit on a first side and a second side of the boring drill bit wherein the tooth is not positioned; a pin; a fastener; and a bolt and nut assembly.

16. The reamer drill bit device of claim 15, wherein the bolt and nut assembly is positioned on the guide.

17. The reamer drill bit device of claim 15, wherein the guide is comprised of a drill bit.

18. The reamer drill bit device of claim 17, wherein the drill bit is comprised of an acorn bit.

19. The reamer drill bit device of claim 17, wherein the drill bit is positioned radially around a base of the guide.

20. The reamer drill bit device of claim 15, wherein the pin penetrates the boring drill bit and the guide.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a reamer drill bit device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0022] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved drill bit for a directional boring drill machine. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a reamer drill bit device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a reamer drill bit device that is more durable than existing bits of the like. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a reamer drill bit device that is more stable during use. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a reamer drill bit device that can easily penetrate a plurality of ground surface types.

[0023] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a reamer drill bit device. The device is comprised of at least one boring bit with at least one guide that attaches to and around the bit, wherein the guide helps keep the bit in place within a boring hole such that the bit turns evenly in the hole. The bit preferably has at least one tooth that is used to cut through the ground surface the bit drills through. The bit is positioned within at least one bit opening of a guide. More specifically, the guide encloses both sides of the bit. This allows the bit to cut freely while remaining unobstructed by debris.

[0024] At least one pin can be placed through openings of the bit and guide in order to secure the guide around the bit. The guide is preferably dome-like in shape with a base comprised of at least one bit. In the preferred embodiment, the guide has a plurality of bits positioned radially along the base, wherein the bits extend outwards from the base. The bits are preferably acorn drill bits that move debris such as gravel and dirt out of the hole being drilled and allow the device 100 to penetrate a plurality of ground surface types.

[0025] Accordingly, the reamer drill bit device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved drill bit for a directional boring drill machine. More specifically, the device provides a drill bit for boring drilling that is more durable than existing bits of the like. Further, the device is more stable during use than existing bits of the like. In addition, the device can easily penetrate a plurality of ground surface types. In this manner, the reamer drill bit device overcomes the limitations of existing boring drill bits known in the art.

[0026] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a reamer drill bit device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of at least one boring bit 110 with at least one guide 120 that attaches to and around the bit 110. The guide 120 helps keep the bit 110 in place within a boring hole such that the bit 110 turns evenly in the hole. The bit 110 may be any shape, style, and configuration of boring bit known in the art. In one embodiment, the bit 110 is comprised of a reamer bit. The bit 110 preferably has at least one tooth 114 that is used to cut through the ground surface the bit 110 drills through. The tooth 114 may be any size, shape, configuration, and pattern of tooth known in the art.

[0027] The bit 110 is positioned within at least one bit opening 128 of a guide 120. More specifically, the guide 120 encloses both sides 116 of the bit 110. However, the guide 120 does not cover the teeth 114 of the bit 110 to allow the teeth 114 to cut freely while remaining unobstructed by debris.

[0028] The guide 120 is comprised of at least one opening 126. The bit 110 is also comprised of at least one opening 112. At least one pin 130 can be placed through both openings 112,126 in order to secure the guide 120 around the bit 110. The pin 130 may further be secured on one or both sides of the guide 120 via at least one fastener 132 such as a clip, pin, screw, bolt, etc.

[0029] The guide 120 is preferably dome-like in shape. The guide 120 preferably has a generally circular base 122. The base 122 is comprised of at least one bit 124. In the preferred embodiment, the guide 120 has a plurality of bits 124 positioned radially along the base 122, wherein the bits 124 extend outwards from the base 122. The bits 124 are preferably acorn drill bits, but may be any bit type or cutting structure known in the art. The bits 124 move debris such as gravel and dirt out of the hole being drilled and allow the device 100 to penetrate a plurality of ground surface types.

[0030] The guide 120 may also be comprised of at least one bolt and nut assembly 140. The assembly 140 allows straps, wiring, etc. to be attached to the device 100 and back pulled through a boring hole.

[0031] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein reamer drill bit device and device are interchangeable and refer to the reamer drill bit device 100 of the present invention.

[0032] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the reamer drill bit device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the reamer drill bit device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the reamer drill bit device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the reamer drill bit device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the reamer drill bit device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0033] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0034] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.