Horizontal directional drill pipe drive connection with locking feature

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9834995
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14960639

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A spindle assembly for connecting a drill string to a rotational drive for use in a horizontal directional drilling operation. The assembly comprises a saver sub attached to the rotational drive, and a drive chuck for connection to the drill string. The drive chuck and saver sub form a torque-transmitting connection by engaging through a seat in the saver sub and an engagement point on the drive chuck. Dowel pins may be used to rotationally lock and provide the engagement between the saver sub and the drive chuck. A collar may thread to the saver sub and cause an interference fit by engaging the drive chuck at a shoulder.

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THE CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INCPERRY OK

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Gunsaulis, Floyd R Perry, US 32 470
Metcalf, Max A Stillwater, US 16 30
Slaughter,, Jr Greg L Perry, US 29 102

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