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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2017
J.h. Fletcher & Co., Huntington, WV (US);
Gregory E. Hinshaw, Proctorville, OH (US);
Timothy D. Burgess, South Point, OH (US);
J.H. FLETCHER & CO., Huntington, WV (US);
Abstract
A system for securing different first and second drill tools to a drill head including a socket is provided. The system includes a chuck adapted for positioning at least partially within the socket of the drill head, the chuck including a first opening for receiving the first drill tool. An adapter is configured for forming a selective locking engagement within the first opening of the chuck, the adapter including a second opening for receiving the second drill tool. The selective locking engagement may comprise a 'twist lock' engagement, and the adapter may be arranged for receiving a roof bolt. Related methods are also disclosed.