International business machines corporation (20240131606). REAMING TOOL VACUUM ASSEMBLY simplified abstract

REAMING TOOL VACUUM ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

international business machines corporation

Inventor(s)

PAUL Samaniego of PORT EWEN NY (US)

DOUGLAS ALEXANDER Smalley of CLINTON CORNERS NY (US)

KARL OWEN Casserly of VALLEY STREAM NY (US)

ERIC Mallery of EAST HARTFORD CT (US)

MATEUSZ Koziol of POUGHKEEPSIE NY (US)

ALFREDO Fappiano of TORRINGTON CT (US)

JAMES Hoey of NEW YORK NY (US)

OSWALD J. Mantilla of DUTCHESS NY (US)

RYAN Elsasser of POUGHKEEPSIE NY (US)

REAMING TOOL VACUUM ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240131606 titled 'REAMING TOOL VACUUM ASSEMBLY

Simplified Explanation

The reaming tool vacuum assembly described in the abstract includes a reaming tool with a reaming bit that has a tip end, a base end, flutes tapered toward the tip end, and apertures defining openings to an interior chamber. The assembly also includes a first rigid tube positioned in the interior chamber, allowing the reaming bit to rotate around its longitudinal axis independently of the tube, and a vacuum to provide suction in the interior chamber via the first rigid tube.

• Explanation of the patent/innovation:

 - Reaming tool with a reaming bit and a first rigid tube for rotation.
 - Vacuum system for providing suction in the interior chamber of the reaming bit.

• Potential applications of this technology:

 - Drilling and reaming operations in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, and mining.

• Problems solved by this technology:

 - Improved debris removal during reaming operations.
 - Enhanced efficiency and precision in drilling processes.

• Benefits of this technology:

 - Increased productivity due to better debris management.
 - Reduced risk of tool damage and improved overall performance.

• Potential commercial applications of this technology:

 - Tool manufacturing companies.
 - Construction and mining equipment suppliers.

• Possible prior art:

 - Similar vacuum-assisted reaming tools used in the oil and gas industry.

Questions:

1. How does the vacuum system in this reaming tool assembly compare to traditional debris removal methods? 2. What specific industries or applications can benefit the most from using this reaming tool vacuum assembly?

Original Abstract Submitted

a reaming tool vacuum assembly comprising: a reaming tool comprising a reaming bit, the reaming bit comprising: a tip end; a base end; a plurality of flutes tapered toward the tip end; a plurality of apertures positioned between the plurality of flutes, wherein the plurality of apertures define a plurality of openings to an interior chamber of the reaming bit; a first rigid tube positioned in the interior chamber of the reaming bit, wherein the reaming bit is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the first rigid tube and independent of the first rigid tube; and a vacuum to provide suction in the interior chamber of the reaming bit via the first rigid tube.