Patent ID: 7628223
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B25D

Abstract:
1. Rock drilling machine adapted to be mounted to a feed beam of a rock drilling device, said rock drilling device having means for pivoting said rock drilling machine when mounted thereto, said rock drilling machine comprising: a first channel for supplying lubricant to lubrication points of said rock drilling machine; at least one lubricant distribution device in fluid communication with said first channel, said lubricant distribution device comprising a sleeve in fluid communication with lubricant in said first channel, said sleeve defining a plurality of generally radial openings along the circumference of said sleeve, each of said openings extending between the inside and the outside of said sleeve, and a groove surrounding said sleeve, said groove being connected to all of said openings at the outside of said sleeve so as to be in fluid communication with lubricant in said first channel through said openings in said sleeve, and; a second channel having a first end connected to said groove and a second end connected to at least one lubrication point of said rock drilling machine for supplying lubricant thereto from said first channel, wherein lubrication of said at least one lubrication point of said rock drilling machine is independent of the pivotal position of the rock drilling machine.