Patent ID: 6257673
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: B25D

Abstract:
A percussion tool bit comprising:a substantially solid cylindrical rearward shank portion of a first diameter, said rearward shank portion being of a size and shape to be received into a socket of a boom mounted hammer;a substantially solid uniformly cylindrical forward tool portion, axially aligned with the rearward shank portion, and having an elongated uniformly cylindrical second diameter that is approximately 15-20% greater than the rearward shank portion diameter;said forward tool portion further including a distally-positioned striking face;said forward tool portion extending forwardly of the shank portion of a longitudinal length that when the tool is received into the socket of the hammer, the longitudinal length will not flex when the tool is operated by the hammer such that the tool's striking face makes striking contact with a work surface.