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TRAINING
ROCKDRILL
1 2
N2
6 3
The recoil impact energy together with the pressure at the front area starts the return process of
the piston.
N2
8
6
When the edge 7 of the piston get the position shown, high pressure runs into the pilot channel 6.
The distributor gets pressure on both ends. The larger side 6 moves the spool as shown. High
pressure enters the rear chamber.
Time to stop the piston in its reverse motion the accumulator receives oil from :
• for a while until complete stop from the rear chamber
• the pump
NOTE: according to the rockdrill type, an extra pilot channel can be used. By removing the plug
at the channel 8, pressure pressurizes the pilot channel sooner.
N2
The piston stops due to the pressure applied in the rear area and re-starts its forward motion.
It must maintain a constant acceleration up to the impact point.
N2
This drawing shows the piston close to the impact point to the shank.
At the end of its stroke, the piston moves at the fastest speed, the needed flow is therefore at its
maximum level.
The accumulator supplies instant flow to the rear chamber.
To achieve this optimum speed, the rear area receives oil from :
• the accumulator
• the pump
• oil re-circulating from the front area
2
HP
1-A
LP
Components
ITEM DESIGNATION
1 Rotation assembly
1-A Hydraulic motor assembly
2 Percussion assembly
3 Flushing head assembly
HP High pressure accumulator
LP Low pressure accumulator, working on return line
2.1 ROTATION
9
8 8
1
2
10 7
4
6
ITEM DESIGNATION
1 Hydraulic motor assembly
2 Main gear
3 Shank stop
4 Front flange fasten by 4 bolts
5 Set of dust seal, spacer and oil lip seal
6 Bronze driver
7 Set of dust seal, spacer and oil lip seal
8 Bronze bushing for the driver gear
9 Driver gear
10 Bronze bushing for the main gear
The position of the central part of the piston let pressure running into pilot channel 6.
In the detail view, we see that the pilot pressure is acting on the largest area of the distributor.
That moves the distributor forward as shown.
The rear chamber 2 connected to tank allows reverse motion.
The central groove of the piston allows the pilot pressure 6 to release to tank.
P R C
P : percussion pressure
R : return
C : pilot channel
Some recoil energy together with the feed thrust force moves the shank in contact with its rear
stop 3.
To prevent any stress within the rotation mechanism, the shank stop moves freely.
It makes contact to the dampening piston 20. The pressurized chamber 21 should absorb the
recoil/feed energy.
20
21
From the HP line through supply hole, percussion pressure can enter the dampening chamber.
The dampening piston 20 get full HP pressure at its rear working area.
21
Correct position means that the dampening piston by moving forward is going to place the shank
back at its nominal (normal) striking position.
In the above drawing, we can see the dampening piston now in forward position.
Due to the very high speed, if it wants to move too far ahead, the longest holes will release the
chamber pressure 21 to tank (refer to enlarged detail view).
The long (return) and the short (pressure) holes ensure a total control of the dampening piston
position.
NOTE: the pressurized chamber 21 must be large enough to handle all working conditions: feed
thrust force together with percussion recoil energy.