Abstract: A reversible percussion device, having a casing 1 in which is installed a movable striker and a system for distributing fluid under pressure for causing the striker 4 to move for both forward and rearward movement functions of the device. The system comprises a control member 9 for controlling the distribution of fluid under pressure for both functions, which is movably coupled to the striker 4 and has a mechanism for locking it with respect to the casing 1 in two control positions, corresponding to the two functions of the device. According to the invention, the mechanism for locking the control member 9 in the position enabling the forward movement functions of the device comprises a body 11 movable relative to the control member 9.

Abstract: The invention relates to the construction equipment. A device comprises a body (1) internally accommodating a percussion member (2) with ports (5), an air distributing sleeve (6), an elastic element (7) and a threaded bushing (8). Grooves (9) are made on an external surface of the threaded bushing (8) at an angle to the axis of the device. When the device is moving soil gets in the grooves (9) of the threaded bushing (8) and develops a circumferential force fixing the threaded bushing (8) relative to the body (1).

Abstract: A clamping attachment to a device for driving elongated rod elements of low igidity into the ground comprises a housing (1) having a through tapered interior (2) and shoulders (7) on the outer surface. The interior (2) of the housing accommodates two spring-biased wedging elements (3) with slots (4). The slots (4) receive ends of arms (9) secured on the shoulders (7). Interposed between the spring (12) and wedging elements (3) is a washer plate (14). End faces (16, 17) of the wedging elements (3) and washer plate (14) are tapered. Contact surfaces (10, 11) of the slots (4,) and arms (9) are inclined to the longitudinal axis of the clamping attachment.

Abstract: A reversible percussive action machine includes a housing accommodating a mmer capable of reciprocating motions under the action of a working fluid under pressure, and a valving member with grooves movably connected to the hammer and provided with members for fixing it relative to the housing in two distribution control positions, particularly one that makes the machine move forward and one that ensures the return travel of the machine. The members for fixing the valving member in a position for the forward travel of the machine is fashioned as an insert movable relative to the valving member and having projections received by the grooves of the valving member. The insert is enclosed by a shell with ports, this shell being secured between the housing and the valving member to be capable of axial displacement.

Abstract: A percussive air tool with a hollow cylindrical stepped housing having air inlet and air exhaust ports. A stepped hammer reciprocates inside the housing and has an axial central bore with a tube element disposed in the bore. The tool includes, work stroke and return stroke chambers, an air supply hose pipe with an air feeding valve, and a rod-clamping device arranged in the forward portion of the housing. The smaller step of the hammer has a neck portion or groove adapted to communicate the air inlet port with the interior of the larger step of the housing, an open annular cavity being formed between the tube element and the walls of the hammer bore.

Abstract: A reversible percussive action machine comprises a housing which accommods a hammer capable of reciprocating motions under the action of a pressurized fluid, and a fluid valving member for controlling the distribution of fluid with parts for fixing it in two fluid control positions to assure either the forward or rearward percussive action of the machine. To fix the fluid valving member to provide for the forward percussive action of the machine, a spring-loaded insert which is movably secured relative to the valving member and engageable with a stop made in the housing is used. To fix the fluid valving member in a position to provide for the rearward percussive action of the machine, a stop made on the inside wall of the housing and a stop made in the valving member to engage with the stop of the housing is used. The insert is fashioned as a cup accommodating an element imparting a spring action on the cup relative to the fluid valving member.

Abstract: A machine for driving holes in the ground comprises a cylindrical housing, hammer disposed inside the housing, and an air distribution mechanism. Longitudinal recesses and projections are provided on a portion of the outer surface of the housing at its head end section. The diameter of the cylindrical part of the housing is greater than the diameter of a circle described about the bottoms of the recesses and smaller than the diameter of a circle described about the tops of the projections.

Abstract: A rod-clamping device comprises an impact load transmission assembly which includes a housing having a through axial cavity and a system of jamming elements, a rocoil force take up assembly which includes a housing having a through axial cavity, a collar sleeve, and a system of jamming elements, and a resilient element adapted to urge the jamming elements in a direction counter to the forces being exerted, the impact load transmission assembly having a sleeve member, each system of the jamming elements in the two assemblies being forced to the housing and the rod being driven by a separate resilient element.

Abstract: A distinguishing feature of the present invention comprising a shell with side ports and an axial taper through cavity whose generatrix is inclined to the shell center line at an angle of less than the self-wedging angle, spring-biased gripping jaws accommodated in that cavity, levers installed in the shell ports and interacting by their inner ends with the gripping jaws consists in that the gripping tool is equipped with an abutment sleeve having an inside annular recess and installed on the shell external surface and a rubber shock absorber disposed between the recess upper surface and the outer ends of the levers.

Abstract: A specific feature of the apparatus according to the invention which incorates a percussion unit to a tail piece whereof there is attached a rope connecting to a means of extracting is that fitted into said tail piece coaxially therewith and with a clearance is a ring, the clearance between said ring and said tail piece containing a resilient member with passages reeved wherethrough are the ends of the rope and the inside surface of said tail piece being provided with stops in the body whereof there are also passages for reeving the ends of the rope.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a clamping means for a device for driving flexible rod-shaped elements in soil, wherein an open-ended tapered inner space of the casing accommodates at least two wedging elements and a spring urging the wedging elements into the engagement with the casing and with a rod being driven. The casing is externally provided with lugs having holes receiving pivots which support rocker arms each having a free end and the other end extending in an aperture of the casing wall and engaging one of the wedging elements.

Abstract: A reversible ground perforating device powered by a gaseous medium under ssure, comprising a hollow cylindrical body with a pointed front end. The body accommodates a hammer adapted to reciprocate therein. A front power chamber of variable volume is formed by the hammer in the body. The rear end of the hammer has a cylindrical hollow which forms a rear power chamber of variable volume. The power chambers are interconnected by means of ports provided in the hammer. A stepped cylindrical barrel is located inside the cylindrical hollow in the hammer and coaxially therewith. The barrel is secured in the rear end of the body and the large-diameter portion of the barrel is arranged to interact with the hammer. The wall of the large-diameter portion of the barrel has ports. A spring-loaded stepped sleeve is mounted coaxially with the stepped barrel so that the large-diameter portion of the sleeve is adapted to cover the ports in the barrel.