摘要 |
A drill bit is disclosed for use in a percussion drilling apparatus of the type for boring into the earth. Embodiments of the drill bit comprise an elongate body with a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal surface extending between the first and second ends. Embodiments further comprise a plurality of splines on the longitudinal surface of the drill bit, with at least one of the plurality of splines comprising an apex, a root, and a planar surface between the apex and root. In preferred embodiments, the planar surface is oriented at an angle between 10 and 45 degrees to a plane extending from a center of the drill bit to a midpoint of the apex.
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