Screw with cutting slots

The screw with multiple cutting slots addresses chip accumulation issues by facilitating rapid removal and stable fastening, reducing resistance and preventing cracking, through its design with opposing extensions.

DE102019135819B4Active Publication Date: 2025-10-30ESSENCE METHOD REFINE CO LTD
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Application Number
DE102019135819
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-12-27
Publication Date
2025-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2039-12-27

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Technical Problem

Existing screws with a single groove for chip removal face limitations in cutting efficiency, leading to chip accumulation, increased resistance, and potential workpiece cracking, with insufficient space for residual chips and reduced fastening effectiveness.

Method used

A screw design featuring multiple cutting slots, including first and second cutting slots with opposing extensions, facilitating rapid chip removal and enhanced fastening by ensuring adequate space for chips, reducing resistance, and preventing workpiece cracking.

Benefits of technology

The design enables efficient chip removal, reduces screwing resistance, prevents workpiece cracking, and enhances fastening by ensuring stable engagement and improved pull-out strength.

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Abstract

A screw (2) with cutting slots, made of a material suitable for being screwed into a hard workpiece (5) by a screwing process, comprising a shank (21) with an outer circumference (OP), a head part (22) formed at one end of the shank (21), and a threaded section (23) wound helically around the shank (21), wherein the shank (21) tapers to a tip (211) opposite the head part (22) and defines an axis passing through the tip (211); the shank (21) has a lower section (21a) and a main section (21b), wherein the main section (21b) is formed between the lower section (21a) and the head part (22); the tip (211) is formed within the lower section (21a);the threaded section (23) has several threads (231) which are spirally arranged in a clockwise direction and form a pitch (P) between each pair of adjacent threads (231) of the several threads (231) at a distance from each other; wherein a first outer envelope (OP1) and a second outer envelope (OP2) are formed opposite the first outer envelope (OP1) with the outer circumference (OP); a cutting gap unit (G) is formed on the shank (21) and is arranged on the first outer envelope (OP1); the cutting gap unit (G) has a first cutting slot (24) and a second cutting slot (25), wherein the second cutting slot (25) is formed at a distance from the first cutting slot (24); the first cutting slot (24) has a first upper end (241) which is directed towards the head part (22); a first low point (242) is directed towards the tip (211);at least one first wall (243) is formed between the first upper end (241) and the first low point (242), while two first cutting edges (244) are formed at a point where the at least one first wall (243) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231); the first cutting edge extends in an extension direction (E1) towards the head part (22); the extension direction (E1) is opposite to the clockwise direction of the multiple threads (231); the second cutting slot (25) has a second upper end (251) directed towards the head part (22); a second low point (252) is formed towards the tip (211); at least one second wall (253) is formed between the second upper end (251) and the second low point (252); two second cutting edges (254) are formed at a point where the at least one second wall (253) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231);one of the two first cutting edges (244) runs parallel to one of the two second cutting edges (254); characterized in that the cutting gap unit (G) is formed within the lower section (21a); ​​a first space (S1) is formed between the first low point (242) and the tip (211); the thread section (23) is formed spirally from the tip (211) to the head part (22); at least one thread of the several threads (231) is formed spirally between the first low point (242) and the tip (211) and is configured to exert a downward pull force, whereby said shank (21) is drilled into said hard workpiece (5) without deviating from an upright position at the beginning of said screwing process;the first low point (242) and the first upper end (241) are formed on a right and a left side of the axis (R1), respectively, such that the extension direction (E1) runs from right to left over the axis (R1), wherein a third space (S3) defined between the first low point (242) and the second low point (252) corresponds to 0.5 to 2 times the pitch (P) to provide an axial distance between said first cutting slot (24) and said second cutting slot (25) and parallel to said axis (R1), wherein said threaded section (23) in said third space (S3) follows said at least one complete thread turn within said first space (S1) for screwing said shank (21) into said hard workpiece (5) without deviation and for facilitating the removal of chips which have been cut accordingly by said first cutting slot (24) and said second cutting slot (25).
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Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a screw, in particular a screw with cutting slots. 2. State of the art

[0002] The Fig. Figure 1 shows that a screw 1 according to the prior art consists of a shank 11, a head 12 formed on the shank, and a right-hand thread 13 that is wound spirally around the shank 11. The shank 11 tapers to form a point 14 opposite the head 12, on which a groove 15 is formed. For actuation, a tool (not shown) is used to rotate the head 12 and to screw the threads 13 into a workpiece (not shown). The groove 15 cuts the workpiece, and the chips produced during cutting are collected in this groove 15 to complete the screwing process. However, the shaft 11 has only one groove 15, the groove 15 extending clockwise in the direction of the spiral of the right-hand threads 13, which results in a limited cutting effect and the fibers of the workpiece not being completely and cleanly cut off.The single groove 15 does not allow for quick chip removal, and there is insufficient space to collect the remaining chips. As a result, the chips accumulate, slightly blocking the groove 15 and causing increased resistance when screwing the screw in. This excessive chip accumulation also exerts excessive pressure on the workpiece, leading to cracks and slowing down the screwing process. Even when the screw 1 is driven into the workpiece, the remaining chips cannot be pressed downwards by the clockwise-extending groove 15, thus failing to increase the fastening effect. Only the tip 14 of the screw 1 contacts the workpiece, resulting in a small bearing surface. In this case, the tip 14 deviates slightly from its correct position for screwing in, subjecting it to an unacceptable force.Maintaining the tip 14 in an upright position to fully screw the screw 1 into the workpiece is therefore both time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, further modifications to the screw 1 are necessary.

[0003] Screws of the aforementioned type are disclosed in US 2018 / 0 231 046 A1, US 2018 / 0 135 681 A1, US 1 698 951 A, US 2011 / 0 293 387 A1 and EP 2 385 261 A1. Object of the invention

[0004] The aim of the present invention is to create a screw with cutting slots that enables rapid screwing in, avoids cracks in the workpiece, achieves a stable fastening effect and improves pull-out strength.

[0005] The problem is solved by a screw having the features according to claim 1 or 2. Further advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0006] The cutting gap unit accordingly intensifies the initial cutting action and quickly removes the chips, thereby reducing resistance during screw insertion and preventing cracks in the workpiece caused by excessive chip accumulation. The opposing extension of both cutting slots also compresses the remaining chips, causing them to accumulate in the slots to improve the fastening effect and achieve pull-out strength. Brief description of the drawing Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a screw according to the state of the art; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic view illustrating a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 3 shows an enlarged view of the outlined area A in the Fig. 2; Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective partial view to illustrate a first variant of the first preferred embodiment; Fig. 5 shows a top view of the Fig. 4; Fig. Figure 6 shows a perspective partial view to illustrate a second variant of the first preferred embodiment; Fig. Figure 7 shows a top view of the Fig. 6; Fig. Figure 8 shows a perspective partial view to illustrate a third variant of the first preferred embodiment; Fig. 9 shows a top view of the Fig. 8; Fig. Figure 10 shows a top view to illustrate a variant of the Fig. 5; Fig. Figure 11 shows a top view to illustrate a variant of the Fig. 7; Fig. Figure 12 shows a top view to illustrate a variant of the Fig. 9; Fig. Figure 13 shows a schematic view illustrating the screwing process of the first preferred embodiment; Fig. Figure 14 shows a schematic view illustrating a second preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 15 shows a schematic view illustrating a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 16 shows a schematic view illustrating a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 17 shows a cross-sectional view of section AA in the Fig. 16 along; Fig. Figure 18 shows a cross-sectional view to illustrate a variant of the Fig. 17; Fig. Figure 19 shows a schematic view illustrating a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 20 shows a schematic view illustrating a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 21 shows an enlarged view of the outlined area C of the Fig. 20; and Fig. 22 shows a front view of the Fig. 21 in the floor plan. Ways to implement the invention

[0007] The Fig. Figure 2 shows a first preferred embodiment of a screw 2 with cutting slots, consisting of a shank 21, a head portion 22 formed at one end of the shank 21, and a threaded section 23, the latter being wound helically around the shank 21. The threaded section 23 has several threads 231, which are wound helically in a clockwise direction as a right-hand thread, as shown. Each pair of adjacent threads 231 is spaced apart to define a pitch P between them. The shank 21, which preferably has a circular cross-section, has an outer circumference OP. The shank 21 is tapered to form a tip 211 opposite the head portion 22, with an axis R1 defined, i.e., a central axis passing through the tip 211. A lower section 21a is extended by a certain length, while a main section 21b is formed between the lower section 21a and the head section 22.The tip 211 is formed within the lower section 21a. The outer circumference OP has further opposing peripheral sections, i.e., a first outer enveloping surface OP1 and a second outer enveloping surface OP2 (see ). Fig. 5) If the shaft 21 forms a baseline R2 in the cross-sectional view, the outer circumference OP is divided by the baseline R2 into two peripheral surfaces OP1, OP2, which are oriented in different directions. If the baseline R2 passes through a center point of the shaft 21, the outer surfaces OP1, OP2 are symmetrical.

[0008] At least one cutting gap unit G is formed on the shaft 21 and has a first cutting slot 24 and a second cutting slot 25, the latter being formed at a distance from the first cutting slot 24. In the first preferred embodiment, one cutting gap unit G is shown, wherein the first cutting slot 24 is preferably formed on the lower left side of the second cutting slot 25, and both cutting slots 24, 25 are formed on the same peripheral part, i.e., on the first enveloping surface OP1, as is the case, for example, in the Fig. Figures 4 to 9 show that both cutting slots 24 and 25 can be formed simultaneously. Alternatively, the two cutting gap units G are located in the Fig. Figures 10 to 12 show that one of the cutting gap units G is arranged on the first outer surface OP1, while the other slot units G are arranged on the second outer surface OP2. To describe the operation of screw 2, only the information shown in Figures 10 to 12 is provided. Fig. The configuration shown is displayed.

[0009] The Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 3 shows that the first cutting slot 24 has a first upper end 241 directed towards the head 22, while a first low point 242 is directed towards the apex 211, and at least one first wall 243 is formed between the upper end 241 and the first low point 242. The second cutting slot 25 has a second upper end 251 directed towards the head 22, while a second low point 252 is directed towards the apex 211, and at least one second wall 253 is formed between the second upper end 251 and the second low point 252. The first cutting slot 24 and the second cutting slot 25 can have the same shape, or, if required, different shapes with one or more first walls 243 and second walls 253.For example, with respect to the same shape, two or more first walls 243 and two or more second walls 253 can be formed, such that the cutting slots 24, 25 can be formed in an L-shape, since the first walls 243 and the second walls 253 can be attached at right angles, to form a V-shape, since the first walls 243 and the second walls 253 are not attached at right angles, or in a shape with three or more sides. In the . Fig. 4 and Fig. Figure 5 shows two first walls 243 and two second walls 253, such that the first cutting slot 24 and the second cutting slot 25 have the same shape. Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 shows that a single first wall 243 and a single second wall 253 can also be used, wherein both walls 243, 253 preferably have a curved shape. Fig. 8 and Fig. Figure 9 shows that, depending on the shape, the number of first walls 243 can differ from the number of second walls 253. Alternatively, the number of first walls 243 at different angles corresponds to the number of second walls 253. For example, one cutting slot has an L-shape, while the other cutting slot has a V-shape. The first cutting slot 24 and the second cutting slot 25, in the same shape or in different shapes, can facilitate the cutting of the workpiece by means of opposing extensions, whereby the chips can be quickly removed, the remaining chips collected, and the chips pressed to increase the holding effect.

[0010] Two first cutting edges 244 are formed at a point where the first wall 243 is connected to the outer circumference OP and the threads 231. The first cutting edge 244 extends in a projection direction E1 towards the head part 22, while the projection direction E1 is opposite to the clockwise direction of the threads 231. Two second cutting edges 254 are formed at a point where the second wall 253 is connected to the outer circumference OP and the threads 231. One of the two first cutting edges 244, such as the cutting edge on the right side of the first cutting slot 24 in the Fig. 3, runs parallel to one of the two second cutting edges 254, such as the cutting edge on the left side of the second cutting slot 25 in the Fig. 3. Therefore, the direction of travel of the second cutting slot 25 is opposite to the clockwise direction of the threads 231.

[0011] If the cutting gap unit G is formed within the lower section 21a, a first space S1, an axial distance parallel to the axis R1, can be defined from the first low point 24 of the first cutting slot 24 to the tip 211 to form a conducting section 212. Preferably, the first space S1 corresponds to 1 to 1.5 times the slope P. The first low point 242 is formed on a right side of the axis R1, while the first upper end 241 is formed on its left side, so that the extension direction E1 of the first cutting edge 244 runs from right to left across the axis R1 to form a Fig. The opposite extension shown in Figure 3 is to be represented. Simultaneously, the first cutting edge 244 can be inclined at an angle θ between 5 and 60 degrees to the axis R1, preferably 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 45 degrees, or 60 degrees. The first cutting slot 24 is therefore a slot opposite to the right-hand threads 231. The first cutting slot 24 and the second cutting slot 25 are formed at a distance from each other to form a second space S2, which preferably corresponds to between 1 / 6 (one sixth) and 4 / 6 (four sixths) times the pitch P (see Figure 3). Fig. 5) so that the first cutting edge 244 and the second cutting edge 254 have improved resistance to torsional torque.

[0012] The threaded section 23 is wound helically around the shaft 21 and extends axially to the head 22 with a total length TL. The first wall 243 extends by a first axial length L1, a length parallel to the axis R1 between the first upper end 241 and the first low point 242, and serves as a slot length of the first cutting slot 24. The second wall 253 extends by a second axial length L2, a length parallel to the axis R1 between the second upper end 251 and the second low point 252, and serves as a slot length of the second cutting slot 25. Both axial lengths L1 and L2 are adjustable as required. Preferably, the axial lengths L1 and L2 each correspond to 1 / 3 (one-third) of the total length TL. Fig. Figure 5 shows that a first distance D1 defined between the two first cutting edges 244 corresponds to 0.5 to 1 times the pitch P to serve as a slot width of the first cutting slot 24. A second distance D2 defined between the two cutting edges 254 corresponds to 0.5 to 1 times the pitch P to serve as a slot width of the second cutting slot 25. Therefore, both cutting slots 24, 25 have appropriate slot lengths and slot widths to facilitate cutting and removal, as well as the collection of the chips produced by cutting.

[0013] The threaded section 23, which is wound spirally between the first low point 242 and the tip 211, is arranged with at least one complete helix and connected to the tip 211. In short, at least one complete thread turn 231 is formed within the conducting section 212 to cut at the beginning of the screwing process, to facilitate the smooth movement of chips, and thus to bring the screw 2 into position and engage with the workpiece 5.

[0014] The insertion of screw 2 is shown by the Fig. 2 to 4 and Fig. 13 described. The screw 2 is screwed into a hard workpiece 5, such as an iron board less than 0.8 mm thick, a hardwood board, or a wood-based panel. The tip 211 is placed on a surface of the workpiece 5, after which the head 22 is attached as shown by the arrows in the Fig. Figure 13 shows the workpiece 21 being rotated clockwise to drill the shaft 21 into the workpiece 5. As the threaded section 23 engages the tip 211 and interacts with the guiding section 212, a downward pull-out force is generated within the guiding section 212 by the complete thread 231, cutting into the workpiece 5 and gradually drilling the shaft 21 upright into the workpiece 5. This prevents the tip 211 from deviating from its upright position, which is best suited for screwing in, allowing the screw 2 to quickly engage with the workpiece 5. The workpiece 5 is then further machined with the first cutting edge 244 of the first wall 243, the first wall on the right-hand side, as shown, for example, in the figure 13. Fig. 13 shown, as well as with the second cutting edge 254 of a second wall 253, the second wall on the right side, as for example in the Fig. Figure 13 shows that since the cutting slots 24, 25 are simultaneously inclined and spaced apart to form the second chamber S2, some threads 231 within the second chamber S2 are distributed and inclined to facilitate cutting and chip movement. The shank 21 is therefore screwed further along the inclination of the threads 231 to reduce resistance during screwing and to accelerate the screwing process. The second chamber S2 also contains both cutting slots 24, 25 to resist excessive force through the cutting slots 24, 25 during screwing, to prevent excessive force being exerted on the first cutting edges 244 and the second cutting edges 254, and thus to prevent damage to these cutting edges. The force of the screw 2 resisting the torsional torque is therefore increased.

[0015] When the chips produced by the screwing action travel along the threads 231 into the cutting slots 24, 25, they are moved further along the other first wall 243 and the other second wall 253 and towards the head 22 for quick removal. The slot lengths and widths of both cutting slots 24, 25 are also sufficient to accommodate the remaining chips. These remaining chips are then pressed downwards through the opposite extension of the cutting slots 24, 25 and remain in the slots to ensure a tight engagement between the screw 2 and the workpiece 5 and to increase the pull-out strength, preventing the screw 2 from being easily pulled out of the workpiece 5.Due to the opposite extension, both cutting slots 24, 25 resist the screw resistance in order to gradually cut and screw into the workpiece 5, to quickly remove the chips, to avoid cracks in the workpiece 5 due to excessive chip accumulation, and to increase the fastening effect to press the chips downwards and thus prevent slight loosening.

[0016] The Fig. Figure 14 shows a second preferred embodiment of the screw 2 with the same elements as those described for the first embodiment. The second preferred embodiment is characterized in that the first low point 242 of the first cutting slot 24 is connected to the tip 211 when the cutting gap unit G is formed within the lower section 21a, in order to facilitate cutting around the opposite extensions of the slots 24, 25 as previously described, to enable faster chip removal, to collect the residual chips and to press the chips downwards to enhance the fastening effect.

[0017] The Fig. Figure 15 shows a third preferred embodiment of the screw 2 with the same elements as those described for the first embodiment. In particular, a third space S3 is formed at an axial distance parallel to the axis R1 between the first low point 242 and the second low point 252, corresponding to 0.5 to 2 times the pitch P. Accordingly, thanks to a suitable axial distance between the locations of the two cutting slots 24, 25, the chips can be easily moved along the threaded section 23 and the two cutting slots 24, 25 towards the head 22, thus enabling rapid chip removal.

[0018] The Fig. Figure 16 shows a fourth preferred embodiment of the screw 2 with the same elements as those described for the first embodiment. In particular, the cutting gap unit G further comprises at least one additional cutting slot 26 formed at a distance from the second cutting slot 25. In this preferred embodiment, for example, one additional cutting slot 26 is used. The additional cutting slot 26 has an additional upper end 261 directed towards the head portion 22, with an additional recess 262 directed towards the tip 211, and at least one additional wall 263 formed between the additional upper end 261 and the additional recess 262. Two additional cutting edges 264 are formed at a location where the additional wall 263 abuts the outer circumference OP and the threads 231.An additional cutting edge 264 is arranged parallel to a second cutting edge 254 of the second cutting slot 25, so that the extension direction of the additional cutting slot 26 runs opposite to the right-hand threads 231. Accordingly, the three cutting slots 24, 25, 26 are combined as a cutting gap unit G to achieve optimal cutting through their opposing extensions, to quickly remove the chips, to collect the residual chips, and to compress the chips to increase the fastening effect.

[0019] In the fourth preferred embodiment, the additional wall 263 extends by a third axial length L3, a length parallel to the axis R1 between the additional upper end 261 and the additional low point 262, which serves as a slot length of the third cutting slot 26. The length L3 preferably corresponds to 1 / 3 (one-third) of the total length TL. A fourth space S4, an axial distance parallel to the axis R1, is defined between the additional low point 262 and the second low point 252 and corresponds to 0.5 to 2 times the pitch P, in order to facilitate cutting and chip collection, as well as chip removal. In this third embodiment, a cutting gap unit G is located in the Fig. Figure 17 shows where all three cutting slots 24, 25, 26 are arranged on the same peripheral part, i.e., on the first outer hull surface OP1. Alternatively, two cutting gap units G are shown in the Fig. Figure 18 shows a configuration in which three cutting slots 24, 25, 26 of one cutting unit G are arranged on the first outer surface OP1, while three cutting slots 24, 25, 26 of the other cutting unit G are arranged on the second outer surface OP2. This configuration achieves good cutting action, rapid chip removal, and efficient chip collection. It also allows for the simultaneous formation of multiple cutting slots in a single cutting operation, thus increasing machining efficiency. In this case, the second cutting slot 25 can have a curved shape to create an increasing thickness between its lowest inner surface and the lowest inner surfaces of the other two cutting slots 24, 26, thereby increasing the strength of the multi-slot configuration.

[0020] The Fig. Figure 19 shows a fifth preferred embodiment of the screw 2 with the same elements as those described for the first or second embodiment. In particular, two or more cutting gap units G are used, which are formed at a distance from one another. For example, the cutting gap units G are each formed within the lower section 21a and the main section 21b, wherein any cutting gap unit G formed within the lower section 21a is formed at least on the first outer surface OP1, as is the case, for example, in the Fig. As shown in Figures 4 to 9, one of the cutting gap units G, or the cutting gap unit G within the lower section 21a, must be located on the first outer surface OP1. Furthermore, the cutting gap unit G within the lower section 21a and the cutting gap unit G within the main section 21b can be located on the same outer surface or on different outer surfaces. Alternatively, two cutting gap units G within the main section 21b can be formed and located on the outer surfaces OP1 and OP2, respectively. The drawing shows that one cutting gap unit G within the lower section 21a and one cutting gap unit G within the main section 21b are formed at a distance from each other and located on the same outer surface.Accordingly, the cutting gap units G within the different areas 21a, 21b enable good cutting through their opposite extension in order to quickly remove the chips, collect the residual chips and press the chips to increase the fastening effect.

[0021] The Fig. 20 and Fig. Figure 21 shows a sixth preferred embodiment of the screw 2 with the same elements mentioned in the description of the first preferred embodiment. In particular, at least two threads 231 have the serrated configuration, i.e., in other words, each serrated thread 231 has several notches 2311, with several first thread sections 2312 and several second thread sections 2313, formed alternately with the first thread sections 2312, being formed between them. Each first thread section 2312 has a first ridge 2312'. Each second thread section 2313 has a second ridge 2313'. A first reference line a1, defined by connecting the adjacent first ridges 2312' in succession, is distinct from a second reference line a2, defined by connecting the adjacent second ridges 2313' in succession. Fig.Figure 22 shows that the first reference line a1 is below the second reference line a2, so that the first thread sections 2312 are inclined downwards, while the second thread sections 2313 are inclined upwards to form a serrated configuration with thread sections that alternate upwards and downwards. This configuration increases the number of cutting points for faster cutting and to reduce resistance when screwing in, as well as to ensure that the alternating thread sections engage firmly with the workpiece to achieve a good fastening effect.

[0022] In summary, the screw of the present invention consists mainly of a shank on which a cutting slot unit is formed, comprising a first cutting slot and a second cutting slot running parallel to the first cutting slot. The extension of the first cutting edge of the first cutting slot runs counter to the clockwise direction of the thread section and is wound helically around the shank, so that the first cutting slot and the second cutting slot are defined as opposing slots to improve cutting capability, quickly remove chips, and press the chips downwards to enhance the fastening effect.

[0023] Despite the description and presentation of the exemplary embodiments, it is self-evident that further variants and modifications can be created and made without deviating from the scope of the present invention. Reference symbol list 2 screws with cutting slots 5 workpieces 21 shaft 22 Headboard 23 Thread section G Cutting gap unit 24 First cutting slot 25 Second cutting slot 26 Additional cutting slot 21a Lower section 21b Main Section 211 Peak 212 Leading Section 231 threads 241 First upper end 242 First low point 243 First Wall 244 First cutting edge 251 Second upper end 252 Second low point 253 Second Wall 254 Second cutting edge 261 Additional upper end 262 Additional low point 263 Additional wall 264 Additional cutting edge 2311 Notch 2312 First thread section 2312' First ridge 2313 Second thread section 2313' Second ridge a1 First reference line a2 Second reference line D1 First gap D2 Second gap E1 Exit direction θ angle L1 First axial length L2 Second axial length L3 Third axial length TL Total Length OP external circumference OP1 First outer surface OP2 Second outer envelope P slope R1 axis R2 Baseline S1 First Room S2 Second Room S3 Third Room S4 Fourth Room

Claims

[1] Screw (2) with cutting slots, which is made of a material suitable for being screwed into a hard workpiece (5) by a screwing process, comprising a shank (21) with an outer circumference (OP), a head part (22) formed at one end of the shank (21) and a threaded section (23) which is wound spirally around the shank (21), wherein the shank (21) tapers towards the head part (22) into a tip (211) and defines an axis passing through the tip (211); the shank (21) has a lower section (21a) and a main section (21b), wherein the main section (21b) is formed between the lower section (21a) and the head part (22); the tip (211) is formed within the lower section (21a);the threaded section (23) has several threads (231) which are spirally arranged in a clockwise direction and form a pitch (P) between each pair of adjacent threads (231) of the several threads (231) at a distance from each other; wherein a first outer envelope (OP1) and a second outer envelope (OP2) are formed opposite the first outer envelope (OP1) with the outer circumference (OP); a cutting gap unit (G) is formed on the shank (21) and is arranged on the first outer envelope (OP1); the cutting gap unit (G) has a first cutting slot (24) and a second cutting slot (25), wherein the second cutting slot (25) is formed at a distance from the first cutting slot (24); the first cutting slot (24) has a first upper end (241) which is directed towards the head part (22); a first low point (242) is directed towards the tip (211);at least one first wall (243) is formed between the first upper end (241) and the first low point (242), while two first cutting edges (244) are formed at a point where the at least one first wall (243) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231); the first cutting edge extends in an extension direction (E1) towards the head part (22); the extension direction (E1) is opposite to the clockwise direction of the multiple threads (231); the second cutting slot (25) has a second upper end (251) directed towards the head part (22); a second low point (252) is formed towards the tip (211); at least one second wall (253) is formed between the second upper end (251) and the second low point (252); two second cutting edges (254) are formed at a point where the at least one second wall (253) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231);one of the two first cutting edges (244) runs parallel to one of the two second cutting edges (254); ; characterized by, that the cutting gap unit (G) is formed within the lower section (21a); ​​a first space (S1) is formed between the first low point (242) and the tip (211); the threaded section (23) is formed spirally from the tip (211) to the head part (22); at least one thread of the multiple threads (231) is formed spirally between the first low point (242) and the tip (211) and is configured to exert a downward pull force, thereby drilling said shank (21) into said hard workpiece (5) without deviating from an upright position at the start of said screwing process;the first low point (242) and the first upper end (241) are formed on a right and a left side of the axis (R1), respectively, such that the extension direction (E1) runs from right to left over the axis (R1), wherein a third space (S3) defined between the first low point (242) and the second low point (252) corresponds to 0.5 to 2 times the pitch (P) to provide an axial distance between said first cutting slot (24) and said second cutting slot (25) and parallel to said axis (R1), wherein said threaded section (23) in said third space (S3) follows said at least one complete thread turn within said first space (S1) for screwing said shank (21) into said hard workpiece (5) without deviation and for facilitating the removal of chips which have been cut accordingly by said first cutting slot (24) and said second cutting slot (25). [2] Screw (2) with cutting slots, which is made of a material suitable for being screwed into a hard workpiece (5) by a screwing process, comprising a shank (21) with an outer circumference (OP), a head part (22) formed at one end of the shank (21) and a threaded section (23) which is wound spirally around the shank (21), wherein the shank (21) tapers to a tip (211) opposite the head part (22) and defines an axis passing through the tip (211); the shank (21) has a lower section (21a) and a main section (21b), wherein the main section (21b) is formed between the lower section (21a) and the head part (22); the tip (211) is formed within the lower section (21a);the threaded section (23) has several threads (231) which are spirally arranged in a clockwise direction and form a pitch (P) between each pair of adjacent threads (231) of the several threads (231) at a distance from each other; wherein a first outer envelope (OP1) and a second outer envelope (OP2) are formed opposite the first outer envelope (OP1) with the outer circumference (OP); a cutting gap unit (G) is formed on the shank (21) and is arranged on the first outer envelope (OP1); the cutting gap unit (G) has a first cutting slot (24) and a second cutting slot (25), wherein the second cutting slot (25) is formed at a distance from the first cutting slot (24); the first cutting slot (24) has a first upper end (241) which is directed towards the head part (22); a first low point (242) is directed towards the tip (211);at least one first wall (243) is formed between the first upper end (241) and the first low point (242), while two first cutting edges (244) are formed at a point where the at least one first wall (243) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231); the first cutting edge extends in an extension direction (E1) towards the head part (22); the extension direction (E1) is opposite to the clockwise direction of the multiple threads (231); the second cutting slot (25) has a second upper end (251) directed towards the head part (22); a second low point (252) is formed towards the tip (211); at least one second wall (253) is formed between the second upper end (251) and the second low point (252); two second cutting edges (254) are formed at a point where the at least one second wall (253) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231);one of the two first cutting edges (244) runs parallel to one of the two second cutting edges (254); ; characterized by, that a third space (S3) defined between the first low point (242) and the second low point (252) corresponds to 0.5 to 2 times the slope (P) in order to provide an axial distance between said first cutting slot (24) and said second cutting slot (25) and parallel to said axis (R1), wherein the cutting gap unit (G) is formed within the lower section (21a);the first low point (242) is formed at the tip (211), with said threaded section (23) arranged spirally from said tip (211) towards said head part (22) and said threaded section (23) in said third space (S3) is configured to exert a downward pull force, whereby said shank (21) is drilled into said hard workpiece (5) without deviation from an upright position at the beginning of said screwing process to facilitate cutting force, and to more quickly remove chips which have been cut accordingly by said first cutting slot (24) and said second cutting slot (25), and to collect residual chips and press chips downwards to enhance a fastening effect. [3] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein a first distance (D1) defined between the two first cutting edges (244) corresponds to 0.5 and 1 times the pitch (P); and a second distance (D2) defined between the two second cutting edges (254) corresponds to 0.5 to 1 times the pitch (P). [4] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein the threaded section (23) is formed spirally around the shaft (21) and extends axially by a total length (TL); the at least one first wall (243) extends by a first axial length (L1); the first axial length (L1) corresponds to 1 / 3 times the total length (TL); the at least one second wall (253) is extended by a second axial length (L2); and the second axial length (L2) corresponds to 1 / 3 times the total length (TL). [5] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein the at least two threads (231) of the multiple threads (231) have multiple indentations (2311); multiple first thread sections (2312) on which the first ridges (2312') are formed are formed between the multiple indentations (2311); multiple second thread sections (2313) on which the second ridges (2313') are formed are formed between the multiple indentations (2311) and alternately with the multiple first thread sections (2312); and a first reference line (a1) formed by connecting the first ridges (2312') is distinguished from a second reference line (a2) formed by connecting the second ridges (2313'). [6] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein two cutting gap units (G) are formed within the lower section (21a); ​​and the two cutting gap units (G) are formed on the first outer hull surface (OP1) and the second outer hull surface (OP2), respectively. [7] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein the cutting gap unit (G) has at least one additional cutting slot (26) formed at a distance from the second cutting slot (25); the at least one additional cutting slot (26) has an additional upper end (261) directed towards the head part (22); has an additional low point (262) directed towards the tip (211); at least one additional wall (263) is formed between the additional upper end (261) and the additional low point (262); two additional cutting edges (264) are formed at a location where at least one additional wall (263) meets the outer circumference (OP) and the multiple threads (231); one of the two additional cutting edges (264) is parallel to one of the two second cutting edges (254); and a fourth space (S4) is defined between the second minimum (252) and the additional minimum (262), which corresponds to 0.5 to 2 times the slope (P). [8] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein the at least two cutting gap units (G) are each formed within the lower section (21a) and the main section (21b); and any one of the at least two cutting gap units (G) formed within the lower section (21a) is arranged at least on the first outer hull surface (OP1). [9] Screw (2) according to claim 1, wherein a second space (S2) formed between the first cutting slot (24) and the second cutting slot (25) corresponds to 1 / 6 to 4 / 6 times the pitch (P).

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