Drillhead assembly with chambered sonde housing
US10036240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/017
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drill assembly with a drill body coupled to a drilling string and a sonde body having a least one chamber defined therein for receiving locating electronics therein. In disclosed embodiment, the one or more chambers may be provided and the electronics can include a battery, a sensor, a transmitter, an antenna and connecting wires. One or more secure windows may be provided in the sonde body to allow the locating electronics to wirelessly transmit outside of the sonde body. The electronics may be potted within the chamber with a solidifying potting agent to improve durability of the electronics in a drilling environment.
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