Adjustable depth of cut control for a downhole drilling tool
US10472897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/62
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drill bit may include a bit body, a plurality of blades on the bit body, and a plurality of cutting elements on the plurality of blades. The drill bit may also include an adjustable depth of cut controller (DOCC) located on a blade to provide depth of cut control for at least one of the plurality of cutting elements. Further, the drill bit may include a positioning unit coupled to the adjustable DOCC and configured to adjust the position of the DOCC relative to the cutting element based on a control signal from a control unit.
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