Cutting structure design with new backup cutter methodology
US10920496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/17
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drill bit for subterranean drilling operations is disclosed. The drill bit comprises a drill bit body with one or more blades. The drill bit further comprises a plurality of primary cutters, each primary cutter located on at least one blade, and a plurality of secondary cutters, each secondary cutter located on at least one blade other than the blade on which the primary cutters are located.
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