Method of generating a drill hole sequence plan and drill hole sequence planning equipment
US11073000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B44/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Drill hole sequence planning equipment (14) includes a position determining module (18) for determining an initial location of a mobile drill rig (12). A selection module (24) selects a destination location for the drill rig (12). A corridor establishment module (26) establishes a corridor between the initial location of the drill rig (12) and its destination location, the corridor having a selected width. A processing unit (28) is responsive to the modules (18, 24 and 26) for selecting a hole location of each hole within the corridor to be drilled by the drill rig (12) sequentially as it moves from its initial location to its destination location.
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