Methods and systems for adaptive non-contact / contact boring
US11608687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/22
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The systems and techniques described herein may allow for optimized boring through a variety of geologies. A plurality of different boring techniques may be utilized for boring through a geological formation, in order to suit the characteristics of various portions of the geological formation. The systems and techniques described herein includes determining geological features and adjusting operation of boring based on the geological features. In certain such embodiments, boring systems may include a bore head that includes a plurality of boring elements. Such boring elements may be contact and/or non-contact boring elements.
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