System for in-situ retained coring of rock sample
US11840890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/05
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for the in-situ retained coring of a rock sample has a driving module (300), a retaining module (200), and a coring module (100) which are connected in sequence. The coring module (100) includes a rock core drilling tool and a rock core sample storage cylinder, the retaining module (200) includes a rock core sample retaining compartment. The driving module includes a coring drill machine that has a drill machine outer cylinder unlocking mechanism. The rock core drilling tool includes a coring drill tool, a core catcher (11), and an inner core pipe (12). The coring drill tool has an outer core pipe (13) and a hollow drill bit (14). The rock core sample retaining compartment has an inner coring cylinder (28), an outer coring cylinder (26), and an energy accumulator (229).
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