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Downhole drilling tool with a polycrystalline diamond bearing

US11994006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2023
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/573
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole tool for use in a downhole drill string is provided. The downhole tool includes a rotor movably coupled within a stator, and a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. The drive shaft has a first end coupled with the rotor and a second end coupled with a drill bit. Bearing assemblies interfaces engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a non-superhard metal.

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