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Rotary drill bits

US4382477A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 1981
Grant dateMay 10, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T407/1936
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In a rotary drilling bit having preform cutting elements, a partial or total structural discontinuity is disposed between the elements and the underlying structure or within the underlying structure to reduce the bending strain upon the preform cutting elements. In this way there is a reduction in the fracture or damage of preform cutting elements.

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