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Pressure relief valve for roller bit

US4865136A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1987
Grant dateSep 12, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7938
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-way pressure relief valve assembly is provided for venting the lubricant reservoir of a roller-type well drilling bit. The valve assembly is mounted in the cap of the lubricant reservoir, to open outwardly, and is adapted to provide hydrostatic loading of the valve element to its closed position.

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