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Earth-boring bit with wear-resistant material

US5890550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/52
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An earth-boring bit has a bit body that is threaded at one end for connection into a drill string. At least one cantilevered bearing shaft depends inwardly and downwardly from the bit body. A cutter is mounted for rotation on each bearing shaft and includes a plurality of cutting elements arranged in generally circumferential rows. At least one wear-resistant element is secured to the bit body between the lower end of the bit body and the threaded end, the wear-resistant element being elongate or generally oblong in cross-section.

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