Drill bits with controlled cutter loading and depth of cut
US6298930A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/5671
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rotary drag bit including exterior features to control the depth of cut by cutters mounted thereon, so as to control the volume of formation material cut per bit rotation as well as the torque experienced by the bit and an associated bottomhole assembly. The exterior features preferably precede, taken in the direction of bit rotation, cutters with which they are associated, and provide sufficient bearing area so as to support the bit against the bottom of the borehole under weight on bit without exceeding the compressive strength of the formation rock. The exterior features may be oriented and configured to function optimally at a predicted rate of penetration, or range of rates, at which the bit may be operated, such rate or rates being further optionally maximized in softer formations in light of the ability of the bit to hydraulically clear a maximum volume of formation cuttings to prevent so-called bit balling.
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