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Adjustable gauge downhole drilling assembly

US6328119A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 3, 1999
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/095
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole drilling assembly including a housing having an upper end for connection to a drill string and a lower end, a fluid passage extending through the housing from the upper end to the lower end, a power unit contained within the housing, a drive assembly extending within the housing between the power unit and the lower end of the housing such that a mandrel chamber is defined between the drive assembly and the housing, a radially movable first stabilizer associated with the housing and located between the power unit and the lower end of the housing, an axially movable mandrel contained within the mandrel chamber, the mandrel being associated with a stabilizer actuator for causing radial movement of the first stabilizer in response to axial movement of the mandrel, and a sensor apparatus located between the power unit and the lower end of the housing for sensing at least one drilling parameter. The drilling assembly may also include a second stabilizer located between the power unit and the lower end of the housing and a bent housing assembly located between the power unit and the lower end of the housing.

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