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Rotary drill bit with lip seal in roller cone bit

US6357540B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1999
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/944
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roller-cone drill bit in which a double lip seal, made of a self-lubricating elastomer, protects the bearings from the mud.

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