Cutter element with non-linear, expanded crest
US6561293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cutter element for a drill bit has a non-rectilinear crest. The cutter element has a base portion and an extending portion and the extending portion has either a zero draft or a negative draft with respect to the base portion. The non-positive draft allows more of the borehole bottom to be scraped using fewer cutter elements. The cutter elements having non-positive draft can be either tungsten carbide inserts or steel teeth.
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