Fixed cutter bit with backup cutter elements on primary blades
US7703557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/43
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drill bit for drilling a borehole comprises a bit body having a bit face. In addition, the drill bit comprises a plurality of primary blades. Further, the drill bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements mounted to each primary blade and at least one backup cutter element mounted to each primary blade. Still further, the drill bit comprises a plurality of secondary blades. Moreover, the drill bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements mounted to each secondary blade. The ratio of the total number of backup cutter elements mounted to the plurality of primary blades to the total number of backup cutter elements mounted to the plurality of secondary blades is greater than 2.0. Each backup cutter element on each primary blade has substantially the same radial position as one of the primary cutter elements on the same primary blade.
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