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Compliantly coupled cutting system

US7845430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2008
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/1092
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drill bit system for a drilling assembly is disclosed. The drill bit system may include a chassis, a head, and a first plurality of gauge pads. The head may include a first plurality of cutters coupled with an end of the head, and the head may be movably coupled with chassis. The first plurality of gauge pads may include a second plurality of cutters, and the first plurality of gauge pads may be fixedly coupled with the chassis.

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