Compliantly coupled gauge pad system
US8746368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2031 |
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 one or more compliantly coupled gauge pads. The head may include a first plurality of cutters coupled with an end of the head, and the head may be coupled with chassis. The one or more gauge pads may include a second plurality of cutters, and the one or more gauge pads may be movably coupled with the chassis.
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