Formation-engaging structures having retention features, earth-boring tools including such structures, and related methods
US9359826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49964
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An earth-boring tool includes a formation-engaging structure with a formation-engaging surface at a distal end and a side surface between a proximal end and the distal end along a central axis of the formation-engaging structure. A generally linear recess may be formed in the side surface along an axis oriented at a non-parallel angle relative to the central axis of the formation-engaging structure. A generally helical recess may be formed in the side surface, and the generally helical recess may intersect the generally linear recess. Earth-boring tools may include such formation-engaging structures. Methods may be used to form such formation-engaging structures.
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