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Drill string, connection system, earth drilling device and method to connect a drill string section

US9725962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2015
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/03
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drill string section includes at least one plug-and-rotate seat (bayonet seat) for interacting with a (bayonet) catch, wherein the seat allows an additional plug-in step for fixing the catch in a connection secure against rotation in both directions of rotation about the longitudinal axis of the drill string section.

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