CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES AND DRILL BITS SO EQUIPPED
    21.
    发明申请
    CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES AND DRILL BITS SO EQUIPPED 有权
    切割元件装置和钻头等

    公开(公告)号:US20080236900A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US12134489

    申请日:2008-06-06

    IPC分类号: E21B10/46

    摘要: A cutting element assembly for use on a rotary drill bit for forming a borehole in a subterranean formation. A cutting element assembly includes a cutting element having a substrate. The cutting element assembly additionally includes a superabrasive material bonded to the substrate. The substrate extends from an end surface to a back surface. A base member is also coupled to the back surface of the substrate. Additionally, a recess is defined in the base member and a structural element is coupled to the base member. The cutting element assembly also includes a biasing element configured to selectively bias the structural element.

    摘要翻译: 一种在旋转钻头上用于在地层中形成钻孔的切割元件组件。 切割元件组件包括具有基底的切割元件。 切割元件组件另外包括结合到基底的超级磨料。 基板从端面延伸到后表面。 基底构件也耦合到衬底的背面。 此外,在基底构件中限定凹部,并且结构元件联接到基底构件。 切割元件组件还包括被配置为选择性地偏置结构元件的偏置元件。

    Bearing assemblies
    22.
    发明授权
    Bearing assemblies 有权
    轴承总成

    公开(公告)号:US08672552B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US13183686

    申请日:2011-07-15

    IPC分类号: F16C33/12

    摘要: In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. At least one of the superhard bearing elements may include a first arcuate end portion, a second arcuate end portion, a first substantially planar face, a second substantially planar face, and a bearing surface. The first and second arcuate end portions may be generally opposite each other. The first substantially planar face may extend between the first and second arcuate end portions. The second substantially planar face may be generally opposite the first substantially planar face. The first substantially planar face may have a length greater than a length of the second substantially planar face. The bearing surface may extend between the first arcuate end portion, the second arcuate end portion, the first substantially planar face, and the second substantially planar face. The bearing assembly includes a support ring that carries the superhard bearing elements.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,轴承组件包括围绕轴线周向分布的超硬轴承元件。 超硬轴承元件中的至少一个可以包括第一弧形端部,第二弧形端部,第一基本平坦的面,第二基本平坦的面和支承面。 第一和第二弓形端部可以大致相互相对。 第一基本平坦的面可以在第一和第二弓形端部之间延伸。 第二基本平坦的面可以大致与第一基本上平坦的面相对。 第一基本平坦的面可以具有大于第二基本上平坦的面的长度的长度。 轴承表面可以在第一弧形端部,第二弧形端部,第一基本上平坦的面和第二基本平坦的面之间延伸。 轴承组件包括承载超硬轴承元件的支撑环。

    Hydrodynamic bearing assemblies, and hydrodynamic bearing apparatuses and motor assemblies using same
    23.
    发明授权
    Hydrodynamic bearing assemblies, and hydrodynamic bearing apparatuses and motor assemblies using same 有权
    流体动力轴承组件,以及使用其的流体动力轴承装置和电动机组件

    公开(公告)号:US08220999B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-17

    申请号:US13014382

    申请日:2011-01-26

    IPC分类号: F16C32/06 F16C17/00

    摘要: Hydrodynamic bearing assemblies and apparatuses are disclosed. Such hydrodynamic bearing assemblies may be employed in bearing apparatuses for use in downhole motors of a subterranean drilling system or other mechanical systems. In one embodiment of the present invention, a hydrodynamic bearing assembly includes a plurality of bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each bearing segment includes a superhard bearing surface. The plurality of bearing elements defines a plurality of seams. Each seam is formed between circumferentially-adjacent bearing elements of the plurality of bearing elements. Further embodiments of the present invention include hydrodynamic bearing apparatuses and downhole motors that may utilize any of the disclosed hydrodynamic bearing assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 公开了流体动力轴承组件和装置。 这种流体动力轴承组件可用于用于地下钻井系统或其它机械系统的井下马达的轴承装置中。 在本发明的一个实施例中,流体动力轴承组件包括围绕轴线周向分布的多个轴承元件。 每个轴承段都包括超硬轴承表面。 多个轴承元件限定多个接缝。 每个接缝形成在多个轴承元件的周向相邻的轴承元件之间。 本发明的其他实施例包括可以使用任何所公开的流体动力轴承组件的流体动力轴承装置和井下电动机。

    Bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including same, and related methods
    24.
    发明授权
    Bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including same, and related methods 有权
    轴承元件,包括其的轴承装置及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US08708564B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13540059

    申请日:2012-07-02

    IPC分类号: F16C31/00 F16C33/24

    摘要: Bearing apparatuses including contacting bearing surfaces comprising superhard materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to bearings including polycrystalline diamond inserts or compacts defining a plurality of surfaces that move relative to one another and contact one another. For example, apparatuses may include radial bearings, or other bearings including arcuate bearing surfaces that more in relation to one another, without limitation. In one embodiment, a superhard bearing element may comprise a superhard table (e.g., polycrystalline diamond) forming an arcuate bearing surface. Further, such a superhard bearing element may comprise a chamfer formed about at least a portion of a periphery of the arcuate bearing surface. Bearing apparatuses including such bearing elements and various mechanical systems are disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了包括超硬材料接触承载表面的轴承装置。 在一个实施例中,本发明涉及包括多晶金刚石刀片或紧凑件的轴承,所述多个金刚石刀片或紧凑件限定相对于彼此移动并彼此接触的多个表面。 例如,设备可以包括径向轴承或者包括相对于彼此更多的弓形轴承表面的其它轴承,但不限于此。 在一个实施例中,超硬轴承元件可以包括形成弓形承载表面的超硬表(例如,多晶金刚石)。 此外,这种超硬轴承元件可以包括围绕弓形轴承表面的周边的至少一部分形成的倒角。 公开了包括这种轴承元件和各种机械系统的轴承装置。

    Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same
    25.
    发明授权
    Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same 有权
    轴承组件,装置和使用其的电动机组件

    公开(公告)号:US08657498B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-25

    申请号:US13213382

    申请日:2011-08-19

    IPC分类号: F16C33/00 F16C33/10 F16C33/66

    摘要: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. At least some of the superhard bearing elements may include a first end surface, a second end surface generally opposite the first end surface, a first side surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, a second side surface generally opposite the first side surface, and a bearing surface extending between the first end surface, the second end surface, the first side surface and the second side surface. Such superhard bearing elements may also include a ramped feature negatively sloping away from the bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include a support ring that carries the plurality of superhard bearing elements.

    摘要翻译: 公开了使用其的轴承组件,装置和电动机组件。 在一个实施例中,轴承组件包括围绕轴线周向分布的多个超硬轴承元件。 超硬轴承元件中的至少一些可以包括第一端面,与第一端面大致相对的第二端面,在第一端面和第二端面之间延伸的第一侧面,大致与第一端面相对的第二侧面 以及在所述第一端面,所述第二端面,所述第一侧面和所述第二侧面之间延伸的支承面。 这种超硬轴承元件还可以包括偏离轴承表面负斜面的斜面特征。 轴承组件还可以包括承载多个超硬轴承元件的支撑环。

    BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME
    28.
    发明申请
    BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME 有权
    使用相同的轴承组件,装置和电机组件

    公开(公告)号:US20130044971A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-21

    申请号:US13213382

    申请日:2011-08-19

    摘要: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. At least some of the superhard bearing elements may include a first end surface, a second end surface generally opposite the first end surface, a first side surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, a second side surface generally opposite the first side surface, and a bearing surface extending between the first end surface, the second end surface, the first side surface and the second side surface. Such superhard bearing elements may also include a ramped feature negatively sloping away from the bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include a support ring that carries the plurality of superhard bearing elements.

    摘要翻译: 公开了使用其的轴承组件,装置和电动机组件。 在一个实施例中,轴承组件包括围绕轴线周向分布的多个超硬轴承元件。 超硬轴承元件中的至少一些可以包括第一端面,与第一端面大致相对的第二端面,在第一端面和第二端面之间延伸的第一侧面,大致与第一端面相对的第二侧面 以及在所述第一端面,所述第二端面,所述第一侧面和所述第二侧面之间延伸的支承面。 这种超硬轴承元件还可以包括偏离轴承表面负斜面的斜面特征。 轴承组件还可以包括承载多个超硬轴承元件的支撑环。

    Bearing apparatuses, systems including same, and related methods
    29.
    发明授权
    Bearing apparatuses, systems including same, and related methods 有权
    轴承装置,包括其的系统及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US08277124B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-02

    申请号:US12394489

    申请日:2009-02-27

    摘要: In an embodiment, a bearing apparatus comprises a first bearing assembly including a plurality of circumferentially-spaced first bearing elements each of which includes a first bearing surface. The bearing apparatus further includes a second bearing assembly including a plurality of circumferentially-spaced second bearing elements each of which includes a second bearing surface oriented to engage the first bearing surfaces of the first bearing assembly during operation. At least one of the second bearing elements may be circumferentially spaced from an adjacent one of the second bearing elements by a lateral spacing greater than a lateral dimension of the at least one of the second bearing elements.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,轴承装置包括第一轴承组件,其包括多个周向间隔开的第一轴承元件,每个轴承元件包括第一支承表面。 轴承装置还包括第二轴承组件,其包括多个周向间隔开的第二轴承元件,每个第二轴承元件包括在操作期间定向成与第一轴承组件的第一支承表面接合的第二轴承表面。 第二轴承元件中的至少一个可以与第二轴承元件中的相邻的一个圆周间隔开大于第二轴承元件中的至少一个的横向尺寸的横向间隔。

    BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND BEARING APPARATUSES AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING SAME
    30.
    发明申请
    BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND BEARING APPARATUSES AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING SAME 有权
    轴承组件,轴承装置和使用相同的电机组件

    公开(公告)号:US20110174547A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-21

    申请号:US12964208

    申请日:2010-12-09

    IPC分类号: F16C33/38 H02K5/16

    摘要: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to bearing assemblies configured to accommodate non-uniform loading and misalignment with an adjacent bearing assembly. In one embodiment of the present invention, a bearing assembly for use in a subterranean drilling system is disclosed. The bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring attached to the support ring, with the retention ring including a plurality of through holes. The bearing assembly includes a plurality of bearing elements each of which includes a superhard bearing surface. Each of the bearing elements is positioned in and extends from a corresponding through hole of the plurality of through holes. At least a number of the bearing elements are configured to restrict displacement through the corresponding through hole and away from the support ring. Further embodiments of the present invention are directed to a thrust-bearing apparatus, a radial bearing apparatus, and a downhole motor that incorporates disclosed thrust-bearing and radial bearing assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的各种实施例涉及构造成适应与相邻轴承组件的不均匀加载和不对准的轴承组件。 在本发明的一个实施例中,公开了一种用于地下钻井系统的轴承组件。 轴承组件包括支撑环和附接到支撑环的保持环,保持环包括多个通孔。 轴承组件包括多个轴承元件,每个轴承元件包括超硬轴承表面。 每个轴承元件定位在多个通孔的对应的通孔中并从其延伸。 至少多个轴承元件构造成限制通过相应的通孔并远离支撑环的位移。 本发明的另外的实施例涉及一种包括所公开的推力轴承和径向轴承组件的推力轴承装置,径向轴承装置和井下电动机。