公开(公告)号：US06684966B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09982899

申请日：2001-10-18

Applicant: Chih Lin ,  Terry Koltermann ,  Danny E. Scott

Inventor： Chih Lin ,  Terry Koltermann ,  Danny E. Scott

IPC: E21B1022

CPC classification number: E21B10/25 ,  F16C33/72 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  F16J15/3496

Abstract: An earth-boring bit has a mechanical face seal assembly with PCD faces. The bit has a bearing shaft with a cone rotatably mounted on the bearing shaft. The seal locates between the bearing shaft and the cone for sealing lubricant therein. The seal includes at least one rigid seal ring having a carbide body and an annular PCD face located on it. The mating face may also be of a PCD material.

Abstract translation: 钻头具有带PCD面的机械表面密封组件。 该钻头具有轴承轴，其中锥体可旋转地安装在轴承轴上。 密封件位于轴承轴和锥体之间，用于密封润滑剂。 密封件包括至少一个硬质密封环，其具有碳化物本体和位于其上的环形PCD面。 配合面也可以是PCD材料。

公开(公告)号：US20120273282A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13098158

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Chih Lin ,  Danny E. Scott

Inventor： Chih Lin ,  Danny E. Scott

IPC: E21B10/36 ,  B05D3/02

CPC classification number: E21B10/22 ,  E21B4/02 ,  E21B43/128

Abstract: A downhole tool may comprise a mechanical joint, and a diamond-like coating over at least a portion of a surface of at least one component of the mechanical joint, the diamond-like coating having a thickness greater than 10 micrometers. Methods of manufacturing a mechanical joint of a downhole tool may comprise disposing a diamond-like coating on at least a portion of a surface of a component of the mechanical joint of the downhole tool to a thickness of at least 10 microns and at a temperature less than about 200° C.

Abstract translation: 井下工具可以包括机械接头和在机械接头的至少一个部件的表面的至少一部分上的类金刚石涂层，类金刚石涂层的厚度大于10微米。 制造井下工具的机械接头的方法可以包括将钻石状涂层设置在井下工具的机械接头的部件的表面的至少一部分上，其厚度为至少10微米，并且在较小的温度 比约200℃

公开(公告)号：US09909365B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US13098158

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Chih Lin ,  Danny E. Scott

Inventor： Chih Lin ,  Danny E. Scott

IPC: E21B10/22 ,  E21B4/02 ,  E21B43/12

CPC classification number: E21B10/22 ,  E21B4/02 ,  E21B43/128

Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a mechanical joint, and a diamond-like coating over at least a portion of a surface of at least one component of the mechanical joint, the diamond-like coating having a thickness greater than 10 micrometers. Methods of manufacturing a mechanical joint of a downhole tool comprise disposing a diamond-like coating on at least a portion of a surface of a component of the mechanical joint of the downhole tool to a thickness of at least 10 microns and at a temperature less than about 200° C.

公开(公告)号：US20110024198A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12901986

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Aaron J. Dick ,  David A. Curry ,  Terry J. Koltermann ,  Chih Lin ,  Danny E. Scott ,  Anton F. Zahradnik

Inventor： Aaron J. Dick ,  David A. Curry ,  Terry J. Koltermann ,  Chih Lin ,  Danny E. Scott ,  Anton F. Zahradnik

IPC: E21B10/00 ,  F16C32/00 ,  F04B39/00

CPC classification number: E21B4/003 ,  E21B10/22 ,  E21B10/23 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/1065 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: Downhole tool bearings are provided with diamond enhanced materials. The diamond enhanced materials comprise diamond grains in a matrix of tungsten or silicon carbide or a silicon bonded diamond material. A brazed diamond grit or diamond particles coated with a reactive braze may be utilized for bearing applications. Bearing rings for use in downhole tools may be formed at least in part with the diamond enhanced material. In one embodiment, the bearing rings may be used in a positive displacement motor. In additional embodiments, the bearing rings may be used in a submersible pump.

Abstract translation: 井下工具轴承配有钻石增强材料。 金刚石增强材料包括在钨或碳化硅或硅键合金刚石材料的基体中的金刚石晶粒。 用反应性钎焊涂覆的钎焊金刚石砂粒或金刚石颗粒可用于轴承应用。 用于井下工具的轴承环可以至少部分地与金刚石增强材料形成。 在一个实施例中，轴承环可用于正位移电动机。 在另外的实施例中，轴承环可以用在潜水泵中。

公开(公告)号：US06450271B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09621064

申请日：2000-07-21

Applicant: Gordon A. Tibbitts ,  Danny E. Scott ,  James L. Overstreet ,  Terry J. Kolterman ,  Chih Lin ,  James Andy Oxford ,  Steven R. Radford

Inventor： Gordon A. Tibbitts ,  Danny E. Scott ,  James L. Overstreet ,  Terry J. Kolterman ,  Chih Lin ,  James Andy Oxford ,  Steven R. Radford

IPC: E21B1000

CPC classification number: E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/52 ,  E21B2010/566

Abstract: A rotary-type drill bit for drilling subterranean formations having areas or components having surfaces exhibiting a relatively low adhesion, preferably nonwater-wettable, surface over at least a portion thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种用于钻探地下地层的旋转式钻头，其具有在其至少一部分上具有相对较低粘附性，优选非水可润湿表面的表面的区域或部件。

公开(公告)号：US08834026B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13250335

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Alejandro Flores ,  Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin ,  John F. Bradford ,  Louise F. van Staden ,  Gregory B. Swanepoel ,  Clement D. van der Riet ,  Siu-Wah Wai ,  Dragan Vukovic ,  Klaus Tank

Inventor： Alejandro Flores ,  Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin ,  John F. Bradford ,  Louise F. van Staden ,  Gregory B. Swanepoel ,  Clement D. van der Riet ,  Siu-Wah Wai ,  Dragan Vukovic ,  Klaus Tank

IPC: F16C33/66 ,  F16C33/10 ,  E21B10/00

CPC classification number: E21B10/23 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C33/106 ,  F16C43/04 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T29/49679

Abstract: Bearings for downhole tools including a first bearing member and a second bearing member, at least one of the first and second bearing members having a channel formed therein. Methods of cooling bearings of downhole tools comprise flowing a fluid within a channel formed in at least one bearing member. Heat is transferred from at least the at least one bearing member to the fluid. The fluid is flowed away from the at least one bearing member.

Abstract translation: 用于井下工具的轴承包括第一轴承构件和第二轴承构件，第一和第二轴承构件中的至少一个具有形成在其中的通道。 井下工具的冷却轴承的方法包括使流体在形成在至少一个轴承构件中的通道内流动。 热量至少从至少一个轴承部件转移到流体。 流体从至少一个轴承部件流出。

公开(公告)号：US20100329889A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12495134

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: Chih Lin ,  William J. Watkins

Inventor： Chih Lin ,  William J. Watkins

IPC: F04B49/04

CPC classification number: F04B49/025

Abstract: An assembly controls the liquid level in a vessel in which a submersible pump is disposed. The assembly has a switch housing and a float housing, arranged proximate to each other. A switch in the switch housing selectively energizes a motor associated with the pump. When a float disposed in the float housing moves in response to a change in the liquid level of the vessel, the movement is coupled to the switch by a pair of magnets arranged in attractive relationship to each other. One of the magnets is in the switch housing and the other is in the float housing. The magnets interact by providing force fields that acts through a wall that separates the switch housing and the float housing. A lever on which the switch housing magnet is positioned tilts the magnets away from alignment as they approach each other, reducing the increase in attractive force therebetween.

Abstract translation: 组件控制在其中设置潜水泵的容器中的液面。 组件具有彼此靠近设置的开关壳体和浮动壳体。 开关壳体中的开关选择性地激励与泵相关联的电动机。 当设置在浮动壳体中的浮子响应于容器的液面的变化而移动时，通过以彼此有吸引力的关系布置的一对磁体将运动耦合到开关。 磁体中的一个位于开关壳体中，另一个位于浮动壳体中。 磁体通过提供通过分隔开关壳体和浮动壳体的壁而作用的力场相互作用。 开关壳体磁体定位在其上的杠杆使它们彼此接近时使其远离对准倾斜，从而减小了它们之间的吸引力的增加。

公开(公告)号：US20100329081A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12492705

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Eric Sullivan ,  David Curry ,  Xiamin Cheng ,  Tu Tien Trinh ,  Terry Watts ,  John F. Bradford ,  Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin

Inventor： Eric Sullivan ,  David Curry ,  Xiamin Cheng ,  Tu Tien Trinh ,  Terry Watts ,  John F. Bradford ,  Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin

IPC: G01S3/80 ,  E21B10/36

CPC classification number: E21B10/00 ,  E21B47/14 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/2693

Abstract: A method of non-destructively identifying and characterizing defects in a rotary drill component is provided. The method includes providing a drill component and an ultrasonic test system including a phased array ultrasonic transducer (PAUT). The method also includes acoustically coupling the PAUT to a surface location, transmitting focused ultrasonic acoustic waves at the location into the PAUT and recording a reflected acoustic response corresponding to a portion of a predetermined volume of a microstructure of the component associated with the location on the surface. The method also includes storing the response and moving one of the transducer or the component to a plurality of unique locations representative of the predetermined microstructure and repeating these steps. The method also includes processing the responses and providing an output signal to an output device configured to provide an output indicative of differences in the output signal within the predetermined volume of the microstructure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种非破坏性地识别和表征旋转钻头部件中的缺陷的方法。 该方法包括提供钻组件和包括相控阵超声波换能器（PAUT）的超声波测试系统。 该方法还包括将PAUT声学耦合到表面位置，在该位置处将聚焦的超声波波传输到PAUT中，并且记录对应于与该位置相关联的组件的预定体积的微结构的一部分的反射声响应 表面。 该方法还包括存储响应并将换能器或组件之一移动到表示预定微结构的多个独特位置，并重复这些步骤。 该方法还包括处理响应并向输出装置提供输出信号，输出装置被配置成提供指示微结构的预定体积内的输出信号的差异的输出。

公开(公告)号：US07465096B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11248623

申请日：2005-10-12

Applicant: Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin

Inventor： Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin

IPC: F16C33/00 ,  F16C33/66 ,  E21B10/22

CPC classification number: E21B10/24

Abstract: An earth boring bit has thrust faces with one of the thrust faces being at least partially tilted relative to the other. The bit has a cone rotatably mounted to a bearing pin of the bit body. The thrust faces are in the cone and on an end of the bearing pin. One of the thrust faces is completely flat and perpendicular to the axis of the bearing pin. The other thrust face has a tilted portion that is at a skewed angle relative to the axis. The tilted portion creates converging and diverging zones between the thrust faces.

Abstract translation: 地球钻头具有推力面，其中一个推力面相对于另一个至少部分地倾斜。 钻头具有可旋转地安装到钻头体的轴承销的锥体。 推力面位于圆锥体和轴承销的一端。 其中一个推力面完全平坦且垂直于轴承销的轴线。 另一个推力面具有相对于轴线倾斜的倾斜部分。 倾斜部分在推力面之间产生会聚和发散区域。

公开(公告)号：US20080257610A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12104891

申请日：2008-04-17

Applicant: Terry J. Koltermann ,  Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin

Inventor： Terry J. Koltermann ,  Aaron J. Dick ,  Chih Lin

IPC: E21B10/25

CPC classification number: E21B10/25

Abstract: An earth boring bit has a bit body with at least one bearing pin. A cone is rotatably mounted on the bearing pin. A seal assembly is located between the cone and the bearing pin, the seal assembly having at least one flexible seal member. A flexible pressure compensating diaphragm is mounted in the body. The diaphragm has one side adapted to be exposed to borehole fluids and another side in contact with lubricant contained in bearing spaces between the cone and the bearing pin. The flexible seal member and the diaphragm are formed of a fluorinated elastomer. The elastomer is either a perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) or a fluoroelastomer (FKM).

Abstract translation: 地镗头具有至少一个轴承销的位体。 锥体可旋转地安装在轴承销上。 密封组件位于锥体和支承销之间，密封组件具有至少一个柔性密封构件。 柔性压力补偿膜片安装在主体内。 隔膜具有适于暴露于井眼流体的一侧，另一侧与锥体和轴承销之间的轴承空间中包含的润滑剂接触。 柔性密封构件和隔膜由氟化弹性体形成。 弹性体是全氟弹性体（FFKM）或氟弹性体（FKM）。