Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same
    1.
    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:US09222512B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-29

    申请号:US13550835

    申请日:2012-07-17

    摘要: Various embodiments of the invention relate to bearing assemblies, apparatuses and motor assemblies that include geometric features configured to impart a selected amount of heat transfer and/or hydrodynamic film formation. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing pads distributed circumferentially about an axis. At least some of the plurality of superhard bearing pads may include a plurality of sub-superhard bearing elements defining a bearing surface. At least some of the plurality of sub-superhard bearing elements may be spaced from one another by one or more voids to impart a selected amount of heat transfer and hydrodynamic film formation thereon during operation. The bearing assembly may also include a support ring that carries the plurality of superhard bearing pads. In addition, at least a portion of the sub-superhard bearing elements may extend beyond the support ring.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的各种实施例涉及包括几何特征的轴承组件,装置和电动机组件,其被配置为施加选定量的传热和/或流体动力膜的形成。 在一个实施例中,轴承组件可以包括围绕轴线周向分布的多个超硬轴承瓦块。 多个超硬轴承瓦块中的至少一些可包括限定支承表面的多个次超硬轴承元件。 多个次超硬轴承元件中的至少一些可以通过一个或多个空隙彼此间隔开,以在操作期间赋予选定量的传热和流体动力膜。 轴承组件还可以包括承载多个超硬轴承瓦块的支撑环。 此外,至少一部分超超硬轴承元件可以延伸超过支撑环。

    Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and related methods of manufacture
    2.
    发明授权
    Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and related methods of manufacture 有权
    轴承组件,装置和相关的制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09016405B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13241412

    申请日:2011-09-23

    IPC分类号: F16C33/02 F16C17/02 F16C17/04

    摘要: In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a support ring to which one or more superhard bearing elements may be mounted. The support ring may include one or more relief features configured to reduce residual stresses in the superhard bearing elements that are induced by brazing the superhard bearing elements to the support ring, operational loads, other processes, or combinations of the foregoing. Reducing the residual stresses in the superhard bearing elements may help prevent damage to the superhard bearing elements. The bearing assembly may be used in subterranean drilling systems and/or other types of systems.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,轴承组件可以包括可以安装一个或多个超硬轴承元件的支撑环。 支撑环可以包括一个或多个消除特征,其被配置为减少通过将超硬轴承元件钎焊到支撑环,操作负载,其它过程或前述的组合而引起的超硬轴承元件中的残余应力。 减少超硬轴承元件中的残余应力可有助于防止对超硬轴承元件的损坏。 轴承组件可用于地下钻井系统和/或其他类型的系统中。

    Hydrodynamic lubrication made possible by the wearing-in of superhard bearing elements over time
    3.
    发明授权
    Hydrodynamic lubrication made possible by the wearing-in of superhard bearing elements over time 有权
    流体动力润滑可以通过超硬轴承元件随时间的磨损而实现

    公开(公告)号:US08789281B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-29

    申请号:US13070633

    申请日:2011-03-24

    IPC分类号: E21B4/02

    摘要: Methods of wearing-in superhard bearing elements over time so that hydrodynamic or near hydrodynamic lubrication of opposed bearing surfaces develops and thrust-bearing apparatuses. In an embodiment, a thrust-bearing apparatus including first and second thrust-bearing assemblies is received or provided. Each thrust-bearing assembly includes a support ring and a plurality of superhard bearing elements mounted circumferentially around the support ring. The superhard bearing elements of each thrust-bearing assembly are oriented so as to be opposed to one another. The thrust-bearing apparatus is operated so as to wear-in the bearing surfaces of both thrust-bearing assemblies such that the bearing surfaces of the superhard bearing elements of each thrust-bearing assembly substantially correspond to one another and become very smooth providing for at least near hydrodynamic operation in which a fluid film is present between the bearing surfaces of the first and second thrust-bearing assemblies so as to limit contact therebetween.

    摘要翻译: 磨损超硬轴承元件随时间推移的方法,使相对的轴承表面的流体动力学或接近流体动力润滑和推力轴承装置。 在一个实施例中,接收或提供包括第一和第二推力轴承组件的推力轴承装置。 每个推力轴承组件包括支撑环和围绕支撑环周向安装的多个超硬轴承元件。 每个推力轴承组件的超硬轴承元件被定向成彼此相对。 推力轴承装置被操作以便在两个推力轴承组件的轴承表面中磨损,使得每个推力轴承组件的超硬轴承元件的支承表面基本上彼此对应并变得非常平滑, 在第一和第二推力轴承组件的支承表面之间存在流体膜的最不接近的流体动力学操作,以限制它们之间的接触。

    Bearing assemblies, and bearing apparatuses and motor assemblies using same
    4.
    发明授权
    Bearing assemblies, and bearing apparatuses and motor assemblies using same 有权
    轴承组件,以及使用其的轴承装置和电动机组件

    公开(公告)号:US08641284B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-04

    申请号:US13526922

    申请日:2012-06-19

    IPC分类号: F16C32/06 F16C17/00

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

    摘要翻译: 公开了轴承组件和装置。 这种轴承组件可用于用于地下钻井系统或其他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,轴承组件包括围绕轴线周向分布的多个轴承元件。 每个轴承元件包括超硬轴承表面。 多个轴承元件限定多个间隙。 每个间隙形成在多个轴承元件的周向相邻的轴承元件之间。 本发明的其它实施例包括可利用所公开的轴承组件中的任何一个的轴承装置和井下电动机。

    BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME
    5.
    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:US20140023301A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13550835

    申请日:2012-07-17

    IPC分类号: F16C17/00 B21D53/10

    摘要: Various embodiments of the invention relate to bearing assemblies, apparatuses and motor assemblies that include geometric features configured to impart a selected amount of heat transfer and/or hydrodynamic film formation. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing pads distributed circumferentially about an axis. At least some of the plurality of superhard bearing pads may include a plurality of sub-superhard bearing elements defining a bearing surface. At least some of the plurality of sub-superhard bearing elements may be spaced from one another by one or more voids to impart a selected amount of heat transfer and hydrodynamic film formation thereon during operation. The bearing assembly may also include a support ring that carries the plurality of superhard bearing pads. In addition, at least a portion of the sub-superhard bearing elements may extend beyond the support ring.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的各种实施例涉及包括几何特征的轴承组件,装置和电动机组件,其被配置为施加选定量的传热和/或流体动力膜的形成。 在一个实施例中,轴承组件可以包括围绕轴线周向分布的多个超硬轴承瓦块。 多个超硬轴承瓦块中的至少一些可包括限定支承表面的多个次超硬轴承元件。 多个次超硬轴承元件中的至少一些可以通过一个或多个空隙彼此间隔开,以在操作期间赋予选定量的传热和流体动力膜。 轴承组件还可以包括承载多个超硬轴承瓦块的支撑环。 此外,至少一部分超超硬轴承元件可以延伸超过支撑环。

    BEARING ELEMENTS, BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS
    6.
    发明申请
    BEARING ELEMENTS, BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    轴承元件,轴承组件及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130182980A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-18

    申请号:US13550825

    申请日:2012-07-17

    IPC分类号: F16C17/06 F16C43/02

    摘要: Bearing components, bearing assemblies and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a bearing element includes a base layer and a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) layer comprising a plurality of PCD elements coupled with the base layer wherein each PCD element comprising a substrate and a diamond table. The plurality of PCD elements may be fit together to form a substantially continuous bearing surface. For example, the diamond tables may exhibit substantially square or rectangular geometries that are fit together to define the bearing surface. In other embodiments, the bearing elements may be spaced apart from one another. In other embodiments, the bearing element may include a single PCD element formed from a prefabricated PCD compact or cutting tool blank. Various bearing assemblies may incorporate such a bearing element including, for example, thrust bearings, journal bearings, and tilting pad bearing assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 提供轴承部件,轴承组件及相关方法。 在一个实施例中,支承元件包括基底层和多晶金刚石(PCD)层,所述多晶金刚石(PCD)层包括与基底层耦合的多个PCD元件,其中每个PCD元件包括基底和金刚石台。 多个PCD元件可以装配在一起以形成基本上连续的支承表面。 例如,金刚石台可以表现出基本上正方形或矩形的几何形状,它们配合在一起以限定支承表面。 在其他实施例中,支承元件可以彼此间隔开。 在其他实施例中,支承元件可以包括由预制的PCD压实或切削工具坯件形成的单个PCD元件。 各种轴承组件可以包括这种轴承元件,包括例如推力轴承,轴颈轴承和倾斜垫轴承组件。

    TILTING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS IN BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME
    7.
    发明申请
    TILTING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS IN BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME 有权
    使用相同的轴承组件,设备和电机组件中的倾斜超级轴承元件

    公开(公告)号:US20120281938A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:US13550831

    申请日:2012-07-17

    IPC分类号: F16C17/06 B23P17/00

    摘要: Embodiments relate to tilting superhard bearing element bearing assemblies and apparatuses. The disclosed assemblies/apparatuses may be employed in downhole motors of a subterranean drilling system or other mechanical systems. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a support ring and a plurality of superhard bearing elements each of which is tilted and/or tiltably secured relative to the support ring and distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements includes a bearing surface and a base portion. The base portion of the at least one of the superhard bearing elements may include a tilting feature configured to allow the at least one of the superhard bearing elements to be tiltable about a tilt axis. The bearing assembly includes retaining features that secure the superhard bearing elements to the support ring.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及倾斜超硬轴承元件轴承组件和装置。 所公开的组件/装置可以用于地下钻井系统的井下马达或其它机械系统。 在一个实施例中,轴承组件可以包括支撑环和多个超硬轴承元件,每个超硬轴承元件相对于支撑环倾斜和/或可倾斜地固定并围绕轴线周向分布。 每个超硬轴承元件包括支承表面和基部。 所述至少一个所述超硬轴承元件的基部可以包括倾斜特征,所述倾斜特征被构造成允许所述至少一个所述超硬轴承元件围绕倾斜轴线倾斜。 轴承组件包括将超硬轴承元件固定到支撑环的保持特征。

    HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING APPARATUSES AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING SAME
    8.
    发明申请
    HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING ASSEMBLIES, AND HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING APPARATUSES AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING SAME 有权
    水动力轴承组件和水动力轴承装置和使用相同的电机组件

    公开(公告)号:US20110120776A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:US13014382

    申请日:2011-01-26

    IPC分类号: E21B4/00 F16C32/06

    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。

    Hydrodynamic bearing assemblies, and hydrodynamic bearing apparatuses and motor assemblies using same
    9.
    发明申请
    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:US20090097788A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-16

    申请号:US11974747

    申请日:2007-10-15

    IPC分类号: F16C32/06

    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 segments distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each bearing segment includes a superhard bearing surface. The plurality of bearing segments define a plurality of seams. Each seam is formed between circumferentially-adjacent bearing segments of the plurality of bearing segments. 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段。 每个轴承段都包括超硬轴承表面。 多个轴承段限定多个接缝。 每个接缝形成在多个轴承段的周向相邻的轴承段之间。 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。

    CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES AND DRILL BITS SO EQUIPPED
    10.
    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。