公开(公告)号：US20180298755A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US16018645

申请日：2018-06-26

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox ,  Regan Leland Burton

IPC: E21D9/11 ,  E21C35/183

CPC classification number: E21D9/11 ,  E21C35/183 ,  E21C2035/1809 ,  E21D9/104 ,  E21D9/112

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to tunnel boring machine cutter assemblies, such as ripping and scraping cutter or tool assemblies, (collectively “cutter assemblies”), and related methods of use and manufacturing. The various embodiments of the cutter assemblies described herein may be used in tunnel boring machines (“TBMs”), earth pressure balance machines (“EPBs”), raise drilling systems, large diameter blind drilling systems, and other types of mechanical drilling and excavation systems.

公开(公告)号：US10436029B1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US15065258

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox

IPC: B02C18/18 ,  E21C35/183 ,  E21C35/19 ,  E21C25/18

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to material-removal systems as well as cutting tools and cutting tool assemblies that may be used in the material-removal systems. More specifically, for example, the material-removal systems, and particularly the cutting tools, may engage and fail target material. In some instances, the material-removal systems may be used in mining operations.

公开(公告)号：US20160032724A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14445774

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox ,  Regan Leland Burton

IPC: E21D9/11

CPC classification number: E21D9/11 ,  E21C35/183 ,  E21C2035/1809 ,  E21D9/104 ,  E21D9/112

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to tunnel boring machine cutter assemblies, such as ripping and scraping cutter or tool assemblies, (collectively “cutter assemblies”), and related methods of use and manufacturing. The various embodiments of the cutter assemblies described herein may be used in tunnel boring machines (“TBMs”), earth pressure balance machines (“EPBs”), raise drilling systems, large diameter blind drilling systems, and other types of mechanical drilling and excavation systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例通常涉及隧道掘进机切割器组件，例如撕开和刮削刀具或工具组件（统称为“切割器组件”）以及相关的使用和制造方法。 本文所述的刀具组件的各种实施例可用于隧道掘进机（“TBM”），土压平衡机（“EPB”），提升钻井系统，大直径盲孔钻井系统以及其他类型的机械钻井和挖掘 系统。

公开(公告)号：US10337327B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US16018645

申请日：2018-06-26

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox ,  Regan Leland Burton

IPC: E21D9/11 ,  E21C35/183 ,  E21D9/10 ,  E21C35/18

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to tunnel boring machine cutter assemblies, such as ripping and scraping cutter or tool assemblies, (collectively “cutter assemblies”), and related methods of use and manufacturing. The various embodiments of the cutter assemblies described herein may be used in tunnel boring machines (“TBMs”), earth pressure balance machines (“EPBs”), raise drilling systems, large diameter blind drilling systems, and other types of mechanical drilling and excavation systems.

公开(公告)号：US09366088B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13790019

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox

IPC: E21B10/52 ,  E21B10/12 ,  B24D18/00 ,  E21D9/10

CPC classification number: E21B10/52 ,  E21B10/12 ,  E21D9/1006

Abstract: In an embodiment, a cutter assembly for use on a tunnel boring machine may include a cutter ring extending circumferentially about a central axis. The cutter ring may include a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The cutter assembly may also include superabrasive cutting elements distributed circumferentially about the axis. Each of the superabrasive cutting elements may be attached to the cutter ring and may include a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) body having a working surface. At least a number of the cutting elements may extend beyond the outer surface of the cutter ring.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，在隧道掘进机上使用的切割器组件可包括围绕中心轴线周向延伸的切割环。 切割环可以包括径向内表面和径向外表面。 切割器组件还可以包括围绕轴线周向分布的超级磨料切割元件。 每个超研磨切割元件可以附接到切割环，并且可以包括具有工作表面的多晶金刚石（“PCD”）主体。 至少多个切割元件可以延伸超过切割环的外表面。

公开(公告)号：US11365628B1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-21

申请号：US17034257

申请日：2020-09-28

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox

IPC: E21C35/183 ,  E21C35/19 ,  E21C25/18 ,  B02C18/18

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to material-removal systems as well as cutting tools and cutting tool assemblies that may be used in the material-removal systems. More specifically, for example, the material-removal systems, and particularly the cutting tools, may engage and fail target material. In some instances, the material-removal systems may be used in mining operations.

公开(公告)号：US10036250B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US14445774

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox ,  Regan Leland Burton

IPC: E21D9/11 ,  E21C35/183 ,  E21D9/10 ,  E21C35/18

CPC classification number: E21D9/11 ,  E21C35/183 ,  E21C2035/1809 ,  E21D9/104 ,  E21D9/112

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to tunnel boring machine cutter assemblies, such as ripping and scraping cutter or tool assemblies, (collectively “cutter assemblies”), and related methods of use and manufacturing. The various embodiments of the cutter assemblies described herein may be used in tunnel boring machines (“TBMs”), earth pressure balance machines (“EPBs”), raise drilling systems, large diameter blind drilling systems, and other types of mechanical drilling and excavation systems.

公开(公告)号：US09718168B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14677821

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Robert J. Farr ,  Ronald W. Ward ,  Edwin Sean Cox ,  Damon Bart Crockett ,  Daniel Preston Wilding

IPC: E21B10/46 ,  B22F7/00 ,  B24D3/10 ,  B24D18/00 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/573 ,  B22F3/12 ,  B22F3/14 ,  B22F7/06

CPC classification number: B24D3/10 ,  B22F3/1208 ,  B22F3/14 ,  B22F7/06 ,  B24D18/0009 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/5735

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein involve polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) tables and polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) that include PCD tables as well as methods and apparatuses for manufacturing thereof. Some embodiments include a canister assembly that may be used in a high-pressure/high-temperature (“HPHT”) process or other heating process to manufacture the PCD tables and/or the PDCs.

公开(公告)号：US09556733B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US13790046

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox

IPC: E21D9/10 ,  E21B10/12 ,  E21B10/22 ,  F16C33/04 ,  E21C25/18

CPC classification number: E21D9/1006 ,  E21B10/12 ,  E21B10/22 ,  E21C25/18 ,  E21D9/104 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: In an embodiment, a disc cutter for use on a tunnel boring machine may include a shaft and a cutter assembly rotatably mounted on the shaft. The cutter assembly may include a cutter ring extending circumferentially about a central axis and one or more bearing apparatuses rotatably mounting the cutter assembly to the shaft. Each bearing apparatuses may include a rotor extending circumferentially about the central axis and a first plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about the central axis. Each first superhard bearing element may be attached to the rotor and may include a bearing surface. The bearing apparatuses may further include a stator extending circumferentially about the central axis and a second plurality of superhard bearing elements attached to the stator that are generally opposed to the first plurality of superhard bearing elements of the rotor.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于隧道掘进机的盘式切割机可以包括可旋转地安装在轴上的轴和切割器组件。 切割器组件可以包括围绕中心轴线周向延伸的切割环，以及一个或多个轴承装置，其可旋转地将切割器组件安装到轴上。 每个轴承装置可以包括围绕中心轴线周向延伸的转子和围绕中心轴线周向分布的第一多个超硬轴承元件。 每个第一超硬轴承元件可以附接到转子并且可以包括支承表面。 轴承装置还可以包括围绕中心轴线周向延伸的定子和附接到定子的第二多个超硬轴承元件，其大致与转子的第一多个超硬轴承元件相对。

公开(公告)号：US20220176472A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17678819

申请日：2022-02-23

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Edwin Sean Cox ,  Jeff Clark ,  Jason Cardell ,  Verl Dallin ,  Jarrett Meier ,  Jason Lott ,  Regan Leland Burton ,  Dan Bagley

IPC: B23C5/10

Abstract: A cutting tool which may be used in machining various material may include a body and one or more cutting elements associated therewith. In one example, the cutting element(s) may comprise a superhard table, such as a polycrystalline diamond table. In some embodiments, the polycrystalline diamond table may have a diamond density of approximately 95 percent volume or greater. In some embodiments, the thickness of the superhard table may be approximately 0.15 inch. In some embodiments, the superhard table may include a chip-breaking feature or structure. Methods of shaping, finishing, or otherwise machining materials are also provided, including the machining of materials comprising titanium.