公开(公告)号：US09573213B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14942541

申请日：2015-11-16

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Timothy N. Sexton ,  John Corradini

IPC: B23K31/02 ,  B23K1/00 ,  B23K1/002 ,  B23K3/047 ,  B23K1/19 ,  F16C33/00 ,  B23K37/04

CPC classification number: B23K1/0008 ,  B23K1/002 ,  B23K1/19 ,  B23K3/0475 ,  B23K3/087 ,  B23K37/0443 ,  B23K2103/18 ,  B23K2103/52 ,  E21B4/003 ,  F16C33/00 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2226/34 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for manufacturing bearing assemblies. In accordance with one embodiment, a fixture is provided for use in brazing bearing elements to a bearing ring. The fixture comprises a substantially annular body and at least one or more force-applying mechanism associated with the annular body. The force applying mechanisms include a push rod disposed within a channel that is formed in the annular body, the push rod being displaceable within the channel. A biasing member is configured to bias the push rod in a radial direction relative to the annular body. In one embodiment, a plurality of force-applying mechanisms are circumferentially spaced about the substantially annular body. In one embodiment, the push rods extend radially inwardly from a peripheral surface of the body, while in another embodiment the push rods extend radially outwardly from peripheral surface of the body.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造轴承组件的装置和方法。 根据一个实施例，提供一种用于将支承元件钎焊到轴承环上的固定装置。 夹具包括基本上环形的主体和与环形体相关联的至少一个或多个施力机构。 施力机构包括设置在形成在环形体中的通道内的推杆，该推杆可在通道内移动。 偏置构件构造成相对于环形体在径向上偏置推杆。 在一个实施例中，多个施力机构围绕基本环形体周向隔开。 在一个实施例中，推杆从主体的外周表面径向向内延伸，而在另一实施例中，推杆从主体的外周表面径向向外延伸。

公开(公告)号：US09429188B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14613260

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： S. Barrett Peterson ,  Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/06 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C17/03 ,  F16C33/04 ,  F04D29/046

CPC classification number: F16C17/06 ,  F04D29/046 ,  F16C17/028 ,  F16C17/03 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2206/82 ,  F16C2226/14 ,  F16C2226/34 ,  F16C2226/36 ,  F16C2226/60 ,  F16C2240/40 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  F16C2360/00 ,  F16C2360/44 ,  Y10T29/49645

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20150233424A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14703763

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Jair Jahaziel Gonzalez ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C33/04 ,  F16C37/00

CPC classification number: F16C33/043 ,  E21B4/003 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/065 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C33/122 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C37/00 ,  F16C37/002 ,  F16C2202/04 ,  F16C2204/04 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2206/40 ,  F16C2206/80 ,  F16C2240/60 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to bearing assemblies configured to effectively provide heat dissipation for bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed about an axis. Each superhard bearing element of the plurality of superhard bearing elements has a superhard table including a superhard surface. The bearing assembly includes a support ring structure coupled to the plurality of superhard bearing elements. One or more of the superhard bearing elements includes a superhard table, which may improve heat transfer from such superhard bearing elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及构造成有效地为轴承元件提供散热的轴承组件，包括这种轴承组件的轴承装置以及操作这种轴承组件和装置的方法。 在一个实施例中，轴承组件包括围绕轴线分布的多个超硬轴承元件。 多个超硬轴承元件的每个超硬轴承元件具有包括超硬表面的超硬表。 轴承组件包括联接到多个超硬轴承元件的支撑环结构。 超硬轴承元件中的一个或多个包括超硬表，其可以改善从这种超硬轴承元件的热传递。

公开(公告)号：US20150167732A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14613260

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： S. Barrett Peterson ,  Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C17/06 ,  F04D29/046 ,  F16C33/04

CPC classification number: F16C17/06 ,  F04D29/046 ,  F16C17/028 ,  F16C17/03 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2206/82 ,  F16C2226/14 ,  F16C2226/34 ,  F16C2226/36 ,  F16C2226/60 ,  F16C2240/40 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  F16C2360/00 ,  F16C2360/44 ,  Y10T29/49645

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US08967871B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US14134841

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： S. Barrett Peterson ,  Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  E21B10/54 ,  F16C17/06 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C17/03 ,  F16C33/04

CPC classification number: F16C33/043 ,  E21B4/003 ,  E21B10/54 ,  F16C17/03 ,  F16C17/06 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C2206/00 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2226/76 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T29/49647

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US08967863B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13915163

申请日：2013-06-11

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C33/02 ,  F16C33/00 ,  F16C17/04 ,  E21B4/00

CPC classification number: E21B4/003 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2206/56 ,  F16C2206/58 ,  F16C2206/82 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: A bearing ring for use in bearing apparatuses is disclosed. Such a bearing ring may comprise a body having a first array and a second array of bearing elements mounted to the body. The body may have an annular shape and the first array and the second array may be a concentric elliptical shapes, including circles. The body may comprise a plurality of bearing element pockets into which the bearing elements are disposed. In one aspect of the instant disclosure, the material of the bearing elements comprises polycrystalline diamond. A bearing apparatus comprising a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring is also disclosed. A drilling system for use in drilling subterranean formations employing the bearing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于轴承装置的轴承环。 这种轴承环可以包括具有安装到主体上的第一阵列和第二轴承元件阵列的主体。 主体可以具有环形形状，并且第一阵列和第二阵列可以是包括圆形的同心椭圆形状。 主体可以包括多个轴承元件袋，轴承元件设置在其中。 在本公开的一个方面，承载元件的材料包括多晶金刚石。 还公开了一种包括第一轴承环和第二轴承环的轴承装置。 还公开了一种用于使用轴承装置钻探地下地层的钻井系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150043849A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US13963777

申请日：2013-08-09

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： S. Barrett Peterson ,  Jair J. Gonzalez ,  Timothy N. Sexton ,  Brigham J. Kindell

IPC: F16C17/22 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C43/02 ,  E21B4/00

CPC classification number: F16C17/22 ,  C04B37/026 ,  C04B2237/124 ,  C04B2237/36 ,  C04B2237/363 ,  E21B4/003 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/1065 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C33/125 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C37/002 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2240/40 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T29/49636

Abstract: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, the bearing assembly may include a support ring extending circumferentially about a central axis and a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about the central axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may be mounted to the support ring and may include a bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include one or more thermal management elements including at least one of one or more thermally conductive structures or at least one of the superhard tables exhibiting a non-uniform thickness structured to promote cooling thereof during use. The one or more thermal management elements are in thermal communication one or more bearing surfaces and are configured to promote heat transfer away from the one or more of the bearing surfaces.

Abstract translation: 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，轴承组件可以包括围绕中心轴线周向延伸的支撑环和围绕中心轴线周向分布的多个超硬轴承元件。 每个超硬轴承元件可以安装到支撑环上并且可以包括支承表面。 轴承组件还可以包括一个或多个热管理元件，其包括一个或多个导热结构中的至少一个或者超硬表中的至少一个表现出不均匀的厚度，其在使用期间被构造成促进其冷却。 所述一个或多个热管理元件与一个或多个轴承表面热连通并且构造成促进离开所述一个或多个轴承表面的热传递。

公开(公告)号：US20140341487A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14212366

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C17/02 ,  F16C33/04

CPC classification number: F16C33/043 ,  E21B4/003 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/06 ,  F16C33/04 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20140144886A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14168856

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: B23H1/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B26D3/00

CPC classification number: B23H1/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B26D3/00 ,  E21B4/003 ,  F04D29/023 ,  F04D29/026 ,  F04D29/046 ,  F04D29/056 ,  F05D2300/224 ,  F05D2300/506 ,  F05D2300/605 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2206/80 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T83/0524

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US08616304B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13793653

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Shawn C. Scott ,  Jeffrey A. Johns ,  Timothy N. Sexton ,  Craig H. Cooley

IPC: E21B4/02

CPC classification number: E21B4/003 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T29/49718

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to bearing assemblies configured to enable removal and replacement of superhard bearing elements, and bearing apparatuses that may utilize such bearing assemblies. The disclosed bearing assemblies may be used in a number of applications, such as downhole motors in subterranean drilling systems, directional drilling systems, roller-cone drill bits, and many other applications. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring assembled with the support ring. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements. The retention ring and at least a number of the superhard bearing element are collectively configured to restrict displacement of the at least a number of the superhard bearing elements.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例涉及构造成能够移除和更换超硬轴承元件的轴承组件以及可以利用这种轴承组件的轴承装置。 所公开的轴承组件可用于许多应用中，例如地下钻井系统中的井下电机，定向钻井系统，滚子钻头钻头以及许多其它应用。 在一个实施例中，轴承组件包括支撑环和与支撑环组装的保持环。 轴承组件还包括多个超硬轴承元件。 保持环和至少多个超硬轴承元件共同构造成限制至少多个超硬轴承元件的位移。