公开(公告)号：US20150152688A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14561031

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton ,  S. Barrett Peterson ,  Jeffrey Lund ,  Christopher F. Johnson

IPC: E21B10/42 ,  E21B10/55

CPC classification number: E21B10/42 ,  B23B27/12 ,  E21B10/08 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/62 ,  E21B2010/545

Abstract: A subterranean drilling system may include a drill string and a rotary drill bit coupled to the drill string. The rotary drill bit may include a bit body and a cutting element coupled to the bit body, with the cutting element being structured to rotate in response to torque applied to the cutting element. The system also may include a cam assembly coupled to the drill string, a cam follower assembly in contact with a cam surface of the cam assembly, and a torque-applying structure coupled to the cam follower assembly. The torque-applying structure may be configured to apply torque to the cutting element in response to relative rotation between the cam assembly and the cam follower assembly.

Abstract translation: 地下钻井系统可以包括钻柱和连接到钻柱的旋转钻头。 旋转钻头可以包括钻头体和联接到钻头体的切割元件，其中切割元件构造成响应于施加到切割元件的扭矩而旋转。 该系统还可以包括联接到钻柱的凸轮组件，与凸轮组件的凸轮表面接触的凸轮从动件组件和联接到凸轮从动件组件的扭矩施加结构。 扭矩施加结构可以被配置为响应于凸轮组件和凸轮从动件组件之间的相对旋转而向切割元件施加扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US20150144404A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14613236

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

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

IPC: F16C33/04 ,  E21B4/00 ,  F16C17/06

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：US09004768B1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US14509760

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： S. Barrett Peterson ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C3/14 ,  F16C3/16 ,  F16C37/00 ,  F16C17/04

CPC classification number: F16C17/028 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/047 ,  F16C17/243 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/106 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C37/00

Abstract: Cooling-enhanced bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may have a bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include a support ring that carries the plurality of superhard bearing elements. The support ring may include at least an upper surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A plurality of cooling features may be arranged on at least one of the upper surface, the inner surface, or the outer surface of the support ring.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用其的冷却增强轴承组件，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具有支承表面。 轴承组件还可以包括承载多个超硬轴承元件的支撑环。 支撑环可以至少包括上表面，内表面和外表面。 多个冷却特征可以布置在支撑环的上表面，内表面或外表面中的至少一个上。

公开(公告)号：US20140348452A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US13899785

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Jair Jahaziel Gonzalez ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: E21B4/00

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：US20140102810A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

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: F16C33/04 ,  F16C17/06 ,  F16C17/03 ,  E21B10/54

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：US20130343681A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US14012663

申请日：2013-08-28

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Craig H. Cooley ,  Timothy N. Sexton

IPC: F16C17/06

CPC classification number: F16C17/06 ,  C23C16/30 ,  E21B4/003 ,  F16C17/03 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C43/02 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to tilting pad bearing assemblies and apparatuses. The disclosed tilting pad bearing assemblies and apparatuses may be employed in downhole motors of a subterranean drilling system or other mechanical systems. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly or apparatus includes a support ring and a plurality of tilting pads. Each tilting pad is tilted and/or tiltably secured relative to the support ring. In some embodiments, one or more of the tilting pads include a plurality of superhard bearing segments assembled to form a superhard bearing surface. One or more seams may be positioned between adjacent superhard bearing segments of the superhard bearing segments. In other embodiments, one or more of the tilting pads may include at least one or only one superhard bearing segment, such as a polycrystalline diamond bearing segment.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及倾斜垫轴承组件和装置。 所公开的倾斜垫轴承组件和装置可用于地下钻井系统或其他机械系统的井下马达。 在一个实施例中，轴承组件或装置包括支撑环和多个倾斜垫。 每个倾斜垫相对于支撑环倾斜和/或倾斜地固定。 在一些实施例中，一个或多个倾斜垫片包括组装成形成超硬轴承表面的多个超硬轴承段。 一个或多个接缝可以位于超硬轴承段的相邻超硬轴承段之间。 在其他实施例中，一个或多个倾斜垫可以包括至少一个或仅一个超硬轴承段，例如多晶金刚石承载段。

公开(公告)号：US20130186691A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

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: E21B4/00 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/02

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。