公开(公告)号：US07479056B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-20

申请号：US11704097

申请日：2007-02-08

Applicant: Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

Inventor： Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

IPC: B24B49/02 ,  B24B49/12

CPC classification number: B23Q17/0938 ,  B23B51/02 ,  B23B2251/14 ,  B23B2251/426 ,  B23Q3/15546 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B3/24 ,  B24B3/247 ,  B24B3/26 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B41/005 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B51/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B2219/37559 ,  G05B2219/45159 ,  H05K3/0047

Abstract: An automated drill bit sharpening and verification system employing one or more electronic optical assemblies for gathering orientation data of a drill bit to be sharpened. The drill bit is rotated and aligned to a grinding assembly based on the orientation data. The orientation data of the drill bit may be gathered by illuminating a cutting tip of the drill bit with an illumination ring. Additionally, the orientation data of the drill bit may be gathered by capturing two views (e.g., orthogonal views or front and side views) of the cutting tip of the drill bit.

Abstract translation: 一种采用一个或多个电子光学组件的用于收集待磨削的钻头的取向数据的自动化钻头磨削和验证系统。 基于取向数据，钻头旋转并与研磨组件对准。 可以通过用照明环照射钻头的切割尖端来收集钻头的取向数据。 此外，可以通过捕获钻头的切割尖端的两个视图（例如，正交视图或前视图和侧视图）来收集钻头的取向数据。

公开(公告)号：US06517411B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09804169

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

Inventor： Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

IPC: B24B4900

CPC classification number: B23Q17/0938 ,  B23B51/02 ,  B23B2251/14 ,  B23B2251/426 ,  B23Q3/15546 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B3/24 ,  B24B3/247 ,  B24B3/26 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B41/005 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B51/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B2219/37559 ,  G05B2219/45159 ,  H05K3/0047

Abstract: A completely automated apparatus for verifying the identity and geometry of drill bits, re-sharpening the cutting tip of a drill bit and re-positioning a locating ring upon the shank portion of the drill bit subsequent to the re-sharpening of the cutting tip thereof. The apparatus comprises a housing having a pair of cassette trays, a pair of grinding assemblies, a pair of optical assemblies, a pair of primary cleaning assemblies, a pair of secondary cleaning assemblies, a pair of inversion assemblies, a pair of workhead assemblies, a bumping assembly, and a loader assembly attached thereto. The workhead and loader assemblies are used to transport drill bits between the cassette trays and other assemblies in a selected sequence which is controlled and coordinated by a programmable control device. The control device is electrically interfaced to each of the assemblies and allows the cutting tip re-sharpening and locating ring re-positioning processes to be conducted simultaneously on at least two drill bits.

公开(公告)号：US6030276A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-29

申请号：US82590

申请日：1998-05-21

Applicant: Paul D. Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

Inventor： Paul D. Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

IPC: B23Q3/155 ,  B23Q17/09 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B3/24 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B49/12 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/18 ,  B24B49/02

CPC classification number: B23Q17/0938 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B23Q3/15546 ,  B24B3/247 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B49/12 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B2219/37559 ,  G05B2219/45159

Abstract: A completely automated apparatus for verifying the identity and geometry of drill bits, re-sharpening the cutting tip of a drill bit and re-positioning a locating ring upon the shank portion of the drill bit subsequent to the re-sharpening of the cutting tip thereof. The apparatus comprises a housing having a pair of cassette trays, a pair of grinding assemblies, a pair of optical assemblies, a pair of primary cleaning assemblies, a pair of secondary cleaning assemblies, a pair of inversion assemblies, a pair of workhead assemblies, a bumping assembly, and a loader assembly attached thereto. The workhead and loader assemblies are used to transport drill bits between the cassette trays and other assemblies in a selected sequence which is controlled and coordinated by a programmable control device. The control device is electrically interfaced to each of the assemblies and allows the cutting tip re-sharpening and locating ring repositioning processes to be conducted simultaneously on at least two drill bits.

Abstract translation: 一种用于验证钻头的身份和几何形状的完全自动化的装置，重新磨削钻头的切削尖端并将定位环重新定位在钻头的柄部分之后，其切削尖端的再磨削 。 该装置包括具有一对盒托盘的壳体，一对研磨组件，一对光学组件，一对初级清洁组件，一对次要清洁组件，一对倒置组件，一对工作头组件， 碰撞组件和附接到其上的装载机组件。 工作头和装载机组件用于以选定的顺序在盒托盘和其他组件之间传送钻头，该顺序由可编程控制装置控制和协调。 控制装置电连接到每个组件，并允许在至少两个钻头上同时进行切削尖端再磨削和定位环重新定位过程。

公开(公告)号：US07338344B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US11243009

申请日：2005-10-04

Applicant: Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

Inventor： Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

IPC: B24B49/02 ,  B24B49/12

CPC classification number: B23Q17/0938 ,  B23B51/02 ,  B23B2251/14 ,  B23B2251/426 ,  B23Q3/15546 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B3/24 ,  B24B3/247 ,  B24B3/26 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B41/005 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B51/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B2219/37559 ,  G05B2219/45159 ,  H05K3/0047

Abstract: A completely automated apparatus for verifying the identity and geometry of drill bits, re-sharpening the cutting tip of a drill bit and re-positioning a locating ring upon the shank portion of the drill bit subsequent to the re-sharpening of the cutting tip thereof. The apparatus comprises a housing having a pair of cassette trays, a pair of grinding assemblies, a pair of optical assemblies, a pair of primary cleaning assemblies, a pair of secondary cleaning assemblies, a pair of inversion assemblies, a pair of workhead assemblies, a bumping assembly, and a loader assembly attached thereto. The workhead and loader assemblies are used to transport drill bits between the cassette trays and other assemblies in a selected sequence which is controlled and coordinated by a programmable control device. The control device is electrically interfaced to each of the assemblies and allows the cutting tip re-sharpening and locating ring re-positioning processes to be conducted simultaneously on at least two drill bits.

Abstract translation: 一种用于验证钻头的身份和几何形状的完全自动化的装置，重新磨削钻头的切削尖端并将定位环重新定位在钻头的柄部分之后，其切削尖端的再磨削 。 该装置包括具有一对盒托盘的壳体，一对研磨组件，一对光学组件，一对初级清洁组件，一对次要清洁组件，一对倒置组件，一对工作头组件， 碰撞组件和附接到其上的装载机组件。 工作头和装载机组件用于以选定的顺序在盒托盘和其他组件之间传送钻头，该顺序由可编程控制装置控制和协调。 控制装置电连接到每个组件，并且允许在至少两个钻头上同时进行切削尖端再磨削和定位环重新定位过程。

公开(公告)号：US07070483B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10135607

申请日：2002-04-30

Applicant: Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

Inventor： Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

IPC: B24B1/00 ,  B24B51/00 ,  B24B49/00

CPC classification number: B23Q17/0938 ,  B23B51/02 ,  B23B2251/14 ,  B23B2251/426 ,  B23Q3/15546 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B3/24 ,  B24B3/247 ,  B24B3/26 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B41/005 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B51/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B2219/37559 ,  G05B2219/45159 ,  H05K3/0047

Abstract: A completely automated apparatus for verifying the identity and geometry of drill bits, re-sharpening the cutting tip of a drill bit and re-positioning a locating ring upon the shank portion of the drill bit subsequent to the re-sharpening of the cutting tip thereof. The apparatus comprises a housing having a pair of cassette trays, a pair of grinding assemblies, a pair of optical assemblies, a pair of primary cleaning assemblies, a pair of secondary cleaning assemblies, a pair of inversion assemblies, a pair of workhead assemblies, a bumping assembly, and a loader assembly attached thereto. The workhead and loader assemblies are used to transport drill bits between the cassette trays and other assemblies in a selected sequence which is controlled and coordinated by a programmable control device. The control device is electrically interfaced to each of the assemblies and allows the cutting tip re-sharpening and locating ring re-positioning processes to be conducted simultaneously on at least two drill bits.

公开(公告)号：US06283824B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09421824

申请日：1999-10-20

Applicant: Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

Inventor： Paul D Mortell ,  Chi Hoang ,  David M. McElrone ,  Gary P. Erpenbeck ,  Walter James Frandsen, Jr. ,  Charles Shafee Slemon

IPC: B24B4902

CPC classification number: B23Q17/0938 ,  B23B51/02 ,  B23B2251/14 ,  B23B2251/426 ,  B23Q3/15546 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B3/24 ,  B24B3/247 ,  B24B3/26 ,  B24B3/28 ,  B24B41/005 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B51/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G05B19/182 ,  G05B2219/37559 ,  G05B2219/45159 ,  H05K3/0047

Abstract: A completely automated apparatus for verifying the identity and geometry of drill bits, re-sharpening the cutting tip of a drill bit and re-positioning a locating ring upon the shank portion of the drill bit subsequent to the re-sharpening of the cutting tip thereof. The apparatus comprises a housing having a pair of cassette trays, a pair of grinding assemblies, a pair of optical assemblies, a pair of primary cleaning assemblies, a pair of secondary cleaning assemblies, a pair of inversion assemblies, a pair of workhead assemblies, a bumping assembly, and a loader assembly attached thereto. The workhead and loader assemblies are used to transport drill bits between the cassette trays and other assemblies in a selected sequence which is controlled and coordinated by a programmable control device. The control device is electrically interfaced to each of the assemblies and allows the cutting tip re-sharpening and locating ring re-positioning processes to be conducted simultaneously on at least two drill bits.

公开(公告)号：US5655354A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-12

申请号：US411419

申请日：1995-03-27

Applicant: James C. Baker ,  Robert C. Henningsgard ,  Benjamin Mihai ,  Paul D. Mortell ,  Tim L. Taylor

Inventor： James C. Baker ,  Robert C. Henningsgard ,  Benjamin Mihai ,  Paul D. Mortell ,  Tim L. Taylor

IPC: B23Q3/157 ,  B65B19/34 ,  B65B35/18 ,  H05K3/00 ,  B65B59/02

CPC classification number: B65B19/34 ,  B65B35/18 ,  H05K3/0044 ,  Y10T483/18 ,  Y10T483/1845

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automated loading of a drilling machine package having a plurality of drill bit receiving openings arranged in a known configuration with verified precision drill bits from a drill bit container is disclosed. The apparatus includes an automated transfer machine which is connected to a control device, a package frame, a container receiving member, and a diameter sensing device. While not necessarily connected to the automated transfer machine, the package frame and the container receiving member are located at positions which are accessible by the automated transfer machine. Further, the diameter sensing device is operably associated with the automated transfer machine. The method of operation includes the control device recalling data specific to a particular job. A drill bit container is placed on the container receiving member. The automated transfer machine removes a precision drill bit from the drill bit container and the diameter sensing device measures the diameter of the precision drill bit. The automated transfer machine delivers the precision drill bit to the package frame where it is loaded into a drill bit receiving opening in a stored drilling package.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动加载钻机组件的装置和方法，其具有以已知构造布置的多个钻头接收开口，其具有来自钻头容器的经过验证的精密钻头。 该装置包括连接到控制装置，包装框架，容器接收构件和直径感测装置的自动转印机。 虽然不一定连接到自动转印机，但是包装框架和容器接收部件位于可由自动转印机接近的位置。 此外，直径感测装置可操作地与自动转印机相关联。 操作方法包括控制装置调用特定作业的数据。 将钻头容器放置在容器接收构件上。 自动转印机从钻头容器中移除精密钻头，直径检测装置测量精密钻头的直径。 自动转印机将精密钻头传送到包装框架，在该框架中将其装载到存储的钻井包装中的钻头接收开口中。