Tunneling Apparatus Including Vacuum and Method of Use
    1.
    发明申请
    Tunneling Apparatus Including Vacuum and Method of Use 有权
    包括真空的隧道设备和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100206635A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-19

    申请号:US12704295

    申请日:2010-02-11

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a tunneling apparatus including a pipe string having a distal end and a proximal end. The pipe string includes a plurality of pipe-sections connected end-to end. The pipe string also includes a cutting head coupled to a distal-most one of the pipe-sections. The pipe string defines a vacuum passage that extends through the pipe string from the proximal end to the distal end of the pipe string. A source of vacuum is in fluid communication with the vacuum passage for drawing cuttings through the vacuum passage. A blockage sensor can be used for sensing whether a precursor blockage condition exists within the vacuum passage. A source of air pressure can be used to force air distally through the pipe string to assist in moving cuttings proximally through the vacuum passage.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种隧道装置,其包括具有远端和近端的管柱。 管柱包括端对端连接的多个管段。 管柱还包括联接到最远的一个管段的切割头。 管柱限定了从管柱的近端到远端延伸穿过管柱的真空通道。 真空源与真空通道流体连通,用于通过真空通道抽取切屑。 堵塞传感器可用于检测真空通道内是否存在前体堵塞状况。 空气压力源可用于迫使空气远离管柱,以帮助将切屑向近侧移动通过真空通道。

    CONTROL SYSTEM AND INTERFACE FOR A TUNNELING APPARATUS
    2.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEM AND INTERFACE FOR A TUNNELING APPARATUS 审中-公开
    一种隧道装置的控制系统和接口

    公开(公告)号:US20130008718A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-10

    申请号:US13635866

    申请日:2010-03-26

    IPC分类号: E21B21/08 E21B3/025 E21B7/04

    摘要: A tunneling apparatus is disclosed. The tunneling apparatus includes a drill string formed by a plurality of drill string sections. The drill string has a proximal end and a distal end. The tunneling apparatus also includes a drill head mounted at the distal end of the drill string, the drill head including a cutting unit, a rotational driver that provides torque for rotating the cutting unit, and a thrust driver for applying thrust to the drill string. The tunneling apparatus further includes a vacuum system for withdrawing spoils generated by the cutting unit during operation of the tunneling apparatus and a drilling fluid system for providing drilling fluid to adjacent the cutting unit during operation of the tunneling apparatus. The tunneling apparatus includes a control system that allows an operator to select between a drilling mode and a break-out mode. The tunneling apparatus also includes a control interface that allows an operator to monitor vacuum pressure which concurrently controlling operation of various systems of the tunneling apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了隧道装置。 隧道装置包括由多个钻柱段形成的钻柱。 钻柱具有近端和远端。 隧道装置还包括安装在钻柱的远端处的钻头,钻头包括切割单元,提供用于旋转切割单元的扭矩的旋转驱动器,以及用于向钻柱施加推力的推力驱动器。 隧道掘进装置还包括一个真空系统,用于在隧道掘进装置运行期间抽出由切割装置产生的破坏物;以及钻井流体系统,用于在隧道装置运行期间将钻井液提供给邻近的切割装置。 隧道装置包括控制系统,其允许操作者在钻孔模式和分离模式之间进行选择。 隧道装置还包括控制接口,其允许操作者监测同时控制隧道装置的各种系统的操作的真空压力。

    DRILLING APPARATUS WITH SHUTTER
    3.
    发明申请
    DRILLING APPARATUS WITH SHUTTER 审中-公开
    钻头装置与快门

    公开(公告)号:US20130008723A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-10

    申请号:US13635310

    申请日:2010-03-15

    IPC分类号: E21D9/11

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a drilling apparatus including a cutting unit defining at least one through-hole that provides fluid communication between a distal side and a proximal side of the cutting unit. The cutting unit includes a plurality of cutting elements at the distal side of the cutting unit. The cutting unit also includes a shutter for selectively opening and blocking the through-hole of the cutting unit.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种钻井设备,其包括限定至少一个通孔的切割单元,该通孔提供切割单元的远侧和近侧之间的流体连通。 切割单元包括在切割单元的远侧侧的多个切割元件。 切割单元还包括用于选择性地打开和阻挡切割单元的通孔的快门。

    Cutting apparatus for a microtunnelling system
    4.
    发明授权
    Cutting apparatus for a microtunnelling system 失效
    微型挖掘系统的切割装置

    公开(公告)号:US07942217B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-17

    申请号:US12335232

    申请日:2008-12-15

    IPC分类号: E21B10/28 E21B10/00

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a microtunnelling apparatus including a cutting apparatus adapted to be rotated by a drill shaft defining a central axis of rotation that extends along a length of the drill shaft. The cutting apparatus includes a front cutting rotor having a hub defining a shaft receiver that extends at least partially through the hub in a direction extending from a back side toward a front cutting side of the front cutting rotor. The shaft receiver is configured to receive the drill shaft. The drill shaft and the shaft receiver cooperate to define a torque transmitting mechanical interface for allowing torque to be transferred between the drill shaft and the front cutting rotor such that the drill shaft can be used to rotate the front cutting rotor about the central axis of rotation. The front cutting rotor also includes a plurality of cutting bars that project at least partially radially outwardly from the hub. The cutting apparatus further includes a front retainer that mounts at the front cutting side of the front cutting rotor for retaining the front cutting rotor on the drill shaft.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种微型挖掘装置,其包括切割装置,该切割装置适于由限定沿着钻杆轴的长度延伸的中心旋转轴线的钻杆轴旋转。 切割装置包括前切割转子,其具有限定轴接收器的轮毂,所述轴接收器在从前切割转子的后侧朝向前切割侧的方向上至少部分地延伸穿过轮毂。 轴接收器构造成接收钻杆轴。 钻杆轴和轴接收器配合以限定扭矩传递机械接口,用于允许在钻杆和前切割转子之间传递扭矩,使得钻杆轴可用于围绕中心旋转轴线旋转前切割转子 。 前切割转子还包括从轮毂至少部分地径向向外突出的多个切割杆。 切割装置还包括前保持器,其安装在前切割转子的前切割侧,用于将前切割转子保持在钻轴上。

    Microtunnelling system and apparatus
    5.
    发明授权
    Microtunnelling system and apparatus 有权
    Microtunnelling系统和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08151906B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-10

    申请号:US12304886

    申请日:2006-08-08

    摘要: A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods.

    摘要翻译: 一种微型挖掘装置和系统,其包括具有旋转和线性推力驱动装置的外部驱动系统,具有钻头转子和钻杆的钻头部分,并且连接到中间钻杆杆,允许由由钻头头部分驱动的钻头部分产生的钻孔延伸 驱动系统。 钻头包括具有多个圆盘状元件的模块化结构,轴承模块,转向模块,间隔件模块和安装模块,用于在圆柱形转向壳内轴向对准和抵接和安装。 钻头的定向转向在转向模块中包括多个基本上径向延伸的通道,每个通道具有可由控制装置移动的液压可移动突起,以重定向外转向壳,从而重定向安装在钻杆远端上的钻头部分 。

    Microtunnelling system and apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Microtunnelling system and apparatus 有权
    Microtunnelling系统和设备

    公开(公告)号:US07845432B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-07

    申请号:US12335193

    申请日:2008-12-15

    IPC分类号: E21B17/18 E21B21/00

    摘要: A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods.

    摘要翻译: 一种微型挖掘装置和系统,其包括具有旋转和线性推力驱动装置的外部驱动系统,具有钻头转子和钻杆的钻头部分,并且连接到中间钻杆杆,允许由由钻头头部分驱动的钻头部分产生的钻孔延伸 驱动系统。 钻头包括具有多个圆盘状元件的模块化结构,轴承模块,转向模块,间隔件模块和安装模块,用于在圆柱形转向壳内轴向对准和抵接和安装。 钻头的定向转向在转向模块中包括多个基本上径向延伸的通道,每个通道具有可由控制装置移动的液压可移动突起,以重定向外转向壳体,从而重定向安装在钻杆远端上的钻头部分 。

    MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20090152010A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US12335216

    申请日:2008-12-15

    IPC分类号: E21B7/08 E21B10/00

    摘要: A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods.

    Microtunnelling system and apparatus
    8.
    发明授权
    Microtunnelling system and apparatus 有权
    Microtunnelling系统和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08439132B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US13406737

    申请日:2012-02-28

    摘要: A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods.

    摘要翻译: 一种微型挖掘装置和系统,其包括具有旋转和线性推力驱动装置的外部驱动系统,具有钻头转子和钻杆的钻头部分,并且连接到中间钻杆杆,允许由由钻头头部分驱动的钻头部分产生的钻孔延伸 驱动系统。 钻头包括具有多个圆盘状元件的模块化结构,轴承模块,转向模块,间隔件模块和安装模块,用于在圆柱形转向壳内轴向对准和抵接和安装。 钻头的定向转向在转向模块中包括多个基本上径向延伸的通道,每个通道具有可由控制装置移动的液压可移动突起,以重定向外转向壳,从而重定向安装在钻杆远端上的钻头部分 。

    Drill head for a microtunnelling apparatus
    9.
    发明授权
    Drill head for a microtunnelling apparatus 有权
    钻头用于微型挖掘装置

    公开(公告)号:US07976242B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-12

    申请号:US12335216

    申请日:2008-12-15

    IPC分类号: E21B7/08

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a drill head having a drill head main body including a front end portion and a back end portion. The back end portion is configured to be connected to a drill rod. A steering shell is mounted over the front end portion. A drive shaft extends through the back end portion and the front end portion of the drill head main body. The drive shaft has a front end adapted for connection to a cutting unit and the drive shaft is rotatably supported within a bearing at the front end portion of the drill head main body. A steering shell driving arrangement is incorporated into the front end portion of the drill head main body for generating relative radial movement between the steering shell and the drill head main body.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种具有钻头主体的钻头,该钻头主体包括前端部分和后端部分。 后端部构造成连接到钻杆。 转向壳安装在前端部分上。 驱动轴延伸穿过钻头主体的后端部分和前端部分。 驱动轴具有适于连接到切割单元的前端,并且驱动轴可旋转地支撑在钻头主体的前端部分的轴承内。 转向壳驱动装置结合到钻头主体的前端部分中,用于在转向壳和钻头主体之间产生相对的径向运动。

    MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20090152012A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US12335232

    申请日:2008-12-15

    IPC分类号: E21B10/00

    摘要: A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods.