Apparatus and method for horizontal drilling

Details Apparatus and method for horizontal drilling Apparatus and method for horizontal drilling

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Boring or penetrating the earth

With signaling, indicating, testing or measuring

Tool position direction or inclination measuring or...

C175S062000, C166S255100, C166S255200, C166S254100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11120755

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for horizontally drilling for detecting subsurface features and avoiding such features during closed-loop control of an underground drilling machine. A horizontal drilling system includes a base machine capable of propelling a drill pipe rotationally and longitudinally underground. A cutting tool system is coupled to the drill pipe, and a control system controls the base machine. A detector is employed to detect a subsurface feature. A communication link is utilized for transferring data between the detector and the control system. The control system uses the data generated by the detector to modify control of the base machine in response to detection of the subsurface feature.

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