Boring or penetrating the earth – Processes – Boring curved or redirected bores
Patent
1996-08-29
1998-07-14
Dang, Hoang C.
Boring or penetrating the earth
Processes
Boring curved or redirected bores
175 73, 175398, E21B 706
Patent
active
057789916
ABSTRACT:
A directional boring apparatus is disclosed where the apparatus is controlled through a method which includes deviating a drill head from a straight path into a desired direction angled away from the straight path. The deviation is achieved by applying an axial force to the drill head when a drill head cutting member is positioned within an arc of rotation through which the desired direction passes. The drill head is retracted when the cutting member is outside of the arc of rotation.
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Rankin James R.
Runquist Randy R.
VanHouwelingen Mark
Dang Hoang C.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
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