Boring or penetrating the earth – With tool drive prime mover or above-ground mechanical... – Rotary drive for a relatively advancing tool
Patent
1981-11-16
1984-11-06
Pate, III, William F.
Boring or penetrating the earth
With tool drive prime mover or above-ground mechanical...
Rotary drive for a relatively advancing tool
277 31, 166;84, E21G 304
Patent
active
044807031
ABSTRACT:
A drilling head comprises a tubular body adapted for connection above a well head and having a removable side outlet with a replaceable wear bushing. An assembly removably secured in the head includes a stator and rotor with bearing means and rotating seal means therebetween. A replaceable tubular, kelly seal boot or stripper carried by the rotor includes an enlarged upper end which diverts drilling mud away from the rotating seal and toward the side outlet. Lubricating means is provided for the rotating seal.
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Pate III William F.
Smith International Inc.
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