Lip seal for roller cone drill bit

Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element

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C175S331000

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07036613

ABSTRACT:
A radial lip seal for use with roller cone drill bits is at least partially collapsed and held in place when the drill bit is subjected to hydrostatic pressure in the well bore when performing drilling operations. The drill bit and seal cooperate to form at least one void intentionally established between the outer surface of a seal recess in the bit and the outer surface of the lip seal. The drill bit has a spindle and a rolling cutter positioned around the spindle. The seal recess is formed in the rolling cutter and has an outer surface to carry the lip seal.

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