The present invention provides a reaming tool, comprising a channel body having a tubular wall and comprising a dynamic sleeve and a fluid channel across the center of the channel body. There are two or more tubular, drive chambers stacked one after another, and surrounded by a torsional housing having separate segments allowing fluid flow and jetting impact on each segment, each drive chamber having one or more inlet(s) upstream for fluid entry and one or more discharge holes downstream for fluid discharge. A stabilized housing is coupled around the torsional housing and one end of the stabilized housing rotatably coupled with the dynamic sleeve of the channel body, and another end of the stabilized housing is a reamer head having one or more fluid outlet.

The present invention provides a reaming tool, comprising a channel body having a tubular wall and comprising a dynamic sleeve and a fluid channel across the center of the channel body. There are two or more tubular, drive chambers stacked one after another, and surrounded by a torsional housing having separate segments allowing fluid flow and jetting impact on each segment, each drive chamber having one or more inlet(s) upstream for fluid entry and one or more discharge holes downstream for fluid discharge. A stabilized housing is coupled around the torsional housing and one end of the stabilized housing rotatably coupled with the dynamic sleeve of the channel body, and another end of the stabilized housing is a reamer head having one or more fluid outlet.

A drill assembly (10) for use in trenchless subterranean boring, comprising: a drill shoe (20) having a body with a posterior portion (30) and an anterior portion (22), the latter defining a recess while the former comprises drill bits (32) disposed on a front end (34), opposing lateral sides, and flanks to assist the shoe (20) in acting as both pilot bore drilling tool and as reaming tool; a drill head (50) demount ably mounted to tire drill shoe (20) via tire recess and in communication with directional guidance means; a string of connectable drill rods (80), having a bailing end (82) and a leading end (84) when connected, and through which a drilling solution can be pumped towards tire drill shoe (20); a coupling (86) for linking tire leading end (84) to said drill head (50); and a connector (88) for connecting the trailing end (82) to a vehicle. The invention extends to a drill shoe (20) and a method of use and manufacture thereof.

A drill assembly (10) for use in trenchless subterranean boring, comprising: a drill shoe (20) having a body with a posterior portion (30) and an anterior portion (22), the latter defining a recess while the former comprises drill bits (32) disposed on a front end (34), opposing lateral sides, and flanks to assist the shoe (20) in acting as both pilot bore drilling tool and as reaming tool; a drill head (50) demount ably mounted to tire drill shoe (20) via tire recess and in communication with directional guidance means; a string of connectable drill rods (80), having a bailing end (82) and a leading end (84) when connected, and through which a drilling solution can be pumped towards tire drill shoe (20); a coupling (86) for linking tire leading end (84) to said drill head (50); and a connector (88) for connecting the trailing end (82) to a vehicle. The invention extends to a drill shoe (20) and a method of use and manufacture thereof.

A drilling assembly (1) for making a passage in an object (2) within a petroleum well (8). The drilling assembly (1) comprises a drill bit assembly (3), a cutting assembly (4), and both assemblies (3, 4) are fastened to a rotatable drive assembly (5), the drill bit assembly (3) comprises a drill bit (31); the cutting assembly (4) comprises a hole saw assembly (42); the cutting assembly (4) is resiliently displaceable to the drill bit assembly (3). The drilling assembly (1) comprises a displaceable membrane (6) within the tubular body (41). The membrane (6) divides an interior (43) of the tubular body (41) in a receiving compartment (69) and an inner compartment (60).

A cutting head has a mounting bracket for attachment to a pipe and a cutter wheel. A double tapered bearing is connected between the mounting bracket and the cutter wheel. The bearing allows the cutter wheel to be rotated without rotation of the pipe. A drive shaft connector on the cutter wheel is connectable to a pilot hole drive shaft for rotating the cutter wheel and pulling it and the pipe. A pilot hole is drilled in a conventional manner. The pipe is attached to the mounting bracket and an end of the pilot hole drive shaft is then connected to the cutter wheel. Simultaneously the pilot hole is enlarged and the pipe and cutter wheel are pulled along the enlarged hole by the drive shaft. The cutter wheel advances along the pilot hole and the pipe is simultaneously advanced through the enlarged hole immediately behind the cutter wheel.

A cutting head has a mounting bracket for attachment to a pipe and a cutter wheel. A double tapered bearing is connected between the mounting bracket and the cutter wheel. The bearing allows the cutter wheel to be rotated without rotation of the pipe. A drive shaft connector on the cutter wheel is connectable to a pilot hole drive shaft for rotating the cutter wheel and pulling it and the pipe. A pilot hole is drilled in a conventional manner. The pipe is attached to the mounting bracket and an end of the pilot hole drive shaft is then connected to the cutter wheel. Simultaneously the pilot hole is enlarged and the pipe and cutter wheel are pulled along the enlarged hole by the drive shaft. The cutter wheel advances along the pilot hole and the pipe is simultaneously advanced through the enlarged hole immediately behind the cutter wheel.

A reaming tool for use in a wellbore has an elongated tubular body with an outer surface. There are at least first and second reamer sections formed on the tubular body, with the first and second reamer sections (i) being positioned circumferentially opposite one another, and (ii) each having at least two blades. The first reamer section includes at least one rounded dome insert and a majority of cutting tooth inserts, while the second reamer section includes a majority of rounded dome inserts.

A reaming tool for use in a wellbore has an elongated tubular body with an outer surface. There are at least first and second reamer sections formed on the tubular body, with the first and second reamer sections (i) being positioned circumferentially opposite one another, and (ii) each having at least two blades. The first reamer section includes at least one rounded dome insert and a majority of cutting tooth inserts, while the second reamer section includes a majority of rounded dome inserts.

A modular reamer shoe for connection to an end of a tubular structure, such as a casing or liner, for deployment in a wellbore includes a body configured for connection to the tubular structure (casing or liner). The body includes a first section and an adjacent second section. The first section is connected to the second section such that torque can be transmitted between the first section and the second section. The first section defines a starter reamer defined by a plurality of first cutting elements and second cutting elements spaced from the first cutting elements. The reamer shoe has a plurality of actuatable blades disposed within the second area of the first section. The plurality of blades moves between extended positions and retracted positions. A nose is connected to the first section of the body. The second section is actuatable and can move in an axial direction so as to move the body, including the nose, in forward/rearward directions.