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Bit extension guide fore sidewall corer

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OSTI ID:6377608

An apparatus for drilling a sidewall core from a borehole which has a cylindrical housing with an opening through which a core bit and barrel are extended and retracted. In a preferred embodiment there is a fixed plate on opposite sides of the bit motor with guide slots cut therethrough. A drive plate is provided adjacent each fixed plate having guide slots. The bit motor has two pins on each side which extend through the guide slots of the drive plate. Movement of the drive plates causes the bit motor to follow the designated path.

Assignee:
Standard Oil Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4461360
OSTI ID:
6377608
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English