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EARTH-BORING TOOLS INCLUDING BEARING ELEMENT ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS

  • US 20150330153A1
  • Filed: 05/13/2014
  • Published: 11/19/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2014
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An earth-boring tool, comprising:

  • a body comprising a pocket in a leading end thereof for accepting at least a portion of a bearing element assembly; and

    a bearing element assembly disposed within the pocket, the bearing element assembly comprising;

    a retaining element at least partially disposed in a groove in a sidewall of the pocket; and

    a bearing element comprising;

    a distal end having a bearing surface;

    a proximal end; and

    a side surface between the distal end and the proximal end, the side surface comprising a feature configured to abut the retaining element, wherein mechanical interference between the feature and the retaining element axially retains the bearing element within the pocket.

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