CPC E21B 10/14 (2013.01) [E21B 10/10 (2013.01); E21B 10/12 (2013.01); E21B 10/20 (2013.01); E21B 10/22 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A hybrid bit comprising:
a fixed cutting structure including a plurality of fixed cutting elements the fixed cutting structure having a journal cavity;
a first rolling slot within the fixed cutting structure, the rolling slot having a plurality of sleeves disposed on either side of the rolling slot such that a portion of each of the plurality of sleeves abuts against an inner surface of the rolling slot and wherein each of the plurality of sleeves extends partially into the journal cavity, and
a rolling cutting structure coupled to the fixed cutting structure within the rolling slot such that the plurality of sleeves are configured to support the rolling cutting structure, the rolling cutting structure comprising:
a journal bore extending through the rolling cutting structure;
a radially outer surface;
a plurality of cutting elements extending from the radially outer surface of the rolling cutting structure.
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