ADJUSTABLE DEPTH OF CUT CONTROL FOR A DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOL

摘要

A drill bit may include a bit body, a plurality of blades on the bit body, and a plurality of cutting elements on the plurality of blades. The drill bit may also include an adjustable depth of cut controller (DOCC) located on a blade to provide depth of cut control for at least one of the plurality of cutting elements. Further, the drill bit may include a positioning unit coupled to the adjustable DOCC and configured to adjust the position of the DOCC relative to the cutting element based on a control signal from a control unit.