Power head of directional drill

Abstract

A power head of a directional drill includes a main motor, gearbox, main shaft, active drill pipe, and water swivel. The gearbox has a driving shaft connected to the main motor and engaged with the main shaft via a gear. One end of the main shaft is fixedly connected to the active drill pipe, while the other end of the driving shaft links to an angle adjuster through the gearbox, enabling efficient toolface adjustment and braking of the main motor. The water swivel mandrel connects to the active drill pipe via a connecting shaft with an axial floating structure. A connecting sleeve near the water swivel forms a hexagonal sleeve sliding pair with the connecting shaft, preventing axial impacts on mandrel support bearings during drilling. This design enhances the service life of the bearings and reduces equipment repairs, improving the reliability and efficiency of the drilling process.