Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Fluid end
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Application No.: US18742667Application Date: 2024-06-13
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Publication No.: US12281649B2Publication Date: 2025-04-22
- Inventor: Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Kelcy Jake Foster , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Mark S. Nowell
- Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
- Applicant Address: US OK Sulphur
- Assignee: Kerr Machine Co.
- Current Assignee: Kerr Machine Co.
- Current Assignee Address: US OK Sulphur
- Agency: Tomlinson McKinstry, P.C.
- Main IPC: F04B53/22
- IPC: F04B53/22 ; F04B1/0421 ; F04B15/02 ; F04B53/00 ; F04B53/10 ; F04B53/14 ; F04B53/16 ; F16J15/26 ; F16K1/42 ; F16K11/10 ; E21B43/26 ; F04B1/0452 ; F04B1/0538 ; F04B7/00 ; F04B7/02 ; F04B17/00 ; F04B19/04 ; F04B19/22 ; F04B53/18 ; F16L55/11

Abstract:
A fluid end comprising a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section is releasably attached to a connect plate. Each connect plate is attached to a power source using a plurality of stay rods. Each fluid end section comprises a housing in fluid communication with a pair of intake manifolds and a discharge conduit. A fluid routing plug is installed within each housing and is configured to route fluid throughout the housing. A plunger is installed within stuffing box attached to each housing. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve guides, aid in reducing or transferring wear.
Public/Granted literature
- US20240328405A1 FLUID END Public/Granted day:2024-10-03
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