公开(公告)号：US06981546B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10456104

申请日：2003-06-09

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

IPC分类号： H01R4/64

CPC分类号： E21B17/003

摘要： The invention is a mechanism for retaining an electrical transmission line. In one embodiment of the invention it is a system for retaining an electrical transmission line within downhole components. The invention allows a transmission line to be attached to the internal diameter of drilling components that have a substantially uniform drilling diameter. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string, drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe, and jars. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second end of a drill pipe, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The invention allows the electrical transmission line to withstand the tension and compression of drill pipe during routine drilling cycles.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于保持电气传输线的机构。 在本发明的一个实施例中，它是用于将输电线路保持在井下部件内的系统。 本发明允许将传输线连接到具有基本上均匀钻孔直径的钻孔部件的内径。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管的部分，钻铤，重锤钻杆和罐。 该系统还包括在钻杆的第一和第二端之间延伸的同轴电缆，该同轴电缆在其内具有导电管和导电芯。 本发明允许电气传输线在常规钻孔循环期间承受钻杆的张力和压缩。

公开(公告)号：US06844498B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10358099

申请日：2003-02-02

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Joe Fox ,  Michael Briscoe

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Joe Fox ,  Michael Briscoe

IPC分类号： E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/12 ,  F16L15/00 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/646 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H02G15/02

CPC分类号： F16L15/003 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L15/009 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F2038/143 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R24/566 ,  H01R2103/00

摘要： The invention is a system for transmitting data through a string of downhole components. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string. Each component has a first and second end, with a first communication element located at the first end and a second communication element located at the second end. Each communication element includes a first contact and a second contact. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second communication elements, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The system also includes a first and second connector for connecting the first and second communication elements respectively to the coaxial cable. Each connector includes a conductive sleeve, lying concentrically within the conductive tube, which fits around and makes electrical contact with the conductive core. The conductive sleeve is electrically isolated from the conductive tube. The conductive sleeve of the first connector is in electrical contact with the first contact of the first communication element, the conductive sleeve of the second connector is in electrical contact with the first contact of the second communication element, and the conductive tube is in electrical contact with both the second contact of the first communication element and the second contact of the second communication element.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种通过井下部件串发送数据的系统。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管道部分。 每个部件具有第一和第二端，第一通信元件位于第一端，第二通信元件位于第二端。 每个通信元件包括第一触点和第二触点。 该系统还包括在第一和第二通信元件之间延伸的同轴电缆，该同轴电缆在其内具有导电管和导电芯。 该系统还包括用于将第一和第二通信元件分别连接到同轴电缆的第一和第二连接器。 每个连接器包括导电套筒，其同心地位于导电管内，该导电套管围绕并与导电芯线电接触。 导电套与导电管电绝缘。 第一连接器的导电套与第一连接元件的第一触点电接触，第二连接器的导电套与第二连通元件的第一触点电接触，并且导电管是电接触的 同时第一通信元件的第二接触和第二通信元件的第二接触。

公开(公告)号：US06830467B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US10427522

申请日：2003-04-30

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

IPC分类号： H01R460

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L15/003 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F2038/143 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R24/566 ,  H01R2103/00

摘要： The invention is a mechanism for retaining an electrical transmission line. In one embodiment of the invention it is a system for retaining an electrical transmission line within down hole components. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second end of a drill pipe, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The invention allows the electrical transmission line to with stand the tension and compression of drill pipe during routine drilling cycles.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于保持电气传输线的机构。 在本发明的一个实施例中，它是用于将输电线路保持在井下部件内的系统。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管的部分。 该系统还包括在钻杆的第一和第二端之间延伸的同轴电缆，该同轴电缆在其内具有导电管和导电芯。 本发明允许电气传输线在常规钻孔循环期间承受钻杆的张力和压缩。

公开(公告)号：US07139218B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US10710790

申请日：2004-08-03

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Joe Fox ,  David S. Pixton

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Joe Fox ,  David S. Pixton

IPC分类号： H04H9/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/12 ,  G01V1/26 ,  G01V11/002

摘要： A high-speed downhole network providing real-time data from downhole components of a drilling strings includes a bottom-hole node interfacing to a bottom-hole assembly located proximate the bottom end of a drill string. A top-hole node is connected proximate the top end of the drill string. One or several intermediate nodes are located along the drill string between the bottom-hole node and the top-hole node. The intermediate nodes are configured to receive and transmit data packets transmitted between the bottom-hole node and the top-hole node. A communications link, integrated into the drill string, is used to operably connect the bottom-hole node, the intermediate nodes, and the top-hole node. In selected embodiments, a personal or other computer may be connected to the top-hole node, to analyze data received from the intermediate and bottom-hole nodes.

摘要翻译： 提供来自钻井井下部件的实时数据的高速井下网络包括与位于钻柱底端附近的底孔组件对接的底孔节点。 顶孔节点靠近钻柱的顶端连接。 一个或多个中间节点位于井下节点和顶孔节点之间的钻柱上。 中间节点被配置为接收和发送在底孔节点和顶孔节点之间传输的数据分组。 集成到钻柱中的通信链路用于可操作地连接底孔节点，中间节点和顶孔节点。 在所选择的实施例中，个人或其他计算机可以连接到顶层节点，以分析从中间节点和底层节点接收的数据。

公开(公告)号：US07098802B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10315263

申请日：2002-12-10

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Kline Bradford ,  Joe Fox ,  Michael Briscoe

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Kline Bradford ,  Joe Fox ,  Michael Briscoe

IPC分类号： G01V3/00 ,  G08C19/16 ,  E21B47/00

CPC分类号： G01V11/002

摘要： A signal transmission connection for a tool string used in exploration and production of natural resources, namely: oil, gas, and geothermal energy resources. The connection comprises first and second annular elements deployed in cooperative association with each other. The respective elements comprise inductive transducers that are capable of two-way signal transmission between each other, with downhole components of the tool string, and with ground-level equipment. The respective inductive transducers comprise one or more conductive loops housed within ferrite troughs, or within ferrite trough segments. When energized, the conductive loops produce a magnetic field suitable for transmitting the signal. The second element may be rotational in drilling applications. The respective elements may be fitted with electronic equipment to aid and manipulate the transmission of the signal. The first element may also be in communication with the World Wide Web.

摘要翻译： 用于勘探和生产自然资源的工具串的信号传输连接，即：石油，天然气和地热能资源。 连接包括彼此配合地配置的第一和第二环形元件。 相应的元件包括感应换能器，其能够彼此之间进行双向信号传输，与工具串的井下部件以及地面级设备。 相应的感应换能器包括容纳在铁氧体槽内或铁氧体槽段内的一个或多个导电回路。 当通电时，导电环产生适于传输信号的磁场。 第二元件可以在钻井应用中旋转。 各个元件可以装配有电子设备以帮助和操纵信号的传输。 第一个元素也可以与万维网通信。

公开(公告)号：US07017667B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10605863

申请日：2003-10-31

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Kline Bradford ,  Joe Fox

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Kline Bradford ,  Joe Fox

IPC分类号： E21B17/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/12 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/028

摘要： A transmission line assembly for transmitting information along a downhole tool comprising a pin end, a box end, and a central bore traveling between the pin end and the box end, is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a protective conduit. A transmission line is routed through the protective conduit. The protective conduit is routed through the central bore and the ends of the protective conduit are routed through channels formed in the pin end and box end of the downhole tool. The protective conduit is elastically forced into a spiral or other non-linear path along the interior surface of the central bore by compressing the protective conduit to a length within the downhole tool shorter than the protective conduit.

摘要翻译： 在本发明的一个实施例中公开了一种用于沿着井下工具传送信息的传输线组件，包括销端，箱端和在销端和箱端之间行进的中心孔，包括保护导管。 传输线路通过保护管道。 保护管道穿过中心孔，保护管道的端部通过形成在井下工具的销端和箱端的通道。 通过将保护导管压缩到井下工具内比保护导管短的长度，将保护导管弹性地迫使其沿着中心孔内表面的螺旋或其它非线性路径。

公开(公告)号：US07261154B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10710936

申请日：2004-08-13

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Joe Fox

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Joe Fox

IPC分类号： E21B17/00

CPC分类号： E21B29/10 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/1007 ,  E21B43/103

摘要： An apparatus in a drill string comprises an internally upset drill pipe. The drill pipe comprises a first end, a second end, and an elongate tube intermediate the first and second ends. The elongate tube and the ends comprising a continuous an inside surface with a plurality of diameters. A conformable metal tube is disposed within the drill pipe intermediate the ends thereof and terminating adjacent to the ends of the drill pipe. The conformable metal tube substantially conforms to the continuous inside surface of the metal tube. The metal tube may comprise a non-uniform section which is expanded to conform to the inside surface of the drill pipe. The non-uniform section may comprise protrusions selected from the group consisting of convolutions, corrugations, flutes, and dimples. The non-uniform section extends generally longitudinally along the length of the tube. The metal tube may be adapted to stretch as the drill pipes stretch.

摘要翻译： 钻柱中的装置包括内部不平整的钻杆。 钻杆包括第一端，第二端和位于第一端和第二端之间的细长管。 细长管和端部包括具有多个直径的连续的内表面。 一个适合的金属管设置在钻杆的中心位于钻杆的端部之外并且在钻杆的端部附近终止。 适形金属管基本上符合金属管的连续内表面。 金属管可以包括不均匀的部分，其被扩展以符合钻杆的内表面。 不均匀部分可以包括从由卷积，波纹，槽纹和凹坑组成的组中选择的突起。 不均匀部分沿着管的长度大致纵向延伸。 当钻杆拉伸时，金属管可适于拉伸。

公开(公告)号：US07424928B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US11162503

申请日：2005-09-13

申请人： Dale Cox ,  David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  David S. Pixton

发明人： Dale Cox ,  David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  David S. Pixton

IPC分类号： G01V1/00

CPC分类号： G01V1/523 ,  G01V2001/526 ,  Y10S367/911

摘要： A downhole receiver for gathering seismic and sonic data from inside a borehole includes a substantially tubular housing adapted for axial connection to a tool string, and one or more sensors. A damping element is provided to flexibly couple each sensor to the tubular housing. An actuator extends the one or more sensors substantially radially with respect to the tubular housing to clamp the sensors against the wall of the borehole. In selected embodiments, the sensors may be one or multiple component geophones, accelerometers, hydrophones, vibrometers, or the like.

摘要翻译： 用于从井眼内部收集地震和声波数据的井下接收器包括适于与工具串的轴向连接以及一个或多个传感器的基本上管状的壳体。 提供阻尼元件以将每个传感器灵活地耦合到管状壳体。 致动器相对于管状壳体大致径向地延伸一个或多个传感器，以将传感器夹紧在井眼的壁上。 在所选择的实施例中，传感器可以是一个或多个组件地震检波器，加速度计，水听器，振动计等。

公开(公告)号：US06888473B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US09620073

申请日：2000-07-20

申请人： David R. Hall ,  Joe Fox ,  David S. Pixton ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

发明人： David R. Hall ,  Joe Fox ,  David S. Pixton ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

IPC分类号： G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/00

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  G01V11/002

摘要： A drill pipe having a box end having a tapered thread, and an internal shoulder and an external face for engagement with a drill pipe pin end having a tapered mating thread, and an external shoulder and an external face adapted for data acquisition or transmission. The relative dimensions of the box and pin ends are precisely controlled so that when the tool joint is made up, a repeatable reference plane is established for transmitting power and tuning downhole sensors, transducers, and means for sending and receiving data along the drill string. When the power or data acquisition and transmission means are located in the tool joint, the dimensions of the tool joint are further proportioned to compensate for the loss of cross-sectional area in order maintain the joints ability to sustain nominal makeup torque.

摘要翻译： 一种钻杆，其具有锥形螺纹的箱体端部，以及用于与具有锥形配合螺纹的钻杆销端部接合的内部肩部和外部面，以及适于数据采集或传输的外部肩部和外部面。 盒和销端的相对尺寸被精确地控制，使得当组合工具接头时，建立了可重复的参考平面，用于传输功率和调谐井下传感器，换能器和用于沿钻柱发送和接收数据的装置。 当电源或数据采集和传输装置位于工具接头中时，工具接头的尺寸进一步成比例，以补偿横截面积的损失，以保持接头能够维​​持标称化妆转矩。

公开(公告)号：US06670880B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09816766

申请日：2001-03-23

申请人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox

发明人： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox

IPC分类号： H01F2106

CPC分类号： F16L15/001 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L25/01 ,  H01R13/533

摘要： A system for transmitting data through a string of downhole components. In one aspect, the system includes first and second magnetically conductive, electrically insulating elements at both ends of the component. Each element includes a first U-shaped trough with a bottom, first and second sides and an opening between the two sides. Electrically conducting coils are located in each trough. An electrical conductor connects the coils in each component. In operation, a varying current applied to a first coil in one component generates a varying magnetic field in the first magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element, which varying magnetic field is conducted to and thereby produces a varying magnetic field in the second magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element of a connected component, which magnetic field thereby generates a varying electrical current in the second coil in the connected component.

摘要翻译： 一种用于通过井下组件串发送数据的系统。 在一个方面，该系统在部件的两端包括第一和第二导电的电绝缘元件。 每个元件包括具有底部，第一和第二侧面以及两侧之间的开口的第一U形槽。 导电线圈位于每个槽中。 电导体连接每个部件中的线圈。 在操作中，施加到一个部件中的第一线圈的变化的电流在第一导磁电绝缘元件中产生变化的磁场，该变化的磁场被传导到第二导电的电绝缘元件中，从而在第二导电的电气中产生变化的磁场 连接部件的绝缘元件，该磁场由此在连接部件中的第二线圈中产生变化的电流。