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公开(公告)号:US20220235751A1
公开(公告)日:2022-07-28
申请号:US17714436
申请日:2022-04-06
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Kelcy Jake Foster , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Mark S. Nowell
IPC: F04B15/02 , F04B7/00 , F04B1/0452 , F04B1/0538 , F04B53/10 , F04B53/14 , F04B7/02 , F04B53/00 , F04B53/22 , F16K15/06 , F04B53/16
Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.
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公开(公告)号:US11208996B2
公开(公告)日:2021-12-28
申请号:US16951844
申请日:2020-11-18
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Kelcy Jake Foster , Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Mark S. Nowell , Guy J. Lapointe , Michael Eugene May
IPC: F04B17/00 , F04B53/00 , F04B53/14 , F04B53/18 , F04B7/00 , F04B19/04 , F04B19/22 , F04B1/0452 , F04B1/0538 , F04B15/02 , F04B53/10 , F04B53/22 , F16K15/06 , F04B53/16 , F04B7/02 , E21B43/26
Abstract: A power end assembly includes a crankshaft section, a crosshead section, and a connector section coupled together by one, two, or more sets of stay rods. The power end may include one or more support plates that are coupled to the crankshaft section and/or crosshead section. The crosshead section includes a plurality of individual crosshead frames. The connector section may include a plurality of individual connector plates or may be a unitary connector plate. The power end is configured to be coupled to a fluid end assembly by coupling the fluid end assembly to the connector plates.
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公开(公告)号:US11143315B2
公开(公告)日:2021-10-12
申请号:US17126417
申请日:2020-12-18
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Mark S. Nowell , Kelcy Jake Foster , Michael Eugene May , Brandon Scott Ayres , Christopher Todd Barnett , Micheal Cole Thomas , Guy J. Lapointe
IPC: F16K5/18 , F15B7/06 , F16K5/04 , F16J15/06 , F15B21/00 , F16K5/16 , F16K5/02 , F04B53/22 , F04B53/16
Abstract: Apparatus and method contemplating a high pressure fluid end assembly having a body defining a body bore and defining a recess in the body intersecting the body bore. A closure is joined to the body and forms a sealing surface. A seal is mounted to the body in the recess and configured to extend from the recess beyond the body bore to seal against the sealing surface formed by the closure.
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公开(公告)号:US20210148345A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-20
申请号:US16951605
申请日:2020-11-18
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Micheal Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Kelcy Jake Foster , Nicholas Son , John Keith , Mark S. Nowell
IPC: F04B7/00
Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.
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公开(公告)号:US10955238B1
公开(公告)日:2021-03-23
申请号:US14216597
申请日:2014-03-17
Applicant: KERR MACHINE CO.
Inventor: Joshua Philip Jones , Mark Stephen Nowell , Kelcy Jake Foster
IPC: G01B21/04 , G05B19/401 , G01B5/008
Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for a frame that is configured to rotate a workpiece around an axis of rotation. The apparatus has a measurement device, and a known fixture that is supported by the frame. A processor is configured to execute stored computer instructions to initially-calibrate the measurement device to the axis of rotation, to employ the initially-calibrated measurement device to obtain an initial-calibration value of the known fixture, to store the initial-calibration value in a digital memory, to subsequently use the initially-calibrated measuring device to obtain an in-process automatic recalibration (IPAR) value of the known fixture, and to compare the IPAR value to the initial-calibration value to calculate a compensation value indicating positional error of the apparatus.
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公开(公告)号:US10914171B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-09
申请号:US16722139
申请日:2019-12-20
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Kelcy Jake Foster
Abstract: A closure element for a fluid end assembly that has two or more recessed grooves formed in its outer surface. The grooves are axially offset. A seal is placed in one and only one of the grooves. As wear occurs, the seal is relocated to one of the other grooves. Instead of a series of axially offset grooves in a single closure element, a kit may be formed from two or more otherwise identical closure elements, each with a single recessed groove at a different axial position. Another closure element has a series of ledge-like surfaces defining spaces within which a seal may be received. One outer surface surrounds one or more of the other surfaces. A seal is placed in one and only one of the spaces. As wear occurs, the seal is relocated to one of the other spaces.
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公开(公告)号:US20200300240A1
公开(公告)日:2020-09-24
申请号:US16897659
申请日:2020-06-10
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Mark S. Nowell , Kelcy Jake Foster , Christopher Todd Barnett , Micheal Cole Thomas , Brandon Scott Ayres , Michael Eugene May , Guy J. Lapointe
IPC: F04B53/22 , F04B53/16 , F04B1/122 , F04B1/16 , F04B1/145 , F16B35/00 , F16B39/24 , F16B43/00 , F04B1/18 , F04B1/0408 , F04B1/0421
Abstract: A fluid end having as fluid flow bores sealed without threading a retaining nut into the walls of each bore. The fluid ends may be assembled using a plurality of different kits, each kit comprising a fluid end body, a component, a retainer element, and a fastening system. The retainer element holds the component within each of the bores formed in the fluid end body and the fastening system secures the retainer element to the body. The fastening system comprises a plurality of externally threaded studs, washers and nuts in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the fastening system comprises a plurality of screws.
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公开(公告)号:US20200182240A1
公开(公告)日:2020-06-11
申请号:US16708773
申请日:2019-12-10
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Mark S. Nowell , Kelcy J. Foster , Christopher Todd Barnett , Brandon Scott Ayres , Michael Eugene May , Guy J. Lapointe , Micheal Cole Thomas
Abstract: A flangeless fluid end comprising a fluid end body releasably attached to a connect plate. The connect plate is attached to a power source using stay rods. The flow bores of the fluid end are sealed without threading a retainer nut into the walls of each bore. Instead, the flow bores are sealed by bolting a retainer to the fluid end body. Plungers to drive fluid through the fluid end body are installed within removable stuffing box sleeves. These sleeves are maintained within the plunger bores by the bolted retainers. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve structures, aid in reducing or transferring wear.
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公开(公告)号:US10591070B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-17
申请号:US16574918
申请日:2019-09-18
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Mark S. Nowell , Kelcy Jake Foster , Michael Eugene May , Brandon Scott Ayres , Christopher Todd Barnett , Michael Cole Thomas , Guy J. Lapointe
IPC: F16K5/18 , F15B7/06 , F16K5/04 , F16J15/06 , F15B21/00 , F16K5/16 , F16K5/02 , F04B53/22 , F04B53/16
Abstract: Apparatus and method contemplating a high pressure fluid end assembly having a body defining a body bore and defining a recess in the body intersecting the body bore. A closure is joined to the body and forms a sealing surface. A seal is mounted to the body in the recess and configured to extend from the recess beyond the body bore to seal against the sealing surface formed by the closure.
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公开(公告)号:US20190309858A1
公开(公告)日:2019-10-10
申请号:US16374916
申请日:2019-04-04
Applicant: Kerr Machine Co.
Inventor: Mark S. Nowell , Michael Cole Thomas , Christopher Todd Barnett , Michael Eugene May , Kelcy Jake Foster
Abstract: A stem-guided valve for use inside of a fluid end. The valve body is installed in a conduit that traverses the fluid end housing. A removable guide element is installed within a bore formed in the valve body. A static component that is interposed within the conduit includes an elongate projecting stem. As the stem reciprocates axially with the guide element, the valve is caused to move between open and closed positions. In its closed position, the valve body engages a valve seat that surrounds the conduit. A plurality of perforations are formed in the walls of the guide element, the perforations allow fluid to drain from the guide element during operation.
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