公开(公告)号：US20050236160A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10908249

申请日：2005-05-04

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

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

IPC分类号： E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B17/028

摘要： A robust transmission element for transmitting information between downhole tools, such as sections of drill pipe, in the presence of hostile environmental conditions, such as heat, dirt, rocks, mud, fluids, lubricants, and the like. The transmission element maintains reliable connectivity between transmission elements, thereby providing an uninterrupted flow of information between drill string components. A transmission element is mounted within a recess proximate a mating surface of a downhole drilling component, such as a section of drill pipe. To close gaps present between transmission elements, transmission elements may be biased with a “spring force,” urging them closer together.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在诸如热，污物，岩石，泥浆，流体，润滑剂等恶劣环境条件的情况下在井下工具之间传输信息的鲁棒传动元件，例如钻杆的部分。 传输元件保持传输元件之间的可靠连接，从而在钻柱组件之间提供不间断的信息流。 传动元件安装在靠近井下钻井部件（例如钻杆的一部分）的配合表面附近的凹部内。 为了缩小传输元件之间的间隙，传动元件可能会被“弹簧力”偏置，从而使它们更靠近在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20050074988A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10605493

申请日：2003-10-02

申请人： David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon

发明人： David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon

IPC分类号： E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R39/00

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  E21B17/003 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R2201/20

摘要： An electrical contact system for transmitting information across tool joints while minimizing signal reflections that occur at the tool joints includes a first electrical contact comprising an annular resilient material. An annular conductor is embedded within the annular resilient material and has a surface exposed from the annular resilient material. A second electrical contact is provided that is substantially equal to the first electrical contact. Likewise, the second electrical contact has an annular resilient material and an annular conductor. The two electrical contacts configured to contact one another such that the annular conductors of each come into physical contact. The annular resilient materials of each electrical contact each have dielectric characteristics and dimensions that are adjusted to provide desired impedance to the electrical contacts.

摘要翻译： 用于在刀具接头之间传递信息同时使在工具接头处发生的信号反射最小化的电接触系统包括包括环形弹性材料的第一电接触。 环形导体嵌入环形弹性材料内并具有从环形弹性材料露出的表面。 提供了基本上等于第一电触点的第二电接触。 类似地，第二电触头具有环形弹性材料和环形导体。 两个电触头被配置为彼此接触，使得每个电触头实际接触。 每个电触点的环形弹性材料各自具有被调节以提供对电触点的期望阻抗的介电特性和尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20050118848A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10707232

申请日：2003-11-28

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

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

IPC分类号： E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R4/60

CPC分类号： H01R13/533 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/028 ,  H01R13/521

摘要： A seal for a coaxial cable electrical connector more specifically an internal seal for a coaxial cable connector placed within a coaxial cable and its constituent components. A coaxial cable connector is in electrical communcation with an inductive transformer and a coaxial cable. The connector is in electrical communication with the outer housing of the inductive transformer. A generally coaxial center conductor, a portion of which could be the coil in the inductive transformer, passes through the connector, is electrically insulated from the connector, and is in electrical communication with the conductive core of the coaxial cable. The electrically insulating material also doubles as a seal to safegaurd against penetration of fluid, thus protecting against shorting out of the electrical connection. The seal is a multi-component seal, which is pre-compressed to a desired pressure rating. The coaxial cable and inductive transformer are disposed within downhole tools to transmit electrical signals between downhole tools within a drill string. The internal coaxial cable connector and its attendant seal can be used in a plurality of downhole tools, such as sections of pipe in a drill string, drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe, and jars.

摘要翻译： 用于同轴电缆电连接器的密封件更具体地是用于布置在同轴电缆及其组成部件内的同轴电缆连接器的内部密封件。 同轴电缆连接器与感应变压器和同轴电缆进行电连接。 连接器与感应变压器的外壳电连通。 大致同轴的中心导体（其一部分可以是感应变压器中的线圈）通过连接器，与连接器电绝缘，并与同轴电缆的导电芯电连通。 电绝缘材料还兼作为防止流体渗透的密封件，从而防止电气连接短路。 密封件是多部件密封件，其被预压缩到所需的压力等级。 同轴电缆和电感变压器设置在井下工具内，以在钻柱内的井下工具之间传输电信号。 内部同轴电缆连接器及其附属密封件可用于多个井下工具，例如钻柱中的管道部分，钻铤，重型钻杆和罐。

公开(公告)号：US20050095827A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10605911

申请日：2003-11-05

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

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

IPC分类号： E21B17/02 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H05K1/00 ,  B23P19/00 ,  H01L21/44

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R24/42 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  Y10T29/532 ,  Y10T29/53209 ,  Y10T29/53213

摘要： A coaxial cable electrical connector more specifically an internal coaxial cable connector placed within a coaxial cable and its constituent components. A coaxial cable connector is in electrical communication with an inductive transformer and a coaxial cable. The connector is in electrical communication with the outer housing of the inductive transformer. A generally coaxial center conductor, a portion of which could be the coil in the inductive transformer, passes through the connector, is electrically insulated from the connector, and is in electrical communication with the conductive core of the coaxial cable. A plurality of bulbous pliant tabs on the coaxial cable connector mechanically engage the inside diameter of the coaxial cable thus grounding the transformer to the coaxial cable. The coaxial cable and inductive transformer are disposed within downhole tools to transmit electrical signals between downhole tools within a drill string. The internal coaxial cable connector can be used in a plurality of downhole tools, such as sections of pipe in a drill string, drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe, and jars.

摘要翻译： 同轴电缆电连接器更具体地是放置在同轴电缆及其组成部件内的同轴电缆连接器。 同轴电缆连接器与电感变压器和同轴电缆电连通。 连接器与感应变压器的外壳电连通。 大致同轴的中心导体（其一部分可以是感应变压器中的线圈）通过连接器，与连接器电绝缘，并与同轴电缆的导电芯电连通。 同轴电缆连接器上的多个球状柔性突片机械地接合同轴电缆的内径，从而将变压器接地到同轴电缆。 同轴电缆和电感变压器设置在井下工具内，以在钻柱内的井下工具之间传输电信号。 内部同轴电缆连接器可用于多个井下工具，例如钻柱中的管道部分，钻铤，重型钻杆和罐。

公开(公告)号：US20060158296A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11276983

申请日：2006-03-20

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

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

IPC分类号： H01F21/06

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L15/001 ,  F16L25/01 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01R13/533 ,  Y10T29/4902

摘要： An inductive coupler for downhole components. The inductive coupler includes an annular housing having a recess defined by a bottom portion and two opposing side wall portions. At least one side wall portion includes a lip extending toward but not reaching the other side wall portion. A plurality of generally U-shaped MCEI segments, preferably comprised of ferrite, are disposed in the recess and aligned so as to form a circular trough. The coupler further includes a conductor disposed within the circular trough and a polymer filling spaces between the segments, the annular housing and the conductor.

摘要翻译： 用于井下部件的电感耦合器。 感应耦合器包括具有由底部和两个相对的侧壁部分限定的凹部的环形壳体。 至少一个侧壁部分包括朝向但不到达另一侧壁部分的唇缘。 多个大致为U形的MCEI段，优选地由铁氧体构成，设置在凹槽中并对准以形成圆形槽。 耦合器还包括设置在圆形槽内的导体和在段之间的聚合物填充空间，环形壳体和导体。

公开(公告)号：US20050001736A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10613550

申请日：2003-07-02

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

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

IPC分类号： E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  G01V3/00

CPC分类号： E21B17/023 ,  E21B17/003

摘要： The invention is a clamp for retaining an electrical transmission line within a passageway. The clamp is comprised of multiple elements including a loading body and an elongated looking body which together retain the electrical transmission line in box end and pin end tool joint. 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. 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： 本发明是用于在通道内保持电气传输线的夹具。 夹具由多个元件组成，包括一个装载体和一个细长的外观体，它们一起将电传输线保持在盒端和针端工具接头中。 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：US20050145406A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10904688

申请日：2004-11-23

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

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

IPC分类号： E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/12 ,  F16L15/00 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/646 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H02G9/00

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：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：US06913093B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US10430734

申请日：2003-05-06

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

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

IPC分类号： E21B17/02 ,  H01R4/60

CPC分类号： E21B17/028

摘要： A robust transmission element for transmitting information between downhole tools, such as sections of drill pipe, in the presence of hostile environmental conditions, such as heat, dirt, rocks, mud, fluids, lubricants, and the like. The transmission element maintains reliable connectivity between transmission elements, thereby providing an uninterrupted flow of information between drill string components. A transmission element is mounted within a recess proximate a mating surface of a downhole drilling component, such as a section of drill pipe. To close gaps present between transmission elements, transmission elements may be biased with a “spring force,” urging them closer together.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在诸如热，污物，岩石，泥浆，流体，润滑剂等恶劣环境条件的情况下在井下工具之间传输信息的鲁棒传动元件，例如钻杆的部分。 传输元件保持传输元件之间的可靠连接，从而在钻柱组件之间提供不间断的信息流。 传动元件安装在靠近井下钻井部件（例如钻杆的一部分）的配合表面附近的凹部内。 为了缩小传输元件之间的间隙，传动元件可能会被“弹簧力”偏置，从而使它们更靠近在一起。

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。