Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications and methods of operation
    1.
    发明申请
    Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications and methods of operation 有权
    用于井下应用的远程控制设备和操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110127044A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-02

    申请号:US12895233

    申请日:2010-09-30

    摘要: An apparatus for use downhole is disclosed that, in one configuration includes a downhole tool configured to operate in an active position and an inactive position and an actuation device, which may include a control unit. The apparatus includes a telemetry unit that sends a first pattern recognition signal to the control unit to move the tool into the active position and a second pattern recognition signal to move the tool into the inactive position. The apparatus may be used for drilling a subterranean formation and include a tubular body and one or more extendable features, each positionally coupled to a track of the tubular body, and a drilling fluid flow path extending through a bore of the tubular body for conducting drilling fluid therethrough. A push sleeve is disposed within the tubular body and coupled to the one or more features. A valve assembly is disposed within the tubular body and configured to control the flow of the drilling fluid into an annular chamber in communication with the push sleeve; the valve assembly comprising a mechanically operated valve and/or an electronically operated valve. Other embodiments, including methods of operation, are provided.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种井下使用的装置,在一种结构中,包括配置为在活动位置和非活动位置操作的井下工具以及可包括控制单元的致动装置。 该装置包括遥测单元,其将第一模式识别信号发送到控制单元以将工具移动到活动位置,以及第二模式识别信号以将工具移动到非活动位置。 该装置可以用于钻探地下地层,并且包括管状体和一个或多个可延伸的特征,每个位置上联接到管状体的轨道,以及一个穿过管状体的孔的钻井流体流动路径,用于进行钻孔 流体通过。 推动套筒设置在管状体内并且联接到一个或多个特征。 阀组件设置在管状主体内并且构造成控制钻井流体流入与推动套筒连通的环形室; 阀组件包括机械操作的阀和/或电子操作的阀。 提供了包括操作方法的其它实施例。

    Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications and methods of operation
    2.
    发明授权
    Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications and methods of operation 有权
    用于井下应用的远程控制设备和操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US08881833B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-11

    申请号:US12895233

    申请日:2010-09-30

    摘要: An apparatus for use downhole is disclosed that, in one configuration includes a downhole tool configured to operate in an active position and an inactive position and an actuation device, which may include a control unit. The apparatus includes a telemetry unit that sends a first pattern recognition signal to the control unit to move the tool into the active position and a second pattern recognition signal to move the tool into the inactive position. The apparatus may be used for drilling a subterranean formation and include a tubular body and one or more extendable features, each positionally coupled to a track of the tubular body, and a drilling fluid flow path extending through a bore of the tubular body for conducting drilling fluid therethrough. A push sleeve is disposed within the tubular body and coupled to the one or more features. A valve assembly is disposed within the tubular body and configured to control the flow of the drilling fluid into an annular chamber in communication with the push sleeve; the valve assembly comprising a mechanically operated valve and/or an electronically operated valve. Other embodiments, including methods of operation, are provided.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种井下使用的装置,在一种结构中,包括配置为在活动位置和非活动位置操作的井下工具以及可包括控制单元的致动装置。 该装置包括遥测单元,其将第一模式识别信号发送到控制单元以将工具移动到活动位置,以及第二模式识别信号以将工具移动到非活动位置。 该装置可以用于钻探地下地层,并且包括管状体和一个或多个可延伸的特征,每个位置上联接到管状体的轨道,以及一个穿过管状体的孔的钻井流体流动路径,用于进行钻孔 流体通过。 推动套筒设置在管状体内并且联接到一个或多个特征。 阀组件设置在管状主体内并且构造成控制钻井流体流入与推动套筒连通的环形室; 阀组件包括机械操作的阀和/或电子操作的阀。 提供了包括操作方法的其它实施例。

    TOOLS FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN BOREHOLES HAVING EXPANDABLE MEMBERS AND RELATED METHODS
    3.
    发明申请
    TOOLS FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN BOREHOLES HAVING EXPANDABLE MEMBERS AND RELATED METHODS 审中-公开
    用于具有可扩展成员的下层钻孔中的工具及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120111579A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:US13291785

    申请日:2011-11-08

    IPC分类号: E21B23/00

    CPC分类号: E21B10/322 E21B7/28 E21B23/00

    摘要: Expandable apparatus for use in subterranean boreholes include at least one member configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A latching member disposed in the tubular body may selectively retain the at least one member in the retracted position. Methods of operating an expandable apparatus include securing at least one member of the expandable apparatus in a retracted position by engaging an inner wall of a tubular body with at least one latch member disposed in at least one aperture formed in a latch sleeve.

    摘要翻译: 用于地下钻孔的可膨胀装置包括构造成在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动的至少一个构件。 设置在管状体中的闩锁构件可以选择性地将至少一个构件保持在缩回位置。 操作可扩张装置的方法包括通过将管状体的内壁与设置在形成在闩锁套筒中的至少一个孔中的至少一个闩锁构件接合来将可扩张装置的至少一个构件固定在缩回位置。

    Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications, components for such apparatus, remote status indication devices for such apparatus, and related methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications, components for such apparatus, remote status indication devices for such apparatus, and related methods 有权
    用于井下应用的远程控制装置,用于这种装置的部件,用于这种装置的远程状态指示装置及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US09175520B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-03

    申请号:US13169743

    申请日:2011-06-27

    摘要: An expandable apparatus may comprise a tubular body, a valve piston and a push sleeve. The tubular body may comprise a fluid passageway extending therethrough, and the valve piston may be disposed within the tubular body, the valve piston configured to move axially downward within the tubular body responsive to a pressure of drilling fluid passing through a drilling fluid flow path and configured to selectively control a flow of fluid into an annular chamber. The push sleeve may be disposed within the tubular body and coupled to at least one expandable feature, the push sleeve configured to move axially responsive to the flow of fluid into the annular chamber extending the at least one expandable feature. Additionally, the expandable apparatus may be configured to generate a signal indicating the extension of the at least one expandable feature.

    摘要翻译: 可扩张装置可以包括管状主体,阀活塞和推动套筒。 管状体可以包括延伸穿过其中的流体通道,并且阀活塞可以设置在管状体内,阀活塞构造成响应于穿过钻井流体流动路径的钻井流体的压力而在管状体内轴向向下移动, 被配置为选择性地控制流体进入环形室。 推动套筒可以设置在管状主体内并且联接到至少一个可扩张特征,推动套筒配置成轴向响应于流入环形室的流体而延伸至少一个可扩张特征。 另外,可扩展装置可以被配置为产生指示所述至少一个可扩展特征的扩展的信号。

    TOOLS FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN BOREHOLES HAVING EXPANDABLE MEMBERS AND RELATED METHODS
    5.
    发明申请
    TOOLS FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN BOREHOLES HAVING EXPANDABLE MEMBERS AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    用于具有可扩展成员的下层钻孔中的工具及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120205157A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-16

    申请号:US13025884

    申请日:2011-02-11

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00 E21B10/32

    摘要: Expandable apparatus for use in subterranean boreholes include at least one member configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. Components of the expandable apparatus may include at least one surface for removing debris proximate to the tubular body. Components of the expandable apparatus may be configured to enable the expandable apparatus to increase a diameter of a subterranean borehole by greater than twenty percent. Components of the expandable apparatus may be configured to restrict fluid flow to nozzle assemblies. The expandable apparatus may include a protect sleeve having a push sleeve disposed therein. Methods of operating an expandable apparatus may include removing debris with a surface of the expandable apparatus. Methods of operating an expandable apparatus may also include selectively flowing fluid to nozzle assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 用于地下钻孔的可膨胀装置包括构造成在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动的至少一个构件。 可扩张装置的部件可以包括用于去除靠近管状体的碎屑的至少一个表面。 可扩张装置的部件可以被配置为使得可扩张装置能够将地下钻孔的直径增加大于百分之二十。 可扩张装置的部件可以被配置成限制流体流到喷嘴组件。 可扩张装置可以包括保护套筒,其具有设置在其中的推动套筒。 操作可扩张装置的方法可以包括用可扩张装置的表面去除碎屑。 操作可扩张装置的方法还可以包括选择性地将流体流动到喷嘴组件。

    Stabilizer assemblies with bearing pad locking structures and tools incorporating same
    6.
    发明授权
    Stabilizer assemblies with bearing pad locking structures and tools incorporating same 有权
    具有轴承垫锁定结构的稳定器组件和结合其的工具

    公开(公告)号:US08181722B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-22

    申请号:US12557150

    申请日:2009-09-10

    IPC分类号: E21B17/10

    摘要: Stabilizer assemblies and tools incorporating same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a stabilizer assembly comprises a body having at least one bearing pad receptacle therein, and a bearing pad disposed in the receptacle. The bearing pad includes at least a portion of a bore extending therethrough, the bore being aligned with body bores in the body on opposite sides of the bearing pad receptacle. A lock rod extends through the bore and into the associated body bore.

    摘要翻译: 公开了并入其的稳定器组件和工具。 在一个实施例中,稳定器组件包括其中具有至少一个轴承瓦座的主体和设置在该容器中的轴瓦。 所述轴承瓦块包括延伸穿过其中的孔的至少一部分,所述孔与所述主体中与所述轴承瓦块插座的相对侧上的主体孔对准。 锁杆延伸穿过孔并进入相关的主体孔。

    Status indicators for use in earth-boring tools having expandable members and methods of making and using such status indicators and earth-boring tools
    7.
    发明授权
    Status indicators for use in earth-boring tools having expandable members and methods of making and using such status indicators and earth-boring tools 有权
    用于具有可扩展构件的钻孔工具的状态指示器以及制造和使用这种状态指示器和钻孔工具的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08939236B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-27

    申请号:US13252454

    申请日:2011-10-04

    IPC分类号: E21B7/28 E21B10/30 E21B10/32

    CPC分类号: E21B10/322 E21B21/08

    摘要: A status indicator for determining a position of an extendable member in an expandable apparatus. The status indicator is configured to decrease a cross-sectional area of a portion of a fluid path extending through an expandable causing a pressure of a fluid within the fluid path to increase when an extendable member of the expandable apparatus is in an extended position. By determining the pressure of the fluid within the fluid path, one can determine the position of the status indicator within the fluid path and thereby determine whether the extendable member of the expandable apparatus is in the extended or a retracted position.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定可扩展装置中的可延伸构件的位置的状态指示器。 状态指示器被配置为减小延伸穿过可膨胀的流体路径的一部分的横截面面积,从而当可扩张装置的可延伸构件处于延伸位置时增加流体路径内的流体的压力。 通过确定流体路径内的流体的压力,可以确定状态指示器在流体路径内的位置,从而确定可扩张装置的可延伸构件是处于伸展位置还是缩回位置。

    Tools for use in subterranean boreholes having expandable members and related methods
    8.
    发明授权
    Tools for use in subterranean boreholes having expandable members and related methods 有权
    用于具有可扩展构件的地下钻孔和相关方法的工具

    公开(公告)号:US08820439B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-02

    申请号:US13025884

    申请日:2011-02-11

    IPC分类号: E21B10/32 E21B7/00

    摘要: Expandable apparatus for use in subterranean boreholes include at least one member configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. Components of the expandable apparatus may include at least one surface for removing debris proximate to the tubular body. Components of the expandable apparatus may be configured to enable the expandable apparatus to increase a diameter of a subterranean borehole by greater than twenty percent. Components of the expandable apparatus may be configured to restrict fluid flow to nozzle assemblies. The expandable apparatus may include a protect sleeve having a push sleeve disposed therein. Methods of operating an expandable apparatus may include removing debris with a surface of the expandable apparatus. Methods of operating an expandable apparatus may also include selectively flowing fluid to nozzle assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 用于地下钻孔的可膨胀装置包括构造成在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动的至少一个构件。 可扩张装置的部件可以包括用于去除靠近管状体的碎屑的至少一个表面。 可扩张装置的部件可以被配置为使得可扩张装置能够将地下钻孔的直径增加大于百分之二十。 可扩张装置的部件可以被配置成限制流体流到喷嘴组件。 可扩张装置可以包括保护套筒,其具有设置在其中的推动套筒。 操作可扩张装置的方法可以包括用可扩张装置的表面去除碎屑。 操作可扩张装置的方法还可以包括选择性地将流体流动到喷嘴组件。

    STATUS INDICATORS FOR USE IN EARTH-BORING TOOLS HAVING EXPANDABLE MEMBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH STATUS INDICATORS AND EARTH-BORING TOOLS
    9.
    发明申请
    STATUS INDICATORS FOR USE IN EARTH-BORING TOOLS HAVING EXPANDABLE MEMBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH STATUS INDICATORS AND EARTH-BORING TOOLS 有权
    在具有可扩展成员的地球工具中使用的状态指示器和制造和使用这种状态指示器和接地工具的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120080228A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-05

    申请号:US13252454

    申请日:2011-10-04

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00 E21B41/00 E21B47/02

    CPC分类号: E21B10/322 E21B21/08

    摘要: A status indicator for determining a position of an extendable member in an expandable apparatus. The status indicator is configured to decrease a cross-sectional area of a portion of a fluid path extending through an expandable causing a pressure of a fluid within the fluid path to increase when an extendable member of the expandable apparatus is in an extended position. By determining the pressure of the fluid within the fluid path, one can determine the position of the status indicator within the fluid path and thereby determine whether the extendable member of the expandable apparatus is in the extended or a retracted position.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定可扩展装置中的可延伸构件的位置的状态指示器。 状态指示器被配置为减小延伸穿过可膨胀的流体路径的一部分的横截面面积,从而当可扩张装置的可延伸构件处于延伸位置时增加流体路径内的流体的压力。 通过确定流体路径内的流体的压力,可以确定状态指示器在流体路径内的位置,从而确定可扩张装置的可延伸构件是处于伸展位置还是缩回位置。

    Tools for use in subterranean boreholes having expandable members and related methods
    10.
    发明授权
    Tools for use in subterranean boreholes having expandable members and related methods 有权
    用于具有可扩展构件的地下钻孔和相关方法的工具

    公开(公告)号:US09038748B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US13291785

    申请日:2011-11-08

    IPC分类号: E21B10/32 E21B7/28 E21B23/00

    CPC分类号: E21B10/322 E21B7/28 E21B23/00

    摘要: Expandable apparatus for use in subterranean boreholes include at least one member configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A latching member disposed in the tubular body may selectively retain the at least one member in the retracted position. Methods of operating an expandable apparatus include securing at least one member of the expandable apparatus in a retracted position by engaging an inner wall of a tubular body with at least one latch member disposed in at least one aperture formed in a latch sleeve.

    摘要翻译: 用于地下钻孔的可膨胀装置包括构造成在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动的至少一个构件。 设置在管状体中的闩锁构件可以选择性地将至少一个构件保持在缩回位置。 操作可扩张装置的方法包括通过将管状体的内壁与设置在形成在闩锁套筒中的至少一个孔中的至少一个闩锁构件接合来将可扩张装置的至少一个构件固定在缩回位置。