Segmented retainer for high pressure barriers

    公开(公告)号:US11795777B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-24

    申请号:US17179973

    申请日:2021-02-19

    IPC分类号: E21B33/12 E21B33/127

    CPC分类号: E21B33/1208 E21B33/1277

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for securing a component, such as a sealing element, to a tubular member, such as a mandrel, of a downhole tool. In at least one example, a retaining ring is used to secure the component to a mandrel. The retaining ring is secured to the mandrel with a plurality of discrete retention segments disposed within a channel at least partially defined by an internal groove on the retaining ring and an external groove on the mandrel. The retention segments are individually insertable into the channel through an access opening on the retaining ring. A compression spring may be provided in the channel to provide compressive engagement of the retention segments. Various closure configurations are also disclosed for closing the access opening once the retention segments have been inserted.

    Swellable rubber element that also creates a cup packer

    公开(公告)号:US11634964B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US16478553

    申请日:2019-07-16

    IPC分类号: E21B33/126 E21B33/12

    摘要: Provided is an apparatus, as well as a method for establishing a seal between a mandrel and a borehole. The apparatus, in one aspect, includes a mandrel, and a packer, the packer including: a constrained portion coupled to the mandrel; and an unconstrained portion made of a swellable material and coupled to the constrained portion, wherein the unconstrained portion is free to move with respect to the mandrel. The apparatus, according to one aspect, further includes a spring positioned between the mandrel and the unconstrained portion and configured to urge the unconstrained portion away from the mandrel, the spring having a spring force less than a yield strength of the swellable material when the swellable material is in an unswelled condition.

    Segmented Retainer For High Pressure Barriers

    公开(公告)号:US20220018207A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-20

    申请号:US17179973

    申请日:2021-02-19

    IPC分类号: E21B33/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for securing a component, such as a sealing element, to a tubular member, such as a mandrel, of a downhole tool. In at least one example, a retaining ring is used to secure the component to a mandrel. The retaining ring is secured to the mandrel with a plurality of discrete retention segments disposed within a channel at least partially defined by an internal groove on the retaining ring and an external groove on the mandrel. The retention segments are individually insertable into the channel through an access opening on the retaining ring. A compression spring may be provided in the channel to provide compressive engagement of the retention segments. Various closure configurations are also disclosed for closing the access opening once the retention segments have been inserted.