Methods and apparatus for operatively mounting actuators to pipe
US10196862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10K11/004
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for mounting one or more transducers to a drill pipe. The apparatus comprises a sub-pipe having a bore and a transducer-holding assembly, wherein the transducer-holding assembly is insertable into the bore of the sub-pipe from an axial end of the sub-pipe. The apparatus further comprising a tension collar connected to the bore-defining surface of the sub-pipe and bearing upon the transducer-holder.
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