Electronic module housing for downhole use

US10787897B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Baker Hughes Holdings LLC · US

Inventors

• Joachim Treviranus · Winsen (Aller), DE
• Stephan Wink · Celle, DE
• Olaf Gaertner · Farster Bauerschaft, DE
• Daniel Porzig · Celle, DE
• Tim Mueller · Plano, US
• Andreas Peter · Celle, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 22, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 29, 2020
• Expiry date: Nov 23, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E21B49/08
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Methods, systems, devices, and products for downhole operations. Embodiments include downhole tools comprising an outer member configured for conveyance in the borehole; a pressure barrel positioned inside the outer member; a substantially cylindrical pod positioned inside the pressure barrel; and at least one downhole electronic component mounted between the exterior surface and the frame. The pod comprises at least one rigid outer surface forming an exterior surface of the pod and supported by a central frame extending across a diameter of the pod, such as a plurality of outer rigid surfaces. The pod may include a plurality of coupled rigid elongated semicircular metallic shells, wherein each shell of the plurality comprises a rigid outer surface of the plurality of outer rigid surfaces. Each of the at least one downhole electronic component may be sealingly enclosed within a corresponding shell.