Downhole tractor comprising two or more hydrualic supply lines
US11162312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/75
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole tractor has at least one hydraulic drive section, comprising a first hydraulic supply line for actuating at least one hydraulic cylinder for actuating at least one tractor arm and a second hydraulic supply line for driving at least one hydraulic motor for rotating at least one tractor wheel. The downhole tractor further comprises a hydraulic power pack configured for supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic supply lines. The hydraulic power pack comprises a pressure-setting valve provided in between the first hydraulic supply line and the second hydraulic supply line, wherein the pressure-setting valve is configured for feeding excess hydraulic fluid in the first hydraulic supply line to the second hydraulic supply line to increase the speed of the downhole tractor.
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