Sucker rod guides
US11174688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/127
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sucker rod guide having low friction and high wear resistance is disclosed herein, along with a fluid extraction system comprising the same. At least a part of the exterior surface of the sucker rod guide is formed from a cold worked and spinodally-hardenable or spinodally-hardened copper alloy comprising from about 5 to about 20 wt % nickel, and from about 5 to about 10 wt % tin, the remaining balance being copper, and having a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 75 ksi. The guide includes a smoothbore adapted to surround and engage the surface of a sucker rod. The exterior surface of the guide can include grooves miming between the two ends. In particular embodiments, the guide is made by joining together two identical guide segments. In other embodiments, the guide is a single integral piece molded around a sucker rod.
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