Mud motor/BHA compression safety catch

US11608690B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• QUANTUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC · US

Inventors

• Rodney M. Wingerter · Diemelstraße, US
• Jawad A. Alsadah · Conroe, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 3, 2021
• Grant date: Mar 21, 2023
• Expiry date: May 3, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2352/00
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A safety catch assembly design to prevent loss of drilling components during downhole operation is disclosed. The safety catch assembly can include a lower inner radial bearing comprising a catch ring retention zone. The safety catch assembly can also include one or more catch rings removably disposed in the catch ring retention zone, including a first catch ring having one or more ridges about its inner diameter and a second catch ring having one or more ridges about its inner diameter. In a locked position, the catch rings can retain the drilling components during a failure event.