Wireline head for cable termination
US12255417B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/53
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples herein include systems and methods for improved wireline heads for cable termination. An example wireline head can include a housing configured to receive a frustoconical-shaped object and having external threads on an outer surface of the housing. The wireline head can include a frustoconical liner shaped to fit within the housing. One or more inserts can fit within the liner, the inserts trapping an outer portion of the cable between each other or between an insert and the liner. An end cap can be threaded onto the external threads of the housing, applying force to the inserts and liner within the housing. With sufficient force, the liner can plastically deform and provide a secure connection for the cable. Conductors can be inserted between components to provide grounding. The wireline head can then manipulate a tool within a wellbore and send it power and data.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.