Crossover seal assembly
US4556224A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/01
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crossover seal assembly (44) for sealing the annulus between a well casing (16) and tubing head (22). The assembly includes spaced pairs of upper and lower metal seal rings (60 and 72, 108 and 120) having matching frusto-conical wedging surfaces (70 and 74, 118 and 122) which interact when an axial compressive force is applied to thereby effect a controlled radial expansion of the seal rings to sealingly engage the inner and outer cylindrical surfaces (48, 47) of the tubing head (22) and well casing (16). The axial compressive force is mechanically applied by a plurality of holddown lock screws (90) which interact through tapered conical tips (94) to energize the crossover seal assembly (44).
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