Floating sub
US4844181A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/07
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drill string is rotated by a top drive system and includes a floating sub which interconnects the upper end thereof with the drill pipe, and a bit at the lower end thereof. The bit is connected to the lower end of the drill pipe by means of a shock absorber. The floating sub prevents vibrational energy from the drill string from damaging the top drive system while the shock absorber prevents vibrational energy from damaging the bit and vice versa.
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