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Coring tool

US4930587A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1989
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B25/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A coring tool comprises a core cutting section and an actuating section disposed thereabove. The core cutting section includes axially telescoping outer and inner barrels. The inner barrel includes a jaw carrier which carries pivotable core-catching jaws normally covered along their radially inner sides by a driver sleeve. When the driver sleeve is raised by the actuator section the jaws are uncovered. Thereafter, the driver sleeve raises the jaw carrier to bring the jaws into contact with a stationary inclined jaw-deflecting surface to force the jaws laterally inwardly through the core. The actuator section relies upon fluid pressure to release for movement a vertically risible member which is mechanically lifted by a drill string to transmit vertical forces to the driver sleeve from a drill string.

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