Perforating charge carrier assembly
US5590723A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/117
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention provides a new strip carrier assembly for carrying shaped charges, such as is particularly useful in perforating guns as are utilized to perforate oil and gas wells. The strip carrier includes a coupling member which couples adjacent strip carrier members together to form a contiguous assembly, and which further provides mounting system for a shaped charge so as to maintain uniform spacing even across the coupling junction. Additionally, the carrier assembly includes a novel tab assembly which cooperates with a charge carrier housing configuration to provide a single assemblage of parts which is capable of orienting shaped charges in any one of a plurality of desired orientations relative to the carrier strip.
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