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Downhole tool with electrical conductor

US6481495B1 · kind B1 · utility

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41Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 2000
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B31/113
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Various embodiments of a downhole tool with a telescoping conductor member are provided. In one aspect, a downhole tool is provided that includes and a mandrel telescopically positioned in the housing. The mandrel and the housing define a pressure compensated substantially sealed chamber containing a volume of a non-conducting fluid. A conductor member is positioned in the housing for providing an electrically conducting pathway. The conductor member has a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is moveable with the mandrel and relative to the second segment. A portion of the conductor member is electrically insulated from an ambient fluid by the non-conducting fluid. A first biasing member is provided for maintaining a conducting pathway between the first segment and the second segment. The tool provides for electrical transmission in a telescoping tool.

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