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Vibration based downhole power generator

US6504258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N2/185
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole power generator produces electrical power for use by downhole tools. In a described embodiment, a downhole power generator includes a member that is vibrated in response to fluid flow through a housing. Vibration of the member causes a power generating assembly to generate electrical power.

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