Vibration based downhole power generator
US6504258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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