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Method and apparatus to vibrate a downhole component

US6907927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B23/001
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis and a mechanism having one or more impact elements adapted to move along the longitudinal axis in an oscillating manner to impart a back and forth force on the housing to vibrate the housing. In another arrangement, an apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises a housing and at least one impact element rotatably mounted in the housing. The at least one impact element is rotatable to oscillate back and forth to impart a vibration force to the housing.

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