Connector assembly and method of use

US7661474B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Jerry D. Campbell · Katy, US
• Mark C. Duhon · Sugar Land, US
• Bennie Gill · Arlington, US
• Geir Arne Melhus · Bryne, NO
• Wayne Nivens · Richmond, US
• Kjell M. Randeberg · Randaberg, NO

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 24, 2006
• Grant date: Feb 16, 2010
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E21B43/116
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A connector assembly for interconnecting wellbore tools to form a tool string include a first adapter having a tool end connectable to a first wellbore tool and an alignment end, a mandrel that has a pin end and an opposing end, the pin end being matable with the alignment end of the first adapter, a second adapter having an adapter end connectable to a second wellbore tool and a second end connected to the opposing end the mandrel and a sleeve that has a first open end and a second open end, the sleeve is moveably disposed over and in connection with the mandrel and the second open end is connectable with the alignment end of the first adapter for interconnecting the first adapter and the second adapter. The connector assembly facilitates hands-free make-up and break-out of tool strings.