System and method for connecting wired drill pipe
US8033329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/0285
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for facilitating the formation of electrical connections between wired drill pipes is provided. Wired drill pipes comprise connection ends that each have a plurality of independent conductors. The independent conductors are arranged to enable a plurality of conductive connections between adjacent wired drill pipes when the wired drill pipes are physically connected.
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