Electromechanical actuator apparatus and method for down-hole tools
US8684093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for the actuation of down-hole tools are provided. The down-hole tool that may be actuated and controlled using the apparatus and method may include a reamer, an adjustable gauge stabilizer, vertical steerable tools, rotary steerable tools, by-pass valves, packers, whipstocks, down hole valves, latch or release mechanisms and/or anchor mechanisms.
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