Rechargeable battery controller
US8967294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/0085
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and a system may be provided. The system may include: a drilling pipe that comprises an inner space; a telemetry system, arranged to (a) sense drilling information about an underground drilling process that is executed by the system, and (b) transmit the drilling information to an entity that is located outside the drilling pipe; a rechargeable battery arranged to provide power to at least one telemetry module of the telemetry system; and a controller, arranged to control a provision of power to the at least one telemetry module and to control a charging of the rechargeable battery. Wherein the at least one telemetry module, the rechargeable battery and the controller are shaped and sized to be positioned within the inner space of the drilling pipe. The battery and controller can also be mounted in the drilling collar.
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