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Downhole tools with electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic drives

US9151140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus to be conveyed into a wellbore. The apparatus includes a housing configured to be conveyed downhole and a drive member located in the housing. The apparatus further includes a drive unit configured to actuate movement of the drive member by selectively coupling to the drive member, wherein the coupling of the device to the drive member is controlled by applying an energy to a selected material in the device.

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