System, method and apparatus for reducing shock and vibration in down hole tools
US9187997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A snubber for reducing shock and vibration in down hole tools includes a housing having an axis and a chamber. A piston is mounted in the chamber for axial movement therein. The piston includes a shaft extending therefrom to an exterior of the housing. An axial spring element is mounted between the piston and the housing. Both the piston and the chamber include non-cylindrical portions.
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