Tube locking mechanism for downhole components

US9255451B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Baker Hughes Holdings LLC · US

Inventors

• Henning Rahn · Braunschweig, DE
• Ingo Roders · Seelze, DE
• Detlev Benedict · Celle, DE
• Robert Buda · Celle, DE
• Rene Schulz · Rabenau, DE
• Stephan Mueller · Celle, DE
• Volker Peters · Celle, DE
• Helmut Floerke · Celle, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 29, 2013
• Grant date: Feb 9, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 22, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E21B17/023
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

An apparatus for securing a transmission line in a downhole component includes: an element coupled to an exterior surface of the transmission line, the transmission line configured to be disposed in a communication conduit that extends through the downhole component, the element configured to restrict axial movement of the transmission line within the communication conduit.