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Apparatus and method for controlling or limiting rotor orbit in moving cavity motors and pumps

US9334691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2011
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49242
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A moving cavity motor or pump, such as a mud motor, comprising: a rotor, a stator, and one or more apparatus for constraining (i.e., controlling or limiting) the movement of the rotor relative to the stator.

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