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US 10,851,614 B2Granted
Slip assembly for a downhole tool
AssigneeInnovex Downhole Solutions, Inc.
InventorsJustin Kellner, Danny Matthews
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Abstract
A slip assembly includes a first segment, a second segment that is circumferentially offset from the first segment, and a connector positioned circumferentially between the first and second segments. The connector couples the first and second segments together, and wherein a length of the connector is from about 50% to about 100% of a length of the first segment.
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A slip assembly, comprising:
- a first segment;
- a second segment that is circumferentially offset from the first segment, wherein a thickness of the first segment and a thickness of the second segment vary proceeding in an axial direction;
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- a connector positioned circumferentially between the first and second segments, wherein the connector couples the first and second segments together, wherein the connector comprises first and second portions having a gap defined axially therebetween, wherein a thickness of the connector is substantially constant proceeding in the axial direction, and wherein a length of the connector is from 70% to 100% of a length of the first segment.
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A slip assembly, comprising:
- a plurality of segments that are circumferentially offset from one another, wherein each segment comprises a first axial end and a second axial end, and wherein a thickness of the first axial end of each segment is greater than a thickness of the second axial end of each segment;
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- a connector positioned between a first of the segments and a second of the segments, wherein the connector comprises first and second portions having a gap defined axially-therebetween, wherein a thickness of the connector is substantially constant proceeding in an axial direction, wherein a length of the connector is from 70% to 100% of a length of the first segment, and wherein the connector is configured to break in response to a predetermined axial compression force.
A slip assembly, comprising:
- a plurality of segments that are circumferentially offset from one another, wherein:
- each segment comprises a first axial end and a second axial end,
- a thickness of the first axial end of each segment is greater than a thickness of the second axial end of each segment, and
- an outer surface of a first of the segments defines a plurality of openings that are configured to at least partially receive inserts, and
- a connector positioned between the first segment and a second of the segments, wherein:
- the first segment, the second segment, and the connector are a monolithic component made at least partially of a phenolic material or magnesium,
- the connector comprises first and second portions having a gap defined axially-therebetween,
- a length of the connector is from 70% to 100% of a length of the first segment,
- an outer surface of the connector is substantially flat and recessed from outer surfaces of the first and second segments by a first distance,
- an inner surface of the connector is curved and recessed from inner surfaces of the first and segments by a second distance,
- the first distance is less than the second distance, and
- a thickness of the connector is substantially constant proceeding in an axial direction.
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