Detonating cord clip
AssigneeOwen Oil Tools LP
InventorsDavid E. Upchurch, Paul E. Noe, Benjamin O. Potter, Matthew C. Clay, Dan W. Pratt
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Abstract
An apparatus for use with a perforating device includes a section having a window and a detonating cord disposed in a bore of the section. The apparatus may include a detonator configured to generate a high order detonation; and a clip connecting the detonator to the detonating cord. The clip may be formed as a ribbon having a base and a prong extending from opposing sides of the base. The base has an opening for receiving the detonator. The prongs have biased ends to secure the detonating cord against a face of the detonator.
Claims16
An apparatus for perforating a wellbore, comprising:
- an enclosure receiving at least one shaped charge;
- a detonating cord connected to the at least one shaped charge;
- a detonator section associated with the enclosure, the detonator section a longitudinal bore and a window, wherein the detonating cord extends longitudinally through the bore of the detonator section;
- a detonator disposed in the detonator section and projecting into the bore of the enclosure, the detonator being configured to generate a high order detonation;
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- a clip connecting the detonator to the detonating cord, the clip having a planar base, an opening formed in the base for receiving the detonator, and a pair of prongs extending from the base, wherein each prong of the pair of prongs extends from an edge of the base and has a gripping end compressively securing the detonating cord against a face of the detonator.
An apparatus for use with a perforating tool for perforating a wellbore, the perforating tool including a section having a window and a detonating cord disposed in a bore of the section, the apparatus comprising:
- a detonator configured to generate a high order detonation;
- a clip connecting the detonator to the detonating cord, the clip having a base and prongs extending from opposing sides of the base, the base having an opening for receiving the detonator, and the prongs having gripping ends compressively securing the detonating cord against a face of the detonator;
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- an installation tool having:
- a handle,
- a pair of pincers extending from the handle, the pincers having ends complementary to the base of the clip, the pincers further having an expanded position wherein the base can be received between the pincer ends, and
- a plunger operatively connected to the pincer ends and expanding the pincers to an expanded position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.