Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Patent
1997-09-05
1999-09-21
Taylor, Dennis L.
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
166206, 175 96, 175230, E21B 4700
Patent
active
059541318
ABSTRACT:
A conveyance apparatus for conveying at least one logging tool through an earth formation traversed by a horizontal or highly deviated borehole is disclosed. The conveyance apparatus comprises a pair of arcuate-shaped cams pivotally mounted to a support member, means for biasing the arcuate surface of each cam into contact with the borehole wall, and actuators operatively connected to each cam. A logging tool is attached to the conveyance apparatus. When either actuator is activated in a first direction, the cam connected to the activated actuator is linearly displaced forward and the arcuate surface of the cam slides along the borehole wall. When either actuator is activated in a second direction, the activated actuator pulls the connected cam backwards and the biasing means thereby urges the arcuate surface of the cam to lock against the borehole wall. Once the cam is locked, further movement of the actuator propels both the conveyance apparatus and the logging tool forward along the highly deviated or horizontal borehole.
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Jeffery Brigitte L.
Ryberg John J.
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Taylor Dennis L.
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