Method and apparatus to vibrate a downhole component

Details Method and apparatus to vibrate a downhole component Method and apparatus to vibrate a downhole component

2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Wells

Vibrator

C166S178000, C166S249000, C175S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11156951

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis and a mechanism having one or more impact elements adapted to move along the longitudinal axis in an oscillating manner to impart a back and forth force on the housing to vibrate the housing. In another arrangement, an apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises a housing and at least one impact element rotatably mounted in the housing. The at least one impact element is rotatable to oscillate back and forth to impart a vibration force to the housing.

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