Power-generating device for use in drilling operations

Details Power-generating device for use in drilling operations Power-generating device for use in drilling operations

2007-04-10

2007-04-10

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Boring or penetrating the earth

With below-ground tool drive prime mover

Electric

C175S101000, C175S106000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10837727

ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment of a power-generating device for use in drilling operations comprises a turbine comprising a housing, and a rotor assembly rotatably coupled to the housing so that the rotor assembly rotates in response to the passage of drilling mud therethrough. The power-generating device also comprises one of an alternator and a generator assembly comprising a magnet, a winding, and a housing. The power-generating device further comprises one or more wires for transmitting electrical signals between a first and a second electrical component by way of the power-generating device. The one or more wires are routed through the housing of the turbine and the housing of the one of an alternator and a generator.

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