US4932482A
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Downhole motor with an enlarged connecting rod housing
Assignee: Halliburton Co
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Filing: 1989-07-17
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2009-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A bottom hole assembly is disclosed consisting of a downhole motor having a drill bit connected to its lower end and a bent sub attached to its upper end. The downhole motor includes a motor housing, a connecting rod housing and a bearing housing. The connecting rod housing has a bend angle formed on the housing, which is enlarged to enable the connecting rod to be titled at a larger angle than otherwise possible. The enlarged connecting rod housing also functions as a near bit stabilizer.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank DeLucia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:33
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B13/00; F03B13/02; E; E21; E21B; E21B4/00; E21B4/02; E21B7/00; E21B7/04; E21B7/06; E21B7/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A downhole motor of the tubular type comprising: a first elongated motor housing of a predetermined outside diameter; a second elongated motor housing located adjacent to the first housing; an angular bend formed on the second housing at a predetermined location; and the second housing having an enlarged housing section of a predetermined outside diameter larger than the outside diameter of the first motor housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A downhole motor of the tubular type comprising: a first elongated motor housing of a predetermined outside diameter; a second elongated motor housing located adjacent to the first housing; an angular bend formed on the second housing at a predetermined location; and the second housing having an enlarged housing section of a predetermined outside diameter larger than the outside diameter of the first motor housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein, the second housing houses a connecting rod assembly which is interconnected to the motor enclosed in the first housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2, wherein, the wall thickness of the second housing is substantially the same as the first housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, further including a third housing located adjacent the second housing, the third housing having a predetermined outside diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the first housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4, wherein, the third housing houses an output shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4, wherein, the third housing houses an output shaft which is interconnected to the connecting rod assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein, the first housing houses a motor of the progressive cavity type, the motor having a helical rotor and stator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A bottom-hole assembly comprising a downhole motor of the tubular type and a drill bit rotatively interconnected to the lower end of the motor, the downhole motor comprising: a first elongated motor housing of a predetermined outside diameter; a second elongated motor housing located adjacent to the first housing; an angular bend formed on the second housing at a predetermined location; and the second housing having an enlarged housing section of a predetermined outside diameter larger than the outside diameter of the first motor housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A bottom-hole assembly comprising a downhole motor of the tubular type and a drill bit rotatively interconnected to the lower end of the motor, the downhole motor comprising: a first elongated motor housing of a predetermined outside diameter; a second elongated motor housing located adjacent to the first housing; an angular bend formed on the second housing at a predetermined location; and the second housing having an enlarged housing section of a predetermined outside diameter larger than the outside diameter of the first motor housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 8, wherein, the second housing houses a connecting rod assembly which is interconnected to the motor enclosed in the first housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 9, wherein, the wall thickness of the second housing is substantially the same as the first housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as set forth in claim 8 further including a third housing located adjacent the second housing, the third housing having a predetermined outside diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the first housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as set forth in claim 11, wherein, the third housing houses an output shaft.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 11, wherein, the third housing houses an output shaft which is interconnected to the connecting rod assembly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 8, wherein, the first housing houses a motor of the progressive cavity type, the motor having a helical rotor and stator.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
110 words
A bottom hole assembly comprising a downhole motor of the tubular type, a drill bit rotatively interconnected to the lower end of the motor, and a bent sub interconnected to the upper end of the motor, the bent sub comprising an elongated housing having an angular bend formed thereon, the downhole motor comprising: a first elongated motor housing of a predetermined outside diameter; a second elongated motor housing located adjacent to the first housing; an angular bend formed on the second housing at a predetermined location; and the second housing having an enlarged housing section of a predetermined outside diameter larger than the outside diameter of the first motor housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
110 words
A bottom hole assembly comprising a downhole motor of the tubular type, a drill bit rotatively interconnected to the lower end of the motor, and a bent sub interconnected to the upper end of the motor, the bent sub comprising an elongated housing having an angular bend formed thereon, the downhole motor comprising: a first elongated motor housing of a predetermined outside diameter; a second elongated motor housing located adjacent to the first housing; an angular bend formed on the second housing at a predetermined location; and the second housing having an enlarged housing section of a predetermined outside diameter larger than the outside diameter of the first motor housing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 15, wherein, the second housing houses a connecting rod assembly which is interconnected to the motor enclosed in the first housing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 16, wherein, the wall thickness of the second housing is substantially the same as the first housing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as set forth in claim 15, further including a third housing located adjacent the second housing, the third housing having a predetermined outside diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the first housing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as set forth in claim 18, wherein, the third housing houses an output shaft.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 18, wherein, the third housing houses an output shaft which is interconnected to the connecting rod assembly.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 15, wherein, the first housing houses a motor of the progressive cavity type, the motor having a helical rotor and stator.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as set forth in claim 15, wherein, the bent sub has an outside diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the first housing.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 15, wherein, the bent sub has an outside diameter larger than the diameter of the first housing.
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