Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Torque member for threaded connections
- Patent Title (中): 用于螺纹连接的扭矩构件
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Application No.: US12989388Application Date: 2009-04-24
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Publication No.: US08827316B2Publication Date: 2014-09-09
- Inventor: Jody Allan Raczynski , Jonathan Ryan Prill
- Applicant: Jody Allan Raczynski , Jonathan Ryan Prill
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
- Current Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Conley Rose, P.C.
- International Application: PCT/US2009/041645 WO 20090424
- International Announcement: WO2009/132259 WO 20091029
- Main IPC: F16L15/08
- IPC: F16L15/08 ; E21B17/042

Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for increasing the torque capacity of connections between tubular members. In some embodiments, the connection is threaded. The apparatus may include a first tubular end having a torque member moveable thereon. A second tubular end is made up with the first tubular end. The torque member is moveable back toward the second tubular end. The torque member can be moved into engagement with the second tubular end, and then torqued against the second tubular end. A first torquing interface is provided between the first tubular and the second tubular by making up their respective ends, and a second torquing interface is provided therebetween by torquing the torque member against the second tubular end. A torque capacity of the made up connection is increased thereby.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110049873A1 TORQUE MEMBER FOR THREADED CONNECTIONS Public/Granted day:2011-03-03
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