SHAPED CHARGE LOAD TUBE WITH INTEGRATED DETONATION CORD RETENTION MECHANISM

    公开(公告)号:US20240060401A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-22

    申请号:US18487582

    申请日:2023-10-16

    CPC classification number: E21B43/1185 F42D1/043 F42D1/22

    Abstract: A loading tube is configured to receive one or more shaped charges to form a perforating gun. The loading tube includes a tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis; a cord passage formed into the tubular body; a retention cutoff formed into the tubular body and configured to receive a detonator cord; and a holding element extending into the retention cutoff and being integrally made with a wall of the tubular body, wherein the holding element is configured to hold the detonator cord into the retention cutoff. The cord passage is configured to receive the detonator cord from a bore of the tubular body and to direct the detonator cord outside the bore of the tubular body.

    FIRING DEVICE FOR SHOCK TUBE
    3.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230280139A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-07

    申请号:US18117993

    申请日:2023-03-06

    CPC classification number: F42D1/043 F42B39/30

    Abstract: Disclosed is a firing device for shock tube. Shock tube is a non-electric explosive initiator, well known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The firing device is configured to provide a redundant dual-ignition capability for connected shock tube. In this way, a second attempt to initiate the shock tube can be made immediately following a failed first attempt. To provide this functionality, the firing device includes a primer tray that can be preloaded with two primers. Using an operably connected selector, the primer tray can be rotated between use positions that individually locate each primer for detonation.

    Boosterless ballistic transfer
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11656066B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-23

    申请号:US17242437

    申请日:2021-04-28

    CPC classification number: F42D1/043 E21B43/1185 F42B3/02 E21B43/117

    Abstract: A ballistic transfer system, comprising: a housing, wherein the housing is cylindrical, wherein the housing comprises: a central bore that traverses a length of the housing; a first end; wherein the first end is disposed about a first ballistic apparatus; and a second end, wherein the second end is opposite to the first end, wherein the second end is disposed about a second ballistic apparatus; an alignment insert, wherein the alignment insert is secured into the housing; a first detonation transfer line, wherein a portion of the first detonation transfer line is disposed within the alignment insert; and a second detonation transfer line, wherein a portion of the second detonation transfer line is disposed within the alignment insert.

    Multi-way tubular channel connector block

    公开(公告)号:US09958246B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US15031254

    申请日:2014-10-15

    CPC classification number: F42D1/043

    Abstract: The invention provides a multi-way tubular connector block including a body having a primary tubular channel of a first diameter, one or more resiliently deformable plug portions having secondary tubular channels of a secondary diameter there through, and a securing mechanism for securing the plug portions to the body, wherein the body has at least two openings or ports in communication with the primary tubular channel, and wherein the secondary diameters of the secondary channels are sized and dimensioned to permit snug fitting of a shock tube therein so that, in use, a plurality of shock tubes are secured in the plug portions so that at least some open ends of the shock tubes are in communication with the primary tubular channel. The invention extends to a multi-way composite connector block having a plurality of multi-way tubular connector block portions substantially as described above.

    REMOTE FIRING SYSTEM FOR NON-ELECTRIC DETONATORS USING ELECTRONIC INITIATORS

    公开(公告)号:US20180106583A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-19

    申请号:US15562835

    申请日:2016-03-30

    CPC classification number: F42D1/055 F42D1/042 F42D1/043 F42D1/06 H04W84/18

    Abstract: A firing system comprising an electronic initiator, and a blasting unit connected to and capable to initiate the electronic initiator, wherein the electronic initiator comprises an external housing made of plastics, an explosive charge, a fuse head and an electronic delay element, the external housing comprising an inner cavity and retaining means adapted to retain at least one shock tube, the explosive charge, the fuse head and the electronic delay element being located in the inner cavity of the external housing, the explosive charge being located at a closed end of the inner cavity, at a position such that the explosive charge is capable to ignite the shock tubes retained by the retaining means in a use situation of the electronic initiator, the fuse head and the explosive charge being located relative to each other such that the fuse head is capable to ignite the explosive charge, and the electronic delay element being connected to the fuse head and being configured to initiate it.

    Auto logging of electronic detonators

    公开(公告)号:US09915514B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-13

    申请号:US15656871

    申请日:2017-07-21

    CPC classification number: F42D1/055 F42D1/043 F42D1/05

    Abstract: A blasting system with automated detonator logging eliminates on-the-field manual logging of each detonator. Detonators are connected in sequence in an auto-logging circuit, and the blast machine initiates a logging operation in which each detonator receives and confirms an assigned sequence number along with assigned delay data. Elimination of manual logging by individuals increases safety in the blast zone and facilitates the blasting operation. The operation is simplified, likelihood of human error is reduced, and the cost of a separate logger device is eliminated. An auto-logging protocol may be incorporated into the control module of the electronic detonator. Alternately, an auto-logging module may be connected externally to each detonator similar to the conventional surface plus down-the-hole delay systems. The inventive system may include an IDC connector that facilitates the serial connection of the detonators for the logging circuit while allowing parallel connections of the blast control circuit.

    BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING A PIVOTABLE ELECTRIC CONTACT COMPONENT AND INTEGRATED GROUND APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20170268860A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-21

    申请号:US15612953

    申请日:2017-06-02

    CPC classification number: F42D1/05 F42D1/043

    Abstract: According to an aspect a bulkhead assembly is provided having particular application with a downhole tool, in particular for oil well drilling applications. The bulkhead assembly includes a bulkhead body and an electrical contact component disposed within the bulkhead body, wherein at least a portion of the electrical contact component is configured to pivot about its own axis, without compromising its ability to provide a pressure and fluid barrier. In an embodiment, a ground apparatus is provided to provide an electrical connection for at least one ground wire. The ground apparatus may be positionable on the bulkhead body of the bulkhead assembly. In an aspect, a downhole tool including the bulkhead assembly and ground apparatus is also generally described.

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