IP Library Granted Patent US 8,973,653
Granted Patent B2
US 8,973,653 · App. 13/499,354 · Granted Mar 10, 2015

Running tool

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Patent No.
US 8,973,653
App. No.
13/499,354
Granted
Mar 10, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

A running tool ( 10 ) for inserting and setting an assembly into a bore in a well, the tool comprising a main body ( 11 ) having a hydraulic cylinder ( 12 ) for actuating one or more locking elements ( 60, 61 ) on the main body for, in use, reaction with the bore, an outer sleeve ( 40 ) rotatably mounted on the main body, a rotatable mandrel ( 13 ) to which, in use, torque is applied and means ( 42, 43, 44 ) for transmitting the torque from the mandrel to the outer sleeve.

Claims (21)

1. A running tool for inserting and setting an assembly into a bore in a well, the tool comprising:

a main body having a hydraulic cylinder and a piston for actuating one or more locking elements on the main body for, in use, reaction with the bore;

an outer sleeve rotatably mounted on the main body;

a rotatable mandrel to which, in use, torque is applied, wherein the rotatable mandrel is configured to be operated independently of the piston; and

means for transmitting the torque from the mandrel to the outer sleeve.

2. A running tool according to claim 1 , further comprising an additional piston arranged to cause relative movement of the additional piston and the hydraulic cylinder.

3. A running tool according to claim 2 , wherein the running tool is configured to enable relative movement of the additional piston and the hydraulic cylinder to cause relative movement of the mandrel with respect to the hydraulic cylinder.

4. A running tool according to claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic cylinder and the mandrel are axially mounted within the main body.

5. A running tool according to claim 1 , wherein the mandrel extends through the hydraulic cylinder.

6. A running tool according to claim 5 , wherein the mandrel has a driven end and a distal end, the distal end extending outside the hydraulic cylinder.

7. A running tool according to claim 6 , wherein the driven end of the mandrel extends outwardly from one end of the hydraulic cylinder and the distal end of the mandrel extends outwardly from an opposite end of the hydraulic cylinder.

8. A running tool according to claim 1 , wherein the torque transmitting means is a planetary gear system.

9. A running tool according to claim 8 , wherein a sun gear is mounted on the mandrel.

10. A running tool according to claim 9 , wherein one or more planetary gears are mounted between the sun gear and an inner wall of the outer sleeve, such that torque is transmitted from the mandrel, via the sun gear to the one or more planetary gears and on to the outer sleeve.

11. A running tool according to claim 1 , wherein the locking elements include one or more dogs or split lock rings.

12. A running tool according to claim 1 , comprising a shear ring for retaining the mandrel to the hydraulic cylinder.

13. A running tool for inserting and setting an assembly into a bore in a well, the tool comprising:

a main body having a hydraulic cylinder for actuating one or more locking elements on the main body for, in use, reaction with the bore;

an outer sleeve rotatably mounted on the main body;

a rotatable mandrel to which, in use, torque is applied; and

means for transmitting the torque from the mandrel to the outer sleeve, wherein the torque transmitting means is on the opposite side of the locking elements to a driven end of the mandrel.

Assignments (4)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NO. 8385005 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 035135 FRAME 0474. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CORRECT PATENT NO. IS 8638005. Recorded Jul 29, 2016
From: ONESUBSEA, LLC
To: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITED
Reel/Frame 039505/0298 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE INCORRECT PATENT NO. 8385005 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 035134 FRAME: 0239. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Jul 29, 2016
From: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
To: ONESUBSEA, LLC
Reel/Frame 039515/0224 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 6, 2015
From: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
To: ONESUBSEA, LLC
Reel/Frame 035134/0239 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 6, 2015
From: ONESUBSEA, LLC
To: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITED
Reel/Frame 035135/0474 →