IP Library › Granted Patent US 12,291,945
Granted Patent B1
US 12,291,945 · App. 18/317,485 · Granted May 6, 2025

Downhole perforating gun system

Inventors: Dan Salkhai Ang (Keller, TX); David C. Parks (Calgary, CA); Dawna Mauldin (Pampa, TX); Sidney W. Mauldin (Pampa, TX)
Assignee: SWM International, LLC
E21B43/117E21B43/1185E21B43/119F42D1/045
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Patent No.
US 12,291,945
App. No.
18/317,485
Granted
May 6, 2025
Kind
B1
Abstract

A downhole perforating gun system provides wireless electrical communication between an inner body conductor, a switch, a detonator, and a feedthrough, and further comprising a weight module and a bearing assembly wherein the weight module is rotatable by a weight via a bearing assembly based on gravity acting on one or more of the weights.

Claims (79)

1. A downhole perforating gun system comprising:

a first cylindrical gun carrier comprising a first end, a second end, and a central axis extending axially therethrough;

an inner body conductor disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier and being configured to communicate electrically in the downhole perforation gun system;

a charge holder disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier and being configured to hold at least one charge;

a first bearing assembly disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier such that the charge holder is rotatable relative to the first cylindrical gun carrier; and

a weight module comprising one or more weights, wherein the weight module is rotatable by the weights via the first bearing assembly based on gravity acting on one or more of the one or more weights.

2. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , further comprising a second bearing assembly disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier such that the charge holder is rotatable relative to the first cylindrical gun carrier.

3. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , further comprising a third bearing assembly disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier such that the weight module is rotatable relative to the first cylindrical gun carrier.

4. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , further comprising a collar disposed within the weight module such that collar transfers torque from the weight module to the charge holder.

5. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 4 , wherein the collar comprises a plurality of teeth such that the weight module can be set at a specific orientation.

6. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein the charge holder further comprises a groove; and wherein the inner body conductor comprises a wireless conductor disposed within the groove.

7. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the first cylindrical gun carrier comprises an inner surface with first tapered threads.

8. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 7 , further comprising a second cylindrical gun carrier comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second cylindrical gun carrier comprises an outer surface with second tapered threads configured to engage with the first tapered threads on the inner surface of the first cylindrical gun carrier.

9. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more weights are fixed to the charge holder.

10. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein the weight module comprises a weight holder holding the one or more weights, the weight module being a distinct module modularly interconnected to the charge holder.

11. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein the charge holder comprises at least one receptacle configured to hold the at least one charge; and

wherein the weight module comprises:

a first of a plurality of the one or more weights disposed at a first location of the charge holder at a first end of the charge holder; and

a second of a plurality of the one or more weights disposed at a second location of the charge holder at a second end of the charge holder.

12. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of:

the weight module comprises one or more retainers configured to retain the weight module to the charge holder;

the one or more weights are longitudinal; and

the one or more weights have a shape that is at least partially cylindrical.

13. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , comprising an insulated electrical conductor being configured to transmit electricity to the downhole perforating gun system and being at least partially disposed through the first bearing assembly.

14. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 13 , wherein the insulated electrical conductor comprises an electrical contact having an extended position and a contracted position, the electrical contact being biased to the extended position by one or more biasing members.

15. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 14 , wherein the one or more biasing members comprise a spring biasing the electrical contact.

16. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 15 , wherein the spring biases along the central axis from the contracted position to the extended position.

17. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 14 , comprising:

a detonator disposed in the first cylindrical gun carrier;

a detonator cord disposed in the first cylindrical gun carrier and having an end adjacent the detonator; and

a switch disposed in the first cylindrical gun carrier and being electrically connected to the detonator, the insulated electrical conductor, and the inner body conductor.

18. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , wherein the first bearing assembly comprises a first structure disposed on the charge holder and comprises a second structure disposed inside the first cylindrical gun carrier.

19. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 18 , wherein the first structure comprises a first housing member of a bearing housing; wherein the second structure comprises a second housing member of the bearing housing; and wherein the first bearing assembly comprises one or more bearings disposed between the first and second housing members.

20. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 18 , comprising a tandem sub configured to connect to one of the first and second ends of the first cylindrical gun carrier, wherein the first structure of the first bearing assembly is engaged with at least a portion of the charge holder; and wherein the second structure of the first bearing assembly is engaged with at least a portion of the tandem sub.

21. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 18 , comprising a tandem sub configured to connect to one of the first and second ends of the first cylindrical gun carrier, wherein the first structure of the first bearing assembly is engaged with at least a portion of the charge holder; and wherein the second structure of the first bearing assembly is engaged with at least a portion the first cylindrical gun carrier.

22. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 18 , wherein at least a portion of the second structure is engaged with at least a portion of the first cylindrical gun carrier.

23. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , comprising:

a tandem sub configured to connect to one of the first and second ends of the first cylindrical gun carrier;

a first electrical contact disposed on the tandem sub; and

a second electrical contact disposed on the charge holder, at least a portion of the second electrical contact being biased relative to the first electrical contact.

24. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 23 , wherein at least one of the first and second electrical contacts passes through the first bearing assembly.

25. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 1 , comprising:

a tandem sub configured to connect to an end of the first cylindrical gun carrier;

a first electrical contact disposed on the charge holder; and

a second electrical contact disposed on the tandem sub, at least a portion of the second electrical contact being biased relative to the first electrical contact.

26. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 25 , wherein at least one of the first and second electrical contacts pass through the first bearing assembly.

27. A downhole perforating gun system comprising:

a first cylindrical gun carrier comprising a first end, a second end, and a central axis extending axially therethrough;

an inner body conductor disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier and being configured to communicate electrically in the downhole perforation gun system;

a charge holder disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier and being configured to hold at least one charge;

a first bearing assembly disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier such that the charge holder is rotatable relative to the first cylindrical gun carrier;

a bulkhead disposed proximate the first end of the first cylindrical gun carrier and comprising a central throughbore;

a sealing element disposed within a groove formed on an outer surface of the bulkhead;

a feedthrough comprising a conductor pin disposed within the central throughbore of the bulkhead, the feedthrough being configured to communicate electrically in the downhole perforation gun system; and

a weight module comprising one or more weights, wherein the weight module is rotatable by the one or more weights via the first bearing assembly based on gravity acting on one or more of the one or more weights.

28. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 27 , further comprising a second bearing assembly disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier such that the charge holder is rotatable relative to the first cylindrical gun carrier.

29. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 28 , further comprising a third bearing assembly disposed within the first cylindrical gun carrier such that the weight module is rotatable relative to the first cylindrical gun carrier.

30. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 29 , further comprising a collar disposed within the weight module such that collar transfers torque from the weight module to the charge holder.

31. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 30 , wherein the collar comprises a plurality of teeth such that the weight module can be set at a specific orientation.

32. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 27 , further comprising

a detonator comprising a first wireless conductive contact; and

a switch located at an axial position between the first bearing assembly and the second end of the first cylindrical gun carrier, the switch comprising:

a second wireless conductive contact in electrical communication with the inner body conductor,

a third wireless conductive contact in electrical communication with the feedthrough, and

a fourth wireless conductive contact in electrical communication with the first wireless conductive contact of the detonator.

33. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 27 , wherein the first end of the first cylindrical gun carrier comprises an inner surface with first tapered threads.

34. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 33 , further comprising a second cylindrical gun carrier comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second cylindrical gun carrier comprises an outer surface with second tapered threads configured to engage with the first tapered threads on the inner surface of the first cylindrical gun carrier.

35. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 27 , wherein the weights are fixed to the charge holder.

36. A downhole perforating gun system comprising:

a first carrier having a first and a second end and defining an axial bore therethrough;

a holder disposed in the first carrier and being configured to hold at least one charge, the holder having eccentric weight associated therewith;

a first bearing assembly disposed in the first carrier, the holder being rotatable in the axial bore via the first bearing assembly based on gravity acting on the eccentric weight;

a bulkhead being sealed in the first carrier proximate the first end, the bulkhead defining a throughbore;

a feedthrough disposed in the throughbore of the bulkhead, the feedthrough being configured to communicate electrically in the downhole perforation gun system;

a body conductor disposed in the first carrier and being configured to communicate electrically in the downhole perforation gun system;

a detonator disposed in the first carrier; and

a switch disposed in the first carrier, the switch having wireless conductive contacts in electrical communication with the body conductor, the feedthrough, and the detonator.

37. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 36 , wherein the holder comprises a holder module and a weight module having a connection therebetween, the holder module being configured to hold the at least one charge, the weight module having the eccentric weight associated therewith, the connection transferring torque from the weight module to the holder module and being adjustable to set at a specific orientation between the holder module and the weight module.

38. The downhole perforating gun system of claim 36 , wherein the first end of the first carrier comprises an inner tapered thread; and wherein the downhole perforating gun system comprising a second carrier having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the second carrier comprises an outer tapered thread configured to engage with the inner tapered thread of the first carrier.

Assignments (2)
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Oct 23, 2025
From: MAULDIN, DAWNA; MAULDIN, SIDNEY W.
To: SWM INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 072656/0481 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 15, 2023
From: ANG, DAN SALKHAI; PARKS, DAVID C.; MAULDIN, DAWNA
To: SWM INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 063644/0192 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation In Part 18110804 · Feb 16, 2023
Continuation In Part 17831900 · Jun 3, 2022
Continuation 17380490 · Jul 20, 2021
Continuation 16293508 · Mar 5, 2019
Provisional Application 63196922 · Jun 4, 2021
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