CA2459910A1 - Adjustable expansion cone assembly - Google Patents
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- E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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- E21B43/02—Subsoil filtering
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- E21B43/103—Setting of casings, screens, liners or the like in wells of expandable casings, screens, liners, or the like
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Abstract
An adjustable expansion cone assembly.
Claims (79)
1. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction;
a second lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction;
and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a first drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first drag block body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar; and a first J-shaped slot for receiving the first lug; and one or more first drag blocks coupled to the first drag block body;
a second drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a second drag block body defining:
a second J-shaped slot for receiving the second lug; and one or more second drag blocks coupled to the second drag block body; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second drag block assemblies.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction;
a second lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction;
and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a first drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first drag block body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar; and a first J-shaped slot for receiving the first lug; and one or more first drag blocks coupled to the first drag block body;
a second drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a second drag block body defining:
a second J-shaped slot for receiving the second lug; and one or more second drag blocks coupled to the second drag block body; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second drag block assemblies.
2. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tabular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body that defines:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a first collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar;
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a first radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the first radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin;
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned above the first tapered flange; and a third tubular sleeve coupled to the first resilient collet;
a second collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a fourth tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a second radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a fifth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient collet coupled to the fifth tubular sleeve and positioned above the second tapered flange; and a sixth tubular sleeve coupled to the second resilient collet; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second collet assemblies.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tabular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body that defines:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a first collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar;
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a first radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the first radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin;
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned above the first tapered flange; and a third tubular sleeve coupled to the first resilient collet;
a second collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a fourth tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a second radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a fifth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient collet coupled to the fifth tubular sleeve and positioned above the second tapered flange; and a sixth tubular sleeve coupled to the second resilient collet; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second collet assemblies.
3. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a first dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar;
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a second radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a first resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the first tapered flange;
a second dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a third radial passage; and a fourth radial passage fluidicly coupled to the first radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a fourth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient dog coupled to the fourth tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the second tapered flange; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second dog assemblies.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a first dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar;
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a second radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a first resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the first tapered flange;
a second dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a third radial passage; and a fourth radial passage fluidicly coupled to the first radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a fourth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient dog coupled to the fourth tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the second tapered flange; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second dog assemblies.
4. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage including a throat passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body defining:
a second radial passage defined in the second flange fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar;
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a third radial passage;
a spring received within the first counterbore;
a retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a load transfer pin coupled to the retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin that defines:
a first counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a second counterbore for receiving and mating with the tapered flange; and comprises:
a third flange defining:
a third counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a fourth counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a fourth radial passage; and a resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the tapered flange;
and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the resilient dog and the third flange.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage including a throat passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body defining:
a second radial passage defined in the second flange fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body;
a dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar;
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a third radial passage;
a spring received within the first counterbore;
a retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a load transfer pin coupled to the retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin that defines:
a first counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a second counterbore for receiving and mating with the tapered flange; and comprises:
a third flange defining:
a third counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a fourth counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a fourth radial passage; and a resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the tapered flange;
and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the resilient dog and the third flange.
5. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
a tubular support member comprising:
a tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
6. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body of the expansion cone assembly;
and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular body; and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body of the expansion cone assembly;
and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular body; and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
7. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
8. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments;
a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
9. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies;
a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body; and an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies;
a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and a tubular actuating sleeve movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular support body defining:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
10. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction; and a second lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a first drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first drag block body coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly defining:
a first J-shaped slot for receiving the first lug; and one or more first drag blocks coupled to the first drag block body;
a second drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a second drag block body defining:
a second J-shaped slot for receiving the second lug; and one or more second drag blocks coupled to the second drag block body; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second drag block assemblies.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction; and a second lug coupled to and extending from the first tubular support body in the radial direction;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a first drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first drag block body coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly defining:
a first J-shaped slot for receiving the first lug; and one or more first drag blocks coupled to the first drag block body;
a second drag block assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a second drag block body defining:
a second J-shaped slot for receiving the second lug; and one or more second drag blocks coupled to the second drag block body; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second drag block assemblies.
11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member;
wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member;
wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
13. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
14. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
15. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first drag block body further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
16. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a first collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly and defining:
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a first radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the first radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin;
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned above the first tapered flange; and a third tubular sleeve coupled to the first resilient collet;
a second collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a fourth tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a second radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a fifth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient collet coupled to the fifth tubular sleeve and positioned above the second tapered flange; and a sixth tubular sleeve coupled to the second resilient collet; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second collet assemblies.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a first collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly and defining:
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a first radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the first radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin;
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned above the first tapered flange; and a third tubular sleeve coupled to the first resilient collet;
a second collet assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a fourth tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a second radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a fifth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient collet coupled to the fifth tubular sleeve and positioned above the second tapered flange; and a sixth tubular sleeve coupled to the second resilient collet; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second collet assemblies.
17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
18. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member;
wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member;
wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
19. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
20. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
21. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the mufti-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the mufti-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first collet assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
22. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a first dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly defining:
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a second radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a first resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the first tapered flange;
a second dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a third radial passage; and a fourth radial passage fluidicly coupled to the first radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a fourth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient dog coupled to the fourth tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the second tapered flange; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second dog assemblies.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a first tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body; and a second tapered flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a first dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly defining:
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a second radial passage;
a first spring received within the first counterbore;
a first retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a first load transfer pin coupled to the first retaining ring and extending through the second radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a first resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the first tapered flange;
a second dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a third tubular sleeve defining:
a second counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a third radial passage; and a fourth radial passage fluidicly coupled to the first radial passage;
a second spring received within the second counterbore;
a second retaining ring received within the second counterbore;
a second load transfer pin coupled to the second retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a fourth tubular sleeve coupled to the second load transfer pin;
a second resilient dog coupled to the fourth tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the second tapered flange; and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the first and second dog assemblies.
23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the mufti-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the mufti-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
24. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
25. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
26. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
27. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the mufti-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the a second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the mufti-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the a second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the first dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
28. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage including a throat passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body defining:
a second radial passage defined in the second flange fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage; and an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly defining:
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a third radial passage;
a spring received within the first counterbore;
a retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a load transfer pin coupled to the retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin that defines:
a first counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a second counterbore for receiving and mating with the tapered flange; and comprises:
a third flange defining:
a third counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a fourth counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a fourth radial passage; and a resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the tapered flange;
and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the resilient dog and the third flange.
a tubular support member comprising:
a first tubular support body defining a longitudinal passage including a throat passage;
a first radial passage defined in the first tubular support body fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage;
a first flange coupled to the first tubular support body;
a second flange coupled to the first tubular support body defining:
a second radial passage defined in the second flange fluidicly coupled to the longitudinal passage; and an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
a dog assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member that comprises:
a first tubular sleeve coupled to the adjustable expansion cone assembly defining:
a first counterbore for receiving the first flange; and a third radial passage;
a spring received within the first counterbore;
a retaining ring received within the first counterbore;
a load transfer pin coupled to the retaining ring and extending through the third radial passage;
a second tubular sleeve coupled to the first load transfer pin that defines:
a first counterbore for receiving the first tubular sleeve;
a second counterbore for receiving and mating with the tapered flange; and comprises:
a third flange defining:
a third counterbore for receiving the second flange;
a fourth counterbore for receiving the second flange; and a fourth radial passage; and a resilient dog coupled to the second tubular sleeve and positioned adjacent to the tapered flange;
and first and second packer cups coupled to the tubular support member between the resilient dog and the third flange.
29. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
an expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second T-shaped retaining members of the expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
30. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N stepped slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the stepped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body:
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support member; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
31. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each expansion cone segment comprising:
a resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
an expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
32. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the tubular support body comprising:
a tapered tubular support member defining N slots;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
an expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body movably coupled to the first tubular support body defining an L-shaped slot; and N/2 first expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each first expansion cone segment comprising:
a first resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a first expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a first retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments extending from the second tubular support member, each second expansion cone segment comprising:
a second resilient collet coupled to the second tubular support member;
a second expansion cone segment body coupled to the resilient collet including arcuate conical outer surfaces; and a second retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the slots of the expansion cone support body;
wherein the second expansion cone segments overlap and are interleaved with the first expansion cone segments; and a split ring collar movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a third tubular support body;
a first L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body for mating with the L-shaped slot of the second tubular support body; and a second L-shaped retaining member coupled to the third tubular support body;
and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the second L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
33. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the tubular support member further comprises:
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
an expansion cone support body coupled to the first tubular support body comprising:
an N-sided tapered tubular support member;
wherein each side of the multi-sided tapered tubular support member defines a T-shaped slot;
wherein the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
N/2 first expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a first expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a first T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the first expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body; and a second T-shaped retaining member coupled to the first expansion cone segment body;
N/2 second expansion cone segments movably coupled to the expansion cone support body, each comprising:
a second expansion cone segment body including arcuate conical outer surfaces;
a third T-shaped retaining member coupled to the second expansion cone segment body for movably coupling the second expansion cone segment body to a corresponding one of the T-shaped slots of the expansion cone support body;
and a fourth T-shaped retaining member coupled to the expansion cone segment body;
wherein the first and second expansion cone segments are interleaved;
wherein the first expansion cone segment bodies are complementary shaped with respect to the second expansion cone segment bodies; and a split ring collar assembly movably coupled to the exterior of the tubular support member comprising:
a second tubular support body defining:
N T-shaped slots for movably receiving corresponding ones of the second and fourth T-shaped retaining members of the interleaved first and second expansion cone segments; and an L-shaped retaining member coupled to the second tubular support body; and wherein the first tubular sleeve of the dog assembly further defines:
a slot for receiving and mating with the L-shaped retaining member of the split ring collar.
34. An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member; and means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly.
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member; and means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly.
35. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
frictional means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly.
frictional means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly.
36. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly comprises:
resilient means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly.
resilient means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly.
37. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone movably coupled to the tubular support member, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments; and means for guiding the expansion cone segments on the tubular support member;
and means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone.
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone movably coupled to the tubular support member, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments; and means for guiding the expansion cone segments on the tubular support member;
and means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone.
38. The adjustable expansion cone assembly of claim 37, wherein the adjustable expansion cone further comprises:
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments.
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments.
39. The adjustable expansion cone assembly of claim 37, wherein the means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone comprises:
resilient means for supporting the expansion cone segments.
resilient means for supporting the expansion cone segments.
40. The adjustable expansion cone assembly of claim 37, wherein the expansion cone segments include first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments.
41. The adjustable expansion cone assembly of claim 40, wherein the means for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone comprises:
means for displacing the first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
means for displacing the first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
42. A method of operating an adjustable expansion cone assembly comprising a plurality of expansion cone segments, comprising:
guiding the expansion cone segments on a tapered body; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
guiding the expansion cone segments on a tapered body; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
43. The method of claim 42, further comprising:
resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on the tapered body.
resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on the tapered body.
44. The method of claim 42, further comprising:
interlocking the expansion cone segments.
interlocking the expansion cone segments.
45. The method of claim 42, further comprising:
dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments; and interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments; and interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
46. The method of claim 45, further comprising:
overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
47. The method of claim 45, wherein controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body comprises:
displacing the first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
displacing the first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
48. A method of operating an adjustable expansion cone assembly comprising a plurality of expansion cone segments, comprising:
guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
interlocking the expansion cone segments; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
interlocking the expansion cone segments; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
49. A method of operating an adjustable expansion cone assembly comprising a plurality of expansion cone segments, comprising:
resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction;
interlocking the expansion cone segments; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction;
interlocking the expansion cone segments; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
50. A method of operating an adjustable expansion cone assembly comprising a plurality of expansion cone segments, comprising:
dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
51. A method of operating an adjustable expansion cone assembly comprising a plurality of expansion cone segments, comprising:
dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body while also relatively displacing the first and second groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body; and controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body while also relatively displacing the first and second groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
52. A method of plastically deforming and radially expanding an expandable tubular member using an apparatus comprising a tubular support member, an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member, and an actuator movably coupled to the tubular support member for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
coupling a first end of the expandable tubular member to a tubular structure;
locking the actuator to the tubular support member of the apparatus;
inserting the apparatus into the first end of the expandable tubular member;
moving the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly of the apparatus out of the second end of the expandable tubular member;
reinserting the actuator of the apparatus into the second end of the expandable tubular member;
unlocking the actuator from the tubular support member of the apparatus;
rotating the actuator relative to the tubular support member of the apparatus;
and increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by moving the tubular support member relative to the actuator, the adjustable expansion cone assembly, and the expandable tubular member; and plastically deforming and radially expanding the expandable tubular member by moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member.
coupling a first end of the expandable tubular member to a tubular structure;
locking the actuator to the tubular support member of the apparatus;
inserting the apparatus into the first end of the expandable tubular member;
moving the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly of the apparatus out of the second end of the expandable tubular member;
reinserting the actuator of the apparatus into the second end of the expandable tubular member;
unlocking the actuator from the tubular support member of the apparatus;
rotating the actuator relative to the tubular support member of the apparatus;
and increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by moving the tubular support member relative to the actuator, the adjustable expansion cone assembly, and the expandable tubular member; and plastically deforming and radially expanding the expandable tubular member by moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member.
53. The method of claim 52, wherein the tubular support member includes one or more lugs; wherein the actuator includes one or more corresponding retaining slots; and wherein locking comprises positioning the lugs into the corresponding retaining slots.
54. The method of claim 52, wherein the tubular support member includes one or more lugs; wherein the actuator includes one or more corresponding retaining slots; and wherein unlocking comprises positioning the lugs out of engagement with corresponding retaining slots.
55. The method of claim 52, wherein moving the tubular support member relative to the actuator, the adjustable expansion cone assembly, and the expandable tubular member comprises:
the actuator frictionally engaging the expandable tubular member.
the actuator frictionally engaging the expandable tubular member.
56. The method of claim 52, wherein moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member comprises:
pulling the adjustable expansion cone through the expandable tubular member.
pulling the adjustable expansion cone through the expandable tubular member.
57. The method of claim 52, further comprising:
fluidicly sealing the interface between the tubular support member of the apparatus and the expandable tubular member;
wherein moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member comprises:
injecting a pressurized fluid into the tubular support member.
fluidicly sealing the interface between the tubular support member of the apparatus and the expandable tubular member;
wherein moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member comprises:
injecting a pressurized fluid into the tubular support member.
58. A method of plastically deforming and radially expanding an expandable tubular member using an apparatus comprising a tubular support member, an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member, and an actuator movably coupled to the tubular support member for adjusting the adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
coupling a first end of the expandable tubular member to a tubular structure;
inserting the apparatus into the first end of the expandable tubular member in a first direction;
displacing the actuator of the apparatus in a second direction opposite to the first direction;
applying a resilient biasing force to the adjustable expansion cone assembly in the second direction;
moving the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly of the apparatus out of the second end of the expandable tubular member;
reinserting the actuator of the apparatus into the second end of the expandable tubular member in the second direction;
increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by displacing the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly relative to the expandable tubular member in the first direction; and plastically deforming and radially expanding the expandable tubular member by moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member in the second direction.
coupling a first end of the expandable tubular member to a tubular structure;
inserting the apparatus into the first end of the expandable tubular member in a first direction;
displacing the actuator of the apparatus in a second direction opposite to the first direction;
applying a resilient biasing force to the adjustable expansion cone assembly in the second direction;
moving the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly of the apparatus out of the second end of the expandable tubular member;
reinserting the actuator of the apparatus into the second end of the expandable tubular member in the second direction;
increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by displacing the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly relative to the expandable tubular member in the first direction; and plastically deforming and radially expanding the expandable tubular member by moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member in the second direction.
59. The method of claim 58, wherein displacing the actuator of the apparatus in the second direction comprises:
impacting the actuator with the first end of the expandable tubular member.
impacting the actuator with the first end of the expandable tubular member.
60. The method of claim 58, wherein displacing the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly relative to the expandable tubular member in the first direction comprises:
impacting the actuator with the second end of the expandable tubular member.
impacting the actuator with the second end of the expandable tubular member.
61. The method of claim 58, wherein moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member comprises:
pulling the adjustable expansion cone through the expandable tubular member.
pulling the adjustable expansion cone through the expandable tubular member.
62. The method of claim 58, further comprising:
fluidicly sealing the interface between the tubular support member of the apparatus and the expandable tubular member;
wherein moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member comprises;
injecting a pressurized fluid into the tubular support member.
fluidicly sealing the interface between the tubular support member of the apparatus and the expandable tubular member;
wherein moving the adjustable expansion cone assembly through the expandable tubular member comprises;
injecting a pressurized fluid into the tubular support member.
63. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for guiding the expansion cone segments on a tapered body; and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for guiding the expansion cone segments on a tapered body; and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
64. The assembly of claim 63, further comprising:
means for resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on the tapered body.
means for resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on the tapered body.
65. The assembly of claim 63, further comprising:
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments.
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments.
66. The assembly of claim 63, further comprising:
means for dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
and means for interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
means for dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
and means for interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
67. The assembly of claim 66, further comprising:
means for overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
means for overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments.
68. The assembly of claim 66, wherein the means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body comprises:
means for displacing the first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
means for displacing the first and second interleaved groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
69. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments; and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments; and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
70. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
means for guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction;
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments; and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
means for guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction;
means for interlocking the expansion cone segments; and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
71. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
means for guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction;
and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for overlapping the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for resiliently guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
means for guiding each of the expansion cone segments on opposite sides in the circumferential direction;
and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body.
72. An adjustable expansion cone assembly, comprising:
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body while also relatively displacing the first and second groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
a plurality of expansion cone segments;
means for dividing the expansion cone segments into first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for interleaving the first and second groups of expansion cone segments;
means for guiding the expansion cone segments on a multi-sided tapered body;
and means for controllably displacing the expansion cone segments along the tapered body while also relatively displacing the first and second groups of expansion cone segments in opposite directions.
73. An apparatus for plastically deforming and radially expanding an expandable tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
means for actuating the adjustable expansion cone assembly;
means for locking the actuator to the tubular support member of the apparatus;
means for unlocking the actuator from the tubular support member of the apparatus;
means for increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by moving the tubular support member relative to the actuator, the adjustable expansion cone assembly, and the expandable tubular member.
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
means for actuating the adjustable expansion cone assembly;
means for locking the actuator to the tubular support member of the apparatus;
means for unlocking the actuator from the tubular support member of the apparatus;
means for increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by moving the tubular support member relative to the actuator, the adjustable expansion cone assembly, and the expandable tubular member.
74. The apparatus of claim 73, wherein the tubular support member includes one or more lugs; wherein the actuator includes one or more corresponding retaining slots; and wherein the means for locking comprises positioning the lugs into the corresponding retaining slots.
75. The apparatus of claim 73, wherein the tubular support member includes one or more lugs; wherein the actuator includes one or more corresponding retaining slots; and wherein the means for unlocking comprises positioning the lugs out of engagement with corresponding retaining slots.
76. The method of claim 73, further comprising:
means for fluidicly sealing the interface between the tubular support member of the apparatus and the expandable tubular member.
means for fluidicly sealing the interface between the tubular support member of the apparatus and the expandable tubular member.
77. An apparatus for plastically deforming and radially expanding an expandable tubular member, comprising:
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
means for actuating the adjustable expansion cone assembly;
means for displacing the actuator of the apparatus in a first direction;
means for applying a resilient biasing force to the adjustable expansion cone assembly when the actuator is displaced in the first direction;
means for increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by displacing the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly relative to the expandable tubular member in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
a tubular support member;
an adjustable expansion cone assembly movably coupled to the tubular support member;
means for actuating the adjustable expansion cone assembly;
means for displacing the actuator of the apparatus in a first direction;
means for applying a resilient biasing force to the adjustable expansion cone assembly when the actuator is displaced in the first direction;
means for increasing the outside diameter of the adjustable expansion cone assembly by displacing the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly relative to the expandable tubular member in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
78. The apparatus of claim 77, wherein the means for displacing the actuator of the apparatus in the first direction comprises:
means for impacting the actuator.
means for impacting the actuator.
79. The apparatus of claim 77, wherein the means for displacing the actuator and the adjustable expansion cone assembly relative to the expandable tubular member in the first direction comprises:
means for impacting the actuator.
means for impacting the actuator.
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