A directional dedicated break-stem finder connector

By designing a special broken drill pipe search connector for directional drilling and using a combination of a salvage rod body, a pull-back U-shaped hook and a positioning U-shaped hook, the time-consuming and labor-intensive problem of broken drill pipes during directional drilling construction is solved, rapid pull-back and efficient salvage are achieved, and construction costs are reduced.

CN115059409BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21SINOPEK PETROLEUM IZHINIRING TECH SERVIS KO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202210678376.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-06-13
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-13

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Technical Problem

The existing method of salvaging interrupted drill pipes during directional drilling construction is time-consuming and labor-intensive, with low economic benefits and salvage efficiency.

Method used

A special directional broken drill pipe search connector is designed, which includes a salvage rod body, a pull-back U-shaped hook, a reinforcing rib plate and a positioning U-shaped hook. The broken drill pipe can be quickly connected and pulled back by combining an excavator and a crane.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the rapid retraction of broken drill pipes, reduces engineering losses, improves salvage efficiency, reduces construction costs, and is easy, safe and reliable to operate.

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Abstract

The application provides a directional special broken drill rod searching connector, which comprises a fishing rod body, a pullback U-shaped hook, a reinforcing rib plate and a probe U-shaped hook; one side wall of the probe U-shaped hook is mounted on one side of the fishing rod body; the pullback U-shaped hook and the probe U-shaped hook are both in U-shaped structure, and one side end of the pullback U-shaped hook away from the U-shaped opening is connected with one side end of the probe U-shaped hook away from the U-shaped opening at an angle; and opposite two side walls of the reinforcing rib plate are connected with one side of the pullback U-shaped hook and one side of the probe U-shaped hook respectively. The device has simple structure, convenient use, wide application range and strong practicability.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of drilling, and in particular to a special directional broken drill pipe finding connector. Background Art

[0002] During directional drilling, when the drill pipe is guiding or expanding the hole in the formation, the main method for recovering the broken drill pipe is generally large-scale excavation. Existing near-surface salvage methods, which use machinery combined with manual excavation, are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive, resulting in poor economic benefits and salvage efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One of the purposes of the present application is to provide a directional special broken drill pipe finding connector to solve the problem that the existing broken drill pipe salvage device is inconvenient to use.

[0004] The technical solution of this application is:

[0005] The invention relates to a special broken drill pipe search connector for directional drilling, comprising a salvage rod body, a pull-back U-shaped hook, a reinforcing rib plate and a positioning U-shaped hook; one side wall of the positioning U-shaped hook is installed on one side of the salvage rod body; the pull-back U-shaped hook and the positioning U-shaped hook are both U-shaped structures, and one side end of the pull-back U-shaped hook away from the U-shaped opening is connected to the one side end of the positioning U-shaped hook away from the U-shaped opening at an angle; the two opposite side walls of the reinforcing rib plate are respectively connected to one side surface of the pull-back U-shaped hook and one side surface of the positioning U-shaped hook.

[0006] As a technical solution of the present application, the length of the salvage rod body is longer than the length of the positioning U-shaped hook and the length of the pullback U-shaped hook.

[0007] As a technical solution of the present application, the length extension direction of the salvage rod body is parallel to the length extension direction of the positioning U-shaped hook, and the U-shaped opening direction of the positioning U-shaped hook is the same as the length extension direction of the positioning U-shaped hook.

[0008] As a technical solution of the present application, the salvage rod body is fixedly connected to the positioning U-shaped hook.

[0009] As a technical solution of the present application, the retraction U-shaped hook and the positioning U-shaped hook are connected at an included angle or an obtuse angle.

[0010] As a technical solution of the present application, the retraction U-shaped hook is fixedly connected to the positioning U-shaped hook.

[0011] As a technical solution of the present application, the reinforcing rib plate is fixedly connected to the pull-back U-shaped hook and the positioning U-shaped hook.

[0012] As a technical solution of the present application, the cross-section of the reinforcing rib plate is triangular.

[0013] As a technical solution of the present application, the structure and size of the retraction U-shaped hook are the same as those of the positioning U-shaped hook.

[0014] Beneficial effects of this application:

[0015] The present invention's dedicated directional drill rod retrieval connector can quickly connect a broken drill rod after it breaks near the ground, allowing it to be quickly pulled out of the ground, reducing engineering losses. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, has high salvage efficiency, is safe and reliable, has low construction costs, is easy to operate, and saves time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the implementation methods of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation methods. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a first angle of a connector for finding a broken drill pipe dedicated for directional drilling according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second angle schematic diagram of the directional special broken drill pipe search connector provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Icons: 1-Fishing rod; 2-Pull-back U-shaped hook; 3-Reinforcement plate; 4-Probing U-shaped hook; 5-Broken drill pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower" etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientations or positional relationships in which the invented product is usually placed when in use. These are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0024] In addition, in this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the phrase "a first feature is above or below a second feature" may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, the phrases "above, above, and above the second feature" may include the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The phrases "below, below, and below the second feature" may include the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0025] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not necessarily mean that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0026] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] Example:

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 , with reference Figure 2The present application provides a special directional broken drill pipe finding connector, which mainly includes a salvage rod body 1, a pull-back U-shaped hook 2, a reinforcing rib plate 3 and a positioning U-shaped hook 4; wherein, one side wall of the positioning U-shaped hook 4 is installed on one side of the salvage rod body 1; at the same time, the pull-back U-shaped hook 2 and the positioning U-shaped hook 4 are both U-shaped structures, and one side end of the pull-back U-shaped hook 2 away from the U-shaped opening is connected to the one side end of the positioning U-shaped hook 4 away from the U-shaped opening at an angle; the two opposite side walls of the reinforcing rib plate 3 are respectively connected to one side surface of the pull-back U-shaped hook 2 and one side surface of the positioning U-shaped hook 4.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the length of the fishing rod body 1 is longer than the length of the positioning U-shaped hook 4 and the length of the retracting U-shaped hook 2 .

[0030] At the same time, the length extension direction of the salvage rod body 1 is parallel to the length extension direction of the position detecting U-shaped hook 4 , and the U-shaped opening direction of the position detecting U-shaped hook 4 is the same as the length extension direction of the position detecting U-shaped hook 4 .

[0031] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the salvage rod body 1 is fixedly connected to the position-finding U-shaped hook 4. The pullback U-shaped hook 2 and the position-finding U-shaped hook 4 can be fixedly connected. Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 3 is fixedly connected to both the pullback U-shaped hook 2 and the position-finding U-shaped hook 4. Furthermore, the pullback U-shaped hook 2 and the position-finding U-shaped hook 4 can be arranged at an included angle or an obtuse angle.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the cross section of the reinforcing rib plate 3 is triangular.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the structures and dimensions of the retraction U-shaped hook 2 and the position detection U-shaped hook 4 may be the same; in other embodiments, the dimensions of the two may also be different.

[0034] The tool operates as follows:

[0035] Step 1: When using, first lower the large hook composed of the pull-back U-shaped hook 2, the reinforcing rib plate 3 and the positioning U-shaped hook 4 in the device, and use the excavator to vertically insert the entire large hook into the broken drill rod 5 area to find the specific location of the broken drill rod 5;

[0036] Step 2: After the broken drill rod 5 is touched, the rod body 1 is salvaged and exposed to the ground. The excavator is used to rotate the entire device 90 degrees in situ;

[0037] Step 3: Insert the device downward again to a position beyond the broken drill rod 5, and rotate it 90 degrees in reverse on the spot so that the U-shaped opening of the positioning U-shaped hook 4 is facing the broken drill rod 5;

[0038] Step 4: Use a crane to lift the entire salvage rod body 1 so that the positioning U-shaped hook 4 can first hook the broken drill rod 5;

[0039] Step 5: After hooking the broken drill rod 5, use the excavator to slowly lower the device toward the drilling rig (at this time, pull back the U-shaped hook 2 and slowly clamp the broken drill rod 5) until it is tilted onto the drilling rig and the drill rod can be connected to the device;

[0040] Step 6. After the drilling rig is connected to the device, the drilling rig trolley moves backward and pulls back the U-shaped hook 2 to slowly slide along the broken drill rod 5 to the step of the broken drill rod 5. After the step at the joint of the broken drill rod 5 is stuck, the drilling rig starts to increase the force to slowly drag the broken drill rod 5 out of the ground, and the salvage work is completed.

[0041] In summary, the present invention's dedicated directional drill rod retrieval connector can quickly connect a broken drill rod 5 after it breaks near the ground, allowing it to be quickly pulled out of the ground, thus reducing engineering losses. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, has high salvage efficiency, is safe and reliable, has low construction costs, is easy to operate, and saves time and effort.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A special directional broken drill pipe finding connector, characterized in that: The U-shaped hook is a U-shaped hook that is fixed on the bottom of the fishing rod, and the U-shaped hook is a U-shaped hook that is fixed on the bottom of the fishing rod. The large hook composed of the reinforcing rib plate and the positioning U-shaped hook is moved downward to search for the broken drill rod. When the broken drill rod is touched, the directional special broken drill rod finding connector is rotated 90° as a whole in situ, and then inserted downward to a position beyond the broken drill rod and rotated 90° in reverse in situ, so that the U-shaped opening of the positioning U-shaped hook is facing the broken drill rod, and the positioning U-shaped hook hooks the broken drill rod, and the directional special broken drill rod finding connector is poured onto the drilling rig and connected, and the drilling rig is used to make the pullback U-shaped hook slide along the broken drill rod to the step of the broken drill rod. When the pullback U-shaped hook is stuck on the step at the broken drill rod joint, the broken drill rod is salvaged by the drilling rig.

2. The directional special broken drill pipe finding connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the rod body is longer than the length of the position detecting U-shaped hook and the length of the pull-back U-shaped hook.

3. The directional special broken drill pipe finding connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rod body is fixedly connected to the position detecting U-shaped hook.

4. The directional special broken drill pipe finding connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pull-back U-shaped hook is fixedly connected to the position detecting U-shaped hook.

5. The directional special broken drill pipe finding connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing rib plate is fixedly connected to the pull-back U-shaped hook and the position detection U-shaped hook.

6. The directional special broken drill pipe finding connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the reinforcing rib plate is triangular.

7. The directional special broken drill pipe finding connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structure and size of the pull-back U-shaped hook are the same as those of the position detection U-shaped hook.

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