Logging cable slurry cleaning tool

By combining sponge blocks with Velcro, the problem of laborious and dangerous mud cleaning of logging cables is solved, achieving automatic cleaning and cable protection.

CN224161703UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-242003 INST OF NUCLEAR IND
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
2003 INST OF NUCLEAR IND
Filing Date
2024-01-24
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, manually cleaning mud off logging cables is dangerous, laborious, and difficult to remove efficiently.

Method used

The design combines sponge blocks with Velcro, and uses a hydraulic pipe wringer to automatically clean cable mud. The sponge blocks automatically wipe away mud when they come into contact with the cable, and the cable is protected by a limiting structure and water pipe lubrication.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic cleaning of cable mud, protecting the cable, avoiding the dangers and labor-intensive problems of manual cleaning, and improving cleaning efficiency and cable lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mud cleaning tool for a logging cable, and belongs to the technical field of logging instruments. The mud cleaning tool for the logging cable comprises two sponge blocks arranged in a port of a hydraulic pipe twisting machine, the hydraulic pipe twisting machine is arranged at a wellhead of a detection well, a first hook-and-loop fastener is arranged between the inner side wall of the hydraulic pipe twisting machine and the sponge blocks, and the first hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first rough surface adhered to the inner side wall of the hydraulic pipe twisting machine and a second rough surface adhered to the outer side wall of the hydraulic pipe twisting machine. The cable fixing device comprises two sponge blocks and first smooth surfaces adhered to the outer surfaces of the sponge blocks, a second magic tape is arranged between the two sponge blocks, the second magic tape comprises a second rough surface fixed to one sponge block and a second smooth surface fixed to the other sponge block, and a cable penetrates through the space between the two sponge blocks. According to the utility model, on one hand, the cable slurry cleaning device plays a role in cleaning cable slurry, and on the other hand, plays a role in protecting the cable, prevents the cable from being abraded with the port of the hydraulic pipe twisting machine when the cable is lifted upwards, and protects the cable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logging instrument technology, and in particular to a tool for cleaning mud from logging cables. Background Technology

[0002] Well logging cables are used in well logging operations in various radioactive and coalfield boreholes, as well as in water conservancy and hydrological boreholes. They serve as the connection line between the surface system and underground instruments, acting as a load-bearing link and transmitting measurement data. Their main functions are to withstand tensile force, provide power to the system, transmit signals, and control depth. The purpose of well logging cables is to detect various downhole parameters. The crucial role of well logging cables is to transmit various downhole instruments, relay signals between the surface control system and downhole instruments, and obtain depth and location information from the downhole environment.

[0003] The cable used to connect the logging instrument to the wellhead needs to be pulled out of the well after the exploration is completed. During the extraction process, mud will stick to the cable and adhere to the winch, affecting subsequent collection and reuse. The current method for dealing with the mud on the cable is to manually wipe it off with a cloth. This operation is somewhat dangerous and laborious. Therefore, a logging cable mud cleaning tool is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problem that manually wiping away mud with a rag in the existing technology is dangerous and laborious, and to propose a mud cleaning tool for logging cables.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A well logging cable mud cleaning tool includes two sponge blocks set inside the port of a hydraulic pipe wringer. The hydraulic pipe wringer is set at the wellhead of the exploration well. A first Velcro fastener is provided between the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wringer and the sponge blocks. The first Velcro fastener includes a first rough surface pasted on the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wringer and a first smooth surface pasted on the outer surface of the sponge blocks.

[0007] A second Velcro fastener is provided between the two sponge blocks. The second Velcro fastener includes a second textured surface fixed to one of the sponge blocks and a second smooth surface fixed to the other sponge block. The cable passes between the two sponge blocks.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine is also provided with a limiting structure, which includes a horizontal plate, clamping blocks at both ends of the horizontal plate, and an arc-shaped pressure plate at the bottom of the horizontal plate. The arc-shaped pressure plate is bonded to the sponge block, and a top rod is internally threaded to the clamping block.

[0009] Preferably, the horizontal plate has a rectangular hole inside, and a lead screw is rotatably connected to both ends of the rectangular hole. The clamping block is threaded to the outer surface of the lead screw.

[0010] Preferably, the horizontal plate has a circular hole inside, through which the cable passes.

[0011] Preferably, the hydraulic pipe wringer is model NY-3A.

[0012] Preferably, the two sponge blocks are semi-circular in shape.

[0013] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the horizontal plate, a water pipe is snapped onto the top of the support rod, a valve is installed on the water pipe, and one end of the water pipe is connected to the water inlet of the water tank.

[0014] Preferably, the water outlet of the water pipe is located directly above the point where the sponge block contacts the cable.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a logging cable mud cleaning tool, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model, through the coordinated arrangement of a detection well, a hydraulic pipe-tightening machine, a sponge block, a first smooth surface, a cable, a second rough surface, a second smooth surface, a first rough surface, and a limiting structure, firstly releases the cable from the winch into the detection well. After detection, the first smooth surface and the first rough surface are respectively adhered to the outer surface of the sponge block and the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe-tightening machine. The two sponge blocks are bent towards each other, so that the second rough surface and the second smooth surface on the two sponge blocks adhere to each other, wrapping the cable. During the process of lifting the cable upward, the two sponge blocks brush off the mud on the cable. The sponge blocks serve two purposes: firstly, to clean the mud off the cable, and secondly, to protect the cable, preventing wear between the cable and the port of the hydraulic pipe-tightening machine when the cable is lifted upward, thus protecting the cable.

[0017] 2. This utility model, through the cooperative arrangement of a detection well, an arc-shaped pressure plate, a hydraulic pipe tightening machine, sponge blocks, a first smooth surface, a horizontal plate, clamping blocks, a top rod, a rectangular hole, a screw rod, a cable, a second rough surface, a second smooth surface, a first rough surface, a round hole, a support rod, and a water pipe, features a horizontal plate composed of two symmetrical grooved flat plates fixed with bolts. Clamping blocks at both ends of the horizontal plate are held at the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine. Rotating the top rod fixes the horizontal plate and clamping blocks at the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine. The arc-shaped pressure plate is positioned directly above the two sponge blocks, ensuring their stability when the cable is pulled upwards. A limiting structure further restricts the position of the sponge blocks, preventing them from moving upwards with the cable. Rotating the screw allows the clamping blocks to move horizontally within the rectangular hole, changing the distance between the two clamping blocks to accommodate different models of hydraulic pipe tightening machines. A water tank is placed near the detection well, and the gravity of the water inside the tank is used to pour water onto the sponge blocks, increasing the lubrication between the sponge blocks and the cable, and improving the performance of washing away cable sludge. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the sponge block of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the horizontal plate of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Detection well; 2. Arc-shaped pressure plate; 3. Hydraulic pipe tightening machine; 4. Sponge block; 5. First smooth surface; 6. Horizontal plate; 7. Clamping block; 8. Top rod; 9. Rectangular hole; 10. Lead screw; 11. Cable; 12. Second rough surface; 13. Second smooth surface; 14. First rough surface; 15. Round hole; 16. Support rod; 17. Water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-4 The well logging cable mud cleaning tool includes two sponge blocks 4 installed inside the port of a hydraulic pipe wrench 3. The hydraulic pipe wrench 3 is installed at the wellhead of the exploration well 1. A first Velcro fastener is provided between the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wrench 3 and the sponge blocks 4. The first Velcro fastener includes a first rough surface 14 attached to the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wrench 3 and a first smooth surface 5 attached to the outer surface of the sponge blocks 4. A second Velcro fastener is provided between the two sponge blocks 4. The second Velcro fastener includes a second rough surface 12 fixed to one of the sponge blocks 4 and a second smooth surface 13 fixed to the other sponge block 4. The cable 11 passes between the two sponge blocks 4, through the exploration well 1, the hydraulic pipe wrench 3, the sponge blocks 4, the first smooth surface 5, the cable 11, and the second... The matting arrangement of the rough surface 12, the second smooth surface 13, and the first rough surface 14 is as follows: First, the cable is released from the winch into the detection well. After the detection is completed, the first smooth surface 5 and the first rough surface 14 are respectively attached to the outer surface of the sponge block 4 and the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wringer 3. The two sponge blocks 4 are bent towards each other, so that the second rough surface 12 and the second smooth surface 13 on the two sponge blocks 4 adhere to each other, wrapping the cable 11. During the process of lifting the cable 11 upward, the two sponge blocks 4 brush off the mud on the cable 11. The sponge blocks 4 serve two purposes: firstly, to clean the mud on the cable 11, and secondly, to protect the cable, preventing wear between the cable 11 and the port of the hydraulic pipe wringer 3 when the cable is lifted upward, thus protecting the cable.

[0026] The top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine 3 is also equipped with a limiting structure, which includes a horizontal plate 6. Clamping blocks 7 are provided at both ends of the horizontal plate 6. An arc-shaped pressure plate 2 is provided at the bottom of the horizontal plate 6. The arc-shaped pressure plate 2 is bonded to the sponge block 4. The clamping block 7 of the horizontal plate is internally threaded with a top rod 8. The horizontal plate 6 is composed of two symmetrical grooved flat plates and is fixed by bolts. The clamping blocks 7 at both ends of the horizontal plate 6 are clamped at the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine 3. Rotating the top rod 8 fixes the horizontal plate 6 and the clamping blocks 7 at the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine 3. The arc-shaped pressure plate 2 is directly above the two sponge blocks 4 to ensure the stability of the two sponge blocks 4 when the cable 11 is pulled upward. The limiting structure further restricts the position of the sponge blocks 4 to prevent the sponge blocks 4 from moving upward with the cable 11.

[0027] A rectangular hole 9 is provided inside the horizontal plate 6. A lead screw 10 is rotatably connected to both ends of the rectangular hole 9. A clamping block 7 is threaded to the outer surface of the lead screw 10. A circular hole 15 is provided inside the horizontal plate 6. A cable 11 passes through the circular hole 15. By rotating the lead screw 10, the clamping block 7 can move horizontally within the rectangular hole 9, changing the distance between the two clamping blocks 7 to adapt to different models of hydraulic pipe tightening machines 3.

[0028] A support rod 16 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the horizontal plate 6. A water pipe 17 is snapped onto the top of the support rod 16. The outlet of the water pipe 17 is located directly above the sponge block 4 and the cable 11. A water tank is placed near the detection well. The water is poured onto the sponge block 4 by the gravity of the water inside the tank using the water pipe 17, which increases the lubrication between the sponge block 4 and the cable, and improves the performance of washing away cable mud.

[0029] In this invention, through the coordinated arrangement of the detection well 1, hydraulic pipe wrench 3, sponge block 4, first smooth surface 5, cable 11, second rough surface 12, second smooth surface 13, and first rough surface 14, the cable is first released from the winch into the detection well. After detection, the first smooth surface 5 and the first rough surface 14 are respectively adhered to the outer surface of the sponge block 4 and the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wrench 3. The two sponge blocks 4 are bent towards each other, so that the second rough surface 12 and the second smooth surface 13 on the two sponge blocks 4 adhere to each other, wrapping the cable 11. During the upward lifting of the cable 11, the two sponge blocks 4 brush off the mud on the cable 11. The sponge blocks 4 serve two purposes: cleaning the mud on the cable 11 and protecting the cable, preventing wear between the cable 11 and the end of the hydraulic pipe wrench 3 when the cable is lifted. This invention, through the detection well 1 and the arc-shaped pressure plate 2, The hydraulic pipe tightening machine 3, sponge block 4, first smooth surface 5, horizontal plate 6, clamping block 7, top rod 8, rectangular hole 9, screw 10, cable 11, second rough surface 12, second smooth surface 13, first rough surface 14, round hole 15, support rod 16, and water pipe 17 are configured to cooperate. The horizontal plate 6 is composed of two symmetrical grooved flat plates and is fixed by bolts. The clamping blocks 7 at both ends of the horizontal plate 6 are clamped at the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine 3. Rotating the top rod 8 fixes the horizontal plate 6 and clamping blocks 7 at the top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine 3. The arc-shaped pressure plate 2 is located directly above the two sponge blocks 4 to ensure the stability of the two sponge blocks 4 when the cable 11 is pulled upward. Rotating the screw 10 allows the clamping block 7 to move horizontally within the rectangular hole 9, changing the distance between the two clamping blocks 7 to adapt to different models of hydraulic pipe tightening machines 3. Water pipe 17 is used to pour water onto the sponge block 4 to increase the lubrication between the sponge block 4 and the cable 11.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A well logging cable mud cleaning tool, characterized in that, It includes two sponge blocks (4) set inside the port of the hydraulic pipe wringer (3). The hydraulic pipe wringer (3) is set at the wellhead of the exploration well (1). A first Velcro is provided between the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wringer (3) and the sponge blocks (4). The first Velcro includes a first rough surface (14) pasted on the inner wall of the hydraulic pipe wringer (3) and a first smooth surface (5) pasted on the outer surface of the sponge blocks (4). A second Velcro strap is provided between the two sponge blocks (4), the second Velcro strap including a second rough surface (12) fixed to one of the sponge blocks (4) and a second smooth surface (13) fixed to the other sponge block (4), and a cable (11) passes between the two sponge blocks (4).

2. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the hydraulic pipe tightening machine (3) is also provided with a limiting structure, which includes a horizontal plate (6). The two ends of the horizontal plate (6) are provided with clamping blocks (7), and the bottom of the horizontal plate (6) is provided with an arc-shaped pressure plate (2). The arc-shaped pressure plate (2) is bonded to the sponge block (4), and the clamping block (7) is internally threaded with a top rod (8).

3. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal plate (6) has a rectangular hole (9) inside, and the two ends of the rectangular hole (9) are rotatably connected to a lead screw (10). The clamping block (7) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw (10).

4. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The horizontal plate (6) has a circular hole (15) inside, through which the cable (11) passes.

5. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hydraulic pipe wringer (3) is model NY-3A.

6. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two sponge blocks (4) are semi-circular in shape.

7. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, A support rod (16) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the horizontal plate (6). A water pipe (17) is snapped onto the top of the support rod (16). A valve is installed on the water pipe (17), and one end of the water pipe (17) is connected to the water inlet of the water tank.

8. The logging cable mud cleaning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outlet of the water pipe (17) is located directly above the sponge block (4) and the cable (11) in contact.