Magnetic Tool Insert Installation Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current magnetic tools used to remove metal debris from wells face challenges with the safe installation and removal of powerful magnet inserts, which can be hazardous due to their strong magnetic fields and require complex handling.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic tool with tubular sleeve inserts, where each magnet has the same pole directed towards the top surface, and a method involving a securing bolt and placement bolt system to safely install and remove the inserts, reducing the risk of injury and simplifying the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If large magnetic inserts are used to remove metal debris from wells, then the magnetic effectiveness is improved, but the safety of installation and removal deteriorates due to pinching hazards
Solution Approach 1:
A non-magnetic bridge component is introduced as an intermediary between the magnetic insert and the tool body. This bridge allows the magnetic insert to be held at a distance during installation and removal, preventing direct contact and pinching hazards while maintaining magnetic effectiveness during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual handling of powerful magnets is replaced with a mechanical installation system using a bridge component and guide structure. The system uses non-magnetic materials and mechanical constraints to safely position and secure the magnetic insert without requiring direct hand contact with the powerful magnets.
2Power
If powerful magnet inserts are used to remove metal debris from wells, then the magnetic effectiveness is improved, but the complexity of installation and removal procedures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge component serves as a mediator that simplifies the installation and removal process by providing a controlled mechanism for positioning and securing the magnetic insert, reducing procedural complexity despite the power of the magnets.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge component is pre-positioned and the magnetic insert is pre-aligned using guide structures before final installation. This preliminary action reduces the complexity of the actual installation and removal operations by preparing the system in advance.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple small magnets are used instead of large inserts, then the safety of handling is improved, but the magnetic effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple small magnets are merged into a single large magnetic insert assembly that maintains the safety benefits of smaller individual magnets while achieving the magnetic effectiveness of a large insert through combined magnetic force and optimized geometry.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic insert is segmented into multiple smaller magnetic elements arranged in a structured configuration within the sleeve, allowing safe handling of individual components while achieving cumulative magnetic effectiveness when assembled.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows for safe and efficient installation and removal of magnetic inserts, reducing the risk of injury and improving operational safety while maintaining the tool's magnetic effectiveness in removing metal debris from wells.
Implementation Method 1
The magnet will attract the magnetic debris from within the well, especially if that debris is dispersed in fluids within the well
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic tool for use in removing metal debris from a well is disclosed, the tool having inserts that may be safely installed and removed by a method using a placement screw to prevent pinching. The inserts comprised of a sleeve with a lead end and a follow end. The inserts also containing a plurality of magnets.