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Downhole flexible drive system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6571052

An improved downhole system for operating a drill bit around a small radius of bend in the directional drilling of curved holes from a vertical well hole in an oil or gas formation. The system is comprised of a plurality of double shaft downhole motors assembled in line and their shafts are connected by a flexible coupling. A flexible assembly encloses the area between the motors and provides a means for drilling fluids to be pumped through the system to a drill bit. The system can be constructed of either electrical motors or fluid turbine motors which can operate from drilling fluids pumped down a drill pipe string.

Assignee:
IFI; EDB-81-049375
Patent Number(s):
US 4227584
OSTI ID:
6571052
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English