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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2013
Baker Hughes Incorporated, Houston, TX (US);
Eric Halfmann, Magnolia, TX (US);
Baker Hughes Incorporated, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A slip design has segments that move relatively axially before moving in tandem up a ramp for radial extension. Due to the fact of the relative movement the segments interlock due to their geometric configuration or their surface treatment such that at the conclusion of such relative movement the load carrying thickness is effectively increased. The extended position minimizes radial extension of the slips for a smaller tool drift dimension while still allowing the needed radial extension and actually extending the radial reach of the slip assembly. The segment can have triangular or trapezoidal tapered interfaces that provide bearing areas between slip segments and adjacent spacer segment. Alternatively, the slips segments can have opposing wickers so that after riding up an underlying support member can interact with that member for load transfer. The supporting members can also be secured to an underlying mandrel for further load transfer.