×

EAP actuated valve

  • US 10,006,269 B2
  • Filed: 02/24/2017
  • Issued: 06/26/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A sleeve valve comprising:

  • a. an outer tubular with at least one outer flow aperture;

    b. an inner tubular with at least one inner flow aperture;

    c. an annular space formed between the inner and outer tubulars;

    d. a predominantly axially extending right-side EAP actuator assembly positioned on a right side of the inner and outer flow apertures within the annular space;

    e. a predominantly axially extending left-side EAP actuator assembly position on a left side of the inner and out flow apertures within the annular space;

    f. wherein the right-side and left-side EAP actuator assemblies (i) include a plurality of EAP actuators, and (ii) are configured to apply an axial opposing force between the inner and outer tubulars;

    g. wherein the EAP actuators have end caps and an end cap of a right-side EAP actuator is fixed to the outer tubular and another end cap of a right-side EAP actuator is fixed to the inner tubular member, andh. control electronics configured to selectively energize the EAP actuator assemblies.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×