Method and system for data-transfer via a drill pipe

摘要

The present invention relates to a drill-pipe communication assembly. The drill-pipe communication assembly includes a first drill pipe and an insulated tube disposed within, and generally concentric with, the first drill pipe. A male insert is disposed within a first end of the first drill pipe and a female insert is disposed within a second end of the first drill pipe. A conductor is electrically coupled to the male insert and the female insert. The conductor extends along a length of the first drill pipe. The conductor facilitates transmission of electrical signals from the first end of the first drill pipe to the second end of the first drill pipe.

主权项

1. A drill-pipe communication assembly comprising:
a first drill pipe segment, the first drill pipe segment comprising: a male insert comprising: a body; a first insulating ring disposed about the body; a second insulating ring disposed about the body; and a pin, the pin being disposed through the first insulating ring, the pin being extended from a bottom of the first insulated ring, the pin being electrically coupled to a conductor; second drill pipe segment that is operatively coupled to the first drill pipe segment, the first drill pipe segment and the second drill pipe segment comprising: the conductor extending along a length of the first drill pipe, wherein the conductor facilitates transmission of electrical signals a first end of the first drill pipe segment to a second end of the first drill pipe segment; and wherein the pin is biased by a spring into electrical engagement with a female conductor ring associated with the second drill pipe segment, the spring being disposed between the pin and the second insulating ring.