摘要 |
An adapter for a wired drill pipe joint includes an annular adapter 100 having a first end 100a and a second end 100b, an annular recess 65 extending partially into the first end 100a of the adapter 100 and an element of a communication coupler 82 disposed at least partially within the annular recess 65, wherein the second end 100b of the adapter 100 is configured to be coupled to an end portion of the wired drill pipe joint. |