摘要 |
A centralizer device that is set by expansion of an inner expandable tubular member. The centralizer is made up of either one or a plurality of centralizer bands which radially surround an inner, radially expandable tubular member. Each of the centralizer bands includes one or more expansion sections which buckles under tension to form a loop. Generally semicircular, opposing tension straps are affixed to opposite end portions of the expansion section. The tension straps underlie the expansion section and radially surround the inner tubular member in a close-fitting, snug relation. A closure mechanism is used to secure each centralizer band to the inner tubular member. |