ENHANCED VIBRATIONAL OR HAMMERING APPARATUS

摘要

Vibrational apparatus to direct stress waves (eg. to a bit 2 or other downhole tool) by generating vibrations as a consequence of shuttling responsive to relative rotational movement between magnetic arrays (4,5) and wherein there is, or can be, a use of a system (6,7) (whether rebound, recoil, spring, pneumatic, magnetic or not) able at least in part to return acquired potential energy in addition to any acquired at the same time by the interacting magnetic arrays. A free travel distance can be provided for one of said components prior to the onset of any substantial collection of energy from the movement (relative) of that component in a direction (eg, uphole) for use in return travel (eg, downhole) preferably synchronized, or synchronizable, to enhance the return travel causing forces of any repulsive and/or attractive forces generated otherwise than by the said magnetic arrays.