Method and apparatus for releasably connecting a wireline to a downhole tool

摘要

An apparatus for releasably connecting a wireline to a downhole tool comprising: a connector adapted to connect to the downhole tool and adapted to releasably connect to the wireline, the connector having a connected position connecting the wireline and an unconnected position releasing the wireline; a non-explosive release disposed on the connector and maintaining the connector in the connected position, the non-explosive release adapted to be electrically connected to the wireline, the release electrically activated by the wireline to actuate the connector to the unconnected position; and an anchor member attached to the wireline, the connector comprising a releasing element engaging the anchor member in the connected position.