A SIMPLIFIED SEALING AND ANCHORING DEVICE FOR A WELL TOOL

摘要

A resilient sealing element (26) is adapted for connection to a well tool, with an integral anchoring device, such as a slip (28), embedded therein. When compressive forces are applied thereto the sealing element (26) compresses and moves its outside diameter and the slip (28) into sealable engagement with the inside wall of a well tubing or casing (42). Releasing the sealing and anchoring element is accomplished by applying tension to a wire (22) which passes longitudinally therethrough to cause retraction of the slip.