METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETAINING SHAPED CHARGES

摘要

The invention provides a perforating assembly and a method and apparatus for retaining shaped charges in a charge carrier. A shaped charge body has two clips associated with it: a band clip having a plurality of radially extending tabs for mounting the shaped charge body in the charge carrier, and for securing the shaped charge body in place; and a wire clip mounted on the shaped charge body and adapted to hold a detonating cord in contact with the shaped charge.