INJECTOR FOR INTRODUCING BALLS INTO PIPELINE Russian patent published in 2024 - IPC E21B23/08 

FIELD: machine building; pipes.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to an injector for introducing balls into a well pipeline. Injector comprises a housing. Housing consists of upper and lower parts rigidly attached to each other by flange connection, with three channels for movement of balls. In the upper part of the housing there is a channel for loading/additional loading of balls and a channel for supply of balls to the pipeline. In the lower part of the housing there is a channel for passage of balls in the pipeline, which is a part of the pipeline. Mechanism for introducing balls into the pipeline is made in the form of a cup with an auger, which forms a through channel for balls, is rigidly connected to the drive by means of a bearing assembly rigidly connected to the upper part of the housing, and is installed in the channel for supply of balls to the pipeline. Lower part of the housing is equipped with protective sleeves sealing with rubber rings, which are rigidly fixed to it by flange connections and are positioned relative to the passage channel of the upper part of the housing by means of pins. Also, the lower part of the housing is equipped with adapter coils for mounting the housing in the pipeline, which are rigidly connected to it by flange connections. Metal rings are installed between protective sleeves and adapter coils.

EFFECT: providing protection of the lower part of the housing, as well as acceleration and simplification of repair.

5 cl, 5 dwg