Rigid-elastic Coupling Dynamic Model and Dynamic Characteristics of a Spring-type of Traction Robot

Abstract

The traditional anchoring mechanism of the traction robot is rigid and is easily stuck in the wellbore. To solve this problem, a novel anchoring mechanism is proposed based on the spring-type of anchoring mechanism of the inclined block. The key to the movement of the traction robot is whether the traction robot can be anchored in the wellbore under the action of the traction force. Therefore, a rigid-elastic coupling dynamic model of the spring-type of anchoring mechanism under the action of the traction force was established. On this basis, the effects of span, width, thickness, and chamfer parameters on the anchoring performance of the spring-type of traction robot were analysed to design the optimal structure of the anchoring arm. Through the experimental comparison, it was determined that the error between thetheoretical supporting force and the experimental supporting force was only 6.1 %, and the error of the simulated maximum traction force and experimental maximum traction force was 4.9 %. The traction robot can provide a maximum traction force of 14262 N in 178 mm (7-inch) of wellbore pipe. Thus, experiments verified the correctness of the rigid-elastic coupling dynamic model. The research results of this paper lay a foundation for the structural design and engineering application of a spring-type of traction robot. It can effectively ensure the downhole safety of oil and gas wells.