Patent ID: 9109407
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: B23B,E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A downhole actuation system comprising: an actuation mechanism comprising an indicator, wherein the indicator comprises two opposing surfaces; a wellbore tubular; and a collet coupled to the wellbore tubular, wherein the collet comprises a collet protrusion disposed on one or more collet springs, wherein the collet protrusion comprises a first engagement surface for contacting the first surface of the indicator and a second engagement surface for contacting the second surface of the indicator; wherein the collet protrusion has a position on the one or more collet springs that is configured to provide a first longitudinal force from the first engagement surface to the first surface of the indicator in a first direction and a second longitudinal force from the second engagement surface to the second surface of the indicator in a second direction, and wherein the first longitudinal force is different than the second longitudinal force.