CPC E21B 47/013 (2020.05) [E21B 47/01 (2013.01); G01B 21/32 (2013.01); G01L 1/2206 (2013.01); E21B 7/06 (2013.01); E21B 10/32 (2013.01); E21B 10/42 (2013.01); E21B 17/1078 (2013.01); E21B 29/002 (2013.01); E21B 47/18 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A rotary tool for operation within a wellbore, the rotary tool comprising:
a tool body; and
at least one force-sensitive element coupled to the tool body and positioned to contact a wall of the wellbore, the force-sensitive element including:
an outer portion positioned to contact the wall of the wellbore;
an attachment portion opposite the outer portion and secured to the tool body;
at least one connecting portion which is more compliant than the outer portion and through which the outer portion is coupled to the tool body, the at least one connecting portion extending between the attachment portion and the outer portion; and
at least one sensor responsive to force on the outer portion transmitted through the force-sensitive element to the tool body.
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