US 12,227,995 B2
Slimline connector for connecting a motor lead extension with an electric motor for wellbore applications
Andras Bencze, Frimley (GB)
Assigned to Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US)
Filed by Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US)
Filed on Jan. 12, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/153,803.
Prior Publication US 2024/0240528 A1, Jul. 18, 2024
Int. Cl. E21B 17/02 (2006.01); E21B 43/12 (2006.01); H01R 13/523 (2006.01)
CPC E21B 17/028 (2013.01) [E21B 17/023 (2013.01); E21B 43/128 (2013.01); H01R 13/523 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus comprising:
a connector configured to connect a motor lead extension (MLE) to an electric motor of an electric submersible pump (ESP) to be positioned in a wellbore, the electric motor having a rotational axis, and wherein the connector comprises:
multiple power ports concentrically offset around an axis of the connector, wherein the axis of the connector is parallel with the rotational axis of the electric motor; and
a connector housing having a rounded exterior configured to align with a curvature of the electric motor, wherein the connector housing is configured to enclose at least a portion of the multiple power ports.