This invention particularly relates to improving the engagement of the slip elements within a casing or tubing. Particularly, the invention is directed to improving the penetration of anchors on slip elements to better set downhole tools. Generally, in one aspect, the invention relies on decreasing
This invention particularly relates to improving the engagement of the slip elements within a casing or tubing. Particularly, the invention is directed to improving the penetration of anchors on slip elements to better set downhole tools. Generally, in one aspect, the invention relies on decreasing the contact surface of the cutting edge of the anchor during the initial penetration of the anchor into the casing.
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1. A slip ring for anchoring a downhole tool in a wellbore casing having an inner wall, said slip ring comprising: two or more slip segments integrally formed into said slip ring, wherein each slip segment has an outer surface;two or more grooves are on the slip ring and one groove is longitudinally
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A slip ring for anchoring a downhole tool in a wellbore casing having an inner wall, said slip ring comprising: two or more slip segments integrally formed into said slip ring, wherein each slip segment has an outer surface;two or more grooves are on the slip ring and one groove is longitudinally positioned between said slip segments, wherein a first portion of said grooves define fracture channels such that said slip segments are frangiblely connected together and said slip segments will separate along said first portion of said grooves upon application of a predetermined primary radial force; anda plurality of generally circumferentially extending wickers upon each said outer surface wherein each wicker has a cutting edge; and wherein each slip segment has a longitudinally extending centerline; and wherein each slip segment and each wicker is configured such that, upon expansion of said slip ring in said casing, a contact point on said cutting edge and at or near said centerline will meet said casing before any portion of said cutting edge at or near said groove. 2. The slip ring of claim 1, wherein said contact point is on the center one-third circumferential portion of each slip segment. 3. The slip ring of claim 1, wherein said casing has an inner cylindrical surface and each said wicker is arcuate and has a radius no less than 3% shorter than the radius of said inner surface of said casing. 4. The slip ring of claim 1, further comprising a longitudinal channel defined by a pair of channel edges and running along said centerline, wherein said longitudinal channel divides said wicker in two and wherein there are two contact points located on each channel edge. 5. The slip ring of claim 1, wherein a second portion of said grooves define fracture channels, which will separate upon application of a predetermined secondary radial force, wherein said predetermined secondary radial force is greater than said predetermined primary radial force and said first portion of said grooves and second portion of said grooves are positioned such that, on application of said predetermined primary radial force, said slips segments separate into pairs of slip segments. 6. The slip ring of claim 5, wherein said contact point is on the center one-third circumferential portion of each slip segment. 7. The slip ring of claim 6, further comprising a longitudinal channel defined by a pair of channel edges and running along said centerline, wherein said longitudinal channel divides said wicker in two and wherein there are two contact points located on each channel edge. 8. A method of anchoring a downhole tool in a wellbore casing comprising: introducing said downhole tool into said casing wherein said downhole tool has a mandrel, a slip ring positioned on said mandrel and a slip wedge positioned on said mandrel, wherein said slip ring comprises: two or more slip segments integrally formed into said slip ring to produce a central aperture adapted to receive said mandrel, said slip segments having an outer surface and;two or more grooves are on the slip ring and one groove is longitudinally positioned between said slip segments, wherein a first portion of said grooves define fracture channels such that said slip segments are frangiblely connected together and said slip segments will separate along said first portion of said grooves upon application of a predetermined primary radial force; anda plurality of generally circumferentially extending wickers upon said outer surface wherein each wicker has a cutting edge; and wherein each slip segment has a longitudinally extending centerline; and wherein each slip segment and each wicker is configured such that, upon expansion of said slip ring in said casing, a contact point on said cutting edge and at or near said centerline will meet said casing before any portion of said cutting edge at or near said groove;positioning said downhole tool at a desired location;applying a setting force to said downhole tool such that said slip wedge engages said slip ring so as to provide a radial force at least equal to said predetermined primary radial force to said slip ring and thus causing said contact point to penetrate said casing; andincreasing said radial force applied to said slip ring such that the majority of said cutting edge penetrates said casing. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein said casing has an inner cylindrical surface and each said wicker is arcuate and has a radius no less than 3% shorter than the radius of said inner surface of said casing. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising a longitudinal channel defined by a pair of channel edges and running along said centerline, wherein said longitudinal channel divides said wicker in two and wherein there are two contact points located on each channel edge. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein said second portion of said grooves define fracture channels, which will separate upon application of a predetermined secondary radial force, wherein said predetermined secondary radial force is greater than said predetermined primary radial force and said first portion of said grooves and second portion of said grooves are positioned such that, on application of said predetermined primary radial force, said slips segments separate into pairs of slip segments. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein said contact point is on the center one-third circumferential portion of each slip segment. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising a longitudinal channel running along said centerline which divides said wicker in two and wherein there are two contact points located on each channel edge and wherein in the step of applying a setting force, each of said two contact points penetrate said casing. 14. A slip ring for anchoring a downhole tool in a wellbore casing having an inner wall, said slip ring comprising: four or more slip segments integrally formed into said slip ring, wherein each slip segment has an outer surface;two or more primary grooves are on the slip ring and one primary groove is longitudinally positioned between said slip segments wherein said primary grooves define fracture channels such that said slip segments are frangiblely connected and said slip segments will separate along said primary grooves into pairs upon application of a predetermined primary radial force;two or more secondary grooves are on the slip ring and one secondary groove is longitudinally positioned between said slip segments forming said pairs, wherein said secondary grooves define fracture channels such that said pairs of slip segments are frangiblely connected and will separate upon application of a predetermined secondary radial force and wherein said predetermined secondary radial force is greater than said predetermined primary radial force; anda plurality anchors upon said outer surface; and wherein each slip segment has a longitudinally extending centerline; wherein each slip segment and each anchor is configured such that, upon expansion of said slip ring by said predetermined primary radial force in said casing, said anchors at or near the centerline will meet said inner wall of said casing; and wherein said slip segments are configured such that a portion of said anchors along said longitudinal extending centerline will meet said inner wall of said casing prior to any other portion of said anchors. 15. The slip ring of claim 14 wherein said anchors are generally circumferentially extending wickers and each wicker has a cutting edge and wherein each slip segment and each wicker is configured such that, upon expansion of said slip ring in said casing, a contact point on said cutting edge and at or near said centerline will meet said casing before any portion of said cutting edge at or near said groove. 16. The slip ring of claim 15, wherein said contact point is on the center one-third circumferential portion of each slip segment. 17. The slip ring of claim 16, further comprising a longitudinal channel defined by a pair of channel edges and running along said centerline, wherein said longitudinal channel divides said wicker in two and wherein there are two contact points located on each channel edge. 18. A method of anchoring a downhole tool in a wellbore casing comprising: introducing said downhole tool into said casing wherein said downhole tool has a mandrel, a slip ring positioned on said mandrel and a slip wedge positioned on said mandrel, wherein said slip ring comprises: four or more slip segments integrally formed into said slip ring, wherein each slip segment has an outer surface;two or more primary grooves are on the slip ring and one primary groove is longitudinally positioned between said slip segments wherein said primary grooves define fracture channels such that said slip segments are frangiblely connected and said slip segments will separate along said primary grooves into pairs upon application of a predetermined primary radial force;two or more secondary grooves are on the slip ring and one secondary groove is longitudinally positioned between said slip segments forming said pairs wherein said secondary grooves define fracture channels such that said pairs of slip segments are frangiblely connected and will separate upon application of a predetermined secondary radial force wherein said predetermined secondary radial force is greater than said predetermined primary radial force; anda plurality anchors upon said outer surface; and wherein each slip segment has a longitudinally extending centerline; and wherein each slip segment and each anchor is configured such that, upon expansion of said slip ring by said predetermined primary radial force in said casing, said anchors at or near the centerline will meet said inner wall of said casing; and wherein said anchors are generally circumferentially extending wickers and each wicker has a cutting edge and wherein each slip segment and each wicker is configured such that, upon expansion of said slip ring in said casing, a contact point on said cutting edge and at or near said centerline will meet said casing before any portion of said cutting edge at or near said groove;positioning said downhole tool at a desired location; andapplying a first setting force to said downhole tool such that said slip wedge engages said slip ring so as to provide a radial force at least equal to said predetermined primary radial force to said slip ring and thus causing said anchors to penetrate said casing. 19. The slip ring of claim 18, wherein said contact point is on the center one-third circumferential portion of each slip segment. 20. The slip ring of claim 19, further comprising a longitudinal channel defined by a pair of channel edges and running along said centerline, wherein said longitudinal channel divides said wicker in two and wherein there are two contact points located on each channel edge and wherein in the step of applying a first setting force, each of said two contact points penetrate said casing. 21. The method of claim 20 further comprising increasing said radial force applied to said slip ring such that the majority of said cutting edge penetrates said casing. 22. The method of claim 18 further comprising applying a second setting force to said downhole tool to provide a radial force at least equal to said predetermined secondary radial force to said slip ring so as to separate said slip segments along said secondary grooves and thus causing said anchors to further penetrate said casing.
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