Control line retaining device

Abstract

A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool comprises a key, a receiver at a downhole tool which is configurant to mention to receive at least one elongated member and a key. A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool comprises positioning an elongated member in a receiver at the tool, positioning a key at said receiver and expanding the key to bear against the elongated member.

1 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool comprising: 
 a key; and    a receiver structure configured and dimensioned to receive at least one elongated member and said key.    
     
     
         2 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said key is expandable.  
     
     
         3 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said key includes an opening configured and dimensioned to receive an expander such that when said expander is received, said key is expanded.  
     
     
         4 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said expander is a separate member introduced to said slot.  
     
     
         5 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said expander is a plug.  
     
     
         6 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said plug is tapered.  
     
     
         7 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said plug is threaded.  
     
     
         8 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said opening is a slot.  
     
     
         9 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said system further includes a key retainer.  
     
     
         10 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said key retainer is at least one set screw.  
     
     
         11 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said key further includes at least one surface which is profiled to mate with said at least one elongated member.  
     
     
         12 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said elongated member is a control line.  
     
     
         13 . A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool comprising: 
 positioning said elongated member in a receiver structure at said tool;    positioning a key at said receiver structure; and    expanding said key to bear against said elongated member.    
     
     
         14 . A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said method further comprises engaging at least one set screw to retain said key in position.  
     
     
         15 . A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said expanding comprises urging an expander into an opening within said key.  
     
     
         16 . A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 15  wherein said expander is a plug.  
     
     
         17 . A system for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 16  wherein said plug is tapered.  
     
     
         18 . A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 16  wherein said plug is threaded.  
     
     
         19 . A method for retaining an elongated member at a downhole tool as claimed in  claim 18  wherein said expanding further comprises threading said plug into said opening in said key.