Apparatus and methods for wedge lock prevention

摘要

In one embodiment, a tubular handling apparatus (600) is provided with a wedge lock release mechanism (620) that creates a clearance to allow movement by the mandrel (610) having mating wedge surfaces relative to the tubular (601) to release the wedge slips (255). In another embodiment, a tubular handling apparatus for handling a tubular includes a mandrel (610); a carrier (650) coupled to the mandrel; a gripping element (255) for engaging the tubular; an engagement member (624) coupled to the carrier for engaging an upper portion of the tubular; and an abutment device adapted to engage the engagement member, wherein a length of the abutment device is adjustable to allow movement of the engagement member.