发明名称 |
Pipe handling system |
摘要 |
A pipe handling system for locating a pipe joint in a joining assembly that includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool is provided. The system includes a gripper configured to grip a surface of the pipe joint; an elevator configured to pick up the pipe joint and position the pipe joint adjacent a string of pipe disposed in the external joining tool; and a deployment assembly coupled to the gripper, wherein the deployment assembly includes a cable that is used to position the internal joining tool inside the pipe joint. |
申请公布号 |
US9212527(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.12.15 |
申请号 |
US201414486669 |
申请日期 |
2014.09.15 |
申请人 |
Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC |
发明人 |
Heidecke Karsten;Hayes Michael;Tilton Frederick T.;Boutwell, Jr. Doyle Fredric;Badrak Robert P.;Rials Joseph Ross;Havens David J. |
分类号 |
E21B19/16 |
主分类号 |
E21B19/16 |
代理机构 |
Patterson & Sheridan, LLP |
代理人 |
Patterson & Sheridan, LLP |
主权项 |
1. A pipe handling system for locating a pipe joint in a joining assembly that includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool, the system comprising:
a gripper configured to grip a surface of the pipe joint; an elevator configured to pick up the pipe joint and position the pipe joint adjacent a string of pipe disposed in the external joining tool; and a deployment assembly coupled to the gripper, wherein the deployment assembly includes a cable that is used to position the internal joining tool inside the pipe joint and configured to axially move the internal joining tool relative to the gripper. |
地址 |
Houston TX US |