System and Method for Raising and Lowering a Drill Floor Mountable Automated Pipe Racking System

摘要

The present invention relates to a new apparatus and method for use in subterranean exploration. The present invention provides a rapid rig-up and rig-down of a drill floor mounted device such as a pipe racking system. In particular, the present invention discloses a system and method for rapid deployment of a drill floor mounted pipe racking system that is capable of being retrofit to an existing drilling rig.

主权项

1. An automated pipe racker, comprising:
a base frame connectable to a drill floor of a drill rig offset to a drilling mast that is also connected to the drill floor; a pair of base legs retractably connected to the base frame and movable between a retracted position for transportation and an extended position for connection to the drill floor; a pipe handling mechanism connected to the base frame; a retractable mast brace connectable between the base frame and the drilling mast; and, a skid assembly connected to the base frame.