A remotely operated joint elevator for use in handling a tubular is provided. The single joint elevator including a housing having an access opening configured to receive the tubular. The single joint elevator further including at least one closure member connected to the housing via a hinge pin. Additionally, the single joint elevator including a power assembly configured to rotate at least one closure member around the hinge pin to selectively open and close the access opening. In another aspect, a method of handling a tubular using a remotely operated joint elevator is provided. In yet a further aspect, a remotely operated joint elevator for use in handling a tubular.
申请公布号
WO2009053945(A2)
申请公布日期
2009.04.30
申请号
WO2008IB54415
申请日期
2008.10.25
申请人
WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.;PIETRAS, BERND-GEORG;WOOD, KEVIN;HEIDECKE, KARSTEN;HOOKER, II, JOHN D.;HELMS, MARTIN;LIESS, MARTIN
发明人
PIETRAS, BERND-GEORG;WOOD, KEVIN;HEIDECKE, KARSTEN;HOOKER, II, JOHN D.;HELMS, MARTIN;LIESS, MARTIN