Tubular pin control system
US10557320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/15
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one embodiment, a skate configured to engage a tubular while moving along a catwalk trough is provided. The skate comprises a frame having a drive system configured to move the tubular along the catwalk trough, a grip device coupled to the frame and configured to grip a pin end of the tubular, and a controller in communication with the drive system that controls movement of the frame based on movement of a box end of the tubular.
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