Pipe handling apparatus
US10584541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pipe handling apparatus includes a lower mast, upper mast, and trailer. The lower mast and upper mast may be pivotably coupled at a hinge point. The trailer may be coupled to the lower mast by a hydraulic cylinder. The pipe handling apparatus may be transported to a drilling rig and the lower mast mechanically coupled to the drilling rig. The upper mast may be pivoted relative to the lower mast at the hinge point. The lower mast and upper mast may be pivoted from the horizontal position to the vertical position by the hydraulic cylinder.
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