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Mast and substructure

US10648240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 2017
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B15/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drilling rig may include a right substructure, left substructure, and a drill floor. The drill floor may be pivotably coupled to lower boxes of the left and right substructure by struts. The substructures may include hydraulic cylinders positioned to raise the drill floor and a mast coupled to the drill floor into a raised position.

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