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Robotic apparatus for performing drill floor operations

US11702894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 2021
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B44/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A robotic apparatus (1) for performing drill floor operations comprises a support arrangement (2) and at least one manipulator arm (6). The at least one manipulator arm (6) is configured to carry an end effector (11) configured to manipulate one or more of tubing, tools and/or equipment on a drill floor (d) or pipe deck of an oil and gas rig in order to perform a given drill floor operation.

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