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Proppant dispensing system

US11867044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2022
Grant dateJan 9, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/062
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The container is mounted in a cradle that tips downward in arcuate motion for discharge or proppant through a top opening The tipping mechanism may be driven by a system of gears or a hydraulic ram.

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