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Guide head for pipe rackers

US3937514A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1974
Grant dateFeb 10, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 22, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pipe guide head for well pipe racking apparatus has plural slides defining different sizes of pipe receiving guide openings, extensible from retracted positions within the body to extended positions for receiving pipe, each slide being connected with a lever arm pivoted on the body to close the lever arm across the pipe opening upon extension of the slide and open the lever upon retraction of the slide. Fluid pressure operated actuators are connected with the slides to extend and retract them.

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