Patent · US Expired

Shock absorber for tubular storage or drill stands on a drilling ship

US3966054A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 1975
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 22, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/14
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Means are described for absorbing energy when a drill string has been lowered into a tube for storage. The apparatus comprises a piston, orifice, fluid and spring in combination with a storage tube capable of holding a string of drill pipe.

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