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Pipe snubbing method and apparatus

US3999610A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 1975
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 8, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B1/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pipe snubbing apparatus and method which may utilize either the draw works of a conventional rig or a pump to provide power for raising the movable gripping assembly. The movable gripper is moved downwardly by stored power, such as pressure stored in an accumulator. The rate of movement of the movable gripping assembly may be controlled by controlling flow of fluid to and from a piston and cylinder assembly associated with the movable gripping assembly.

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