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Tool loading device

US4705314A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1986
Grant dateNov 10, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/076
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tool loading device which enables a wireline tool to be presented vertically to a vertical lubricator comprises two sections--a centralizing hub which is connectable to the upper end of a tool entry system and a latch arm section which carries the tool. The centralizing hub has an entry in its upper surface and a projection and/or recess on its lower surface. The latch arm section comprises (a) a tube for carrying the tool, (b) latch arm pivot hub slidably mounted on the tube, (c) latch arms pivoted at one end of the latch arm pivot hub and bearing a lug at the other end adapted for engagement with the projection and/or recess on the centralizing hub, (d) latch arm engagement rams pivotably mounted at one end to the latch arm pivot hub and at the other to a pivot point on the latch arm, and (e) vertical alignment rams connecting the latch arm pivot hub to the centralizing hub.

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