Pivoting gooseneck
US6830101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/22
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gooseneck for coiled tubing operations have a folding design to allow for a more compact design for storage and transport. The gooseneck may remain attached to the injector during transport, thereby decreasing the equipment required to move and set-up the coiled tubing equipment. The gooseneck includes a linkage mechanism for connecting a pair of support struts between the injector body and the tubing guide. The linkage allows the guide to follow a substantially parabolic path as it tracks the tubing from the reel to the injector.
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