Patent · US Expired

Engine speed limiter for a hoist

US7004456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 2002
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/0021
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mobile service rig for wells includes a hoist powered by an internal combustion engine. In response to the hoist exerting a predetermined lifting force, the lifting force is limited by automatically limiting or reducing the speed of the engine.

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