Fingerboard with pneumatically actuated finger latches
US7083007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fingerboard having at least one fingerboard row for storing a plurality of threaded tubulars is provided. A plurality of latches are connected to the at least one fingerboard row for lockingly retaining at least one threaded tubular, wherein each of the plurality of latches is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A row controller is connected to each of the latches for individually and sequentially moving the latches between the locked and unlocked positions, wherein the row controller is manually operable from a location remote from the latches such that the latches are manually and remotely controlled.
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