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Manipulator system for servicing a hydraulic choke

US7159604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2004
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6065
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in field servicing a choke valve system. The apparatus is used for lifting, manipulating, and handling the heavy components of hydraulic choke valves. The apparatus includes an elongated track, a choke valve support structure, a trolley that selectably reciprocates along a length of the trolley, and an attachment mechanism for attaching a choke actuator to the trolley.

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