Manipulator system for servicing a hydraulic choke
US7159604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2025 |
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- 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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