Apparatus and method for installing a sucker rod guide
US7635031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/1071
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fluid powered tool is disclosed for assembling a two piece guide on a sucker rod at a well site. The tool includes a table (26) laterally moveable with respect to the sucker rod and supporting a fluid powered cylinder (28), a bottom plate (42) for engaging the rod guide, and a top plate (56) also for engaging the rod guide. At least one vertical guide (30) is provided for guiding vertical movement of at least one of the bottom plate and top plate, and a horizontal rail (32) is provided for guiding lateral movement of the table. Each of the top plate and the bottom plate include a recess for receiving the sucker rod when engaged by the guide. The fluid powered cylinder moves the bottom plate with respect to the top plate to assembly the guide on the rod.
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