Modular top drive
US7828085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/675
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A top drive system with a plurality of top drive modules, which are configured to be quickly exchanged. The top drive modules may include any or all of the following: a main body module, a gearbox module, a drive motor module, a pipe handler module, an upper fluid module, a lower well control valve module, a block interface module, a retract system interface frame module, a cooling system module, a work platform guard module, and a quill saver sub module. Alternatively, the top drive may comprise a first top drive and a second top drive which are configured to be quickly exchanged.
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