Raise-assist and smart energy system for a pipe handling apparatus
US8172497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/126
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for pivoting a boom relative to a frame of a pipe handling system between a first position and a second position has a hydraulic actuator assembly connected to the boom and to the skid, and a pneumatic spring connected to the boom and to the skid. The pneumatic spring has a cylinder with an end pivotally connected to the boom, and a piston with an end pivotally connected to the skid. The hydraulic actuator assembly has a cylinder pivotally connected to the skid, and a piston with an end pivotally connected to the boom. The pneumatic spring urges the boom from the first position toward the second position while resisting movement of the boom from the second position toward the second position.
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