Drill rod handler
US8186925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/155
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An elongate item handling means comprising a base (11) adapted to be fixed to a fixture, an elongate member support (13) having a first axis, the elongate member support comprising an engagement means (19) adapted to engage an elongate item and support the elongate item such that it is parallel to the first axis and to move the elongate item into engagement with the elongate member support, wherein the elongate member support is supported from the base to be rotatable about a second axis which is transverse to the first axis whereby the elongate item when supported from the elongate member support can be moved between an upright position and a substantially horizontal position, the base being movable on the fixture between a first position located at a desired erect position of the elongate item and one or more positions clear of the first position, said elongate member support.
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