Gripper for coiled tubing injectors
US8191620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The current device relates to a gripper assembly for use within a coiled tubing injector unit. The gripper assembly comprises a carrier for securing the gripper to the chain drive mechanism of the coiled tubing injector unit and a gripping shoe carried by the carrier. The configuration of the gripper assembly permits quick and easy removal and replacement of the gripping shoe.
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