Adjustable work platform for pipe and casing stabbing operations
US8297405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stabbing basket, for a rig and for supporting a worker while stabbing joints of tubular members together during running operations, comprises a frame member for mounting the stabbing basket to the rig, a platform to support the worker, a carriage to slidably mount the platform to the frame member, vertical power means for moving the carriage vertically with respect to the frame member, an articulating boom, interconnecting the platform with the carriage, said articulating boom comprising a first segment and a second segment, and at least one pivoting actuator positioned between the first segment and the second segment.
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