Devices and methods for manually moving racked tubulars
US9291009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0276
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for moving racked tubulars, such as pipe and casing joints on pipe racks at oil and gas well sites. The pipe moving tool comprises a wheel assembly with a long straight handle. The wheels fit inside the pipe, which is then moved by simply pushing or pulling the handle forward or backward, as needed. Several wheel assemblies of different diameters may be used interchangeably with a single handle. An extension handle also may be included. The use of this tool makes moving the pipe safer as the worker's hands are not exposed to injury. Additionally, the handle on the tool makes it possible to easily and more safely reach and move shorter pipes racked above or below longer pipes in a multi-level pipe rack; it is not necessary for the worker to lean over or under the longer pipes.
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