Pipe handling system, apparatus and method
US9482063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/15
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one aspect the invention provides a tubular handling system for use with a catwalk and a plurality of tubulars arranged in at least one tier and positioned substantially parallel adjacent the catwalk. The system comprises a tiering assembly positioned between said at least one tier and the catwalk and pipe rolling means adapted to move one or more of said tubular between said at least one tier and the tiering assembly in a sequential bi-directional manner. Preferably, the pipe rolling means comprises an auger, auger drive means and an auger positioning assembly.
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