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Power tong interlock system

US9995095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL, LLC · US

Inventors

Jarred M. Thibodeaux · Lafayette, US
Charles Michael Webre · Lafayette, US
Reese Comeaux · Carencro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 10, 2015
Grant date	Jun 12, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B19/164
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A power tong assembly includes a power tong and an interlock system operably coupled to the power tong. The power tong is configured to grip and rotate a tubular segment in a first direction to make-up a threaded connection with the tubular segment and in a second direction to break-out the threaded connection with the tubular segment. The interlock system is configured to selectively allow the power tong to rotate the tubular segment in one of the first direction and the second direction unrestricted while restricting the power tong to rotate the tubular segment in the other of the first direction and the second direction at a limited speed.

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