Class 414/22.55 - Boom pivoting about horizontal axis

Subclass of Class 414 - Material or article handling
Definition: Apparatus including structure engaging the cylindrical member
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 05/29/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8186926	Drill rod handler According to one example of the invention, a drill rod handler includes a movable clamp. A position sensor system for the drill rod handler includes a level sensor that is configured to detect a position of the moveable clamp with respect to gravity. The position se...	05/29/2012
8186925	Drill rod handler An elongate item handling means comprising a base (11) adapted to be fixed to a fixture, an elongate member support (13) having a first axis, the elongate member support comprising an engagement means (19) adapted to engage an elongate item and ...	05/29/2012
8172497	Raise-assist and smart energy system for a pipe handling apparatus An apparatus for pivoting a boom relative to a frame of a pipe handling system between a first position and a second position has a hydraulic actuator assembly connected to the boom and to the skid, and a pneumatic spring connected to the boom and to the skid. The p...	05/08/2012
8157495	Apparatus and method for a pipe handler A pipe handler comprising a skid and a base having a base longitudinal axis. The base is adjustably mounted on the skid. The pipe handler comprises a means for adjusting the base, a boom, and a means for moving the boom between a position substantially parallel to t...	04/17/2012
8052369	Device for storing tubulars and devices for handling of tubulars Device for storing tubular on a drilling and/or production installation, comprising a shaft (8, 9, 10, 11) to accommodate a plurality of tubular in a substantially vertical position and a guide (15, 22) that is moveable above the shaft (8, 9, 10, 11...	11/08/2011
7980802	Pipe handling apparatus with arm stiffening A pipe handling apparatus has a supporting structure, an arm pivotally interconnected to the supporting structure such that the supporting structure and the arm are movable between a first position and a second position within a single degree of freedom, and a stiff...	07/19/2011
7967540	Vertical offline stand building and manipulating system A vertical off-line stand building system includes a mast having a basal portion and an upper portion. An upper pipe elevator is mounted in the upper portion of the mast and is selectively translatable by a selecting actuable first hoist between upper raised and low...	06/28/2011
7946795	Telescoping jack for a gripper assembly A pipe handling apparatus has a base, a main rotating structural member pivotally connected to the base, a pipe handler connected to the main rotating structural member for moving a pipe from a generally horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation, and a jack c...	05/24/2011
7918636	Pipe handling apparatus and method A pipe handling apparatus has a boom pivotally movable between a first position and a second position, a riser assembly pivotally connected to the boom, an arm pivotally connected at one end to the first portion of the riser assembly and extending outwardly therefro...	04/05/2011
7883309	Method and apparatus for handling pipe An apparatus and method for handling pipe includes an elongate frame structure for mounting on a ground surface, in which a carriage unit is mounted on the frame structure and is operable for selective and reciprocal shifting along the frame structure. A boom member...	02/08/2011
7726929	Pipe handling boom pretensioning apparatus A pre-loading system for a pipe handling apparatus in which a boom is pivotally mounted at one end to a skid and in which an arm is interconnected to an opposite end of the boom. The pre-loading system has a tensioning system with one end affixed to the arm and an o...	06/01/2010
7313986	Tubular-drill bit connect/disconnect apparatus An apparatus for rotating a tubular with respect to a drill bit, e.g., for making or breaking a connection between a tubular and a drill bit, the apparatus, in at least certain aspects including a frame, gripper apparatus connected to the frame for gripping and rota...	01/01/2008
7225865	Apparatus for positioning a tong and drilling rig provided with such an apparatus A method and apparatus for positioning a tong comprises a piston and cylinder assembly and a mounting assembly therefor. The mounting assembly is mounted on a support beam in the drilling derrick and the piston and cylinder assembly is pivotally mounted on the mount...	06/05/2007
7165797	Method for transporting a piping structure The invention is a method of transporting a pipe mounted within a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a body, an arm coupled to the body, a support guide located within the arm and configured to provide support to the pipe, a base coupled to the body and conf...	01/23/2007
7165634	Method and apparatus for cementing drill strings in place for one pass drilling and completion of oil and gas wells The steel drill string attached to a drilling bit during typical rotary drilling operations used to drill oil and gas wells is used for a second purpose as the casing that is cemented in place during typical oil and gas well completions. Methods of operation are des...	01/23/2007
7147068	Methods and apparatus for cementing drill strings in place for one pass drilling and completion of oil and gas wells The steel drill string attached to a drilling bit during typical rotary drilling operations used to drill oil and gas wells is used for a second purpose as the casing that is cemented in place during typical oil and gas well completions. Methods of operation are des...	12/12/2006
7114235	Automated pipe joining system and method A method and apparatus for making and breaking tubular connections at the surface of a well by utilizing a pipe joining system. The pipe joining system includes a movable support frame for supporting and integrating on a rig floor the tools associated with making an...	10/03/2006
7077209	Mast for handling a coiled tubing injector A mast for lifting and suspending over a wellhead a coiled tubing injector and blow out preventer is pivotally mounted on a rear portion of a truck. The mast has two side-by-side telescoping legs that extend and retract synchronously. When in a retracted position, t...	07/18/2006
7048050	Method and apparatus for cementing drill strings in place for one pass drilling and completion of oil and gas wells The steel drill string attached to a drilling bit during typical rotary drilling operations used to drill oil and gas wells is used for a second purpose as the casing that is cemented in place during typical oil and gas well completions. Methods of operation are des...	05/23/2006
7043814	Method for aligning tubulars An apparatus is provided with position sensors. When the apparatus has moved one tubular into alignment with another tubular a button on a remote control console is pressed to memorize the position. After the next tubular has been gripped by the apparatus a “recal...	05/16/2006
7036610	Apparatus and method for completing oil and gas wells A method of drilling and completing a wellbore in a geological formation to produce hydrocarbons from a well comprising at least the following four steps: drilling the well with a retrievable drill bit attached to a casing; removing the retrievable drill bit from th...	05/02/2006
6398457	Pipe weld alignment system and method of operation For deploying a pipe string, a traveling table is movably mounted to a mast and clamps an upper region of a pipe section. For weld alignment, at least two centralizer units are mounted to the mast between the traveling table and an upper end of the pipe s...	06/04/2002
6220807	Tubular handling system Pipe handling apparatus to move tubulars from a horizontal position on a piperack adjacent a well bore to a vertical position over the wall center or mousehole. A bicep arm assembly is pivotally connected to a base plate. A forearm assembly is pivotally a...	04/24/2001
5458454	Tubular handling method A pipe handling method to move the tubulars used from a horizontal position on a piperack adjacent the well bore to a vertical position over the wall centre or a mousehole which utilizes bicep and forearm assemblies and a gripper head for attachment to a ...	10/17/1995
5423390	Pipe racker assembly The pipe racker assembly includes a mast, a dolly assembly vertically slidably secured to the mast for vertical movement, a handling arms assembly rotatably secured to the dolly assembly and having an upper handling arm extensible to accommodate pipes of ...	06/13/1995
5294228	Automatic sequencing system for earth drilling machine An earth drilling machine of the type having a boom mounted adjacent a mast to move a tubular between a lower, horizontal boom position and an upper, vertical boom position also includes a lifter configured to move a length of downhole tubular between a l...	03/15/1994
5183366	Rod handler apparatus An extendable boom assembly is mounted on a platform or a base for longitudinally pivotally moving a drill rod between a rod rack and a drill rig in a position in alignment with the drill string axis regardless of whether the drilling direction is vertica...	02/02/1993
5127790	Pipe and casing handling method A method of using an apparatus for handling heavy pipe is set forth. Pipe is rolled off the end of a pipe rack into a waiting elongate trough. The trough is moved on a pair of trolley cables extending from that area up towards a rig floor, the trolley cab...	07/07/1992
4951759	Oil well rig with pipe handling apparatus This invention provides an oil well drilling or service rig having inclined capability with pipe handling means which will automatically retrieve pipe from a horizontal pipe rack, tilt it into a position parallel to the mast, and transpose it into the cen...	08/28/1990
4904142	Apparatus for inserting elongated heavy articles into stowage cells on ships An apparatus for use on a ship having in its hull a stowage with a multiplicity of cells in a latticework arrangement and each having an opening in a deck for individually stowing elongated heavy articles in a vertical position. The apparatus is adapted t...	02/27/1990
4834604	Pipe moving apparatus and method Machine for moving casing or pipe from a horizontal position adjacent a well to a vertical position over the well bore. The machine includes a boom movable between a lowered position and a raised position by a hydraulic ram. A strongback grips the pipe an...	05/30/1989
4604724	Automated apparatus for handling elongated well elements such as pipes A derrick is provided with a vertically movable elevator for suspending a string of elongated well elements, such as pipes. An immovable lower support is provided for suspending the string, and an automatic tong is provided for screwing and unscrewing pip...	08/05/1986
4591007	Well tubing handling apparatus The apparatus includes a mast, an elevator and a tubing spider for suspending a string of well tubes or rods, a rack for storing well tubes or rods, a manipulator and a swivel head for screwing and unscrewing the string carried by the manipulator boom. To...	05/27/1986
4547110	Oil well drilling rig assembly and apparatus therefor An oil well drilling rig assembly having a main drilling mast which receives and installs sections of drill pipe. A pipe supply mast is pivotally mounted in a spaced relationship from the base of the main mast to provide a safe catwalk area therebetween. ...	10/15/1985
4492501	Platform positioning system A platform positioning system for a drilling device of the type which includes a support structure and a transfer arm pivotally connected to the support structure to rotate about a first axis is disclosed. This platform positioning system includes a platf...	01/08/1985
4403897	Self-centering clamp for down-hole tubulars A self-centering clamp for drilling tubulars includes first and second transverse guide rods. Two opposed clamping jaws are guided along the first guide rod. These jaws are positioned by two opposed rocker arms, each of which is mounted to a cross brace w...	09/13/1983
4303270	Self-centering clamp A self centering clamp for down-hole tubulars includes first and second opposed clamping members guided along a clamping axis by first and second guide channels defined by a frame. Each clamping member defines a hydraulic cylinder in which is disposed a p...	12/01/1981
3986619	Pipe handling apparatus for oil well drilling derrick The inner end of a boom is pivotally supported on a horizontal axis in front of a well, over which there is an oil well drilling derrick. Pivotally connected to the outer end of the boom on an axis parallel to the axis just mentioned, is clamping means fo...	10/19/1976
3978993	Vertically adjustable pipe racking apparatus A multi-stage, well-drilling mast assembly, particularly adapted to mobile drilling platforms, such as drilling vessels, the assembly having a main stage mast and an auxiliary mast, both pivoted to the platform for swinging movements between horizontal an...	09/07/1976

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Class 414/22.55 - Boom pivoting about horizontal axis