IP Library Granted Patent US 8,596,344
Granted Patent B2
US 8,596,344 · App. 12/863,002 · Granted Dec 3, 2013

Handling device for pipes

Inventors: Jens Lutzhöft (Hamburg, DE); Jörn Grotherr (Hamburg, DE); Tomoya Inoue (Kanagawa-ken, JP); Eiichi Higashi (Nagasaki-ken, JP)
Assignee: Blohm + Voss Oil Tools GmbH
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Patent No.
US 8,596,344
App. No.
12/863,002
Granted
Dec 3, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

The handling apparatus is used for positioning and holding of drill pipes. At least, a handling apparatus for the drill pipes is so arranged that it can be positioned both horizontally and vertically and it is equipped with a controllable clamping apparatus for the drill pipes. In the vicinity of the holding apparatus, a centering apparatus is arranged for the drill pipe to be held.

Claims (14)

1. Handling apparatus for pipes, in which a holding apparatus is so arranged as to be positionable both horizontally and vertically and this apparatus is equipped with a controllable clamping apparatus for the pipes, wherein, in the vicinity to the holding apparatus ( 3 ), a centering apparatus ( 16 ) is arranged for the pipe to be held, wherein the centering apparatus ( 16 ) is equipped with flaps ( 42 , 43 ) that can change their direction as centering elements.

2. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the centering apparatus ( 16 ) is hydraulically configured.

3. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the centering apparatus ( 16 ) is held by a rotary table.

4. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein two holding apparatuses ( 3 , 4 ) are arranged on a sledge ( 11 ) one after the other, in direction of a longitudinal axis of the sledge.

5. Handling apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein, at least, one of the holding apparatuses ( 3 , 4 ) is equipped with a lateral door.

6. Handling apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein a proximity switch is used for, at least, one of the holding apparatuses ( 3 , 4 ).

7. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the centering apparatus ( 16 ) is equipped with guide plates.

8. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flaps ( 42 , 43 ) can be locked in a high-swung location.

9. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the centering apparatus ( 16 ) has a divided outer ring.

10. Handling apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an elevator moving cylinder ( 12 ) is provided that is equipped with a hydraulic drive.

11. Handling apparatus for pipes, in which a holding apparatus is so arranged as to be positionable both horizontally and vertically and this apparatus is equipped with a controllable clamping apparatus for the pipes, wherein, in the vicinity to the holding apparatus ( 3 ), a centering apparatus ( 16 ) is arranged for the pipe to be held, wherein an elevator moving cylinder ( 12 ) is provided that is equipped with a position measuring system.

12. Handling apparatus for pipes, in which a holding apparatus is so arranged as to be positionable both horizontally and vertically and this apparatus is equipped with a controllable clamping apparatus for the pipes, wherein, in the vicinity to the holding apparatus ( 3 ), a centering apparatus ( 16 ) is arranged for the pipe to be held, wherein an elevator moving cylinder ( 12 ) is provided that is equipped with a proportional directional valve.

13. Handling apparatus for pipes, in which a holding apparatus is so arranged as to be positionable both horizontally and vertically and this apparatus is equipped with a controllable clamping apparatus for the pipes, wherein, in the vicinity to the holding apparatus ( 3 ), a centering apparatus ( 16 ) is arranged for the pipe to be held, wherein the holding apparatus is equipped with a pressure switch as indicating apparatus for a locking function.

14. Handling apparatus for pipes, in which a holding apparatus is so arranged as to be positionable both horizontally and vertically and this apparatus is equipped with a controllable clamping apparatus for the pipes, wherein, in the vicinity to the holding apparatus ( 3 ), a centering apparatus ( 16 ) is arranged for the pipe to be held, wherein, for moving hydraulic tubes, an energy chain ( 17 ) is used.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT REEL 053399/FRAME 0930 Recorded Nov 11, 2024
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; FORUM US, INC.; GLOBAL TUBING, LLC
Reel/Frame 069318/0330 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 4, 2020
From: FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; FORUM US, INC.; GLOBAL TUBING, LLC
To: US BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 053399/0930 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 1, 2013
From: BLOHM + VOSS REPAIR GMBH
To: BLOHM + VOSS OIL TOOLS GMBH
Reel/Frame 029906/0810 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 3, 2010
From: LUTZHOFT, JENS; GROTHERR, JORN; INOUE, TOMOYA; HIGASHI, EIICHI
To: BLOHM + VOSS REPAIR GMBH
Reel/Frame 025447/0582 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 10 2008 005 135 · Jan 16, 2008 · national
Continuity (1)
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