Elevator link retainer assembly
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    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:GB2442381A

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-02

    申请号:GB0724873

    申请日:2004-09-20

    Abstract: An elevator link retainer assembly comprises a link retainer latch 183, a spring 184 and an extendable member 185, wherein the extendable member is configured to move the lock assembly from a locked position to an unlocked position when the elevator is placed on a surface such as a false rotary table. The spring may act so as to bias the lock assembly in the locked position. The lock assembly may also comprise a cam member connected to the extendable member by a pin.

    Method and apparatus for handling wellbore tubulars

    公开(公告)号:GB2414759A

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-07

    申请号:GB0519517

    申请日:2004-04-05

    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide a tubular handling system for handling wellbore tubulars. In one aspect, the present invention provides a tubular handling system adapted to retain a tubular without damaging the outer surface of the tubular. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of connecting tubulars by remotely controlling the connection process, including joint compensation, alignment, make up, and interlock. In one embodiment, the tubular handling system comprises an elevator (50) adapted to support a tubular utilizing a first portion of an upset of the tubular and a spider (70) adapted to support the tubular utilizing a second portion of the upset. In another embodiment, at least one of the elevator and the spider is remotely controllable. In yet another embodiment, the tubular handling system comprising a joint compensator system (200) adapted to provide fluid communication to the elevator during rotation of the tubular.

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