Material or article handling – Well pipe or rod racking mechanism – With slope change
Patent
1984-07-23
1987-08-04
Werner, Frank E.
Material or article handling
Well pipe or rod racking mechanism
With slope change
166 775, 166 85, 175 52, 175 85, 414745, 52117, 212183, 212188, E21B 1900
Patent
active
046843060
ABSTRACT:
An auxiliary rig is used in combination with a primary drilling or workover rig. The primary drilling rig typically includes an elongated upstanding drill tower, a base and a crown block. The auxiliary rig of the present invention includes a racking tower detachably mounted with the upper end of the drill tower to form an extension to the drill tower for receiving interconnected pairs of tubular members to reduce the tripping time of the tubular members into and out of the well. A movable slip and controller therefor of the auxiliary rig are operably guided by the racking tower for releasably supporting the pairs of tubular members.
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Brewer Jimmy D.
Gunther, Jr. Albert W.
Gunther, Sr. Albert W.
Pressure Services, Inc.
Werner Frank E.
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