Pipe handling apparatus for pick-up and lay-down machine

Details Pipe handling apparatus for pick-up and lay-down machine Pipe handling apparatus for pick-up and lay-down machine

2003-10-03

2008-10-07

Rodriguez, Saul J. (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Well pipe or rod racking mechanism

With slope change

C414S022610, C175S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431550

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for handling a tubular above a wellbore. In one aspect, the present invention provides a pipe handling apparatus operable with a pipe pick-up and lay-down machine. The pipe handling apparatus includes at least one arm having a first end and a second end and at least one stop member coupled to the second end of the arm. Preferably, the first end is pivotally coupled to the pipe pick-up and lay-down machine. The pipe handling apparatus may be actuated to limit movement of the tubular as it is moved toward the wellbore.

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