A tool is provided for hoisting and aligning a segment of casing joint to be suspended from a top drive, for making up with a casing string in a wellbore The tool includes a pair of link arms, each link arm being rigidly connectable to a bail of a top drive. Each link arm includes a connection point at a lower end thereof for connection to an elevator for connecting to the casing joint to be made up; and a dynamic extension and retraction mechanism for raising and lowering the lower end of the link arm, to thus raise and lower the casing join
A coupling device is provided for coupling between a top drive and a driven component. The coupling includes a first coupling end for connection to an output shaft of the top drive to receive rotational forces from the top drive; a second coupling end for connection to a driven shaft of the driven component to transmit rotational forces to the driven component; and a clutch mechanism between the first and second coupling ends, the clutch mechanism being incrementally engageable to decrease an amount of torque and rotational speed transmitted from the top drive to the driven component, and incrementally disengageable to allow an increasing amount of torque and rotational speed to be transmitted from the top drive to the driven component. A modified driven component for connection to a top drive including a clutch mechanism, is also provided.
A system is provided for remote monitoring, decision making and operating of on-site well operation equipment. The system includes an on-site make-up monitoring system for receiving data from one or more on-site sensor modules and configured to process in real time from the received data, connection profiles and curves relating to the tubular connection make-up operation; a cloud-based system configured to receive compressed data from the on-site make-up monitoring system and to reprocess the received data to replicate the connection profiles and curves relating to the tubular connection make up operation; and one or more dedicated remote portals accessible by one or more remote users for review or analysis of the connection profiles and curves generated by the cloud-based system, and to transmit instructions via the cloud-based system to the on-site make-up monitoring system for modifying the operation of the make-up equipment.
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A system for measuring drilling and completion operational parameters in a tubular handling system is provided. The system includes a sensor sub connected below a top drive of the tubular handling system; one or more sensors within the sensor sub, for measuring, in the form of electrical signals, operational parameters; one or more low-power integrated circuits within the sensor sub, for receiving electrical signals from the sensors and digitizing the signals; two or more radio frequency (RF) transmitters located in the sensor sub, for transmitting the digitized signals; one or more commercially available lithium batteries within the sensor sub and remote receiver hub located remote from the tubular handling system and including a remote antenna for receiving the digitized signals from the two or more RF transmitters; one or more processing units for processing received digitized signals into engineering units for each of the operational parameters; and an input/output data connection for communicating operational parameters to an operator.
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H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
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(1) Providing software for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion and other well operations at oil and gas wells for the purpose of remotely monitoring and directing such operations, storing and archiving such operations; providing software for generating, archiving and providing remote access to measurement and performance data obtained during oil and gas well drilling, completion and other operations; software as a service (SaaS) namely providing software-based systems accessed by users remotely, for use with user's computing systems of all kinds whether fixed, portable, dedicated or associated with other electronic devices such software systems being for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion and other well operations at oil and gas wells and being for the purpose of remotely monitoring and directing such operations, and for storing, archiving and making accessible, the data generated by the use of the software-based systems on such operations
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Downloadable software for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion and other well operations at oil and gas wells for the purpose of remotely monitoring and directing such operations, storing and archiving such operations; Downloadable software for generating, archiving and providing remote access to measurement and performance data obtained during oil and gas well drilling, completion and other operations Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion and other well operations at oil and gas wells for the purpose of remotely monitoring and directing such operations, storing and archiving such operations; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for generating, archiving and providing remote access to measurement and performance data obtained during oil and gas well drilling, completion and other operations; Software as a service (SaaS) featuring software accessed by users remotely, for use with user's computing systems of all kinds whether fixed, portable, dedicated or associated with other electronic devices such software being for use in oil and gas well drilling, completion and other well operations at oil and gas wells and being for the purpose of remotely monitoring and directing such operations, and for storing, archiving and making accessible, the data generated by the use of the software on such operations
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MODIFIED CASING RUNNING TOOL AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME
A casing running tool is provided. The casing running tool includes one or more sensors built into the casing running tool; an electronics housing that includes one or more power sources for powering the one or more sensors; one or more circuit boards for converting sensor data for transmission and transmission means for transmitting sensor data. The one or more sensors sense tool status and operational parameters of the casing running tool including axial load, axial position, torque, turns, internal mud pressure, hook load, tension, rotation speed, rotational position, vibration, alignment, X, Y, Z acceleration and temperature. A system is also provided for detection, processing and transmission of one or parameters of tool status and operational status of a casing running tool or associated tools in a casing installation or casing while drilling operation. The system includes a casing running tool; and a processor for receiving sensor data for processing and transmitting processed data in real-time for viewing by an operator. A method is further provided for performing a casing installation or casing while drilling operation.
A casing running tool is provided. The casing running tool includes one or more sensors built into the casing running tool; an electronics housing that includes one or more power sources for powering the one or more sensors; one or more circuit boards for converting sensor data for transmission and transmission means for transmitting sensor data. The one or more sensors sense tool status and operational parameters of the casing running tool including axial load, axial position, torque, turns, internal mud pressure, hook load, tension, rotation speed, rotational position, vibration, alignment, X, Y, Z acceleration and temperature. A system is also provided for detection, processing and transmission of one or parameters of tool status and operational status of a casing running tool or associated tools in a casing installation or casing while drilling operation. The system includes a casing running tool; and a processor for receiving sensor data for processing and transmitting processed data in real-time for viewing by an operator. A method is further provided for performing a casing installation or casing while drilling operation.
A casing running tool is provided, including one or more sensors built into the casing running tool; an electronics housing that includes one or more power sources for powering the one or more sensors; one or more circuit boards for converting sensor data for transmission and transmission means for transmitting sensor data. The one or more sensors sense tool status and operational parameters of the casing running tool. A system is also provided for detection, processing and transmission of one or parameters of tool status and operational status of a casing running tool or associated tools in a casing installation or casing while drilling operation. The system includes a casing running tool; and a processor for receiving sensor data for processing and transmitting processed data in real-time for viewing by an operator. A method is further provided for performing a casing installation or casing while drilling operation.
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Downloadable computer software, computer hardware and computer-controlled apparatus for use in monitoring, controlling, performing analytics and reporting to others regarding oil and gas well pipe connections and pipe characteristics; Computer software-controlled equipment for measuring, monitoring, controlling, analyzing, and reporting data relating to oil and gas well pipe and pipe connections and tubular connection make-up characteristics computer services, namely, cloud computing featuring software for use in maximizing oil and gas well pipe connection performance; cloud computing featuring software for use by others to provide oilfield tubular make-up services , namely, providing online non-downloadable cloud computing software for monitoring and controlling tubular connection make-up torque, turns, and rotational speed; Providing an interactive computer-accessed website for use by others featuring technology that enables users to monitor, control, calibrate, analyze, and generate reports on the status of real time pipe connection make-up and break-up operations, pipe and pipe thread dimensions, characteristics and features of oil and gas well pipes, and real time and historic pipe connection data; Computer technology services, namely, providing online non-downloadable software for enabling users to access real time and historic data relating to the making up of oil and gas well pipe connections
The present invention is a modification of U.S. Pat. No. 9,416,601 that is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. Once the tool is secure to the tubular, axial translation of the driving nut to the “locked” position prevents selective grip or release. A slot cut in the driven nut and in the surrounding housing allows additional right hand rotation so that a lug is captured on a shoulder to prevent subsequent axial compression of the selective grip assembly, where the tubular grip will be maintained with rotation. By preventing the tool from moving to the “unlocked” position when set down weight from the rig as applied, it can be operated in a variety of common conditions in today's well drilling environments with applied tension or compression as well as rotation in a direction that leaves the lug captured on a ledge adjacent the slot cut in the driven nut.
The present invention is a modification of US 9416601 that is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. Once the tool is secure to the tubular, axial translation of the driving nut to the "locked" position prevents selective grip or release. A slot cut in the driven nut and in the surrounding housing allows additional right hand rotation so that a lug is captured on a shoulder to prevent subsequent axial compression of the selective grip assembly, where the tubular grip will be maintained with rotation. By preventing the tool from moving to the "unlocked" position when set down weight from the rig as applied, it can be operated in a variety of common conditions in today's well drilling environments with applied tension or compression as well as rotation in a direction that leaves the lug captured on a ledge adjacent the slot cut in the driven nut.
A method is provided for remote monitoring, decision making and operation of one or more parameters of on-site well operation equipment. The method includes collecting data corresponding to the at least one parameter by one or more on-site sensor modules assigned to the equipment for monitoring joint make-up of tubing and casing connections; transmitting the collected data to an on-site make-up monitoring system; transmitting said collected data from the on-site make-up monitoring system to a cloud or edge-based system for storage, display and analysis; accessing collected day by one or more users via one or more dedicated remote portals for review or analysis; and transmitting instructions from any one or more users via the remote portal and cloud or edge-based system back to the on-site make-up monitoring system for modifying the operation of the equipment within predefined limits. A system for remote monitoring, decision making and operation of one or more parameters of on-site well operation equipment is further provided as well as a calibration system and a calibration method for calibrating mechanized well operation equipment.
A method is provided for remote monitoring, decision making and operation of one or more parameters of on-site well operation equipment. The method includes collecting data corresponding to the at least one parameter by one or more on-site sensor modules assigned to the equipment for monitoring joint make-up of tubing and casing connections; transmitting the collected data to an on-site make-up monitoring system; transmitting said collected data from the on-site make-up monitoring system to a cloud or edge-based system for storage, display and analysis; accessing collected day by one or more users via one or more dedicated remote portals for review or analysis; and transmitting instructions from any one or more users via the remote portal and cloud or edge-based system back to the on-site make-up monitoring system for modifying the operation of the equipment within predefined limits. A system for remote monitoring, decision making and operation of one or more parameters of on-site well operation equipment is further provided as well as a calibration system and a calibration method for calibrating mechanized well operation equipment.
A method is provided for remote monitoring, decision making and operation of one or more parameters of on-site well operation equipment. The method includes collecting data corresponding to the at least one parameter by one or more on-site sensor modules assigned to the equipment for monitoring joint make-up of tubing and casing connections; transmitting the collected data to an on-site make-up monitoring system; transmitting said collected data from the on-site make-up monitoring system to a cloud or edge-based system for storage, display and analysis; accessing collected day by one or more users via one or more dedicated remote portals for review or analysis; and transmitting instructions from any one or more users via the remote portal and cloud or edge-based system back to the on-site make-up monitoring system for modifying the operation of the equipment within predefined limits. A system for remote monitoring, decision making and operation of one or more parameters of on-site well operation equipment is further provided as well as a calibration system and a calibration method for calibrating mechanized well operation equipment.
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machine parts, namely, dies and inserts for power-operated machine tools that grip pipes, power tong machine tool dies, inserts for slip type elevators used to grip pipes, slip inserts for oilfield equipment, namely, drill collar slips, rotary slips, and casing slips, coil tubing inserts for uses in oilfield equipment, namely, in elevators, slips and spiders, bucking unit machine tool dies, bearing inserts for oil rig pipe handling machine tools
A sensor sub is provided for use in a tubular handling system, the sensor sub being located adjacent to and removably connected to a saver sub pin connection. The sensor sub collects raw data relating to operation of the tubular handling system, digitizes the raw data and transmits the raw data to a remote receiver. The sensor sub is powerable by one or more commercially available lithium batteries. A battery holder is also provided having a housing for housing batteries in a hazardous environment, wherein the batteries are replaceable within the battery holder while the battery holder remains in the hazardous environment. Finally, a method of replacing a battery in a hazardous environment is also provided.
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A sensor sub is provided for use in a tubular handling system, the sensor sub being located adjacent to and removably connected to a saver sub pin connection. The sensor sub collects raw data relating to operation of the tubular handling system, digitizes the raw data and transmits the raw data to a remote receiver. The sensor sub is powerable by one or more commercially available lithium batteries. A battery holder is also provided having a housing for housing batteries in a hazardous environment, wherein the batteries are replaceable within the battery holder while the battery holder remains in the hazardous environment. Finally, a method of replacing a battery in a hazardous environment is also provided.
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A sensor-on-clamp device is provided, wherein said clamp houses one or more sensors (8), a power source and sensor data transmitting means. One or more sensors (8) are provided for use in a drilling system, wherein said sensors (8) are mounted to a connection clamp of the drilling system. One or more sensors (8) are further provided for use in a drilling system, wherein said sensors (8) collect data relating to operation of the drilling system, digitize said data and transmit the data to a remote receiver hub. One or more sensors (8) are further still provided for use in a drilling system, said sensors (8) being powerable by a single commercially available, replaceable battery. A battery holder is also provided having a battery housing for housing batteries in a hazardous environment, wherein said batteries are replaceable within the battery holder the battery holder stays in the hazardous environment. A method is further provided for replacing a battery in a hazardous environment. The method involves providing a battery holder comprising battery housing having an electrical contact area, a removable end cap, and spring formed in the battery housing; placing a battery in the housing, wherein said spring is extended to prevent contact of the battery with the electrical contact area in the battery housing; engaging the end cap to the housing at least a minimum distance to seal off a flame path and isolate the battery from the hazardous environment; and engaging the end cap to the housing fully to cause compression of the spring to allow electrical connection of the battery to the electrical contact area only after the flame path is sealed off.
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A sensor-on-clamp device for use in a drilling system, the clamp being a tool joint clamp and houses one or more sensors mounted to the tool joint clamp, a power source and sensor data transmitting means. One or more sensors for use in a drilling system, said sensors being powerable by a single commercially available, replaceable battery.
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A sensor-on-clamp device for use in a drilling system, the clamp being a tool joint clamp and houses one or more sensors mounted to the tool joint clamp, a power source and sensor data transmitting means. One or more sensors for use in a drilling system, said sensors being powerable by a single commercially available, replaceable battery.
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Hydrocarbon production machinery, shop machinery, namely power tongs, backups for power tongs and bucking units, all for gripping tubular members, tubing, pipes; make/break tools for engaging oilfield equipment, namely machines attached to or set up to work in conjunction with oilfield drilling rigs, that grip metal pipes used in oilfield operations, and grip, thread and tighten two pieces of pipe, or grip, un-thread and break apart two pieces of pipe; make/break tools for engaging blowout preventer subs, namely machines attached to or set up to work in conjunction with oilfield blowout preventer subs, that grip metal pipes used in oilfield operations, and grip, thread and tighten two pieces of pipe, or grip, un-thread and break apart two pieces of pipe; make/break tools for rotary tables for use on petroleum production platforms, namely machines attached to or set up to work in conjunction with oilfield blowout preventer subs, that grip metal pipes used in oilfield operations, and grip, thread and tighten two pieces of pipe, or grip, un-thread and break apart two pieces of pipe.
A tubular is automatically gripped below an upset end or coupling and released mechanically or with the use of pressure or other devices such as motors and or gear arrangements. A mandrel connects to a traveling block and/or top drive and enables selective supporting and releasing of an “upset end” tubular (casing, tubing or drill pipe) by changing the load carrying element as well as sealing element, this allows supporting while running or pulling, filling, flow back and/or circulation.
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Downloadable and recorded computer software and computer hardware for data monitoring and management in the field of oil and gas drilling and production; computers for use in data management
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(1) Computer software and hardware for data monitoring and management in the field of oil and gas drilling and production; computers for use in data management (1) Non-downloadable software in the field of oil and gas drilling and production, namely, software for the evaluation and analysis of rig performance in the field of oil and gas; Non-downloadable software for use in data management, namely, the collection, aggregation, evaluation and analysis of data in the field of oil and gas drilling and production
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(1) Computer software and hardware for monitoring oil well tubular connection make-up, and for use in data monitoring and management in the field of oil and gas well casing, oil and gas well tubing, and oil and gas production (1) Non-downloadable software for monitoring oil well tubular connection make-up, and for use in the evaluation and analysis of oil and gas well casing performance and oil and gas well tubing performance, and the collection, aggregation, evaluation and analysis of data in the field of oil and gas production
27.
TUBULAR GRIPPING DIE WITH IMPROVED TORQUE AND AXIAL LOAD HANDLING CAPABILITIES
A tubular gripping die is presented, the die comprising one or more axial load teeth and one or more torqueing teeth. A method of manufacturing a tubular gripping die is also presented. The method includes forming one or more axial load teeth extending from a base of the die; forming one or more torqueing teeth extending from the base of the die; and defining a gripping front face of the die, at least a portion of the gripping front face having a concave curvature to align with an outside diameter of the tubular to be gripped. The portion of the gripping front face formed with the curvature comprises any one of said axial load teeth, said torqueing teeth or both. A method of making up a tubular string from a plurality of tubular joints is also presented. A tubular handing tool comprising one of more tubular gripping dies, each die comprising one or more axial load teeth and one or more torqueing teeth arranged thereon.
A tubular gripping die is presented, the die comprising one or more axial load teeth and one or more torqueing teeth. A method of manufacturing a tubular gripping die is also presented. The method includes forming one or more axial load teeth extending from a base of the die; forming one or more torqueing teeth extending from the base of the die; and defining a gripping front face of the die, at least a portion of the gripping front face having a concave curvature to align with an outside diameter of the tubular to be gripped. The portion of the gripping front face formed with the curvature comprises any one of said axial load teeth, said torqueing teeth or both. A method of making up a tubular string from a plurality of tubular joints is also presented. A tubular handing tool comprising one of more tubular gripping dies, each die comprising one or more axial load teeth and one or more torqueing teeth arranged thereon.
The laterally rotating height of a fill up and circulating tool that is mounted on one of the bails supporting an elevator is made shorter with integration of design components. A power cylinder features a hollow piston which incorporates the positioning system for the fill up and circulation tool. An interior slot with a longitudinal and spiral component receives a pin extending that is supported by the cylinder. The mud line is connected below the positioning system. As the mud line descends the fill up tool moves initially axially and rotationally and then axially to align with a sting for connection thereto. Raising the mud line reverses the movement pattern. The tool is cantilevered from the mud line for sole support. Height savings allows tool use with bails of varying lengths without interference. A selectable clutch and valve allow this tool to provide additional features beneficial to operators.
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A rotary table has a non-circular drive recess in the central opening which carries an assembly of mounting structures and slip carriers that when joined together fit in the non- circular drive recess. The plurality of slip carriers are distributed about the periphery of the drive recess are extended down into the central opening of the rotary table. A slip and die arrangement is situated on each slip carrier. Slip manipulation drive cylinders, are distributed about the assembly periphery and move a synchronizer plate that moves the slips vertically to grip or release pipe extending through the opening of the rotary table.
Spring loaded dogs are attached to the housing to engage the casing internally or externally to facilitate extension or retraction of the slips that selectively grab the topmost of a string of casing. When the tool is suspended from the top drive, its components are rotationally locked to facilitate insertion into the casing stand on top of a string being run in the hole. Some set down weight allows top drive rotation to move a multi-ramped mandrel axially because that mandrel is rotationally locked to the housing that is held fast by the spring loaded dogs bearing on the casing. Once the slips are extended with a specified torque applied from the top drive, further setting down weight locks the components and the housing so that applied rotation with setting down weight will turn the casing string but will not torque up the slips beyond their set position.
A casing running tool is connected to a top drive with a clutch that operates with set down weight against a spring resistive force. Setting down weight with rotation in a first direction raises an actuation member that pushes the slips out radially. The weight of the string then keeps the slips in position so that the string can be picked up and the rig floor slips removed followed by lowering the string while circulating and rotating. With slips set inside the joint and the string hanging free, rotating the top drive rotates the string as the string is lowered. With slips again supporting the string on the rig floor the top drive can be rotated in an opposed direction with weight set down to back off the slips and to remove it from the top joint.
Spring loaded dogs are attached to the housing to engage the casing internally or externally to facilitate extension or retraction of the slips that selectively grab the topmost of a string of casing. When the tool is suspended from the top drive, its components are rotationally locked to facilitate insertion into the casing stand on top of a string being run in the hole. Some set down weight allows top drive rotation to move a multi-ramped mandrel axially because that mandrel is rotationally locked to the housing that is held fast by the spring loaded dogs bearing on the casing. Once the slips are extended with a specified torque applied from the top drive, further setting down weight locks the components and the housing so that applied rotation with setting down weight will turn the casing string but will not torque up the slips beyond their set position.
An apparatus is taught for making up and breaking out well bore tubulars, comprising a tong assembly and a backup assembly operatively connected to the tong assembly, wherein the tong assembly and the backup assembly are operated in the absence of hydraulic power.
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A jaw assembly is taught, said jaw assembly comprising a lever arm defining a lever arm pocket on a top surface thereof, said lever arm pocket having sides and a bottom face, a cam roller moveable along a cam surface and a die holder removably and pivotably received in the lever arm pocket and having a gripping surface for gripping the tubular, said die holder having sides and a base. Movement of the cam roller along the cam surface serves to pivot the die holder within the lever arm pocket.
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A tubular handling tool is taught for use as an elevator, comprising one or more slips movably retained by one or more upper and lower rings, wherein the upper and lower rings provide constraint against radial expansion forces. A frame is taught for an elevator comprising one or more upper and lower rings and one or more removable means for connecting the upper and lower rings and attaching the frame to a top drive. A tubular handling tool is taught for use as a top mount spider comprising one or more slips movably retained by one or more upper and lower rings, wherein the upper and lower rings provide constraint against radial expansion forces. A tubular handling tool is taught for use as a flush mount spider comprising one or more slips movably retained on an upper ring and a lower ring. A slip is taught comprising a movable sliphead.
a). Grooves (11) along with the protrusions (10) on the mating surface of the die plate interfit between the splines and/or spline segments and gaps to stabilize, or anchor the die plate on the seating surface against vertical displacement and to absorb rotational torque forces. The portion of the protrusions on the die plate that are positioned to extend into the gaps in the vertical splines support the die plate against vertical shearing forces, resisting disengagement of the die plate from its seating surface.
A power tong body having a central opening comprises upper and lower cover plates and a rotary gear contained there between. The tong incorporates the centering guide, e.g. rollers, that extend between the rotary gear and respective tong covers. Such centering guides through the central openings in the tong body covers and provide contact surfaces carried that permit differential rotation of the rotary gear with respect to such covers. The rollers may roll on circular races formed by the inside edge face surfaces of the tong covers bordering the central opening. The support rollers may also extend beyond the upper and lower cover plates and engage with a guide surface or race formed on the respective cage plates of the tong, centrally locating such cage plates with respect to the rotary gear while allowing differential rotation of the cage plates with respect to the rotary gear.
A backup tong that comprises an activating mechanism for advancing a jaw die mounted on a jaw carrier within the backup into engagement with a pipe positioned centrally therein. The jaw carrier is fitted within the tong body to permit a sliding action radially toward the center point of the opening in the backup tong. Such mechanism includes a cam surface located along a first extension of a cam arm which pivots around a fixed pivot pin carried by the body of the backup. The other extension of the cam arm is connected toward its outer end to an actuator, anchored at one end to the backup body and oriented at the other end to swing the cam arm about the pivot pin.
Disclosed herein is a backup tong that comprises an activating mechanism for advancing a jaw die mounted on a jaw carrier within the backup into engagement with a pipe positioned centrally therein. The jaw carrier is fitted within the tong body to permit a sliding action radially toward the center point of the opening in the backup tong. Such mechanism includes a cam surface located along a first extension of a cam arm which pivots around a fixed pivot pin carried by the body of the backup. The other extension of the cam arm is connected toward its outer end to an actuator, anchored at one end to the backup body and oriented at the other end to swing the cam arm about the pivot pin.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Torque and turn management system, comprised of computer hardware and software, that interacts with external hardware to provide monitoring and control of tubular connections for use in oil and gas well drilling.
(1) Machines parts, namely dies for power tongs, slips, safety clamps and elevators used in the oil field.
(2) Machine parts, namely power tong dies used in the oil field.
(1) Machines parts, namely dies for power tongs, slips, safety clamps and elevators used in the oil field.
(2) Machine parts, namely power tong dies used in the oil field.
A power tong body having a central open-ing comprises upper and lower cover plates and a rotary gear contained there between. The tong incorporates the centering guide, e.g. rollers, that extend between the ro-tary gear and respective tong covers. Such centering guides through the central openings in the tong body cov-ers and provide contact surfaces carried that permit differ-ential rotation of the rotary gear with respect to such cov-ers. The rollers may roll on circular races formed by the inside edge face surfaces of the tong covers bordering the central opening. The support rollers may also extend be-yond the upper and lower cover plates and engage with a guide surface or race formed on the respective cage plates of the tong, centrally locating such cage plates with re-spect to the rotary gear while allowing differential rota-tion of the cage plates with respect to the rotary gear.
A power tong having a ring gear, a gear train, a motor and a gear shift mechanism. The gear shift mechanism further includes a linear actuator and a shift arm connect to the linear actuator. A drive gear is positioned on a drive shaft extending from the motor and this drive gear includes an upper and lower set of drive teeth having beveled top portions. The shift arm engages the drive gear between the upper and lower set of drive teeth and movement of the linear actuator causes the drive gear to engage one of at least two gears in the gear train.
F16H 3/22 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially using gears that can be moved out of gear with gears shiftable only axially
F16H 61/28 - Generation or transmission of movements for final actuating mechanisms with at least one movement of the final actuating mechanism being caused by a non-mechanical force, e.g. power-assisted
E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
Petroleum production machinery, namely, power tongs, backups for power tongs and bucking units, all for gripping tubular members used in petroleum production, make/break tools for engaging blow-out preventer subs, rotary tables for use on petroleum production platforms
50.
CASING AND DRILL PIPE FILLING AND CIRCULATION APPARATUS
An apparatus is disclosed for adapting a combination of well tubulars in a string to accept a single filling and circulation apparatus and to eliminate the need for bails and elevators. In addition an adapter and a new filling and circulation apparatus are disclosed.
E21B 19/06 - Elevators, i.e. rod- or tube-gripping devices
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 21/00 - Methods or apparatus for flushing boreholes, e.g. by use of exhaust air from motor
E21B 23/02 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for locking the tools or the like in landing nipples or in recesses between adjacent sections of tubing
E21B 31/20 - Grappling tools, e.g. tongs or grabs gripping internally, e.g. fishing spears
51.
Casing and drill pipe filling and circulating method
An apparatus is disclosed for adapting a combination of well tubulars in a string to accept a single filling and circulation apparatus and to eliminate the need for bails and elevators. In addition an adapter and a new filling and circulation apparatus are disclosed.
A power tong or back-up tong has a jaw assembly that is advanced into engagement with a pipe through a cam follower that contacts the camming surface on the inside circumference of a ring gear, the cam follower being in the form of a series of roller elements arranged as a circulating bearing. In a preferred form, the roller elements are cylindrical roller bearings and the jaw assembly is mounted for sliding advancement towards the pipe to be engaged. In an alternate variant the cam follower includes an indexing guide that maintains the cylindrical roller bearings in proper alignment.
The present invention relates to a power tong jaw comprising: an upper plate and a lower plate; and at least three column members positioned between said upper plate and said lower plate, at least two of said column members having die insert grooves formed therein. Further, the invention relates to a method for constructing a power tong jaw comprising the steps of: providing a substantially flat upper plate and a substantially flat lower plate; providing at least one substantially elongated column member having a die insert groove formed therein; providing at least one substantially elongated column member not having one of said die insert grooves formed therein; and connecting said upper plate to said lower plate with said column members.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
31 - Agricultural products; live animals
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Leaf and coil springs, cars and trucks; axles and axle parts, brake parts for all types of braking systems; shock absorbers; grouser bars for tracked vehicles; centralizers and scratchers for down-hole use in oil wells; lighting parts for vehicles including lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors, wire, boat lifts and boat docks.
(2) Power tongs for the oil industry. (1) Repair and maintenance of car and truck springs, coil springs and overload springs including rebuilding and re-tempering; repair and maintenance of high-boy, low-boy and pull trailers; repair and maintenance to axles and steering mechanism and to brakes, brake mechanism and shock absorbers, vehicles frame and wheel straightening and alignment; wheel straightening and balancing; repair and maintenance to boat-lift mechanisms and boat docks; machine shop and welding service vehicle clutch service, muffler service, axle and bumper straightening service, tool and die service, winch service.
