CA2535083A1 - Pipe indexer/kicker - Google Patents
Pipe indexer/kicker Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2535083A1 CA2535083A1 CA002535083A CA2535083A CA2535083A1 CA 2535083 A1 CA2535083 A1 CA 2535083A1 CA 002535083 A CA002535083 A CA 002535083A CA 2535083 A CA2535083 A CA 2535083A CA 2535083 A1 CA2535083 A1 CA 2535083A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- pipe
- kicker
- frame
- indexer
- arm
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
Classifications
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B19/00—Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrick; Apparatus for feeding the rods or cables
- E21B19/14—Racks, ramps, troughs or bins, for holding the lengths of rod singly or connected; Handling between storage place and borehole
- E21B19/15—Racking of rods in horizontal position; Handling between horizontal and vertical position
Abstract
A combination pipe kicker/indexer for attachment to a pipe launcher is provided. The pipe kicker includes an articulated arm that is operated by a rotating shaft. The arm has a kicker head that rises up from a frame and moves towards a pipe located in the trough of the pipe launcher. Continued rotation of the shaft causes the kicker head to push the pipe out of the trough. Reversing the shaft rotation retracts the kicker arm into its frame. The indexer includes a plate having two eccentric cam openings and a cam rotatably mounted therein. Rotation of the cams causes either end of the indexer plate to rise up from the frame and urge a section of pipe towards the pipe launcher trough.
Claims (16)
1. A pipe kicker for ejecting a section of pipe from a pipe launcher, comprising:
a) a supporting frame having a top surface and a first opening thereon, said frame adapted for operatively attaching to a pipe launcher;
b) a first arm having proximal and distal ends, said first arm substantially disposed within said frame, said proximal end rotatably coupled to said frame at a pivot connection point whereby said first arm is capable of rotation about a substantially horizontal first axis passing through said pivot connection point, said first axis substantially perpendicular to said frame, said distal end further comprising an elbow joint;
c) a kicker arm having first and second ends, said kicker arm substantially disposed within said frame, said first end rotatably coupled to said elbow joint of said first arm whereby said kicker arm is capable of rotation about a second axis passing through said elbow joint, said second axis substantially parallel to said first axis, said second end of said kicker arm further comprising a kicker head adapted for ejecting a section of pipe from a pipe launcher;
d) a guide ramp disposed within said frame adapted to guide said kicker arm; and e) a guide roller disposed on said kicker arm, said guide roller adapted to roll on said guide ramp whereby said kicker arm is capable of moving from a first position where said kicker arm is substantially disposed within said frame to a second position after applying a rotational force to said first arm at said pivot connection point whereupon said guide roller rolls up said guide ramp causing said kicker arm to rise up from said frame through said first opening and move said kicker head towards a pipe launcher to eject a section of pipe from said pipe.
a) a supporting frame having a top surface and a first opening thereon, said frame adapted for operatively attaching to a pipe launcher;
b) a first arm having proximal and distal ends, said first arm substantially disposed within said frame, said proximal end rotatably coupled to said frame at a pivot connection point whereby said first arm is capable of rotation about a substantially horizontal first axis passing through said pivot connection point, said first axis substantially perpendicular to said frame, said distal end further comprising an elbow joint;
c) a kicker arm having first and second ends, said kicker arm substantially disposed within said frame, said first end rotatably coupled to said elbow joint of said first arm whereby said kicker arm is capable of rotation about a second axis passing through said elbow joint, said second axis substantially parallel to said first axis, said second end of said kicker arm further comprising a kicker head adapted for ejecting a section of pipe from a pipe launcher;
d) a guide ramp disposed within said frame adapted to guide said kicker arm; and e) a guide roller disposed on said kicker arm, said guide roller adapted to roll on said guide ramp whereby said kicker arm is capable of moving from a first position where said kicker arm is substantially disposed within said frame to a second position after applying a rotational force to said first arm at said pivot connection point whereupon said guide roller rolls up said guide ramp causing said kicker arm to rise up from said frame through said first opening and move said kicker head towards a pipe launcher to eject a section of pipe from said pipe.
2. The pipe kicker as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pivot connection point further comprises at least one drive line connector capable of coupling said pipe kicker with at least one other pipe kicker operatively attached to a pipe launcher with a drive shaft thereby enabling said pipe kickers to operate substantially in unison.
3. The pipe kicker as set forth in claim 1 wherein said kicker head comprises at least one roller for rolling on a top surface of said pipe launcher.
4. The pipe kicker as set forth in claim 3 wherein said kicker head further comprises at least one additional roller for rolling against a section of pipe.
5. The pipe kicker as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a pipe launcher, said pipe kicker operatively attached to said pipe launcher and adapted to eject a section of pipe from said pipe launcher.
6. An indexer for presenting a section of pipe to a pipe launcher, comprising:
a) a supporting frame having a top surface and a first opening thereon, said frame adapted for operatively attaching to said pipe launcher, said frame substantially perpendicular to a pipe launcher;
b) an indexer plate having a near end and a far end, said far end having a pipe groove for receiving a section of pipe, said indexer plate substantially disposed within said frame;
c) a first indexer mechanism disposed within said frame adapted to raise said far end of said indexer plate up through said first opening above said top surface; and d) a second indexer mechanism disposed with said frame adapted to raise said near end of said indexer plate up through said first opening above said top surface.
a) a supporting frame having a top surface and a first opening thereon, said frame adapted for operatively attaching to said pipe launcher, said frame substantially perpendicular to a pipe launcher;
b) an indexer plate having a near end and a far end, said far end having a pipe groove for receiving a section of pipe, said indexer plate substantially disposed within said frame;
c) a first indexer mechanism disposed within said frame adapted to raise said far end of said indexer plate up through said first opening above said top surface; and d) a second indexer mechanism disposed with said frame adapted to raise said near end of said indexer plate up through said first opening above said top surface.
7. The indexer as set forth in claim 6 wherein said indexer plate further comprises a first cam opening disposed in said far end and a second cam opening disposed is said near end, and wherein each indexer mechanisms comprises a horizontal shaft passing through said frame via its respective cam opening and an eccentric cam mounted on each shaft, said cams disposed within said cam openings whereby turning one or both of said horizontal shafts turns said cams within said cam openings causes said indexer plate to raise or lower.
8. The indexer as set forth in claim 7 wherein each of said indexer mechanisms further comprises at least one drive line connector capable of coupling said indexer with at least one other indexer operatively attached to said pipe launcher with a drive shaft thereby enabling said indexers to operate substantially in unison.
9. The indexer as set forth in claim 6 further comprising a pipe launcher, said indexer operatively attached to said pipe launcher and adapted to present a section of pipe to said pipe launcher.
10. An apparatus adapted for ejecting a section of pipe from a pipe launcher and for presenting a section of pipe to a pipe launcher, comprising:
a) a supporting frame having a top surface and first and second openings located thereon, said frame adapted for operatively attaching to a pipe launcher;
b) a first arm having proximal and distal ends, said first arm substantially disposed within said frame, said proximal end rotatably coupled to said frame at a pivot connection point where said first arm is capable of rotation about a substantially horizontal first axis passing through said pivot connection point, said first axis substantially perpendicular to said frame, said distal end further comprising an elbow joint;
c) a kicker arm having first and second ends, said kicker arm substantially disposed within said frame, said first end rotatably coupled to said elbow joint of said first arm whereby said kicker arm is capable of rotation about a second axis passing through said elbow joint, said second axis substantially parallel to said first axis, said second end of said kicker arm further comprising a kicker head adapted for ejecting a section of pipe from a pipe launcher;
d) a guide ramp disposed within said frame, said guide ramp adapted to guide said kicker arm;
e) a guide roller disposed on said kicker arm, said guide roller adapted to roll on said guide ramp whereby said kicker arm is capable of moving from a first position where said kicker arm is substantially disposed within said frame, to a second position after applying a rotation force to said first arm at said pivot connection point whereupon said the guide roller rolls up said guide ramp causing said kicker arm to rise up from said frame through said first opening and move towards a pipe launcher to eject a section of pipe;
f) an indexer plate disposed substantially within said frame, said indexer plate having a near end and a far end, said far end comprising a pipe groove for receiving a section of pipe;
g) a first indexer mechanism disposed within said frame adapted to raise said far end of said indexer plate up through said second opening above said top surface; and h) a second indexer mechanism disposed within said frame adapted to raise said near end of said indexer plate up through said second opening above said top surface.
a) a supporting frame having a top surface and first and second openings located thereon, said frame adapted for operatively attaching to a pipe launcher;
b) a first arm having proximal and distal ends, said first arm substantially disposed within said frame, said proximal end rotatably coupled to said frame at a pivot connection point where said first arm is capable of rotation about a substantially horizontal first axis passing through said pivot connection point, said first axis substantially perpendicular to said frame, said distal end further comprising an elbow joint;
c) a kicker arm having first and second ends, said kicker arm substantially disposed within said frame, said first end rotatably coupled to said elbow joint of said first arm whereby said kicker arm is capable of rotation about a second axis passing through said elbow joint, said second axis substantially parallel to said first axis, said second end of said kicker arm further comprising a kicker head adapted for ejecting a section of pipe from a pipe launcher;
d) a guide ramp disposed within said frame, said guide ramp adapted to guide said kicker arm;
e) a guide roller disposed on said kicker arm, said guide roller adapted to roll on said guide ramp whereby said kicker arm is capable of moving from a first position where said kicker arm is substantially disposed within said frame, to a second position after applying a rotation force to said first arm at said pivot connection point whereupon said the guide roller rolls up said guide ramp causing said kicker arm to rise up from said frame through said first opening and move towards a pipe launcher to eject a section of pipe;
f) an indexer plate disposed substantially within said frame, said indexer plate having a near end and a far end, said far end comprising a pipe groove for receiving a section of pipe;
g) a first indexer mechanism disposed within said frame adapted to raise said far end of said indexer plate up through said second opening above said top surface; and h) a second indexer mechanism disposed within said frame adapted to raise said near end of said indexer plate up through said second opening above said top surface.
11. The apparatus as set forth claim 10 wherein said pivot connection point further comprises at least one drive line connector capable of coupling said apparatus with at least one other apparatus kicker with a drive shaft thereby enabling said apparatuses to operate substantially in unison to eject a section of pipe from a pipe launcher.
12. The apparatus as set forth in claim 10 wherein said kicker head comprises at least one roller for on a top surface of a pipe launcher.
13. The apparatus as set forth in claim 12 wherein said kicker head comprises at least one additional roller for rolling against a section of pipe.
14. The apparatus as set forth in claim 10 wherein said indexer plate further comprises a first cam opening disposed in said far end and a second cam opening disposed in said near end, and wherein each indexer mechanism comprises a horizontal shaft passing through said frame via its respective cam opening and an eccentric cam mounted on each shaft, said cams disposed within said cam openings whereby turning said horizontal shaft turns said cams within said cam openings causes said indexer plate to raise or lower.
15. The apparatus as set forth in claim 14 wherein each of said indexer mechanisms further comprises at least one drive line connector capable of coupling said apparatus with at least one other apparatus operatively attached to a pipe launcher with a drive shaft thereby enabling said indexer mechanisms to operate substantially in unison to present a section of pipe to a pipe launcher.
16. The apparatus as set forth in claim 10 further comprising a pipe launcher, said apparatus operatively attached to said pipe launcher, said apparatus adapted to eject a section of pipe from said pipe launcher, and said apparatus further adapted to present a section of pipe to said pipe launcher.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2535083A CA2535083C (en) | 2006-02-01 | 2006-02-01 | Pipe indexer/kicker |
| US11/619,883 US7625168B2 (en) | 2006-02-01 | 2007-01-04 | Pipe indexer/kicker with ramp engaging arm |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2535083A CA2535083C (en) | 2006-02-01 | 2006-02-01 | Pipe indexer/kicker |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2535083A1 true CA2535083A1 (en) | 2007-08-01 |
| CA2535083C CA2535083C (en) | 2010-12-14 |
Family
ID=38322256
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2535083A Expired - Fee Related CA2535083C (en) | 2006-02-01 | 2006-02-01 | Pipe indexer/kicker |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US7625168B2 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2535083C (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2009094765A1 (en) * | 2008-01-31 | 2009-08-06 | Nabors Global Holdings Ltd. | Pipe-handling apparatus and methods |
| WO2011011887A1 (en) * | 2009-07-29 | 2011-02-03 | Markwater International B.V. | Pipe kicker/indexer for pipe handling systems |
Families Citing this family (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7832974B2 (en) * | 2005-06-01 | 2010-11-16 | Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. | Pipe-handling apparatus |
| US8016536B2 (en) * | 2008-04-04 | 2011-09-13 | Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. | Pipe-handling apparatus and methods |
| CA2737818C (en) * | 2010-04-27 | 2013-06-25 | Markwater Handling Systems Ltd. | Pivoting pipe handler for tender assisted drilling rigs |
| US8899907B2 (en) * | 2012-06-21 | 2014-12-02 | Superior Energy Services-North America Services, Inc. | Pipe ejector mechanism and method |
| US9624740B2 (en) * | 2014-06-26 | 2017-04-18 | Tammy Sue Molski | Hydraulic pipe handling apparatus |
Family Cites Families (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US526624A (en) * | 1894-09-25 | Log unloader | ||
| GB799941A (en) * | 1956-01-19 | 1958-08-13 | Davy & United Eng Co Ltd | Turn-over gear for use with rolling mills and the like |
| US2922533A (en) * | 1957-12-30 | 1960-01-26 | Labarge Pipe And Steel Company | Lift |
| US4051775A (en) * | 1975-10-23 | 1977-10-04 | Watson Edward F | Apparatus for automatically positioning with respect to a predetermined operation station |
| US4474520A (en) * | 1982-03-02 | 1984-10-02 | Ingram Corporation | Pipe handling machine |
| US4533055A (en) * | 1982-06-02 | 1985-08-06 | Walker-Neer Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Storage rack for drilling tubulars |
| US4684314A (en) * | 1984-09-24 | 1987-08-04 | Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. | Pipe handling apparatus |
| US5572898A (en) * | 1995-10-20 | 1996-11-12 | Livernois Die And Automation | Modular die transfer system |
| US6899510B2 (en) * | 2003-04-18 | 2005-05-31 | Pipe Wranglers Canada (2004) Inc. | Pipe handling system for presenting sections of pipe to a derrick work floor having a pipe ejection assembly |
| US7832974B2 (en) * | 2005-06-01 | 2010-11-16 | Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. | Pipe-handling apparatus |
-
2006
- 2006-02-01 CA CA2535083A patent/CA2535083C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
-
2007
- 2007-01-04 US US11/619,883 patent/US7625168B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2009094765A1 (en) * | 2008-01-31 | 2009-08-06 | Nabors Global Holdings Ltd. | Pipe-handling apparatus and methods |
| WO2011011887A1 (en) * | 2009-07-29 | 2011-02-03 | Markwater International B.V. | Pipe kicker/indexer for pipe handling systems |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CA2535083C (en) | 2010-12-14 |
| US20070177967A1 (en) | 2007-08-02 |
| US7625168B2 (en) | 2009-12-01 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CA2535083A1 (en) | Pipe indexer/kicker | |
| CN108758166A (en) | Single driving creeping motion type pipe robot | |
| DE1486157C3 (en) | Device for transferring provided labels onto objects | |
| CA2507788A1 (en) | Apparatus and methods for connecting tubulars | |
| CN111421953B (en) | Cardboard heating drying printing device | |
| CN108044435A (en) | A kind of mold processing bent circle device of corner angle | |
| RU2606786C1 (en) | Packing machine internal mechanism | |
| JP2005095364A (en) | Device for opening and closing curtains | |
| CN112693145A (en) | Lower ejection mechanism for press machine | |
| AU730903B2 (en) | Door coupling device | |
| CN110756463A (en) | Aging quality inspection device for aluminum electrolytic capacitor before delivery | |
| CN106545052B (en) | It is a kind of laterally to extend out formula rainwater catching device | |
| CN207618685U (en) | A kind of paper feeding equipment of Paper-pasting machine | |
| EP2216472A3 (en) | Compact carriage for a leaf for longitudinal movement of the leaf in a parallel position | |
| CN106545050B (en) | A kind of rainwater catching device of water receiving variable area | |
| CN114715699A (en) | Automatic marking machine | |
| CN102975474B (en) | Mandrel flat-pressing device | |
| CN208013120U (en) | A kind of high-low temperature test chamber | |
| CA2668319A1 (en) | Apparatus and methods for spinning a pipe | |
| CN107458089B (en) | Dried bean curd outer packing ink jet numbering machine | |
| CN215792592U (en) | High-speed printing and chromatography system for decorative paper | |
| US8246145B2 (en) | Apparatus for clearing an ink drop stalagmite in an inkjet printer | |
| CN219258976U (en) | Feeding mechanism for film printing | |
| CN219442168U (en) | Surface spraying device for plate decoration sticker | |
| CN109604274B (en) | Pipeline plug cleaning device |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKLA | Lapsed |
Effective date: 20200203 |