Drilling rig elevator with replaceable clamping inserts and method for installation
CA 2175758 C · Owner: Tesco Corporation · Inventors: Lutzhoft, Jens; Angman, Per G.; Ulbrich, Hans-Jurgen
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An elevator mechanism for use on drilling rigs for hoisting and lowering different sizes and types of pipe. At least two elevator frame sections are interconnected in relative moveable relation for movement between an open position for receiving a section of pipe and a closed position clamping about the pipe. At least two pipe clamping inserts being received in interengaged relation by respective elevator frame sections in a manner resisting upward and downward movement relative to the frame sections. The pipe clamping inserts are mechanically interengaged with the elevator sections to prevent inadvertent disassembly downward and are releaseably locked to secure the inserts against rotation …
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- Filed May 3, 1996 and granted February 15, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 3, 2016.
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