Patent ID: 6364011
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B23P,E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for handling a plurality of tubular members comprising:a tong means for coupling a first tubular member with a second tubular member in a horizontal orientation, said tong means having a first side and a second side, said tong means including: a first gripper member for gripping a pin end of the first tubular member; a second gripper member for gripping a box end of the second tubular member; a power drive section turning said second gripper member so that the pin end is threadedly engaged with the box end; a first axial roller positioned on the first side of said tong means, said first axial roller having the first tubular member horizontally disposed thereon, said first axial roller being mounted on a first frame; a second axial roller positioned on the second side of said tong means, said second axial roller having the second tubular member horizontally disposed thereon, said second axial roller being mounted on a second frame; a first Y-cradle roller mounted on said first frame and positioned on the first side of said tong means; first means for rotating said first axial roller in order to advance the first tubular member; a second Y-cradle roller mounted on said second frame and positioned on the second side of said tong means; second means for rotating said second axial roller in order to advance the first tubular member; a first kicker member operatively connected to said first axial roller for lowering said first axial roller and said Y-cradle in order to eject the first tubular member; power means for providing power to said first axial roller, said second axial roller, and said tong means.