Patent ID: 7201233
Filing Date: 2007-04-10
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A movable arm for engaging a flexible line at a well site for positioning the flexible line between a run-in position for passing the flexible line with a tubular through a well hole in the rig floor, and a clamping position wherein the flexible line is adjacent the tubular above the well hole in the rig floor for clamping the flexible line to the tubular, the movable arm comprising: the movable arm extending upward from the rig floor; at least one upper flexible line guide adjacent an upper end of the arm for engaging the flexible line when in the clamping position; at least one roller supported on the arm and having a substantially vertical component axis for guiding a flexible line prior to engaging the upper flexible line guide; and a powered drive for moving the arm between the run-in position and the clamping position.