Patent ID: 6715569
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: B66C,E21B

Abstract:
A power tong positioner, comprising:a) a pedestal mounted on the structure of a rig, in operable relationship to the floor of said rig; b) an upright member mounted on an upper end of said pedestal, and a bearing disposed between said pedestal and said upright member, whereby said upright member is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis; c) a telescoping boom having first and second ends, said first end rotatably attached to said upright member by a hinge, said second end of said boom thereby movable in a vertical plane by rotation of said boom about said hinge, whereby said second end may be disposed above said rig floor so that power tongs attached to said boom may be positioned in a desired location; d) a means for rotating said boom about said hinge and a means for rotating said upright member; e) a means for attaching said power tongs to said boom; and f) controls for rotating said boom about said hinge and rotating said upright member, thereby positioning said power tongs in a desired position.