Patent ID: 7954554
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: B65D,B66C

Abstract:
1. A method of lifting a coiled tubing reel comprising: providing a coiled tubing reel comprising a pair of flanges connected by a core around which a string of coiled tubing is wrapped, and a pair of hubs with each hub connected to a corresponding one of the flanges by a plurality of spokes; providing a coiled tubing reel power stand comprising a base, a swivel arm for connection to a first of the reel hubs, and a drive hub for connection to a second of the reel hubs, wherein the swivel arm is connected to a front beam of the base, and wherein the drive hub is connected to a back beam of the base; providing a spreader beam comprising a pair of support members pivotally connected thereto; wherein said spreader beam is configured to perform both a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation; wherein said first mode of operation comprising: wherein said second mode of operation comprising: