Automated system for positioning and supporting the work platform of a mobile workover and well-servicing rig

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8006751
APP PUB NO 20080038093A1
SERIAL NO

11973491

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A method and apparatus for positioning and supporting the work platform of a mobile workover rig is disclosed. The work platform of the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a unique support structure and automated positioning system for positioning the work platform at the desired height above the wellhead equipment. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a specialized automated “pinning” system that secures the work platform at the desired height. Additionally, the present invention utilizes one or more support cylinders to position and support the work platform in the horizontal position over the wellhead equipment. The automated positioning and pinning system of the present invention is a unique system that significantly reduces the time required to position the work platform of a mobile workover rig in the operating position, as well as significantly reduces the risk of injury to rig personnel assisting in the positioning operations.

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NATIONAL-OILWELL L P10000 RICHMOND AVENUE SUITE 400 HOUSTON TX 77042-4200

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blankenship, Calvin R Lindsay, US 3 37
Cambern, Kenneth L Pampa, US 3 67
Cirone, James R Pampa, US 4 72
Ferland, Joel M Pampa, US 3 67
Furnish, Jay D Pampa, US 4 72
Garrett, James C Kingwood, US 3 64
Johnson, Donald W Pampa, US 22 480
Lambert, Jeff A Conroe, US 7 108
Zemanek, Michael R Pampa, US 4 72

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