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US4825962A
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Drilling system
Assignee: FORASOL
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Filing: 1987-09-15
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2007-09-15
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a drilling system. It includes, in combination, a drilling derrick by means of which a string of drill rods can be suspended from a hoist, a motorized drilling head at the end of the hoist, means for bringing a drill rod into position to be added to the drill string from a stack, a motor to drive the hoist, a reversible control for the said hoist motor, sensors for determining the state of the system, and a programmable robot to supply the set points to the hoist motor control according to signals furnished by the said system state sensors.
Inventors
- 👤 Alain Girault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:33
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B44/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A drilling system comprising a drilling derrick having a hoist mounted thereon, a motorized drilling head suspended from said hoist for supporting and pivoting a string of drill rods, means for bringing a drill rod into position to be added to the drill string from a stack a direct current electric raising and lowering motor for driving the hoist, and a thyristor convertor means controlled by a reversing control means for controlling said electric motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A drilling system comprising a drilling derrick having a hoist mounted thereon, a motorized drilling head suspended from said hoist for supporting and pivoting a string of drill rods, means for bringing a drill rod into position to be added to the drill string from a stack a direct current electric raising and lowering motor for driving the hoist, and a thyristor convertor means controlled by a reversing control means for controlling said electric motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
Drilling system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it includes at least one mud pump (9) which can inject the mud into the drill string through the said motorized drilling head, a pump motor (10) for driving the mud pump, and a unidirectional control (18) for the said pump motor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-01 | 1992-10-31 | 1993-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-01 | 1996-10-31 | 1997-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-01 | 2000-10-31 | 2001-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |