Orbit Garant Drilling has been granted a patent for a rod handler apparatus designed for manipulating outer and inner tubes. The apparatus features a manipulator arm with alignment, high-speed, and low-speed jaw assemblies, enabling precise translation and rotation for efficient engagement with elongated rods. GlobalData’s report on Orbit Garant Drilling gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Rod handler apparatus for aligning and manipulating drilling tubes
The patent US12044081B2 describes a rod handler apparatus designed for the manipulation of outer and inner tubes, featuring a manipulator arm that aligns with an elongated rod. The apparatus includes three distinct jaw assemblies: an alignment jaw assembly at one end for supporting the tubes in coaxial alignment, a high-speed jaw assembly at the opposite end for translating the inner tube in and out of the rod, and a low-speed jaw assembly positioned between the two, which facilitates the concurrent translation and rotation of the outer tube for screwing engagement. The design incorporates a linear displacement assembly that allows for the translational movement of the low-speed jaw assembly, enhancing the operational efficiency of the apparatus.
Further details of the apparatus include specific actuation mechanisms for each jaw assembly, such as linear actuators for clamping and rollers for interfacing with the tubes. The high-speed jaw assembly features driven rollers with a transverse rotation axis, while the low-speed jaw assembly employs rollers with a parallel rotation axis to the translation direction. The apparatus is supported by a base that provides multiple degrees of freedom for the manipulator arm, including two actuated rotational degrees of freedom. Additionally, the system is equipped with processing units and computer-readable instructions for automating the clamping and manipulation processes, ensuring precise control over the handling of the tubes.
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