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 sophisticated manipulator arm that enhances operational efficiency. The apparatus includes an alignment jaw assembly at one end, which supports the coaxial alignment of the tubes with an elongated rod. At the opposite end, a high-speed jaw assembly facilitates the translation of the inner tube in and out of the rod, while a low-speed jaw assembly positioned between the two is responsible for the concurrent translation and rotation of the outer tube, enabling effective screwing engagement with the rod. The apparatus is equipped with a linear displacement assembly that allows for precise movement of the low-speed jaw assembly, ensuring seamless operation.
Further details of the apparatus reveal that both the alignment and high-speed jaw assemblies can be actuated in a single degree of freedom, utilizing linear actuators for clamping the tubes. The high-speed jaw assembly incorporates driven rollers with a transverse rotation axis, while the low-speed jaw assembly features rollers that facilitate rotation parallel to the translation direction. The design also includes a motor and transmission system to drive the rollers, enhancing the apparatus's functionality. Additionally, the base of the apparatus supports the manipulator arm and provides multiple degrees of freedom, including two actuated rotational movements, which contribute to the overall versatility and effectiveness of the rod handler in various operational contexts.
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