Tong cassette positioning device

CA3109110CActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
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Application Number
CA3109110
Authority / Receiving Office
CA · CA
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2018-08-22
Filing Date
2019-08-20
Publication Date
2026-06-30
Estimated Expiration
2039-08-20
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Abstract

A method for connecting a tong cassette and a positioning device includes moving a positioning arm of the positioning device toward a predetermined position on the rig; identifying a position of the tong cassette relative to the positioning arm; and connecting the positioning arm to the tong cassette. A system includes a tong cassette; and a positioning device having a first sensor configured to measure a distance between the tong cassette and the positioning device; and a second sensor configured to measure a stick-up height of a tubular string.
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