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Drill feeding and hoisting system for an earthdrill

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6204969
This patent describes in combination, a pulldown-pullback and hoisting system for an earthdrilling rig comprising: a derrick adapted to be pivotably mounted to a vehicle for movement between a generally horizontal transporting position and a generally vertical drilling position; a tophead-drive drill assembly slidably mounted on the derrick for rectilinear movement therealong; a hoist assembly adapted to be extended upward from the derrick; and a hydraulically actuated, telescoping piston and cylinder assembly.
Assignee:
Ingersoll-Rand Co., Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Patent Number(s):
US 4671365
OSTI ID:
6204969
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English