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Coil tubing injector unit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6994283
This patent describes a coil tubing injector unit for injecting tubing into a well bore having a vertical well axis, the coil tubing injector unit. It comprises: a main injector frame positionable adjacent the well bore, the main injector frame having a top, a bottom and opposing vertical sides, a selected one of the opposing vertical sides having a longitudinal opening formed therein which defines a vertical run for the injector unit; a plurality of gripper block assemblies carried on the main injector frame, each of the gripper block assemblies including a pair of plier-like halves which are pivotable between an open position and a closed, gripping position as the assemblies enter the vertical run. Drive means located on the main injector frame for driving the gripper block assemblies within the main injector frame.
Assignee:
NOV; NOV-92-048040; EDB-93-000327
Patent Number(s):
US 5133405; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-704321
OSTI ID:
6994283
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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