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Combined multi-coupler for top drive

  • US 10,544,631 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2017
  • Issued: 01/28/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A coupling system for a top drive and a tool, comprising:

  • a housing of the top drive having a bore therethrough;

    an adapter of the tool, the adapter having a recess;

    a latch member at least partially disposed within the housing and radially movable between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the latch member, in the extended position, is at least partially disposed in the recess to longitudinally couple the housing to the adapter; and

    a lock member at least partially disposed within the housing and longitudinally movable relative to the housing, wherein the lock member is configured to move the latch member between the extended and the retracted positions.

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