System and method for transferring pipe
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1. A pipe transfer system comprising:
- a rack for storing at least one pipe in a substantially horizontal position;
a lift pivotal between a horizontal position in which it receives a pipe from the rack, and a vertical position in which it supports the pipe in a vertical position; and
a shuttle for receiving the pipe in its substantially vertical position and moving it to another substantially vertical position spaced from the first-mentioned substantially vertical position.
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Abstract
A system and method for transferring pipe according to which a pipe joint is positioned in a pipe lift in a first position and moved to a second position before being transferred from the pipe lift to a pipe shuttle and moved to a third position.
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1. A pipe transfer system comprising:
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a rack for storing at least one pipe in a substantially horizontal position;
a lift pivotal between a horizontal position in which it receives a pipe from the rack, and a vertical position in which it supports the pipe in a vertical position; and
a shuttle for receiving the pipe in its substantially vertical position and moving it to another substantially vertical position spaced from the first-mentioned substantially vertical position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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