MULTIFUNCTION HANDLER FOR HANDLING DRILLING ELEMENTS IN A DRILLING RIG, DRILLING RIG AND RELATED METHODS FOR HANDLING DRILLING ELEMENTS

摘要

Multifunction handler (3) for handling drilling elements (P) in a drilling rig (1), comprising: a slide (4), in turn comprising a guide system (41) and a lifting system (42), said slide (4) being adapted to slide along a first axis (Z) parallel to the longitudinal extension of a mast (12) comprised in the drilling rig (1). The handler (3) comprises: an articulated arm (5); a robotic apparatus (6); and a handling head (7), adapted to at least seize, hold and appropriately release at least one drilling element (P). The articulated arm (5) being fixed at a first end thereof to said slide (4). A first end of said robotic apparatus (6) being fixed to the second end of said articulated arm (5). The articulated arm (5) being adapted to allow moving the robotic apparatus (6) along at least a second axis (X) perpendicular to said first axis (Z). Said handling head (7) being connected to the second end of the robotic apparatus (6). Said robotic apparatus (6) being adapted to move said handling head (7) with at least three degrees of freedom; The handler (3) is configured for moving said handling head (7) with at least five degrees of freedom.