HANDLING DEVICE FOR USE IN THE MAST OF A DRILLING RIG AND METHOD FOR MOVING DRILL RODS OR DRILL PIPE ELEMENTS

摘要

The invention relates to a handling device (20) for use in the mast (10) of a drilling rig and for moving drill rods (12) or drill pipe elements (14), and to a method for operating same, wherein the handling device (20) comprises a base (52) which is vertically movable in or on the mast (10), wherein the handling device (20) has, on the base (52), an arm (54) which is movable about an axis of rotation (R1), wherein the axis of rotation (R1) is parallel or at least substantially parallel to the mast (10) or a movement path of the handling device (20) in or on the mast (10), wherein the arm (54) is pivotable about at least one pivot axis (R2).