Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to pipe handling apparatus that comprise a base, an elongate door, a pipe carrier, a lift member and a pipe carrier extension. In some embodiments the pipe carrier extension is operatively coupled to the pipe carrier so that when in an extended position, the pipe carrier and the pipe carrier extension can cooperatively receive, support and move a length of two or more connected sections of pipe between a lower surface and an upper surface. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that includes the pipe handling apparatus and a pipe rack system and a connection system, wherein the system is configured to connect two or more pipes together so that the apparatus can move a length of already connected two or more pipes between the lower surface and the upper surface.
A wrench for making up or breaking up a pipe joint is provided. The wrench comprises a tong assembly having an upper tong and a lower tong. The upper tong has a first upper tong half pivotably connected to a second upper tong half at their first ends. The lower tong has a first lower tong half pivotably connected to a second lower tong half at their first ends. A central bearing operatively couples the upper tong and the lower tong to allow the upper tong to rotate relative to the lower tong or vice versa. The tong assembly has a ram assembly for pushing or pulling the upper tong at a tangential location thereof and the ram assembly is retracted or extended to move the tong assembly between an open position, a closed position, and a rotated closed position where the upper tong is rotated relative to the lower tong.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a slip apparatus and methods of using same. The slips apparatus is configured to grip and hold a portion of a tubular, or a string of tubulars, within a central bore of the slips apparatus so that a tubular can be added or removed from the string of tubulars during drilling or other operations at a well.
Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to pipe handling apparatus that comprise a base, an elongate door, a pipe carrier and a lift member. In some embodiments the lift member is pivotally connected at one end to the base and pivotally connected to the pipe carrier at the other end. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes further features that provide full capture of the pipe carrier by the elongate door and the lift member. In some embodiments the pipe carrier is moved substantially along the elongate door by a combined actuator, shiv and cable system.
Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to pipe handling apparatus that comprise a base, an elongate door, a pipe carrier and a lift member. In some embodiments the lift member is pivotally connected at one end to the base and pivotally connected to the pipe carrier at the other end. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes further features that provide full capture of the pipe carrier by the elongate door and the lift member. In some embodiments the pipe carrier is moved substantially along the elongate door by a combined actuator, shiv and cable system.
A toroidal air blade tool for mounting on top of a blow-out preventer is provided. The tool can include upper and lower toroidal ring halves that form a plenum and a circumferential orifice when assembled together. Compressed gas or pressurized fluid introduced into the plenum exits the orifice in the form of frustoconical gas or fluid blade that can strip off mud and produced substances from tubulars being removed from a well.
A self-amplifying safety brake for a disc is provided. The brake includes: a housing; a spring assembly oriented perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the disc, the spring assembly including a first spring end and a second spring end; a sleeve assembly co-axially housing the spring assembly, wherein movement of the sleeve assembly in a first co-axial direction compresses the spring assembly at the first spring end and movement of the sleeve assembly in a second co-axial direction decompresses the spring assembly at the first spring end; a spring compressor configured to move the sleeve assembly in the first and second co-axial directions; a brake plate for frictionally engaging the disc; a lever-cam assembly associated with the sleeve assembly and the brake plate, the lever-cam assembly configured to translate movement of the sleeve assembly in the first coaxial direction into movement of the brake plate away from the disc.
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
F16D 55/224 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members
F16D 59/02 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed spring-loaded and adapted to be released by mechanical, fluid, or electromagnetic means
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A wrench for making up or breaking up a pipe joint is provided. The wrench comprises a tong assembly having an upper tong and a lower tong. The upper tong has a first upper tong half pivotably connected to a second upper tong half at their first ends. The lower tong has a first lower tong half pivotably connected to a second lower tong half at their first ends. A central bearing operatively couples the upper tong and the lower tong to allow the upper tong to rotate relative to the lower tong or vice versa. The tong assembly has a ram assembly for pushing or pulling the upper tong at a tangential location thereof and the ram assembly is retracted or extended to move the tong assembly between an open position, a closed position, and a rotated closed position where the upper tong is rotated relative to the lower tong.
Modified tong assemblies for drilling rig floor wrenches are provided, each tong assembly providing die blocks having “quick-release” gripping die for gripping and manipulating wellbore tubulars. According to embodiments herein, each tong assembly includes die blocks forming at least two opposed slots for receiving the die within the slots, and having at least one spring-actuated retainer pin for releasably securing the die within the slots.
A torque wrench is provided. The torque wrench has housing and a rotating assembly rotatably mounted in the housing. The rotating assembly has a gripping assembly with an aperture for receiving a tubular and a plurality of die assemblies; a bevel pinion carrier assembly with a bevel pinion carrier and a bevel pinion mounted in the bevel pinion carrier; an upper ring gear fixed to an upper bevel gear rotatably connected to the bevel pinion at an upper side of the bevel pinion carrier; a lower ring gear fixed to a lower bevel gear rotatably connected to the bevel pinion at a lower side of the bevel pinion carrier; and first and second members threadably coupleable with each other, the first threadably coupleable member fixedly connected to the bevel pinion and the second threadably coupleable member drivingly connected to the die assembly, wherein rotation of the bevel pinion drives the die assembly toward and away from the tubular.
E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
B25B 27/04 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing keys
E21B 19/20 - Combined feeding from rack and connecting, e.g. automatically
B25B 13/14 - SpannersWrenches with adjustable jaws the jaws being slidable by rack and pinion, worm or gear
B25B 13/50 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes for operating on work of special profile, e.g. pipes
An adaptable pipe transitioning system and method that can easily be used with drilling platforms varying in height is provided. The adjustable pipe handler includes a base having a surface forming a track for receiving at least one pipe, a lift arm having a first end being pivotally mounted to the front section of the base and a second end resting against the elevated platform, the lift arm being positionable at an incline from the base, and forming a channel operably corresponding to the track of the base for receiving the at least one pipe therefrom, and a transitioning arm, movably connected to both the base and the lift arm, for positioning the lift arm, the transitioning arm also forming a channel operably corresponding to the track of the base for receiving at least one pipe therefrom and guiding the pipe along the lift arm to the elevated platform.
A self-amplifying safety brake for a disc is provided. The brake includes: a housing; a spring assembly oriented perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the disc, the spring assembly including a first spring end and a second spring end; a sleeve assembly co-axially housing the spring assembly, wherein movement of the sleeve assembly in a first co-axial direction compresses the spring assembly at the first spring end and movement of the sleeve assembly in a second co-axial direction decompresses the spring assembly at the first spring end; a spring compressor configured to move the sleeve assembly in the first and second co-axial directions; a brake plate for frictionally engaging the disc; a lever-cam assembly associated with the sleeve assembly and the brake plate, the lever-cam assembly configured to translate movement of the sleeve assembly in the first coaxial direction into movement of the brake plate away from the disc, and to translate movement of the sleeve assembly in the second coaxial direction into movement of the brake plate toward the disc; and an amplification assembly including: a spring end adjacent the second spring end; a brake end adjacent the brake plate, whereby force against the brake plate from engagement with the disc is transmitted from the brake end to the spring end to compress the spring assembly at the second spring end and move the sleeve assembly in the second co- axial direction to amplify braking by further moving the brake plate toward the disc.
F16D 59/02 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed spring-loaded and adapted to be released by mechanical, fluid, or electromagnetic means
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
F16D 65/14 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position
A spinner wrench for use on a drilling rig is provided. In some embodiments, the wrench can comprise three or more spinning rollers that can be disposed around a tubular. The three or more rollers can be connected to three or more hydraulic rams. In some embodiments, each ram can be connected to a single roller and the axis of the ram can be in a plane perpendicular to the pipe axis but not intersecting the pipe axis. For improved performance during make-up, in planar view, each ram axis can be offset to a counterclockwise direction around the drill pipe axis. For improved performance during break-out, in planar view, each ram axis can be offset to the clockwise direction. In some embodiments, the three or more rollers can be disposed around the drilling pipe or other tubular by a main body and one or more latching bodies.
B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
Modified tong assemblies for drilling rig floor wrenches are provided, each tong assembly providing die blocks having "quick-release" gripping die for gripping and manipulating wellbore tubulars. According to embodiments herein, each tong assembly comprises die blocks forming at least two opposed slots for receiving the die within the slots, and having at least one spring-actuated retainer pin for releasably securing the die within the slots.
A gearbox for a roller in a spinner wrench is provided. In some embodiments, the gearbox can be disposed internally to the roller and can include a sun and planet type epicyclical gear-reduction assembly. In further embodiments, the gearbox can include a second sun and planet type epicyclical gear-reduction assembly to provide for a second, or final, stage reduction. Some embodiments can provide for reduction-ratios close to 3:1 and can be driven by a relatively small motor. The planet gears can be used to drive an annular gear which can spin the roller. In some embodiments, the gearbox can use high-capacity bearings.
A floor wrench for a drilling rig floor is provided. The wrench can include a tong assembly having upper and lower tongs made up of articulated tong blocks that can move and lock together to enclose and make or break a joint between sections of drilling pipe. Each tong block can include a pair of die ram assemblies wherein each tong can have dies to grip the drilling pipe around its circumference. The tong assembly can be mounted in a frame configured for horizontal and vertical movement to and from the pipe joint. In some embodiments, the wrench can further include a pipe spinner having motorized spinners that can spin the upper pipe to form the joint prior to torqueing the joint together, or for uncoupling the upper pipe after the joint is broken.
A gearbox for a roller in a spinner wrench is provided. In some embodiments, the gearbox can be disposed internally to the roller and can include a sun and planet type epicyclical gear-reduction assembly. In further embodiments, the gearbox can include a second sun and planet type epicyclical gear-reduction assembly to provide for a second, or final, stage reduction. Some embodiments can provide for reduction-ratios close to 3:1 and can be driven by a relatively small motor. The planet gears can be used to drive an annular gear which can spin the roller. In some embodiments, the gearbox can use high-capacity bearings.
A spinner wrench for use on a drilling rig is provided. In some embodiments, the wrench can comprise three or more spinning rollers that can be disposed around a tubular. The three or more rollers can be connected to three or more hydraulic rams. In some embodiments, each ram can be connected to a single roller and the axis of the ram can be in a plane perpendicular to the pipe axis but not intersecting the pipe axis. For improved performance during make-up, in planar view, each ram axis can be offset to a counterclockwise direction around the drill pipe axis. For improved performance during break-out, in planar view, each ram axis can be offset to the clockwise direction. In some embodiments, the three or more rollers can be disposed around the drilling pipe or other tubular by a main body and one or more latching bodies.
A floor wrench for a drilling rig floor is provided. The wrench can include a tong assembly having upper and lower tongs made up of articulated tong blocks that can move and lock together to enclose and make or break a joint between sections of drilling pipe. Each tong block can include a pair of die ram assemblies wherein each tong can have dies to grip the drilling pipe around its circumference. The tong assembly can be mounted in a frame configured for horizontal and vertical movement to and from the pipe joint. In some embodiments, the wrench can further include a pipe spinner having motorized spinners that can spin the upper pipe to form the joint prior to torqueing the joint together, or for uncoupling the upper pipe after the joint is broken.
A fluid driven rotary prime mover assembly including a turbine, a first generator, a second generator and a speed increaser is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the turbine, a first sun rotationally connected to the first generator, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second generator, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
F16H 37/06 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
F03D 11/02 - Transmission of power, e.g. using hollow exhausting blades
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
A hoisting device including a cable drum, a first motor, a second motor and a gear assembly is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the cable drum, a first sun rotationally connected to the first motor, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second motor, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
A multi-throw reciprocating pump is provided. The pump provides active stroke control. Fluid flow is controlled by canceling out at least a portion of a discharge stroke of one plunger with a suction stroke of another plunger. Controlling the degree to which the discharge stroke is cancelled out is used to control the actual volume of fluid being pumped.
F01B 3/00 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines with cylinder axes coaxial with, or parallel or inclined to, main shaft axis
F01B 1/02 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines characterised by number or relative disposition of cylinders or by being built-up from separate cylinder-crankcase elements with cylinders all in one line
F01B 9/00 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines characterised by connections between pistons and main shafts, not specific to groups
F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
A clutching device that achieves torque modulation and/or speed trimming by manipulating only a fraction of torque transferred, but over a wider speed range, is provided. The clutching device has a planetary gear set connected to a prime mover. The planetary gear set includes a ring gear, a planet carrier with at least one planet and one sun gear disposed in the planet carrier the said planet gear engaged at one side with the ring gear, and at the other side with the sun gear. The device further includes a modulating device connected to the sun gear, and an output device connected to the planet carrier. Speed modulation between the prime mover and the output device is controlled by controlling the speed of rotation of the sun gear. Energy from the speed modulation is recoverable by the modulating device.
F16H 3/74 - Complexes, not using actuatable speed-changing or regulating members, e.g. with gear ratio determined by free play of frictional or other forces
