CA2199653A1 - Sucker rod cradle apparatus - Google Patents
Sucker rod cradle apparatusInfo
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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Abstract
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Description
SUCKER ROD CRADLE APPARATUS
Field of the Invention This invention relates in general to sucker rods used in oil well recovery and s more particularly to a sucker rod cradle apparatus for h~n(llin~, storing and kansporting sucker rods.
Back~round of the Invention Sucker rods are typically used in oil well pumping operations for driving the lo pump to facilitate the removal and withdrawal of oil from an oil well. Several rods may be used to form a sucker rod string and therefore large numbers of such rodsmust be stored and kansported to various drilling sites.
A common method for the handling, storage and kansport of sucker rods comprises stacking the sucker rods between wooden boards approximately 2.5" wide15 by 30" in length with each board having grooves to space and hold a capacity of 15 rods. The boards are spaced at five standardized increments along the length of a sucker rod which is typically 25 feet. Each tier of 15 rods is stacked with another five boards along the length of the rod in order to add more rods to the bundle. A typical bundle of 60 sucker rods is stacked in this manner using four tiers. The final step is 20 the addition of a fifth top board to each column in such a manner that the 1 5th groove capacity fits into the top tier of rods. The five columns of boards are then banded together using steel banding.
While such a method is widely used for blln(lling, storing and transporting sucker rods, bundling the rods in this manner does little to protect the sucker rods 25 from damage. The ends of the sucker rods are prone to damage set on rough terrain.
Furthermore, this method is labor intensive and specialty equipment is required to move, load or unload the sucker rods bundled by this method.
Another method for h~n(lling, storing and transporting sucker rods is without the use of wooden boards. In this method 25 to 50 plain rods are banded together30 without spacers. This method will not work if scrapers or guides have been molded onto the rod body. While this method minimi7es the potential of bending a plain rod, it is prone to all of the problems and disadvantages encountered by the banding method employing wooden boards as described previously. It also has the additional problem of having metal to metal contact of the sucker rods which can also damage the rods.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to obviate or mitigate at least 5 one of the aforesaid disadvantages that are associated with the currently known and used methods for handling, storing and transporting of sucker rods.
Summar,v of the Invention According to the present invention a novel apparatus has been developed for lo the handling, storage and transport of sucker rods. The apparatus overcomes the disadvantages of the previously used methods for bundling, storing and transporting sucker rods. The present apparatus enhances the protection of the sucker rods from damage during h~n~ling, storage and transport. Although the apparatus of the present invention allows for the use of steel banding to make individual bundles of rods, it is 15 not necessary t band the rods. As a result the apparatus makes it possible to store, add and remove sucker rods without the need to unbundle any rods. This significantlyreduces the manpower required to handle the rods.
According to an object of an aspect of the present invention a sucker rod cradle is provided for the storage, h~n(lling and transport of rods, the apparatus 20 comprises in combination:
-a base frame comprising spaced apart interconnected beams, the beams having a pocket means for engagement with corresponding fork means of a forklift;
-a plurality of upright cradle arms spaced at intervals along the length of the beams, the cradle arms extPnllin~ substantially perpendicular to the beams to contain 25 rods stacked therein;
-the cradle arms having channel means for receiving the ends of corresponding spacer means for spacing rods; and -means adjacent each end of the base frame for attachment of lifting apparatus.
30 Brief Description of the Drawings A detailed description of the pl~f~ d embodiments are provided herein below with reference to the following drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a sucker rod cradle apparatus in accordance with the prere,led embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is an end sectional view of the cradle arms and base frame in accordance with a prer~"ed embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a horizontal and vertical sectional view of the lifting apparatus inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view of the interconnecting beam and the cradlelo arm base pocket in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a horizontal sectional view of a cradle arm in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a sucker rod cradle apparatus in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 8 is a side elevational view and detail of the apparatus in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention; and Figure 9 is a vertical sectional view of the cradle arms and base frame in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 10 is a horizontal sectional view and detail of the loading apparatus in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 11 is a horizontal sectional view of a cradle arm in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 12 is a vertical sectional view of the interconnecting beam and the cradle arm base pocket in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 13 is a side elevational view of the sucker rod spacer in accordance with both the present and second embodiments of the invention; and Figure 14 is a horizontal sectional view of the bundle spacer in accordance with both the present and second embodiments of the invention.
In the drawings, preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood that the description and drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid to understanding and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The sucker rod cradle apparatus 10 according to the present invention is shown in Figures 1 and 2 . The apparatus comprises a base frame which has spaced apartparallel beams 12 and 14 interconnected by a plurality of cross members 24. The base s frame may be slightly less than the length of the sucker rods, this being approximately 25 feet. The spaced apart beams 12, 14 have aligned pairs of pockets 16 and 18 within sleeves 17 and 19. These pockets 16 and 18 are designed to engage with corresponding forks on a fork lift and provide a quick and easy method of handling and moving the apparatus.
10 The apparatus has a plurality of upright cradle arms 20 spaced at substantially regular intervals along the length of the beams 12 and 14. The cradle arms 20 extend perpendicular from the beams preferably at the cross members 24, and are designed to contain the vertical columns of sucker rods spacers 30 and bundle spacers 28. The cradle arms 20 have opposing channels 22 for receiving the ends of correspondingsucker rod spacers 30 or bundle spacers 28. The channels allow one to slide the spacers down through the opposing channels and capture the spacer ends as rods are placed thereon.
As seen in Figure 3, the cradle arms 20 have a horizontal reinforcing base member 24, a plurality of opposing channels 22, and a plurality of inverted channel 20 members 25 on top of which the first tier of sucker rods is placed. The horizontal base members 24 are located between and preferably welded to beams 12 and 14. The inverted channel members 25 are located adjacent to cradle arms 20 and directly below opposing channels 22 forming the base pocket.
As seen in Figure 4, the pivoting U-shaped lifting arm 26 is mounted through 25 and to the outside of beams 12 and 14. The arms rotate toward the center of the apparatus in order to be easily attached to a crane or picker using relatively short cables or slings. The pivoting arms 23 and 26 can also rotate out an over the ends of the apparatus and in this manner provide protection to the ends of the rods. Each arm is connected pivotally to the beams 12 and 14 by pins 27 secured in the respective 30 dependent arm 29. The pin extends through each beam via bushing 31 secured in each beam. The pin is held in place by outside key 33.
As seen in Figure 5, the horizontal reinforcing base member 24 has inverted channel members 25 in which the first sucker rod spacer 30 is inserted. The inverted channels 25 can accommodate banding (if desired) by passing it beneath the spacer 30 and through depressed portion 27.
s Figure 6 illustrates the banding slot 21 contained within the cradle arm 20.
Referring now to Figure 14, a bundle spacer 28 is illustrated. The bundle spacer is a substantially elongated rectangular shaped member having ends which fit into the opposing channels 22 on the cradle arms. These bundle spacers separate an approp~iate 4 tiers of sucker rods, the number of tiers of rods being typically twelve as lo capacity for each cradle.
Figure 13 shows a sucker rod spacer 30 which is also elongated and rectangular and designed to fit within the opposing channels 22 of the cradle arms and as well in the base of the bundle spacer 28. The sucker rod spacer 30 has a plurality of grooves 32 along one longitudinal surface in which the sucker rods are set resulting in even placement and also so that the sucker rods do not touch each other and in this manner are not damaged. Preferably, the sucker rod spacer has 15 grooves in which an equivalent number of sucker rods can be placed. However, it is understood by those skilled in the art that the sucker rod spacer can be made with larger diameter or smaller diameter grooves to accommodate a fewer or a greater number of rods per tier.
The bundle spacer 28 also includes flat bars 35 welded spaced apart in base of spacer when the sucker rod space 30 is positioned in the bundle spacer 28, the flat bars 35 provide a gap 37 through banding may pass in forcing the bundle.
A second embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 7. In this embodiment the beams are made from interconnected spaced apart beams 34 and 36 as shown again in Figure 8 The spaced apart beams 34 and 36 have aligned pairs of pockets 16 and 18 in sleeves 17 and 19 as detailed in Figure 8.
As seen in Figure 9, the cradle arms 20 have a pair of spaced apart horizontal reinforcing base members 40 and 42 on top of which the first tier of sucker rods is placed. These spaced apart horizontal reinforcing base members are themselves reinforced with a vertical spacer member 46 located substantially at the center of the cradle arm.
As seen in Figure 10, there are no pivoting arms mounted on the outside of the beams 34 and 36. Instead, the ends of the beams 34 and 36 are integral and connected by a bracket 41 as per detail 2 to a horizontal bar 38 onto which a lifting apparatus such as a winch line can be attached. The bracket 41 has a rounded recess 43 and5 brace 45 welded to bar 38 to complete the connection. The horizontal bar projects beyond the rod ends to protect the ends of the sucker rods stacked within the apparatus.
Figure 11 illustrates the gap or slot 21 contained within the cradle arm 20 of the second embodiment.
lo As seen in Figure 12, the horizontal reinforcing base member 40 is an inverted channel member in which the first sucker rod spacer 30 is inserted. The invertedchannel accommodates banding (if desired) by passing beneath the spacer 30 and through opening 41 defined by spaced apart flat bar 49.
In operation, a first layer of sucker rod spacers are placed within the slots ofthe five cradle arms incrementally positioned along the entire length of the beams. A
first tier comprising 15 rods in total is placed into the grooves of the sucker rod spacer. Another layer of sucker rod spacers are then positioned in the cradle arm slots on top of the first tier of rods. A second tier of sucker rods is then set into the grooves of the second layer of sucker rod spacers. This process is repeated until four tiers of layered sucker rods are present. A bundle spacer is then placed within the slots of the five cradle arms incrementally positioned along the length of the beams and optionally banded. Another four tiers of layered sucker rods can then be stacked before another bundle spacer is required. A total of three bundles comprising 60sucker rods can be placed within the cradle arms.
Although the apparatus of the present invention is designed to stack and hold 180 sucker rods in three bundles of 60 rods, it is understood by those skilled in the art that the apparatus can be made larger or smaller to accommodate a fewer or greater number of rods or accommodate shorter or longer types of rods. It is also understood by those skilled in the art that the apparatus can hold a variety of rods including plain, coated, guided or scrapered rods all with the same efficiency, ease and protection.
The apparatus can be made of any type of metal or metal alloy. It is preferred that the apparatus be made of steel or similar material. The beams, cradle arms, lifting arms and all of the other elements of the apparatus are preferably welded together in order for the apparatus to be strong and sturdy.
In summary, the novel sucker rod cradle apparatus of the present invention is a great improvement over the previously known methods for h~n~1ling, storing and 5 transporting sucker rods. The design of the apparatus significantly enhances the protection of the sucker rods from damage and also allows for holding and transporting at one time up to three times the normal number of rods which can be stacked and stored safely without the risk of damage to any rods. The apparatus has built in methods by which it can be moved, loaded or unloaded. In addition, the lo present apparatus elimin~tes the need to bundle rods with steel banding which makes the unloading and loading of the rods easier, faster and more cost efficient. The apparatus allows if required for the creation of rod bundles to the same standard dimensions. As a result any bundle of rods removed from the apparatus will be stackable in the preferred board on board method of stacking.
While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in detail it will be evident to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
Field of the Invention This invention relates in general to sucker rods used in oil well recovery and s more particularly to a sucker rod cradle apparatus for h~n(llin~, storing and kansporting sucker rods.
Back~round of the Invention Sucker rods are typically used in oil well pumping operations for driving the lo pump to facilitate the removal and withdrawal of oil from an oil well. Several rods may be used to form a sucker rod string and therefore large numbers of such rodsmust be stored and kansported to various drilling sites.
A common method for the handling, storage and kansport of sucker rods comprises stacking the sucker rods between wooden boards approximately 2.5" wide15 by 30" in length with each board having grooves to space and hold a capacity of 15 rods. The boards are spaced at five standardized increments along the length of a sucker rod which is typically 25 feet. Each tier of 15 rods is stacked with another five boards along the length of the rod in order to add more rods to the bundle. A typical bundle of 60 sucker rods is stacked in this manner using four tiers. The final step is 20 the addition of a fifth top board to each column in such a manner that the 1 5th groove capacity fits into the top tier of rods. The five columns of boards are then banded together using steel banding.
While such a method is widely used for blln(lling, storing and transporting sucker rods, bundling the rods in this manner does little to protect the sucker rods 25 from damage. The ends of the sucker rods are prone to damage set on rough terrain.
Furthermore, this method is labor intensive and specialty equipment is required to move, load or unload the sucker rods bundled by this method.
Another method for h~n(lling, storing and transporting sucker rods is without the use of wooden boards. In this method 25 to 50 plain rods are banded together30 without spacers. This method will not work if scrapers or guides have been molded onto the rod body. While this method minimi7es the potential of bending a plain rod, it is prone to all of the problems and disadvantages encountered by the banding method employing wooden boards as described previously. It also has the additional problem of having metal to metal contact of the sucker rods which can also damage the rods.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to obviate or mitigate at least 5 one of the aforesaid disadvantages that are associated with the currently known and used methods for handling, storing and transporting of sucker rods.
Summar,v of the Invention According to the present invention a novel apparatus has been developed for lo the handling, storage and transport of sucker rods. The apparatus overcomes the disadvantages of the previously used methods for bundling, storing and transporting sucker rods. The present apparatus enhances the protection of the sucker rods from damage during h~n~ling, storage and transport. Although the apparatus of the present invention allows for the use of steel banding to make individual bundles of rods, it is 15 not necessary t band the rods. As a result the apparatus makes it possible to store, add and remove sucker rods without the need to unbundle any rods. This significantlyreduces the manpower required to handle the rods.
According to an object of an aspect of the present invention a sucker rod cradle is provided for the storage, h~n(lling and transport of rods, the apparatus 20 comprises in combination:
-a base frame comprising spaced apart interconnected beams, the beams having a pocket means for engagement with corresponding fork means of a forklift;
-a plurality of upright cradle arms spaced at intervals along the length of the beams, the cradle arms extPnllin~ substantially perpendicular to the beams to contain 25 rods stacked therein;
-the cradle arms having channel means for receiving the ends of corresponding spacer means for spacing rods; and -means adjacent each end of the base frame for attachment of lifting apparatus.
30 Brief Description of the Drawings A detailed description of the pl~f~ d embodiments are provided herein below with reference to the following drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a sucker rod cradle apparatus in accordance with the prere,led embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is an end sectional view of the cradle arms and base frame in accordance with a prer~"ed embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a horizontal and vertical sectional view of the lifting apparatus inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view of the interconnecting beam and the cradlelo arm base pocket in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a horizontal sectional view of a cradle arm in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a sucker rod cradle apparatus in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 8 is a side elevational view and detail of the apparatus in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention; and Figure 9 is a vertical sectional view of the cradle arms and base frame in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 10 is a horizontal sectional view and detail of the loading apparatus in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 11 is a horizontal sectional view of a cradle arm in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 12 is a vertical sectional view of the interconnecting beam and the cradle arm base pocket in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 13 is a side elevational view of the sucker rod spacer in accordance with both the present and second embodiments of the invention; and Figure 14 is a horizontal sectional view of the bundle spacer in accordance with both the present and second embodiments of the invention.
In the drawings, preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood that the description and drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid to understanding and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The sucker rod cradle apparatus 10 according to the present invention is shown in Figures 1 and 2 . The apparatus comprises a base frame which has spaced apartparallel beams 12 and 14 interconnected by a plurality of cross members 24. The base s frame may be slightly less than the length of the sucker rods, this being approximately 25 feet. The spaced apart beams 12, 14 have aligned pairs of pockets 16 and 18 within sleeves 17 and 19. These pockets 16 and 18 are designed to engage with corresponding forks on a fork lift and provide a quick and easy method of handling and moving the apparatus.
10 The apparatus has a plurality of upright cradle arms 20 spaced at substantially regular intervals along the length of the beams 12 and 14. The cradle arms 20 extend perpendicular from the beams preferably at the cross members 24, and are designed to contain the vertical columns of sucker rods spacers 30 and bundle spacers 28. The cradle arms 20 have opposing channels 22 for receiving the ends of correspondingsucker rod spacers 30 or bundle spacers 28. The channels allow one to slide the spacers down through the opposing channels and capture the spacer ends as rods are placed thereon.
As seen in Figure 3, the cradle arms 20 have a horizontal reinforcing base member 24, a plurality of opposing channels 22, and a plurality of inverted channel 20 members 25 on top of which the first tier of sucker rods is placed. The horizontal base members 24 are located between and preferably welded to beams 12 and 14. The inverted channel members 25 are located adjacent to cradle arms 20 and directly below opposing channels 22 forming the base pocket.
As seen in Figure 4, the pivoting U-shaped lifting arm 26 is mounted through 25 and to the outside of beams 12 and 14. The arms rotate toward the center of the apparatus in order to be easily attached to a crane or picker using relatively short cables or slings. The pivoting arms 23 and 26 can also rotate out an over the ends of the apparatus and in this manner provide protection to the ends of the rods. Each arm is connected pivotally to the beams 12 and 14 by pins 27 secured in the respective 30 dependent arm 29. The pin extends through each beam via bushing 31 secured in each beam. The pin is held in place by outside key 33.
As seen in Figure 5, the horizontal reinforcing base member 24 has inverted channel members 25 in which the first sucker rod spacer 30 is inserted. The inverted channels 25 can accommodate banding (if desired) by passing it beneath the spacer 30 and through depressed portion 27.
s Figure 6 illustrates the banding slot 21 contained within the cradle arm 20.
Referring now to Figure 14, a bundle spacer 28 is illustrated. The bundle spacer is a substantially elongated rectangular shaped member having ends which fit into the opposing channels 22 on the cradle arms. These bundle spacers separate an approp~iate 4 tiers of sucker rods, the number of tiers of rods being typically twelve as lo capacity for each cradle.
Figure 13 shows a sucker rod spacer 30 which is also elongated and rectangular and designed to fit within the opposing channels 22 of the cradle arms and as well in the base of the bundle spacer 28. The sucker rod spacer 30 has a plurality of grooves 32 along one longitudinal surface in which the sucker rods are set resulting in even placement and also so that the sucker rods do not touch each other and in this manner are not damaged. Preferably, the sucker rod spacer has 15 grooves in which an equivalent number of sucker rods can be placed. However, it is understood by those skilled in the art that the sucker rod spacer can be made with larger diameter or smaller diameter grooves to accommodate a fewer or a greater number of rods per tier.
The bundle spacer 28 also includes flat bars 35 welded spaced apart in base of spacer when the sucker rod space 30 is positioned in the bundle spacer 28, the flat bars 35 provide a gap 37 through banding may pass in forcing the bundle.
A second embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 7. In this embodiment the beams are made from interconnected spaced apart beams 34 and 36 as shown again in Figure 8 The spaced apart beams 34 and 36 have aligned pairs of pockets 16 and 18 in sleeves 17 and 19 as detailed in Figure 8.
As seen in Figure 9, the cradle arms 20 have a pair of spaced apart horizontal reinforcing base members 40 and 42 on top of which the first tier of sucker rods is placed. These spaced apart horizontal reinforcing base members are themselves reinforced with a vertical spacer member 46 located substantially at the center of the cradle arm.
As seen in Figure 10, there are no pivoting arms mounted on the outside of the beams 34 and 36. Instead, the ends of the beams 34 and 36 are integral and connected by a bracket 41 as per detail 2 to a horizontal bar 38 onto which a lifting apparatus such as a winch line can be attached. The bracket 41 has a rounded recess 43 and5 brace 45 welded to bar 38 to complete the connection. The horizontal bar projects beyond the rod ends to protect the ends of the sucker rods stacked within the apparatus.
Figure 11 illustrates the gap or slot 21 contained within the cradle arm 20 of the second embodiment.
lo As seen in Figure 12, the horizontal reinforcing base member 40 is an inverted channel member in which the first sucker rod spacer 30 is inserted. The invertedchannel accommodates banding (if desired) by passing beneath the spacer 30 and through opening 41 defined by spaced apart flat bar 49.
In operation, a first layer of sucker rod spacers are placed within the slots ofthe five cradle arms incrementally positioned along the entire length of the beams. A
first tier comprising 15 rods in total is placed into the grooves of the sucker rod spacer. Another layer of sucker rod spacers are then positioned in the cradle arm slots on top of the first tier of rods. A second tier of sucker rods is then set into the grooves of the second layer of sucker rod spacers. This process is repeated until four tiers of layered sucker rods are present. A bundle spacer is then placed within the slots of the five cradle arms incrementally positioned along the length of the beams and optionally banded. Another four tiers of layered sucker rods can then be stacked before another bundle spacer is required. A total of three bundles comprising 60sucker rods can be placed within the cradle arms.
Although the apparatus of the present invention is designed to stack and hold 180 sucker rods in three bundles of 60 rods, it is understood by those skilled in the art that the apparatus can be made larger or smaller to accommodate a fewer or greater number of rods or accommodate shorter or longer types of rods. It is also understood by those skilled in the art that the apparatus can hold a variety of rods including plain, coated, guided or scrapered rods all with the same efficiency, ease and protection.
The apparatus can be made of any type of metal or metal alloy. It is preferred that the apparatus be made of steel or similar material. The beams, cradle arms, lifting arms and all of the other elements of the apparatus are preferably welded together in order for the apparatus to be strong and sturdy.
In summary, the novel sucker rod cradle apparatus of the present invention is a great improvement over the previously known methods for h~n~1ling, storing and 5 transporting sucker rods. The design of the apparatus significantly enhances the protection of the sucker rods from damage and also allows for holding and transporting at one time up to three times the normal number of rods which can be stacked and stored safely without the risk of damage to any rods. The apparatus has built in methods by which it can be moved, loaded or unloaded. In addition, the lo present apparatus elimin~tes the need to bundle rods with steel banding which makes the unloading and loading of the rods easier, faster and more cost efficient. The apparatus allows if required for the creation of rod bundles to the same standard dimensions. As a result any bundle of rods removed from the apparatus will be stackable in the preferred board on board method of stacking.
While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in detail it will be evident to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
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