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- Some embodiments described herein generally relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for moving heavy equipment. Some embodiments herein generally relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for moving oil field equipment on skids.
- multiple wells may be drilled on a single oilfield site.
- Each of the multiple wells may be as little as a few feet away from each other to as much as several hundred feet apart.
- the drilling equipment is moved from the location of the one well to the location of each subsequent well.
- Moving oilfield equipment may involve costly and time-consuming processes such as disconnecting and dismantling oilfield equipment, renting moving equipment such as large cranes and specialized trucks to lift and move the oilfield equipment, additional manpower to operate such equipment, and additional logistical and planning to coordinate such moves. Furthermore, dismantling and moving oilfield equipment increases the risk of damage to the equipment.
- Some oilfield equipment for example, backyard equipment such as mud tanks, electrical generation equipment, and other oilfield equipment may be affixed to oilfield skids that may remain in one location during the drilling of multiple wells, while other equipment, such as the oil drilling mast, may be moved from one well location to another.
- long electrical cabling, hydraulic lines, mud piping, and other couplings may connect the transportable equipment such as the oil drilling mast to the stationary oilfield equipment.
- Such connections create losses such as electrical losses and/or fluid pressure losses that may be compensated for by increased power usage and using larger equipment than would otherwise be used.
- a system for moving equipment may include a platform having opposing first and second ends.
- a first roll end may be located at the first end of the platform.
- a first beam may be coupled to the first roll end at the first end of the platform.
- the system may also include a first mover coupled to the coupler.
- the first mover may include a first head, a first lift, and a first horizontal actuator.
- the first head may be coupled to the first beam and the first lift.
- the first lift may be coupled to the first horizontal actuator and the first mover may be configured to lift the platform vertically and move the platform horizontally.
- a method for moving equipment may include coupling a beam to a platform.
- the platform may have opposing first and second ends.
- the beam may be coupled to the first end of the platform and the beam may have opposing third and fourth ends.
- the method may also include coupling a mover to the third end of the beam.
- the mover may include a head, a lift, and a horizontal actuator.
- the head may be coupled to the beam and the lift while the lift may be coupled to the horizontal actuator.
- the method may also include lifting the platform by extending the lift and moving the platform horizontally by activating the horizontal actuator in a first direction.
- FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an oilfield skid and building system and associated moving system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 2 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 3 depicts a detailed view of an oilfield skid and associated moving system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of a lift and roll system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 5 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 6 depicts a partial plan view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid of FIG. 5 , according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 7 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 8 depicts a partial plan view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid of FIG. 7 , according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 9 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 10 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 11 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 12 depicts a side view of a motorized wheel lift and roll system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein;
- FIG. 13 depicts a side view of a motorized wheel lift and roll system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein.
- FIG. 1 depicts an oilfield skid and equipment system 100 and associated transport system 200 .
- the oilfield skid and equipment system 100 includes two platforms 110 , 111 , commonly referred to as oilfield skids, and oilfield equipment 112 , 113 mounted to the platforms 110 , 111 .
- the equipment 112 , 113 may include one or more of various types of oilfield equipment such as buildings for housing personnel, control rooms, pumps, generators, fluid storage tanks, equipment storage, and other oilfield equipment.
- two or more platforms 110 , 111 may be joined or otherwise coupled together to form a single structure.
- a catwalk 105 couples the platform 110 to the platform 111 .
- the platforms 110 , 111 may be moved jointly or separately from one well location to another well location. If each of the platforms 110 , 111 are to be moved separately, then they may be decoupled from each other for relocation.
- the platforms 110 , 111 may also include a roll end 120 at each of two opposing ends of the platforms 110 , 111 . The roll end 120 will be described in greater detail below.
- the transport system 200 moves both platforms 110 , 111 , as a single unit.
- the transport system 200 includes one or more movers 400 coupled to the platforms 110 , 111 via couplers 300 .
- the movers 400 lift the platforms 110 , 111 , move platforms 110 , 111 a horizontal distance along the ground, and then set the platforms 110 , 111 back down.
- the movers 400 may lift the platforms 110 , 111 at a first well location, move the platforms 110 , 111 from the first well location to a second well location, and then set the platforms back down.
- the movers 400 lift the platforms 110 , 111 at a first well location, move the platforms a short distance, less than the distance to the to the second well location, set the platforms 110 , 111 back down, then a portion of the mover 400 may be reset and an iterative processes of lifting, moving, setting down, and resetting the mover 400 may be repeated until the platforms 110 , 111 arrive at the second well location.
- the movers 400 may transport the platforms 110 , 111 in a straight line or they may turn and/or rotate the platforms 110 , 111 as part of the moving process.
- the couplers 300 may include a support structure, such as a beam 302 that couples to both the movers 400 and one or more of the platforms 110 , 111 .
- the coupler 300 may also include a connector 320 that engages with a portion of one of the platforms 110 , 111 .
- the connector 320 engages with the roll ends 120 of the platforms 110 , 111 .
- FIG. 2 shows a detailed view of two couplers 300 attached to the ends of the platforms 110 , 111 .
- the couplers 300 may include a beam 302 with two opposing ends 304 , 305 .
- the beam 302 may be an I-beam in the central portion of the beam 302 with a box beam structure at the ends 304 , 305 .
- Each of the ends 304 , 305 may include a coupling 308 .
- the coupling 308 may include two plates 313 .
- the plates 313 - 1 , 313 - 2 may include apertures 314 for receiving a fastener 315 .
- each pair of plates 313 - 1 , 313 - 2 at an end 304 , 305 may be parallel to each other.
- An aperture 314 - 1 of a first plate 313 - 1 corresponds to an aperture 314 - 2 in a second plate 313 - 2 .
- the apertures 314 - 1 , 314 - 2 may have a central axis along the length of the apertures 314 - 1 , 314 - 2 through the plates 313 - 1 , 313 - 2 .
- Corresponding apertures 314 - 1 , 314 - 2 may have central axes that are coincident with each other.
- Such corresponding apertures 314 - 1 , 314 - 2 may allow a fastener 315 , such as a pin, to pass through and engage with a pair of corresponding apertures 314 - 1 , 314 - 2 .
- the coupler 300 may also include an extended end 306 ; for example, as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the extended end 306 protrudes out from an end 305 of the platform 111 .
- the extended end 306 may extend perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis of the beam 302 .
- the extended end 306 may allow for the coupling of a mover 400 in some embodiments. For example, if the platform 111 were located next to a wall or another platform that was not connected to the platform 111 , then there may not be room to place a mover 400 between the platform 111 and, for example, the wall. The extended end 306 allows the mover to be placed in a location between the sides 108 , 109 of the platform 111 .
- the extended end 306 may also include a coupler 308 with associated apertures 314 in plates 313 - 1 , 313 - 2 and one or more fasteners 315 .
- FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of the connector 320 that couples the beam 302 of the coupler 300 to the platform 111 .
- the connector 320 may be hinged and include a fixed member 324 joined to a movable member 322 by a pivot 326 .
- the moveable member 322 may be positionable between an open position in which the connector 320 may receive a tube 122 and a closed position in which the fixed member 324 and the movable member 322 form an aperture 329 that surrounds and couples to the tube 122 .
- the tube 122 may be integrated with the roll end 120 of the platform 111 .
- the pivot 326 may include a pivot pin 328 and corresponding apertures 327 and the fixed member 324 and the movable member 322 on the front side of the tube 122 .
- the connector 320 may include a second pivot 326 on a back side of the tube 122 .
- the pins 328 of the pivots 326 may be removable such that the fixed portion of the connector 320 is set on the tube 122 and the movable member 322 of the connector 320 is then installed and held in place around the bottom of the tube 122 by the pins 328 to complete the aperture 329 and couple the beam 302 to the roll end 120 .
- Roll ends such as the roll end 120 are used on platforms and other oilfield equipment to facilitate their rough movement by dragging platforms by or on their roll ends.
- the roll end 120 may form an end of a skid 114 .
- the skids 114 may extend under the platform 110 up to the tube 122 .
- the skids 114 may form a protective structure beneath and at the ends of the platforms 110 , 111 and protect the platform when it is in use, for example, when it is dragged along the ground.
- the connector 320 may include the fixed member 324 without the movable member 322 .
- the fixed portion may extend at least partially around and underneath the tube 122 of the roll end 120 and may have a hook shape. While a connector 320 that includes a movable member 322 pinned to a fixed member 324 to create a complete aperture 329 may positively capture the tube 122 , a coupler with a hook-shaped fixed portion may not positively engage the tube 122 . Instead, the hook may engage with the tube 122 during the lifting portion of the moving sequence described below with respect to FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a mover 400 .
- the mover 400 includes a lift 430 for vertical movement.
- the lift is coupled to the head 426 at a first end and coupled to a horizontal actuator 440 via an intermediate plate 450 at a second end.
- the lift 430 may be a linear actuator.
- the lift 430 raises and lowers the foot 442 relative to the head 426 .
- the lift 430 shown in FIG. 4 is a linear actuator, specifically, a hydraulic linear actuator.
- the linear actuator may be of another type, for example, the linear actuator may be a jackscrew, a threaded rod and follower, or other type of linear actuator.
- the head 426 of the mover 400 includes one or more plates 422 - 1 , 422 - 2 attached to a rotary actuator 428 .
- the rotary actuator 428 rotates the lift 430 , the foot 442 , and/or the horizontal actuator 440 relative to the head 426 of the mover 400 .
- the plates 422 - 1 , 422 - 2 include apertures 424 .
- the head 426 may be a weldment, casting, or other design.
- the apertures 424 may be formed thought the plates 422 - 1 , 422 - 2 and may receive a fastener, such as fastener 315 , to attach the mover 400 to the coupler 300 , see, for example, FIG. 5 .
- a first aperture 424 - 1 of a first plate 422 - 1 may correspond to a second aperture 424 - 2 in a second plate 422 - 2 .
- the apertures 424 - 1 , 424 - 2 may have a central axis along the length of each of the apertures 424 - 1 , 424 - 2 through the plates 422 - 1 , 422 - 2 .
- Corresponding apertures 424 - 1 , 424 - 2 may have central axes that are coincident with each other. Such corresponding apertures 424 - 1 , 424 - 2 may allow a fastener such as the fastener 315 , which may be a pin, to pass through and engage a pair of corresponding apertures 424 - 1 , 424 - 2 .
- a fastener such as the fastener 315 , which may be a pin
- the horizontal actuator 440 is configured to translate the foot 442 laterally/horizontally with respect to the head 426 and lift 430 .
- the horizontal actuator 440 may translate the foot 442 via a linear actuator 460 .
- the linear actuator may be a hydraulic linear actuator that includes a rod such as the piston 464 , and a cylinder, such as the cylinder 462 .
- the linear actuator may be of another type, for example, the linear actuator may be a jackscrew, a threaded rod and follower, or other type of linear actuator.
- the linear actuator 460 includes a movable end 448 that is attached to the intermediate plate 450 and a stationary end 466 that is attached to the foot 442 .
- the movable end 448 of the actuator 460 and the intermediate plate 450 also move, thereby moving the foot relative to the intermediate plate 450 and the rest of the mover 400 , including the head 426 .
- the horizontal actuator 440 may also include one or more tracks 444 that extend between the ends 446 , 448 of the horizontal actuator 440 .
- the intermediate plate 450 may include a guide 452 that rides between and/or engages with one or more of the tracks 444 .
- the guide 452 and tracks 444 may add stability to the movement of the foot 442 with respect to the head 426 .
- the horizontal actuator 440 may include a motorized wheel assembly.
- the horizontal actuator 440 is coupled to the lift 430 and head 426 via the intermediate plate 450 .
- FIG. 5 shows the movers 400 coupled to the couplers 300 .
- a portion of the process for moving the platforms 110 , 111 is also described with reference to FIG. 5 .
- the head 426 of the mover 400 is attached to the ends 304 , 305 of the coupler 300 .
- the apertures 424 of the plates 422 - 1 , 422 - 2 are aligned with corresponding apertures 314 of the coupling 308 .
- Aligning apertures 424 with apertures 314 may include aligning the central axis of one of the apertures 424 with a central axis of one of the apertures 314 .
- Aligning the central axes of the apertures 314 , 424 may include orienting the head 426 with the coupler 300 such that the central axis of the apertures 314 , 424 are coincident with each other.
- a fastener such as the fastener 315 , may be placed through a set of aligned apertures 314 , 424 to attach the mover 400 to the couplers 300 .
- the mover 400 may be coupled to one or more couplers 300 .
- the mover 400 is coupled to two couplers 300 , one each on either side of the head 426 .
- the mover 600 shown in FIG. 5 , is coupled to the extended end 306 of the coupler 300 .
- the head 626 of the mover 600 is rotated 90 degrees with respect to the head 426 of the mover 400 .
- the foot 642 of the mover 600 is aligned with the foot 442 of the mover 400 even though the head 626 of the mover 600 is not aligned with the head 426 of the mover 400 .
- FIG. 6 shows a side view of a portion of the oilfield skid and equipment system 100 .
- the movers 400 , 600 and their respective lifts 430 , 630 are shown in their retracted positions. In such a position, the feet 442 , 642 are lifted off the ground 10 while the skid 114 of the platform 110 is resting on the ground 10 .
- the lifts 430 , 630 are extended in a direction 12 , which may be, for example, a vertical downward direction.
- the platforms 110 , 111 move in a direction 14 , which may be in a vertically upward direction, off of the ground 10 .
- the other movers 400 attached to the platforms 110 , 111 may also extend their respective lifts 430 in coordination with each other, to aid in raising the platforms 110 , 111 as a single unit.
- the platforms 110 , 111 may be moved horizontally. Horizontal movement may be accomplished by stroking the linear actuators 460 , 660 of the movers 400 , 600 .
- the linear actuator 660 is stroked to retract piston 664 into cylinder 662 . This moves the head 626 in a direction 16 .
- the head 626 being coupled to the coupler 300 , which is coupled to the platform 111 , also moves the platform 111 in the direction 16 .
- the other movers 400 attached to the platforms 110 , 111 may also stroke their respective linear actuators 460 in coordination with each other, to aid in moving the platforms 110 , 111 as a single unit.
- the platforms 110 , 111 are lowered to ground as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the platforms 110 , 111 move in a direction 20 , which may be a vertically downward direction, until the skid 114 of the platforms 110 , 111 rest against the ground 10 .
- the continued retraction of the lifts 430 , 460 cause the feet 442 , 462 to lift off the ground in a direction 18 , which may be a vertically upward direction.
- the linear actuators 460 , 660 may be extended to reset the position of the feet 442 , 642 back into their original position.
- the feet 442 , 642 are translated in a direction 22 to move them back into their starting position, for example, as also shown in FIG. 5 . From this position, the process depicted in FIG. 6-11 may be repeated to move the platforms 110 , 111 to a new drilling location.
- the movers 400 , 600 may rotate their respective feet 442 , 642 in other directions. By rotating the feet 442 , 642 , the direction of movement of the platforms 110 , 111 is changed, allowing the platforms to turn and travel in both curved and straight lines.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 depict another embodiment of a mover.
- the mover 500 includes many of the features of the mover 400 described above.
- the mover 500 includes a head 526 , with a rotational actuator 528 to rotate the head relative to the horizontal actuator 540 .
- the head also includes plates 522 with apertures 524 for coupling to couplers 300 .
- the mover 500 also includes a lift 530 that moves the head 526 in a vertical direction relative to horizontal actuator 540 .
- the horizontal actuator 540 of the mover 500 includes a drive unit 543 attached to wheels 546 to aid in moving the mover 500 horizontally along the ground.
- a plate 550 may be attached to a drive unit 543 .
- the drive unit 543 may be an electric motor, a hydraulic motor, or other type of motor, which may be coupled to the wheels 546 via a transmission and/or differential.
- the drive unit 543 may be directly coupled to one or more axles 544 , which are then coupled to the wheels 546 .
- the movers 500 may lift the platforms at a first well location, move the platforms 110 , 111 to a second well location, and set the platforms 110 , 111 down at the second well location without multiple lift, move, set down, operations that may be used when the movers 400 are used.
- the movers 500 may also use their rotary actuators 528 to rotate their respective heads 526 to turn or rotate the platforms 110 , 111 while the platforms 110 , 111 are lifted off the ground and even during horizontal movement of the platforms 110 , 111 .
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A system for moving equipment is disclosed. The system may include a platform having opposing first and second ends. A first roll end may be located at the first end of the platform. A first beam may be coupled to the first roll end at the first end of the platform. The system may also include a first mover coupled to the coupler. The first mover may include a first head, a first lift, and a first horizontal actuator. The first head may be coupled to the first beam and the first lift. The first lift may be coupled to the first horizontal actuator and the first mover may be configured to lift the platform vertically and move the platform horizontally.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62/222,398 filed Sep. 23, 2015, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference.
- Some embodiments described herein generally relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for moving heavy equipment. Some embodiments herein generally relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for moving oil field equipment on skids.
- In the drilling of oil and gas wells, multiple wells may be drilled on a single oilfield site. Each of the multiple wells may be as little as a few feet away from each other to as much as several hundred feet apart. When drilling multiple wells at a single oilfield site, the drilling equipment is moved from the location of the one well to the location of each subsequent well.
- Moving oilfield equipment may involve costly and time-consuming processes such as disconnecting and dismantling oilfield equipment, renting moving equipment such as large cranes and specialized trucks to lift and move the oilfield equipment, additional manpower to operate such equipment, and additional logistical and planning to coordinate such moves. Furthermore, dismantling and moving oilfield equipment increases the risk of damage to the equipment.
- Some oilfield equipment, for example, backyard equipment such as mud tanks, electrical generation equipment, and other oilfield equipment may be affixed to oilfield skids that may remain in one location during the drilling of multiple wells, while other equipment, such as the oil drilling mast, may be moved from one well location to another. In such instances, long electrical cabling, hydraulic lines, mud piping, and other couplings may connect the transportable equipment such as the oil drilling mast to the stationary oilfield equipment. Such connections create losses such as electrical losses and/or fluid pressure losses that may be compensated for by increased power usage and using larger equipment than would otherwise be used.
- This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
- A system for moving equipment is disclosed. The system may include a platform having opposing first and second ends. A first roll end may be located at the first end of the platform. A first beam may be coupled to the first roll end at the first end of the platform. The system may also include a first mover coupled to the coupler. The first mover may include a first head, a first lift, and a first horizontal actuator. The first head may be coupled to the first beam and the first lift. The first lift may be coupled to the first horizontal actuator and the first mover may be configured to lift the platform vertically and move the platform horizontally.
- A method for moving equipment is disclosed. The method may include coupling a beam to a platform. The platform may have opposing first and second ends. The beam may be coupled to the first end of the platform and the beam may have opposing third and fourth ends. The method may also include coupling a mover to the third end of the beam. The mover may include a head, a lift, and a horizontal actuator. The head may be coupled to the beam and the lift while the lift may be coupled to the horizontal actuator. The method may also include lifting the platform by extending the lift and moving the platform horizontally by activating the horizontal actuator in a first direction.
- In the drawings, sizes, shapes, and relative positions of elements are not drawn to scale. For example, the shapes of various elements and angles are not drawn to scale, and some of these elements may have been arbitrarily enlarged and positioned to improve drawing legibility.
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FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an oilfield skid and building system and associated moving system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 2 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 3 depicts a detailed view of an oilfield skid and associated moving system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of a lift and roll system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 5 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 6 depicts a partial plan view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid ofFIG. 5 , according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 7 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 8 depicts a partial plan view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid ofFIG. 7 , according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 9 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 10 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 11 depicts a detailed view of an end of an oilfield skid and associated moving system and a portion of the process for moving an oilfield skid, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; -
FIG. 12 depicts a side view of a motorized wheel lift and roll system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; and -
FIG. 13 depicts a side view of a motorized wheel lift and roll system, according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein. -
FIG. 1 depicts an oilfield skid andequipment system 100 and associatedtransport system 200. The oilfield skid andequipment system 100 includes twoplatforms oilfield equipment platforms equipment - In some embodiments, two or
more platforms FIG. 1 , acatwalk 105 couples theplatform 110 to theplatform 111. Theplatforms platforms platforms roll end 120 at each of two opposing ends of theplatforms roll end 120 will be described in greater detail below. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , thetransport system 200 moves bothplatforms transport system 200 includes one ormore movers 400 coupled to theplatforms couplers 300. Themovers 400 lift theplatforms platforms 110, 111 a horizontal distance along the ground, and then set theplatforms movers 400 may lift theplatforms platforms movers 400 lift theplatforms platforms mover 400 may be reset and an iterative processes of lifting, moving, setting down, and resetting themover 400 may be repeated until theplatforms movers 400 may transport theplatforms platforms - The
couplers 300 may include a support structure, such as abeam 302 that couples to both themovers 400 and one or more of theplatforms coupler 300 may also include aconnector 320 that engages with a portion of one of theplatforms FIG. 1 , theconnector 320 engages with the roll ends 120 of theplatforms - Additional structure and operation of oilfield skid and
equipment system 100 and associatedtransport system 200 are now described with reference toFIGS. 2-11 .FIG. 2 shows a detailed view of twocouplers 300 attached to the ends of theplatforms couplers 300 may include abeam 302 with two opposingends FIG. 2 , thebeam 302 may be an I-beam in the central portion of thebeam 302 with a box beam structure at theends - Each of the
ends coupling 308. In some embodiments, for example as shown inFIG. 2 , thecoupling 308 may include twoplates 313. The plates 313-1, 313-2 may includeapertures 314 for receiving afastener 315. In some embodiments, each pair of plates 313-1, 313-2 at anend - An aperture 314-1 of a first plate 313-1 corresponds to an aperture 314-2 in a second plate 313-2. The apertures 314-1, 314-2 may have a central axis along the length of the apertures 314-1, 314-2 through the plates 313-1, 313-2. Corresponding apertures 314-1, 314-2 may have central axes that are coincident with each other. Such corresponding apertures 314-1, 314-2 may allow a
fastener 315, such as a pin, to pass through and engage with a pair of corresponding apertures 314-1, 314-2. - The
coupler 300 may also include anextended end 306; for example, as shown inFIG. 2 . Theextended end 306 protrudes out from anend 305 of theplatform 111. In some embodiments, theextended end 306 may extend perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis of thebeam 302. - The
extended end 306 may allow for the coupling of amover 400 in some embodiments. For example, if theplatform 111 were located next to a wall or another platform that was not connected to theplatform 111, then there may not be room to place amover 400 between theplatform 111 and, for example, the wall. Theextended end 306 allows the mover to be placed in a location between thesides platform 111. Theextended end 306 may also include acoupler 308 with associatedapertures 314 in plates 313-1, 313-2 and one ormore fasteners 315. -
FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of theconnector 320 that couples thebeam 302 of thecoupler 300 to theplatform 111. Theconnector 320 may be hinged and include a fixedmember 324 joined to amovable member 322 by apivot 326. Themoveable member 322 may be positionable between an open position in which theconnector 320 may receive atube 122 and a closed position in which the fixedmember 324 and themovable member 322 form anaperture 329 that surrounds and couples to thetube 122. Thetube 122 may be integrated with theroll end 120 of theplatform 111. - The
pivot 326 may include apivot pin 328 andcorresponding apertures 327 and the fixedmember 324 and themovable member 322 on the front side of thetube 122. Theconnector 320 may include asecond pivot 326 on a back side of thetube 122. In some embodiments, thepins 328 of thepivots 326 may be removable such that the fixed portion of theconnector 320 is set on thetube 122 and themovable member 322 of theconnector 320 is then installed and held in place around the bottom of thetube 122 by thepins 328 to complete theaperture 329 and couple thebeam 302 to theroll end 120. - Roll ends, such as the
roll end 120, are used on platforms and other oilfield equipment to facilitate their rough movement by dragging platforms by or on their roll ends. Theroll end 120 may form an end of askid 114. Theskids 114 may extend under theplatform 110 up to thetube 122. Theskids 114 may form a protective structure beneath and at the ends of theplatforms - In some embodiments, the
connector 320 may include the fixedmember 324 without themovable member 322. The fixed portion may extend at least partially around and underneath thetube 122 of theroll end 120 and may have a hook shape. While aconnector 320 that includes amovable member 322 pinned to a fixedmember 324 to create acomplete aperture 329 may positively capture thetube 122, a coupler with a hook-shaped fixed portion may not positively engage thetube 122. Instead, the hook may engage with thetube 122 during the lifting portion of the moving sequence described below with respect toFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of amover 400. Themover 400 includes alift 430 for vertical movement. The lift is coupled to thehead 426 at a first end and coupled to ahorizontal actuator 440 via anintermediate plate 450 at a second end. Thelift 430 may be a linear actuator. - The
lift 430 raises and lowers thefoot 442 relative to thehead 426. Thelift 430 shown inFIG. 4 is a linear actuator, specifically, a hydraulic linear actuator. In some embodiments, the linear actuator may be of another type, for example, the linear actuator may be a jackscrew, a threaded rod and follower, or other type of linear actuator. - The
head 426 of themover 400 includes one or more plates 422-1, 422-2 attached to arotary actuator 428. Therotary actuator 428 rotates thelift 430, thefoot 442, and/or thehorizontal actuator 440 relative to thehead 426 of themover 400. The plates 422-1, 422-2 includeapertures 424. Thehead 426 may be a weldment, casting, or other design. - The
apertures 424 may be formed thought the plates 422-1, 422-2 and may receive a fastener, such asfastener 315, to attach themover 400 to thecoupler 300, see, for example,FIG. 5 . In addition, a first aperture 424-1 of a first plate 422-1 may correspond to a second aperture 424-2 in a second plate 422-2. The apertures 424-1, 424-2 may have a central axis along the length of each of the apertures 424-1, 424-2 through the plates 422-1, 422-2. Corresponding apertures 424-1, 424-2 may have central axes that are coincident with each other. Such corresponding apertures 424-1, 424-2 may allow a fastener such as thefastener 315, which may be a pin, to pass through and engage a pair of corresponding apertures 424-1, 424-2. - The
horizontal actuator 440 is configured to translate thefoot 442 laterally/horizontally with respect to thehead 426 andlift 430. Thehorizontal actuator 440 may translate thefoot 442 via alinear actuator 460. As shown inFIG. 4 the linear actuator may be a hydraulic linear actuator that includes a rod such as thepiston 464, and a cylinder, such as thecylinder 462. In some embodiments, the linear actuator may be of another type, for example, the linear actuator may be a jackscrew, a threaded rod and follower, or other type of linear actuator. - The
linear actuator 460 includes amovable end 448 that is attached to theintermediate plate 450 and astationary end 466 that is attached to thefoot 442. As thepiston 464 extends and retracts from thecylinder 462, themovable end 448 of theactuator 460 and theintermediate plate 450 also move, thereby moving the foot relative to theintermediate plate 450 and the rest of themover 400, including thehead 426. - The
horizontal actuator 440 may also include one ormore tracks 444 that extend between theends horizontal actuator 440. Theintermediate plate 450 may include aguide 452 that rides between and/or engages with one or more of thetracks 444. Theguide 452 andtracks 444 may add stability to the movement of thefoot 442 with respect to thehead 426. - In some embodiments, for example, as described below with respect to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , thehorizontal actuator 440 may include a motorized wheel assembly. - The
horizontal actuator 440 is coupled to thelift 430 andhead 426 via theintermediate plate 450. -
FIG. 5 shows themovers 400 coupled to thecouplers 300. A portion of the process for moving theplatforms FIG. 5 . To attach themover 400 to thecouplers 300, thehead 426 of themover 400 is attached to theends coupler 300. In particular, theapertures 424 of the plates 422-1, 422-2 are aligned withcorresponding apertures 314 of thecoupling 308. Aligningapertures 424 withapertures 314 may include aligning the central axis of one of theapertures 424 with a central axis of one of theapertures 314. Aligning the central axes of theapertures head 426 with thecoupler 300 such that the central axis of theapertures - A fastener, such as the
fastener 315, may be placed through a set of alignedapertures mover 400 to thecouplers 300. As shown inFIG. 5 , themover 400 may be coupled to one ormore couplers 300. For example, themover 400 is coupled to twocouplers 300, one each on either side of thehead 426. - The
mover 600, shown inFIG. 5 , is coupled to theextended end 306 of thecoupler 300. Thehead 626 of themover 600 is rotated 90 degrees with respect to thehead 426 of themover 400. By rotating thehead 626 of themover 600, thefoot 642 of themover 600 is aligned with thefoot 442 of themover 400 even though thehead 626 of themover 600 is not aligned with thehead 426 of themover 400. -
FIG. 6 shows a side view of a portion of the oilfield skid andequipment system 100. InFIG. 6 , themovers respective lifts feet ground 10 while theskid 114 of theplatform 110 is resting on theground 10. - With reference to
FIGS. 7 and 8 , a portion of the process for moving theplatforms lifts direction 12, which may be, for example, a vertical downward direction. When thefeet ground 10, theplatforms direction 14, which may be in a vertically upward direction, off of theground 10. Theother movers 400 attached to theplatforms respective lifts 430 in coordination with each other, to aid in raising theplatforms - With the
platforms ground 10, theplatforms linear actuators movers FIG. 9 , thelinear actuator 660 is stroked to retractpiston 664 intocylinder 662. This moves thehead 626 in adirection 16. Thehead 626, being coupled to thecoupler 300, which is coupled to theplatform 111, also moves theplatform 111 in thedirection 16. Theother movers 400 attached to theplatforms linear actuators 460 in coordination with each other, to aid in moving theplatforms - With the
linear actuator 660 stroked in a retracted position, theplatforms FIG. 10 . As thelifts platforms direction 20, which may be a vertically downward direction, until theskid 114 of theplatforms ground 10. Once theplatforms ground 10, the continued retraction of thelifts feet direction 18, which may be a vertically upward direction. - With the
feet ground 10, thelinear actuators feet FIG. 11 , thefeet direction 22 to move them back into their starting position, for example, as also shown inFIG. 5 . From this position, the process depicted inFIG. 6-11 may be repeated to move theplatforms - Although depicted as moving in a single direction that is along the length of the
platforms movers respective feet feet platforms -
FIGS. 12 and 13 depict another embodiment of a mover. Themover 500 includes many of the features of themover 400 described above. For example, themover 500 includes ahead 526, with arotational actuator 528 to rotate the head relative to thehorizontal actuator 540. The head also includesplates 522 withapertures 524 for coupling to couplers 300. Themover 500 also includes alift 530 that moves thehead 526 in a vertical direction relative tohorizontal actuator 540. - Instead of using a
linear actuator 460 attached to afoot 442, as depicted inFIG. 4 , thehorizontal actuator 540 of themover 500 includes adrive unit 543 attached towheels 546 to aid in moving themover 500 horizontally along the ground. In some embodiments, for example as shown inFIG. 5 , aplate 550 may be attached to adrive unit 543. Thedrive unit 543 may be an electric motor, a hydraulic motor, or other type of motor, which may be coupled to thewheels 546 via a transmission and/or differential. In some embodiments thedrive unit 543 may be directly coupled to one ormore axles 544, which are then coupled to thewheels 546. - When one or
more movers 500 are attached to one or more platforms, such asplatforms movers 500 may lift the platforms at a first well location, move theplatforms platforms movers 400 are used. Themovers 500 may also use theirrotary actuators 528 to rotate theirrespective heads 526 to turn or rotate theplatforms platforms platforms - A few example embodiments have been described in detail above; however, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the example embodiments without materially departing from the scope of the present disclosure or the appended claims. Accordingly, such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of this disclosure. Likewise, while the disclosure herein contains many specifics, these specifics should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure or of any of the appended claims, but merely as providing information pertinent to one or more specific embodiments that may fall within the scope of the disclosure and the appended claims. Any described features from the various embodiments disclosed may be employed in combination. In addition, other embodiments of the present disclosure may also be devised which lie within the scope of the disclosure and the appended claims. Additions, deletions and modifications to the embodiments that fall within the meaning and scopes of the claims are to be embraced by the claims.
- Certain embodiments and features may have been described using a set of numerical upper limits and a set of numerical lower limits. It should be appreciated that ranges including the combination of any two values, e.g., the combination of any lower value with any upper value, the combination of any two lower values, or the combination of any two upper values are contemplated. Certain lower limits, upper limits and ranges may appear in one or more claims below. Numerical values are “about” or “approximately” the indicated value, and take into account experimental error, tolerances in manufacturing or operational processes, and other variations that would be expected by a person having ordinary skill in the art.
- The various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above-detailed description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the claims to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include other possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Accordingly, the claims are not limited by the disclosure.
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1. A system for moving equipment, comprising:
a platform having opposing first and second ends;
a first roll end at the first end of the platform;
a first beam coupled to the first roll end at the first end of the platform;
a first mover coupled to the first beam and including a first head, a first lift, and a first horizontal actuator, wherein the first head couples the first beam to the first lift, the first lift is coupled to the first horizontal actuator, and the first mover is configured to lift the platform vertically and move the platform horizontally.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a second roll end at the second end of the platform;
a second coupler coupled to the second roll end at the second end of the platform;
a second mover coupled to the second coupler and including a second head, a second lift, and a second horizontal actuator, the second head coupled to the second coupler and the second lift, the second lift further coupled to the second horizontal actuator, the second mover configured to lift the platform vertically and move the platform horizontally.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first horizontal actuator includes a foot and a linear actuator, the linear actuator coupling the first lift to the foot, the linear actuator configured to move the foot horizontally with respect to a surface on which the foot is placed.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first horizontal actuator includes a motor, a wheel, and an axle, the motor being coupled to the first lift and the axle coupling the wheel to the motor, the motor configured to rotate the wheel and move the platform horizontally with respect to a surface on which the wheel is placed.
5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a tube integrated with the first roll end;
a coupling attached to the first beam, the coupling including a fixed member affixed to the first beam and a moveable member pivotably coupled to the fixed member, the moveable member rotatably coupled to the fixed member.
6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the moveable member of the first beam is positionable between an open position and a closed position, in the open position the first beam is configured to receive the tube, in the closed position the movable member and the fixed member form an aperture that surrounds and is engaged with the tube, coupling the first beam to the tube.
7. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first head of the first mover includes a first rotary actuator configured to rotate the foot with respect to the first head.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first head of the first mover includes at least a first pair of apertures and the first beam includes at least a second pair of apertures, the first pair of apertures and the second pair of apertures configured to align with each other to receive a fastener, the fastener coupling the first mover to the first beam.
9. A method for moving equipment, comprising:
coupling a beam to a platform, the platform having opposing first and second ends, the beam being coupled to the first end of the platform, the beam having opposing third and fourth ends;
coupling a mover to the third end of the beam, the mover including a head, a lift, and a horizontal actuator, the head coupled to the beam and the lift, the lift coupled to the horizontal actuator;
lifting the platform by extending the lift; and
moving the platform horizontally by activating the horizontal actuator in a first direction.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first end of the platform includes a roll end and coupling the beam to the platform includes coupling the beam to the roll end.
11. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:
lowering the platform by retracting the lift.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the horizontal actuator includes a foot and a linear actuator and moving the platform horizontally by activating the horizontal actuator in a first direction actuating the linear actuator to move the foot in a first direction relative to the head of the mover from a first position to a second position.
13. The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
resetting the mover by actuating the linear actuator to move the foot in a second direction relative to the head of the mover from the second position to the first position, the second direction being opposite the first direction; and
lowering the platform by retracting the lift.
14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the roll end includes a tube and the beam includes a hinged coupler that includes a fixed portion joined to a movable portion by a pivot, and coupling the beam to the roll end includes positioning the hinged coupler in a closed position wherein the fixed portion and the movable portion form an aperture that surrounds and couples the tube.
15. The method of claim 9 , wherein a head of the platform includes a rotary actuator configured to rotate the foot relative to the head of the mover and further comprising:
rotating the platform by actuating the rotary actuator and rotating the foot relative to the head of the mover.
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