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- the disclosure relates to packing nut locking apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof.
- Packing nuts are used in the oil and gas industry, such as on fluid ends. Operational problems can arise when the packing nuts back out during use. For example, backing out of a packing nut can cause premature failure of a fluid end by causing cracking in the fluid end. The probability or extent of such a failure can cause changes to be made to the fluid end that increase cost and complexity of the fluid end, and/or decrease reliability, ease of use, and/or modularity of the fluid end.
- aspects of the present disclosure relate to packing nut locking apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof.
- a fluid end apparatus in one implementation, includes a fluid end body having an outer surface, and one or more stay rods coupled to the fluid end body and disposed at least partially externally to the outer surface of the fluid end body.
- the fluid end apparatus also includes one or more packing nuts threadedly coupled to the fluid end body, and a lock assembly.
- the lock assembly includes a first block in contact with the one or more stay rods, and a second block in contact with the one or more packing nuts.
- the lock assembly also includes a connector rod actuatable to move at least one of the first or second blocks relative to the other of the first or second blocks and into contact with the one or more stay rods or the one or more packing nuts.
- a fluid end apparatus in one implementation, includes a fluid end body having an outer surface, and one or more stay rods disposed at least partially externally to the outer surface of the fluid end body.
- the fluid end apparatus also includes one or more packing nuts, and a lock assembly.
- the lock assembly includes a first block, a second block, and a connector rod disposed at least partially between the first block and the second block. The connector rod is actuatable to apply a locking force to the one or more packing nuts.
- FIG. 1A is a schematic isometric view of a fluid end apparatus, according to one implementation.
- FIG. 1B is a schematic front view of one of the lock assemblies of the fluid end apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1A , according to one implementation.
- FIG. 1C is a schematic isometric front view of the lock assembly illustrated in FIG. 1B , according to one implementation.
- FIG. 1D is a schematic isometric back view of the lock assembly illustrated in FIG. 1C , according to one implementation.
- FIG. 1E is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lock assembly illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E in FIG. 1C , according to one implementation.
- FIG. 1F is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lock assembly illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E in FIG. 1C , according to one implementation.
- aspects of the present disclosure relate to packing nut locking apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof.
- FIG. 1A is a schematic isometric view of a fluid end apparatus 100 , according to one implementation.
- the fluid end apparatus 100 includes a fluid end 104 having a fluid end body 105 .
- the fluid end apparatus 100 is part of a pump that includes a power end opposing the fluid end 104 .
- the pump may be a reciprocal pump for oil and gas operations, such as a frac pump, for example.
- the fluid end 104 is adapted to couple to the power end via a plurality of plungers 116 .
- the fluid end 104 includes a plurality of retainer nuts 115 disposed at least partially in one of a plurality of bores formed in the fluid end body 105 .
- a gauge connector 190 may be coupled to a bore of the fluid end body 105 by a gauge connector nut 127 .
- a discharge flange 191 may be coupled to opposing ends of the fluid end body 105 for connecting hoses with a discharge manifold.
- a plurality of plunger clamps 192 may be disposed between the plungers 116 and a plurality of pony rods.
- a plurality of stay rods 112 are disposed at least partially between the fluid end 104 and the power end of the pump.
- the stay rods 112 are disposed at least partially externally to the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 .
- a plurality of packing nuts 114 are disposed at least partially in bores formed in the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 .
- the packing nuts 114 each are in contact with a seal disposed around a corresponding one of the plungers 116 to form a seal between the respective plunger 116 and the fluid end body 105 .
- the fluid end apparatus 100 includes a plurality of lock assemblies 140 disposed between the packing nuts 114 and the plurality of stay rods 112 disposed above the packing nuts 114 .
- the lock assemblies 140 are configured to prevent the packing nuts 114 from unthreading and backing out from the fluid end body 105 .
- FIG. 1B is a schematic front view of one of the lock assemblies 140 of the fluid end apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1A , according to one implementation.
- the lock assembly 140 is disposed between a pair of stay rods (including a first stay rod 112 A and a second stay rod 112 B) and a pair of packing nuts (including a first packing nut 114 A and a second packing nut 114 B).
- Each packing nut 114 A, 114 B includes a plunger 116 A, 116 B disposed therethrough, respectively.
- the fluid end body 105 includes an outer surface 111 .
- the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B, and the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B are disposed at least partially externally to the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 .
- the lock assembly 140 includes a first block 142 in contact with the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B.
- the lock assembly 140 includes a second block 144 in contact with the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- the first block 142 includes a first curved surface 146 in contact with an outer surface 143 of the first stay rod 112 A.
- the first block 142 includes a second curved surface 148 in contact with an outer surface 145 of the second stay rod 112 B.
- the second block 144 includes a first curved surface 150 in contact with an outer surface 147 of the first packing nut 114 A, and a second curved surface 152 in contact with an outer surface 149 of the second packing nut 114 B.
- the first block 142 is disposed between the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B and the second block 144 is disposed between the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- the first curved surface 146 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of the outer surface 143 .
- the second curved surface 148 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of the outer surface 145 .
- the first curved surface 150 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of the outer surface 147 .
- the second curved surface 152 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of the outer surface 149 .
- first block 142 and/or the second block 144 may include planar surfaces, edges, chamfers, and/or bevels to contact the pair of stay rods 112 A, 1128 and the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- first block 142 may be in contact with one of the stay rods 112 A or 1128 . In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the first block 142 is disposed in contact with the first stay rod 112 A and not the second stay rod 1128 .
- second block 144 may be in contact with one of the packing nuts 114 A or 1148 . In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the second block 144 is disposed in contact with the first packing nut 114 A and not the second packing nut 1148 .
- the lock assembly 140 includes a connector rod 154 disposed at least partially between the first block 142 and the second block 144 .
- the connector rod 154 is connected to the first block 142 and the second block 144 .
- the connector rod 154 includes a threaded outer surface 155 .
- the first block 142 is disposed above the second block 144 .
- the connector rod 154 is actuatable to move the first block 142 relative to the second block 144 .
- the connector rod 154 is actuatable to move the first block 142 into engagement with the pair of stay rods 112 A, 1128 , and/or is actuatable to move the first block 142 out of engagement with the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B.
- the connector rod 154 is actuatable to apply locking forces 156 A and 156 B to the outer surface 143 of the first stay rod 112 A and the outer surface 145 of the second stay rod 112 B, respectively, using the first block 142 .
- the connector rod is actuatable to apply locking forces 156 C and 156 D to the outer surface 147 of the first packing nut 114 A and the outer surface 149 of the second packing nut 114 B, respectively, using the second block 144 .
- Each of the locking forces 156 A- 156 D defines a first vector 157 A- 157 D and a second vector 158 A- 158 D, respectively.
- the first vectors 157 A- 157 D are in a vertical plane and the second vectors 158 A- 158 D are in a horizontal plane.
- the second vector 158 C of the locking force 156 C applied to the outer surface 147 of the first packing nut 114 A is in a horizontal direction opposite of the second vector 158 D of the locking force 156 D applied to the outer surface 149 of the second packing nut 114 B, as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the second vectors 158 C, 158 D of the locking forces 156 C, 156 D bias the first packing nut 114 A away from the second packing nut 114 B in a horizontal direction.
- the present disclosure contemplates that the locking forces 156 A- 156 D may bias the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B and the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B without moving each of the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B and/or the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- the first vectors 157 A, 157 B of the locking forces 156 A, 156 B applied to the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B, respectively, are in a vertical direction opposite of the first vectors 157 C, 157 D applied to the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B (as illustrated in FIG. 1B ).
- the first block 142 includes a front surface 160 that faces away from the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 and a back surface 161 (illustrated in FIG. 1D ) that faces and contacts the outer surface 111 .
- the second block 144 includes a front surface 162 that faces away from the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 and a back surface 163 (illustrated in FIG. 1D ) that faces and contacts the outer surface 111 .
- the second block 144 includes a first lip 159 A that protrudes from the first curved surface 150 and a second lip 159 B that protrudes from the second curved surface 152 .
- the first lip 159 A is disposed between the first packing nut 114 A and the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 .
- the second lip 159 B is disposed between the second packing nut 114 B and the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105
- aspects of the lock assembly 140 described herein facilitate preventing the packing nuts 114 A, 114 B from backing out away from the fluid end body 105 , facilitating prevention of premature failure of the fluid end apparatus 100 .
- aspects of the lock assembly 140 facilitate such benefits while reducing or eliminating changes to other components of the fluid end apparatus 100 , such as the fluid end body 105 and/or the packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- aspects of the lock assembly 140 also facilitate such benefits without extending any portion of the lock assembly 140 into one or more openings 137 A, 137 B formed in the curved outer surface 147 of the first packing nut 114 A or the curved outer surface 149 of the second packing nut 114 B.
- An outer perimeter defined by the outer surfaces of the second block 144 of the lock assembly 140 is disposed outside of each outer perimeter defined by the outer surfaces of each of the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- aspects of the lock assembly 140 hence facilitate modularity of the lock assembly 140 and the fluid end apparatus 100 , ease of use, ease of maintenance, and reduced costs.
- FIG. 1C is a schematic isometric front view of the lock assembly 140 illustrated in FIG. 1B , according to one implementation.
- the connector rod 154 is actuatable to move the first block 142 relative to the second block 144 .
- the connector rod 154 is an actuator.
- the connector rod 154 is actuatable by rotating the connector rod 154 , such as in a first rotational direction RD 1 and/or in a second rotational direction RD 2 that is opposite of the first rotational direction RD 1 .
- the connector rod 154 includes a torque head 165 .
- Rotating the connector rod 154 in the first rotational direction RD 1 moves the first block 142 relative to the second block 144 upwards in a first vertical direction D 1 using threads of the threaded outer surface 155 .
- Rotating the connector rod 154 in the second rotational direction RD 2 moves the first block 142 relative to the second block 144 downwards in a second vertical direction D 2 using threads of the threaded outer surface 155 .
- Rotating the connector rod 154 in the first rotational direction RD 1 moves the first block 142 into engagement with the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B (illustrated in FIG. 1B ).
- Rotating the connector rod 154 in the second rotational direction RD 2 moves the first block 142 out of engagement with the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B (illustrated in FIG. 1B ).
- the second block 144 is placed in contact with the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- the connector rod 154 is then turned to rotate the connector rod 154 in the first rotational direction RD 1 to move the first block 142 upwards in the first vertical direction D 1 and into engagement with the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B.
- the fluid end apparatus 100 is then operated, for example to pump a frac fluid.
- the connector rod 154 is turned to rotate the connector rod 154 in the second rotational direction RD 2 to move the first block 142 downwards in the second vertical direction D 2 and out of engagement from the pair of stay rods 112 A, 112 B.
- the lock assembly 140 having the first block 142 and the second block 144 is then removed such that the second block 144 is out of engagement from the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B.
- One or more of the pair of packing nuts 114 A, 114 B are removed from the fluid end body 105 and maintenance is conducted on the fluid end apparatus 100 .
- the torque head 165 is a recess formed in an upper end 166 of the connector rod 154 .
- the torque head 165 includes a protrusion at the upper end 166 having an outer surface shaped to interface with a tool.
- the connector rod 154 includes a torque section 167 on an outer surface of the connector rod 154 .
- the torque section 167 is disposed below the threaded outer surface 155 and between the threaded outer surface 155 and the second block 144 .
- the torque section 167 is disposed between the first block 142 and the second block 144 .
- the torque section 167 is sized and shaped to interface with a tool, such as a wrench.
- the connector rod 154 is rotatable to actuate the connector rod 154 by turning the connector rod 154 , such as by turning the torque head 165 and/or the torque section 167 using one or more tools, for example a wrench.
- the one or more tools may include a hex tool, an Allen wrench and/or an open end wrench.
- FIG. 1D is a schematic isometric back view of the lock assembly 140 illustrated in FIG. 1C , according to one implementation.
- the second block 144 includes one or more openings 168 formed in the back surface 163 .
- One or more magnets 169 are disposed in the one or more openings 168 .
- the one or more magnets 169 facilitate maintaining the back surface 163 of the second block 144 into contact with the outer surface 111 of the fluid end body 105 .
- FIG. 1E is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lock assembly 140 illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E in FIG. 1C , according to one implementation.
- the first block 142 includes an upper outer surface 170 and a lower outer surface 171 .
- the first block 142 includes a threaded inner surface 172 that extends from the upper outer surface 170 to the lower outer surface 171 .
- the threaded outer surface 155 of the connector rod 154 interfaces with (and is threaded into) the threaded inner surface 172 of the first block 142 .
- the second block 144 includes an upper outer surface 173 and a lower outer surface 174 .
- the second block 144 includes a first recess 175 formed in the upper outer surface 173 .
- a lower end 177 of the connector rod 154 is disposed in the first recess 175 and interfaces with a bottom surface 178 of the first recess 175 .
- the first recess 175 defines the bottom surface 178 and a sidewall 133 .
- the connector rod 154 includes a groove 132 formed into an outer surface of a lower portion of the connector rod 154 .
- the groove 132 extends circumferentially about the connector rod 154 .
- the groove 132 is between a first end and a second end of the connector rod 154 .
- the second block 144 includes a retainer opening 130 that extends from the front surface 162 to the back surface 163 of the second block 144 .
- the second block 144 includes a retainer 131 disposed in the retainer opening 130 .
- the retainer 131 may include one or more of a pin, a bolt, and/or a screw. In one example, the retainer 131 is a roll pin.
- the retainer opening 130 extends from the front surface 162 , at least partially through the sidewall 133 of the first recess 175 , and to the back surface 163 .
- the retainer 131 is disposed into the retainer opening 130 and through a portion of the groove 132 formed in the connector rod 154 .
- the retainer 131 is between the connector rod 154 and the sidewall 133 defined by the first recess 175 .
- the retainer 131 may create an interference fit between the connector rod 154 and the second block 144 .
- the retainer 131 retains the connector rod 154 in the first recess 175 of the second block 144 .
- the retainer 131 prevents the connector rod 154 from moving upwards and out of the first recess 175 .
- the connector rod 154 may be turned to rotate freely in the first rotational direction RD 1 or the second rotational direction RD 2 while being retained in the first recess 175 .
- a first width W 1 is defined between the first curved surface 146 (such as a lower end of the first curved surface 146 ) and the second curved surface 148 (such as a lower end of the second curved surface 148 ) of the first block 142 .
- a second width W 2 is defined between the first curved surface 150 (such as an upper end of the first curved surface 150 ) and the second curved surface 152 (such as an upper end of the second curved surface 152 ) of the second block 144 .
- the second width W 2 is larger than the first width W 1 .
- FIG. 1F is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lock assembly 140 illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E in FIG. 1C , according to one implementation.
- the implementation illustrated in FIG. 1F is similar to the implementation illustrated in FIG. 1E , and includes many of the same aspects.
- the second block 144 includes a second recess 176 formed in the lower outer surface 174 .
- An opening 179 extends from the first recess 175 to the second recess 176 .
- One or more retainers 180 such as a screw, pin, and/or a bolt, couple the connector rod 154 to the second block 144 through the opening 179 .
- the retainer 180 includes a head 181 that interfaces with a shoulder 193 of the second recess 176 and a shaft 182 that interfaces with a recess 183 formed in the lower end 177 of the connector rod 154 .
- the shaft 182 may have threads that are threaded into engagement with threads formed in the recess 183 of the connector rod 154 .
- the retainer 180 and the connector rod 154 when coupled together, can rotate together relative to the second block 144 to move the first block 142 up or down along the threaded outer surface 155 of the connector rod 154 .
- the retainer 180 retains the connector rod 154 at least partially in the first recess 175 of the second block 144 .
- Benefits of the present disclosure include reduced or eliminated probability of premature failure of fluid ends; reduced or eliminated probability of backing out of packing nuts without; design simplicity; ease of use and maintenance of fluid ends, packing nuts, and lock assemblies; promoted modularity of lock assemblies and fluid ends; reduced or eliminated changes to fluid ends; ease of use and maintenance of fluid ends and lock assemblies; low costs for fluid ends; and promoted reliability of fluid ends.
- aspects of the present disclosure include a lock assembly, a first block, a second block, and a connector rod. It is contemplated that one or more of these aspects (and aspects thereof) disclosed herein may be combined. Moreover, it is contemplated that one or more of these aspects may include some or all of the aforementioned benefits.
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- The disclosure relates to packing nut locking apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof.
- Packing nuts are used in the oil and gas industry, such as on fluid ends. Operational problems can arise when the packing nuts back out during use. For example, backing out of a packing nut can cause premature failure of a fluid end by causing cracking in the fluid end. The probability or extent of such a failure can cause changes to be made to the fluid end that increase cost and complexity of the fluid end, and/or decrease reliability, ease of use, and/or modularity of the fluid end.
- Therefore, there is a need for a fluid end that reduces or eliminates the risk and/or amount of backing out during use, and promotes reliability, cost-effectiveness, design simplicity, ease of use, and modularity of fluid ends.
- Aspects of the present disclosure relate to packing nut locking apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof.
- In one implementation, a fluid end apparatus, includes a fluid end body having an outer surface, and one or more stay rods coupled to the fluid end body and disposed at least partially externally to the outer surface of the fluid end body. The fluid end apparatus also includes one or more packing nuts threadedly coupled to the fluid end body, and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a first block in contact with the one or more stay rods, and a second block in contact with the one or more packing nuts. The lock assembly also includes a connector rod actuatable to move at least one of the first or second blocks relative to the other of the first or second blocks and into contact with the one or more stay rods or the one or more packing nuts.
- In one implementation, a fluid end apparatus includes a fluid end body having an outer surface, and one or more stay rods disposed at least partially externally to the outer surface of the fluid end body. The fluid end apparatus also includes one or more packing nuts, and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a first block, a second block, and a connector rod disposed at least partially between the first block and the second block. The connector rod is actuatable to apply a locking force to the one or more packing nuts.
- So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
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FIG. 1A is a schematic isometric view of a fluid end apparatus, according to one implementation. -
FIG. 1B is a schematic front view of one of the lock assemblies of the fluid end apparatus illustrated inFIG. 1A , according to one implementation. -
FIG. 1C is a schematic isometric front view of the lock assembly illustrated inFIG. 1B , according to one implementation. -
FIG. 1D is a schematic isometric back view of the lock assembly illustrated inFIG. 1C , according to one implementation. -
FIG. 1E is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lock assembly illustrated inFIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E inFIG. 1C , according to one implementation. -
FIG. 1F is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lock assembly illustrated inFIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E inFIG. 1C , according to one implementation. - To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures. It is contemplated that elements disclosed in one implementation may be beneficially utilized on other implementations without specific recitation.
- Aspects of the present disclosure relate to packing nut locking apparatus and methods for fluid ends, and associated components thereof.
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FIG. 1A is a schematic isometric view of afluid end apparatus 100, according to one implementation. Thefluid end apparatus 100 includes afluid end 104 having afluid end body 105. Thefluid end apparatus 100 is part of a pump that includes a power end opposing thefluid end 104. The pump may be a reciprocal pump for oil and gas operations, such as a frac pump, for example. Thefluid end 104 is adapted to couple to the power end via a plurality ofplungers 116. Thefluid end 104 includes a plurality ofretainer nuts 115 disposed at least partially in one of a plurality of bores formed in thefluid end body 105. Agauge connector 190 may be coupled to a bore of thefluid end body 105 by agauge connector nut 127. Adischarge flange 191 may be coupled to opposing ends of thefluid end body 105 for connecting hoses with a discharge manifold. A plurality ofplunger clamps 192 may be disposed between theplungers 116 and a plurality of pony rods. - A plurality of
stay rods 112 are disposed at least partially between thefluid end 104 and the power end of the pump. Thestay rods 112 are disposed at least partially externally to theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105. A plurality ofpacking nuts 114 are disposed at least partially in bores formed in theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105. Thepacking nuts 114 each are in contact with a seal disposed around a corresponding one of theplungers 116 to form a seal between therespective plunger 116 and thefluid end body 105. - The
fluid end apparatus 100 includes a plurality oflock assemblies 140 disposed between thepacking nuts 114 and the plurality ofstay rods 112 disposed above thepacking nuts 114. Thelock assemblies 140 are configured to prevent thepacking nuts 114 from unthreading and backing out from thefluid end body 105. -
FIG. 1B is a schematic front view of one of thelock assemblies 140 of thefluid end apparatus 100 illustrated inFIG. 1A , according to one implementation. Thelock assembly 140 is disposed between a pair of stay rods (including afirst stay rod 112A and asecond stay rod 112B) and a pair of packing nuts (including afirst packing nut 114A and asecond packing nut 114B). Eachpacking nut plunger fluid end body 105 includes anouter surface 111. The pair ofstay rods outer surface 111 of thefluid end body 105. - The
lock assembly 140 includes afirst block 142 in contact with the pair ofstay rods lock assembly 140 includes asecond block 144 in contact with the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B. Thefirst block 142 includes a firstcurved surface 146 in contact with anouter surface 143 of thefirst stay rod 112A. Thefirst block 142 includes a secondcurved surface 148 in contact with anouter surface 145 of thesecond stay rod 112B. Thesecond block 144 includes a firstcurved surface 150 in contact with anouter surface 147 of thefirst packing nut 114A, and a secondcurved surface 152 in contact with anouter surface 149 of thesecond packing nut 114B. Thefirst block 142 is disposed between the pair ofstay rods second block 144 is disposed between the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B. - In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the first
curved surface 146 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of theouter surface 143. In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the secondcurved surface 148 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of theouter surface 145. In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the firstcurved surface 150 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of theouter surface 147. In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the secondcurved surface 152 includes a radius that is substantially the same as (such as within a 10% difference of) a radius of theouter surface 149. - The present disclosure contemplates that other geometries other than the
curved surfaces first block 142 and/or thesecond block 144 to contact the pair ofstay rods 112A, 1128 and the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B, respectively. As an example, thefirst block 142 and/or thesecond block 144 may include planar surfaces, edges, chamfers, and/or bevels to contact the pair ofstay rods 112A, 1128 and the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B. - The present disclosure also contemplates that the
first block 142 may be in contact with one of thestay rods 112A or 1128. In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, thefirst block 142 is disposed in contact with thefirst stay rod 112A and not the second stay rod 1128. The present disclosure also contemplates that thesecond block 144 may be in contact with one of the packing nuts 114A or 1148. In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, thesecond block 144 is disposed in contact with thefirst packing nut 114A and not the second packing nut 1148. - The
lock assembly 140 includes aconnector rod 154 disposed at least partially between thefirst block 142 and thesecond block 144. Theconnector rod 154 is connected to thefirst block 142 and thesecond block 144. Theconnector rod 154 includes a threadedouter surface 155. Thefirst block 142 is disposed above thesecond block 144. Theconnector rod 154 is actuatable to move thefirst block 142 relative to thesecond block 144. In one example, theconnector rod 154 is actuatable to move thefirst block 142 into engagement with the pair ofstay rods 112A, 1128, and/or is actuatable to move thefirst block 142 out of engagement with the pair ofstay rods connector rod 154 is actuatable to apply lockingforces outer surface 143 of thefirst stay rod 112A and theouter surface 145 of thesecond stay rod 112B, respectively, using thefirst block 142. The connector rod is actuatable to apply lockingforces outer surface 147 of thefirst packing nut 114A and theouter surface 149 of thesecond packing nut 114B, respectively, using thesecond block 144. - Each of the locking
forces 156A-156D defines afirst vector 157A-157D and asecond vector 158A-158D, respectively. Thefirst vectors 157A-157D are in a vertical plane and thesecond vectors 158A-158D are in a horizontal plane. Thesecond vector 158C of the lockingforce 156C applied to theouter surface 147 of thefirst packing nut 114A is in a horizontal direction opposite of thesecond vector 158D of the lockingforce 156D applied to theouter surface 149 of thesecond packing nut 114B, as illustrated inFIG. 1B . Thesecond vectors forces first packing nut 114A away from thesecond packing nut 114B in a horizontal direction. The present disclosure contemplates that the lockingforces 156A-156D may bias the pair ofstay rods stay rods - The
first vectors forces stay rods first vectors FIG. 1B ). - The
first block 142 includes afront surface 160 that faces away from theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105 and a back surface 161 (illustrated inFIG. 1D ) that faces and contacts theouter surface 111. Thesecond block 144 includes afront surface 162 that faces away from theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105 and a back surface 163 (illustrated inFIG. 1D ) that faces and contacts theouter surface 111. Thesecond block 144 includes afirst lip 159A that protrudes from the firstcurved surface 150 and asecond lip 159B that protrudes from the secondcurved surface 152. Thefirst lip 159A is disposed between thefirst packing nut 114A and theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105. Thesecond lip 159B is disposed between thesecond packing nut 114B and theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105 - Aspects of the
lock assembly 140 described herein facilitate preventing the packing nuts 114A, 114B from backing out away from thefluid end body 105, facilitating prevention of premature failure of thefluid end apparatus 100. Aspects of thelock assembly 140 facilitate such benefits while reducing or eliminating changes to other components of thefluid end apparatus 100, such as thefluid end body 105 and/or the packing nuts 114A, 114B. - Aspects of the
lock assembly 140 also facilitate such benefits without extending any portion of thelock assembly 140 into one ormore openings outer surface 147 of thefirst packing nut 114A or the curvedouter surface 149 of thesecond packing nut 114B. An outer perimeter defined by the outer surfaces of thesecond block 144 of thelock assembly 140 is disposed outside of each outer perimeter defined by the outer surfaces of each of the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B. Aspects of thelock assembly 140 hence facilitate modularity of thelock assembly 140 and thefluid end apparatus 100, ease of use, ease of maintenance, and reduced costs. -
FIG. 1C is a schematic isometric front view of thelock assembly 140 illustrated inFIG. 1B , according to one implementation. As discussed above, theconnector rod 154 is actuatable to move thefirst block 142 relative to thesecond block 144. Theconnector rod 154 is an actuator. Theconnector rod 154 is actuatable by rotating theconnector rod 154, such as in a first rotational direction RD1 and/or in a second rotational direction RD2 that is opposite of the first rotational direction RD1. Theconnector rod 154 includes atorque head 165. Rotating theconnector rod 154 in the first rotational direction RD1 moves thefirst block 142 relative to thesecond block 144 upwards in a first vertical direction D1 using threads of the threadedouter surface 155. Rotating theconnector rod 154 in the second rotational direction RD2 moves thefirst block 142 relative to thesecond block 144 downwards in a second vertical direction D2 using threads of the threadedouter surface 155. Rotating theconnector rod 154 in the first rotational direction RD1 moves thefirst block 142 into engagement with the pair ofstay rods FIG. 1B ). Rotating theconnector rod 154 in the second rotational direction RD2 moves thefirst block 142 out of engagement with the pair ofstay rods FIG. 1B ). - In one embodiment, which can be combined with other embodiments, the
second block 144 is placed in contact with the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B. Theconnector rod 154 is then turned to rotate theconnector rod 154 in the first rotational direction RD1 to move thefirst block 142 upwards in the first vertical direction D1 and into engagement with the pair ofstay rods fluid end apparatus 100 is then operated, for example to pump a frac fluid. After operation of thefluid end apparatus 100, theconnector rod 154 is turned to rotate theconnector rod 154 in the second rotational direction RD2 to move thefirst block 142 downwards in the second vertical direction D2 and out of engagement from the pair ofstay rods lock assembly 140 having thefirst block 142 and thesecond block 144 is then removed such that thesecond block 144 is out of engagement from the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B. One or more of the pair of packing nuts 114A, 114B are removed from thefluid end body 105 and maintenance is conducted on thefluid end apparatus 100. - In one example, the
torque head 165 is a recess formed in anupper end 166 of theconnector rod 154. In one example, thetorque head 165 includes a protrusion at theupper end 166 having an outer surface shaped to interface with a tool. Theconnector rod 154 includes atorque section 167 on an outer surface of theconnector rod 154. Thetorque section 167 is disposed below the threadedouter surface 155 and between the threadedouter surface 155 and thesecond block 144. Thetorque section 167 is disposed between thefirst block 142 and thesecond block 144. Thetorque section 167 is sized and shaped to interface with a tool, such as a wrench. - The
connector rod 154 is rotatable to actuate theconnector rod 154 by turning theconnector rod 154, such as by turning thetorque head 165 and/or thetorque section 167 using one or more tools, for example a wrench. The one or more tools may include a hex tool, an Allen wrench and/or an open end wrench. -
FIG. 1D is a schematic isometric back view of thelock assembly 140 illustrated inFIG. 1C , according to one implementation. Thesecond block 144 includes one ormore openings 168 formed in theback surface 163. One ormore magnets 169 are disposed in the one ormore openings 168. The one ormore magnets 169 facilitate maintaining theback surface 163 of thesecond block 144 into contact with theouter surface 111 of thefluid end body 105. -
FIG. 1E is a schematic cross-sectional view of thelock assembly 140 illustrated inFIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E inFIG. 1C , according to one implementation. Thefirst block 142 includes an upperouter surface 170 and a lowerouter surface 171. Thefirst block 142 includes a threadedinner surface 172 that extends from the upperouter surface 170 to the lowerouter surface 171. The threadedouter surface 155 of theconnector rod 154 interfaces with (and is threaded into) the threadedinner surface 172 of thefirst block 142. Thesecond block 144 includes an upperouter surface 173 and a lowerouter surface 174. Thesecond block 144 includes afirst recess 175 formed in the upperouter surface 173. Alower end 177 of theconnector rod 154 is disposed in thefirst recess 175 and interfaces with abottom surface 178 of thefirst recess 175. Thefirst recess 175 defines thebottom surface 178 and asidewall 133. Theconnector rod 154 includes agroove 132 formed into an outer surface of a lower portion of theconnector rod 154. Thegroove 132 extends circumferentially about theconnector rod 154. Thegroove 132 is between a first end and a second end of theconnector rod 154. - The
second block 144 includes aretainer opening 130 that extends from thefront surface 162 to theback surface 163 of thesecond block 144. Thesecond block 144 includes aretainer 131 disposed in theretainer opening 130. Theretainer 131 may include one or more of a pin, a bolt, and/or a screw. In one example, theretainer 131 is a roll pin. Theretainer opening 130 extends from thefront surface 162, at least partially through thesidewall 133 of thefirst recess 175, and to theback surface 163. Theretainer 131 is disposed into theretainer opening 130 and through a portion of thegroove 132 formed in theconnector rod 154. Theretainer 131 is between theconnector rod 154 and thesidewall 133 defined by thefirst recess 175. - The
retainer 131 may create an interference fit between theconnector rod 154 and thesecond block 144. Theretainer 131 retains theconnector rod 154 in thefirst recess 175 of thesecond block 144. For example, theretainer 131 prevents theconnector rod 154 from moving upwards and out of thefirst recess 175. Theconnector rod 154 may be turned to rotate freely in the first rotational direction RD1 or the second rotational direction RD2 while being retained in thefirst recess 175. - A first width W1 is defined between the first curved surface 146 (such as a lower end of the first curved surface 146) and the second curved surface 148 (such as a lower end of the second curved surface 148) of the
first block 142. A second width W2 is defined between the first curved surface 150 (such as an upper end of the first curved surface 150) and the second curved surface 152 (such as an upper end of the second curved surface 152) of thesecond block 144. The second width W2 is larger than the first width W1. -
FIG. 1F is a schematic cross-sectional view of thelock assembly 140 illustrated inFIGS. 1B-1D , taken along lines E-E inFIG. 1C , according to one implementation. The implementation illustrated inFIG. 1F is similar to the implementation illustrated inFIG. 1E , and includes many of the same aspects. In the implementation illustrated inFIG. 1F , thesecond block 144 includes asecond recess 176 formed in the lowerouter surface 174. Anopening 179 extends from thefirst recess 175 to thesecond recess 176. One ormore retainers 180, such as a screw, pin, and/or a bolt, couple theconnector rod 154 to thesecond block 144 through theopening 179. Theretainer 180 includes ahead 181 that interfaces with ashoulder 193 of thesecond recess 176 and ashaft 182 that interfaces with arecess 183 formed in thelower end 177 of theconnector rod 154. Theshaft 182 may have threads that are threaded into engagement with threads formed in therecess 183 of theconnector rod 154. Theretainer 180 and theconnector rod 154, when coupled together, can rotate together relative to thesecond block 144 to move thefirst block 142 up or down along the threadedouter surface 155 of theconnector rod 154. Theretainer 180 retains theconnector rod 154 at least partially in thefirst recess 175 of thesecond block 144. - Benefits of the present disclosure include reduced or eliminated probability of premature failure of fluid ends; reduced or eliminated probability of backing out of packing nuts without; design simplicity; ease of use and maintenance of fluid ends, packing nuts, and lock assemblies; promoted modularity of lock assemblies and fluid ends; reduced or eliminated changes to fluid ends; ease of use and maintenance of fluid ends and lock assemblies; low costs for fluid ends; and promoted reliability of fluid ends.
- Aspects of the present disclosure include a lock assembly, a first block, a second block, and a connector rod. It is contemplated that one or more of these aspects (and aspects thereof) disclosed herein may be combined. Moreover, it is contemplated that one or more of these aspects may include some or all of the aforementioned benefits.
- It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the preceding embodiments are exemplary and not limiting. It is intended that all modifications, permutations, enhancements, equivalents, and improvements thereto that are apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the specification and a study of the drawings are included within the scope of the disclosure. It is therefore intended that the following appended claims may include all such modifications, permutations, enhancements, equivalents, and improvements. The present disclosure also contemplates that one or more aspects of the embodiments described herein may be substituted in for one or more of the other aspects described. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow.
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