Auxiliary pipe loading device
    1.
    发明授权
    Auxiliary pipe loading device 有权
    辅助管道装载装置

    公开(公告)号:US07018164B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-28

    申请号:US10343773

    申请日:2001-09-06

    IPC分类号: B65G59/06

    CPC分类号: E21B19/15

    摘要: A pipe handling device with an auxiliary pipe loading device for use with a horizontal boring machine is disclosed. The auxiliary pipe loading device includes an auxiliary pipe receiving member that is connected to a pipe handling assembly at a location remote from the boring machine. The pipe receiving member is adapted to receive and support a pipe section when the pipe handling assembly is retracted such that the auxiliary pipe receiving member is positioned beyond the magazine of the pipe handling device. The auxiliary pipe receiving member is pivotally connected to a lockout assembly that is operable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the lockout assembly prevents a pipe section from entering the auxiliary pipe receiving member. Whereas in the open position, the lockout assembly permits a pipe section to be manually placed in the auxiliary pipe receiving member. Additionally, an axial stop is provided as a mechanical guide for properly aligning the pipe section axially with the magazine.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种具有与卧式镗床一起使用的辅助管装载装置的管道处理装置。 辅助管道装载装置包括辅助管道接收部件,该辅助管道接收部件在远离镗孔机的位置连接到管道处理组件。 管接收构件适于在管道处理组件缩回时接收和支撑管段,使得辅助管接收构件定位在管道处理装置的料仓之外。 辅助管接收构件枢转地连接到可在关闭位置和打开位置之间操作的闭锁组件。 在关闭位置,锁定组件防止管段进入辅助管接收构件。 而在打开位置,锁定组件允许将管段手动地放置在辅助管接收构件中。 此外,提供轴向止动件作为机械引导件,用于使管段与料仓轴向正确对准。

    System and method for assisting with automatically connecting pipe joints with a horizontal boring machine
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for assisting with automatically connecting pipe joints with a horizontal boring machine 失效
    用于通过水平镗床自动连接管接头的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07011166B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-14

    申请号:US10667892

    申请日:2003-09-22

    IPC分类号: E21B19/14

    CPC分类号: H02K37/24 H02K37/125

    摘要: An automatic pipe handling system for automatically transporting pipe sections to and from a horizontal boring machine. The system comprises a pipe handling assembly, a pipe lubrication assembly, a makeup/breakout assembly, and an automatic control system. The pipe handling assembly stores pipe sections and transports the pipe sections to and from the drill string of a boring machine. As the pipe handling assembly transports a pipe section, the pipe lubrication assembly lubricates the appropriate pipe joints. The makeup/breakout assembly secures the drill string and pipe joints so that pipe sections can be added to or removed from the drill string. A programmed controller automatically operates the pipe handling system and its components by synchronizing the operations of the pipe handling system. The controller sequences and times the operation of each aspect of the pipe handling system during both the boring operation and the backreaming operation.

    摘要翻译: 一种自动管道处理系统,用于将管道段自动输送到水平镗床和从卧式镗床进行。 该系统包括管道处理组件,管道润滑组件,化妆/分组组件和自动控制系统。 管道处理组件存储管道部分并将管道部分输送到钻孔机的钻柱和从钻孔机的钻柱输送。 当管道处理组件输送管段时,管道润滑组件润滑适当的管接头。 组合/分流组件固定钻柱和管接头,使得管段可以被添加到钻柱或从钻柱中移除。 编程控制器通过同步管道处理系统的操作来自动操作管道处理系统及其部件。 在钻孔操作和回流操作期间,控制器对管道处理系统的每个方面进行操作。

    System and method for locating and tracking a boring tool
    4.
    发明授权
    System and method for locating and tracking a boring tool 有权
    用于定位和跟踪钻孔工具的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07111693B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-26

    申请号:US10724572

    申请日:2003-11-26

    IPC分类号: E21B47/02

    CPC分类号: E21B47/02224

    摘要: A system for monitoring the position and orientation of a downhole tool assembly having multiple beacons. In a preferred embodiment the first and second beacons are supported by the downhole tool assembly. Both beacons are adapted to transmit signals that are indicative of the orientation and position of the downhole tool assembly. A receiving assembly detects the signals transmitted from the first and second beacons. The receiving assembly transmits the detected signals to a processor that processes the signals to produce a composite of the relative positions and orientations of the receiving assembly and the downhole tool assembly. The composite of the relative positions of the receiving assembly and the downhole tool assembly are communicated to the operator using a display. The orientations of the first and second beacons are also communicated to the operator using the display.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于监测具有多个信标的井下工具组件的位置和方向的系统。 在优选实施例中,第一和第二信标由井下工具组件支撑。 两个信标都适于传输指示井下工具组件的取向和位置的信号。 接收组件检测从第一和第二信标发送的信号。 接收组件将检测到的信号发送到处理器的处理器,处理信号以产生接收组件和井下工具组件的相对位置和取向的复合。 使用显示器将接收组件和井下工具组件的相对位置的复合物传送给操作者。 第一和第二信标的取向也使用显示器传送到操作者。