Selectably operable field mateable pin assembly
    1.
    发明授权
    Selectably operable field mateable pin assembly 有权
    可选择可操作的现场可配对销组件

    公开(公告)号:US07527450B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-05

    申请号:US11344727

    申请日:2006-02-01

    Abstract: The present invention relates to pins that may be selectably operated to engage and disengage socket bores in the assembly and disassembly of large structures, such as floating offshore platforms for deepwater applications. The pin connections can be engaged or disengaged robotically or under direct operator control. The construction and installation of structures utilizing the pin connections will typically use multiple sets of selectably operable pins to connect, support and stabilize the structural components of the structure.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及可选择地操作的销,用于在大型结构(例如用于深水应用的浮动海上平台)的组装和拆卸中接合和分离插座孔。 引脚连接可以机械地接合或脱离,也可以在直接的操作员控制之下。 使用销连接的结构的构造和安装通常将使用多组可选择可操作的销来连接,支撑和稳定结构的结构部件。

    Quarter turn ball valve with lift-off seats
    2.
    发明授权
    Quarter turn ball valve with lift-off seats 有权
    带转向座的四分之一圈球阀

    公开(公告)号:US09328827B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US14521265

    申请日:2014-10-22

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow with a quarter-turn ball valve with seats operated to lift off the sealing surface of the ball valve prior to ball rotation and to reseat upon completion of the ball rotation. One embodiment shown relates to a quarter-turn ball valve having a rotatable cam with an eccentric camming disk that engages a cam pocket in the ball seats to reciprocally lift off the sealing surface of the ball valve prior to ball rotation and to reseat upon completion of the ball rotation. An embodiment is also shown that provides filler pieces that restrict that flow around the ball valve whenever the ball seats are lifted off the surface of the ball valve.

    Abstract translation: 一种用四分之一圈的球阀控制流体流动的方法和装置,其具有操作以在球旋转之前提升球阀的密封表面并在球旋转完成时重新起动。 所示的一个实施例涉及一种四分之一转的球阀,其具有带有偏心凸轮盘的可旋转凸轮,所述偏心凸轮与球座中的凸轮凹槽接合,以在球旋转之前往复地提升球阀的密封表面,并且在完成 球旋转。 还示出了一个实施例,其中当球座从球阀的表面上提出时,提供限制流过球阀的流量的填充件。

    Self piloted check valve
    3.
    发明申请
    Self piloted check valve 审中-公开
    自导式止回阀

    公开(公告)号:US20110266472A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:US13066817

    申请日:2011-04-26

    CPC classification number: E21B21/106 E21B2034/002 E21B2034/005

    Abstract: The present invention is a self piloted check valve which utilizes closure of a piloting flapper valve to permit development of closure forces for a ball valve. The normally open ball valve has a central flow passage and simultaneously rotates and translates as it traverses between its fully open and fully closed positions. An opening bias system utilizes a combination of a first strong, stiff spring and a second weaker, less stiff spring. Reversible decoupling means disconnects and reconnects the second spring at a short travel distance from the normally open position of the ball, while the first spring always provides opening bias forces to the ball. The pressure induced force required to fully close the ball valve following decoupling of the second spring is less than the force required to overcome the combination of the first and second springs.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种自导阀止回阀,其利用导向挡板阀的闭合以允许发展球阀的关闭力。 常开球阀具有中央流动通道,并且当其在完全打开和完全关闭位置之间经过时同时旋转和平移。 打开偏置系统采用第一强劲,刚性弹簧和第二较弱,较不硬的弹簧的组合。 可逆解耦装置在距离球的常开位置短的行进距离处断开并重新连接第二弹簧,而第一弹簧始终向球提供打开的偏压力。 在第二弹簧解耦之后,完全关闭球阀所需的压力诱导力小于克服第一和第二弹簧的组合所需的力。

    QUARTER TURN BALL VALVE WITH LIFT-OFF SEATS
    4.
    发明申请
    QUARTER TURN BALL VALVE WITH LIFT-OFF SEATS 审中-公开
    季度转动带有提升座椅的球阀

    公开(公告)号:US20150137018A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-21

    申请号:US14521265

    申请日:2014-10-22

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow with a quarter-turn ball valve with seats operated to lift off the sealing surface of the ball valve prior to ball rotation and to reseat upon completion of the ball rotation. One embodiment shown relates to a quarter-turn ball valve having a rotatable cam with an eccentric camming disk that engages a cam pocket in the ball seats to reciprocally lift off the sealing surface of the ball valve prior to ball rotation and to reseat upon completion of the ball rotation. An embodiment is also shown that provides filler pieces that restrict that flow around the ball valve whenever the ball seats are lifted off the surface of the ball valve.

    Abstract translation: 一种用四分之一圈的球阀控制流体流动的方法和装置,其具有操作以在球旋转之前提升球阀的密封表面并在球旋转完成时重新起动。 所示的一个实施例涉及一种四分之一转的球阀,其具有带有偏心凸轮盘的可旋转凸轮,所述偏心凸轮与球座中的凸轮凹槽接合,以在球旋转之前往复地提升球阀的密封表面,并在完成 球旋转。 还示出了一个实施例,其中当球座从球阀的表面上提出时,提供限制流过球阀的流量的填充件。

    Inclined leg floating production platform with a damper plate
    5.
    发明授权
    Inclined leg floating production platform with a damper plate 有权
    倾斜腿浮动生产平台带阻尼板

    公开(公告)号:US07293939B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-13

    申请号:US11051691

    申请日:2005-02-04

    CPC classification number: B63B35/4413

    Abstract: A floating moored oilfield production structure for deepwater application. An apparatus and a method for the construction and installation of floating oilfield production structures, wherein the deck structure is supported by multiple pairs of inclined buoyant legs which in turn support a subsurface damping plate structure for reducing the motions of the platform. The structure initially is initially constructed in a first configuration in relatively shallow water and then towed to a deepwater location where it is reconfigured to its operational configuration. The major structural components are joined by selectably operable pin connections.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于深水应用的浮动系泊油田生产结构。 一种用于建造和安装浮油田生产结构的装置和方法,其中甲板结构由多对倾斜浮力支撑支撑,所述多个倾斜浮力支柱又支撑用于减小平台运动的地下阻尼板结构。 该结构最初初始地构造在相对较浅的水中的第一构造中,然后被拖到深水位置,在该位置将其重新配置为其操作构型。 主要结构部件通过可选择的可操作的销接头连接。

    Drillstring combination pressure reducing and signaling valve
    6.
    发明授权
    Drillstring combination pressure reducing and signaling valve 有权
    钻杆组合减压和信号阀

    公开(公告)号:US09500050B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-22

    申请号:US14179193

    申请日:2014-02-12

    CPC classification number: E21B21/001 E21B21/08 E21B21/10

    Abstract: A drillstring combination pressure reducing and signaling valve assembly uses multiple ball valves mounted in parallel, each having a different bore, to meter the flow through a drillstring. The individual ball valves are maintained in either a fully open or a fully closed position, but can be selectively moved between these two positions. The bores of the individual ball valves are sized so that at a given pressure, a first ball valve has a predetermined flow rate, a second ball valve has twice the flow rate of the first ball valve, a third ball valve has twice the flow rate of the second ball valve, and the remaining ball valves each have twice the flow rate of their predecessor in the valve sequence. This arrangement permits the flow rate and flow pressure drop through the assembly of valves to be digitally controlled by varying the combination of open and closed valves. In addition, another ball valve serving as a signaling valve is rapidly shifted either between a closed position, an open position, and back to a closed position. The signaling valve serves as a bidirectional signaling valve by relaying sensed pressure pulse signals emanating from either above or below the signaling valve past the valve assembly. Alternatively, the additional ball valve can be rapidly shifted between an initial open position to a closed position and then to a final open position. Pressure sensing is provided both above and below the valve assembly, and operative and control means are provided for the valve assembly.

    Abstract translation: 钻柱组合减压和信号阀组件使用并联安装的多个球阀,每个球阀具有不同的孔,以通过钻柱计量流量。 单独的球阀保持在完全打开或完全关闭的位置,但是可以在这两个位置之间选择性地移动。 单个球阀的孔的尺寸设定成使得在给定的压力下,第一球阀具有预定的流量,第二球阀具有第一球阀的两倍的流量,第三球阀具有两倍的流量 的第二球阀,并且剩余的球阀各自具有其前驱在阀序列中的两倍流量。 这种布置允许通过改变打开和关闭阀的组合来数字地控制通过阀组件的流量和流量压降。 此外,用作信号阀的另一球阀在关闭位置,打开位置之间快速移动到关闭位置。 信号阀用作双向信号阀,通过中继从信号阀上方或下方发出的感测压力脉冲信号通过阀组件。 或者,附加球阀可以在初始打开位置到关闭位置之间快速移动,然后到最终打开位置。 在阀组件的上方和下方提供压力感测,为阀组件提供操作和控制装置。

    Stretchable Elastomeric Tubular Gripping Device
    7.
    发明申请
    Stretchable Elastomeric Tubular Gripping Device 审中-公开
    伸缩弹性管状夹持装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140070558A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US14081252

    申请日:2013-11-15

    CPC classification number: E21B31/18 E21B19/06 E21B31/00

    Abstract: A selectably operable passive gripping device for gripping tubular materials has an elastomeric element which is provided with integrally bonded segmented end rings to prevent the extrusion of the elastomer when it is subjected to high compressive loads. The elastomeric element is molded so that its as-molded gripping surface interferes with the surface of tubular objects to be gripped. The elastomeric gripping element is mounted and supported by a structural element or housing and allows axial flow communication through the gripped tubular objects. The gripping device is used to lift tubular objects such as a tubular string used in oil field applications.

    Abstract translation: 用于夹紧管状材料的可选择地操作的被动夹持装置具有弹性体元件,弹性体元件设置有整体连接的分段端环,以防止当其受到高压缩载荷时弹性体的挤出。 弹性体元件被模制成使得其成型的抓握表面干涉待夹紧的管状物体的表面。 弹性夹持元件由结构元件或壳体安装和支撑,并允许通过夹持的管状物体的轴向流动连通。 夹持装置用于提升诸如用于油田应用中的管状柱体的管状物体。

    Gripping device for tubular objects
    8.
    发明授权
    Gripping device for tubular objects 有权
    用于管状物体的夹持装置

    公开(公告)号:US08641113B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-04

    申请号:US12586317

    申请日:2009-09-21

    CPC classification number: E21B31/18 E21B19/06 E21B31/00

    Abstract: A selectably operable passive gripping device for gripping tubular materials has an elastomeric element which is provided with integrally bonded segmented end rings to prevent the extrusion of the elastomer when it is subjected to high compressive loads. The elastomeric element is molded so that its as-molded gripping surface interferes with the surface of tubular objects to be gripped. The elastomeric gripping element is mounted and supported by a structural element or housing and allows axial flow communication through the gripped tubular objects. The gripping device is used to lift tubular objects such as a tubular string used in oil field applications.

    Abstract translation: 用于夹紧管状材料的可选择地操作的被动夹持装置具有弹性体元件,弹性体元件设置有整体连接的分段端环,以防止当其受到高压缩载荷时弹性体的挤出。 弹性体元件被模制成使得其成型的抓握表面干涉待夹紧的管状物体的表面。 弹性夹持元件由结构元件或壳体安装和支撑,并允许通过夹持的管状物体的轴向流动连通。 夹持装置用于提升诸如用于油田应用中的管状柱体的管状物体。

    Lubrication system for pin connections
    9.
    发明授权
    Lubrication system for pin connections 有权
    针连接用润滑系统

    公开(公告)号:US07874403B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-25

    申请号:US11368227

    申请日:2006-03-04

    CPC classification number: F16N17/00 F16C11/04

    Abstract: The present invention is a lubrication system for movable pins connecting pivotable structural members of a deepwater floating oilfield production platform. The lubrication provides adequate lubrication for easing movement of the pins and also for maintaining the long-term functionality of the pins by reducing the corrosion of the pin assemblies. The lubrication of each of the pins is provided by a closed loop circulation system that provides sufficient flow and pressure to establish hydrostatic bearings around the bearing surfaces of the pin-connected members that are being axially assembled and between pin-connected members that are being rotated relative to each other. The lubrication system provides for continuously lubricating a static pinned connection for the purpose of preventing water intrusion and subsequent corrosion. Furthermore, the lubrication system provides a means for ensuring the lubrication of the most highly loaded zones of a laterally loaded pin connection.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于连接深水浮油田生产平台的可枢转结构构件的活动销的润滑系统。 润滑提供足够的润滑以减轻销的移动,并且还通过减少销组件的腐蚀来保持销的长期功能。 每个销的润滑由闭环循环系统提供,该闭环循环系统提供足够的流量和压力以在轴向组装的销连接构件的轴承表面周围建立静压轴承,并且在正在旋转的销连接构件之间 相对于彼此。 润滑系统提供连续润滑静态固定连接,以防止水侵入和后续腐蚀。 此外,润滑系统提供了一种用于确保横向加载的销连接的最高负荷区域的润滑的装置。

    Self piloted check valve
    10.
    发明授权
    Self piloted check valve 有权
    自导式止回阀

    公开(公告)号:US09309979B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US14171325

    申请日:2014-02-03

    Abstract: A self piloted check valve which utilizes closure of a piloting flapper valve to permit development of closure forces for a ball valve. The normally open ball valve has a central flow passage and simultaneously rotates and translates as it traverses between its fully open and fully closed positions. An opening bias system utilizes a combination of a first less stiff spring and a second stiffer spring. Reversible decoupling means disconnects and reconnects the second spring at a short travel distance from the normally open position of the ball, while the first spring always provides opening bias forces to the ball. The pressure induced force required to fully close the ball valve following decoupling of the second spring is more than the force required to overcome the combination of the first and second springs. Additionally, while the secondary spring is engaged, hydrodynamic damping of the ball opening movement is provided.

    Abstract translation: 自引导止回阀,其利用导向挡板阀的闭合以允许发展用于球阀的关闭力。 常开球阀具有中央流动通道,并且当其在完全打开和完全关闭位置之间经过时同时旋转和平移。 打开偏压系统利用了第一个较硬的弹簧和第二个刚性弹簧的组合。 可逆解耦装置在距离球的常开位置短的行进距离处断开并重新连接第二弹簧,而第一弹簧始终向球提供打开的偏压力。 在第二弹簧的分离之后,完全关闭球阀所需的压力引力大于克服第一和第二弹簧组合所需的力。 此外,当二次弹簧接合时,提供球开启运动的流体动力学阻尼。

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