公开(公告)号：US08939702B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13635337

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Andrew Buchan ,  Murray Jamieson McIntosh

Inventor： Andrew Buchan ,  Murray Jamieson McIntosh

IPC: F16L1/26 ,  E21B41/04 ,  E21B43/013

CPC classification number: F16L1/265 ,  E21B41/04 ,  E21B43/0135 ,  F16L1/26 ,  Y10S901/41

Abstract: Apparatus and method for handling a fluid-tight flange coupling between a first and a second conduit component while maintaining the fluid integrity of the coupling. The apparatus includes a gripping mechanism configured to straddle the flange coupling and grip both of the first and second conduit components. The gripping mechanism is mounted on a lifting frame able to bear the loadings upon the gripped components during a moving operation. The apparatus includes a base frame with a gripping mechanism to receive the flange coupling. The coupled components are gripped on each side of the flange coupling to maintain the fluid integrity of the flange coupling.

Abstract translation: 用于处理第一和第二导管部件之间的流体密封法兰联接的装置和方法，同时保持联接器的流体完整性。 该装置包括夹持机构，该夹持机构构造成跨越所述凸缘联接并夹持所述第一和第二导管部件。 夹紧机构安装在能够在移动操作期间承载夹持部件上的载荷的提升架上。 该装置包括具有用于接收凸缘联接件的夹紧机构的基架。 联接的部件被夹紧在凸缘联接器的每一侧上以保持凸缘联接件的流体完整性。

公开(公告)号：US07674075B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11570362

申请日：2005-06-08

Applicant: Didier Renard ,  Sylvain Routeau

Inventor： Didier Renard ,  Sylvain Routeau

IPC: E02D17/20 ,  E02D5/74

CPC classification number: F16L1/20 ,  B63C11/00 ,  F16L1/265

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for installation of an underwater structure on the sea floor, said sea floor being covered with particles capable of being driven in suspension in the water above said sea floor, the mounting of said underwater installation capable of being implemented by an underwater robot driven by propulsion means, said propulsion means being capable of displacing the sea floor water and said suspended particles around said installation; said assembly comprising means (22, 26) for covering said sea floor surrounding said installation with a protective blanket (10) adapted to confine said particles on said sea floor.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在海底上安装水下结构的组件，所述海底上覆盖着能够悬挂在上述海底上的水中的颗粒，所述水下装置的安装能够由水下 由推进装置驱动的机器，所述推进装置能够将所述海底水和所述悬浮颗粒置于所述装置周围; 所述组件包括用于用围绕所述装置的所述海底覆盖适于将所述颗粒限制在所述海底上的保护层（10）的装置（22,26）。

公开(公告)号：US07455478B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10542008

申请日：2004-02-06

Applicant: Francesco Matteucci

Inventor： Francesco Matteucci

IPC: F16L1/16

CPC classification number: B23D57/0084 ,  F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/166 ,  F16L1/265

Abstract: A method is provided for cutting and removing underwater pipelines. The method comprises (a) determining the position of the underwater pipeline to be removed;(b) positioning, on the line a guide for positioning a cutter and a device for recovering the cut pipe sections, the guide being able to be repositioned along the line and being stably connected to a boat intended to collect the recovered sections; (c) guided positioning of the cutter and guided positioning of the device for recovering the cut pipe; (d) cutting of the pipe section of predetermined length and subsequent removal of the section by using the device for recovering the cut pipe; (e) transfer of the pipe section recovered by the recovery device to the boat; and (f) repositioning of the guide along the remaining line portion to be removed and repetition of the preceding steps(c) to(e) until the underwater pipeline has been completely removed. An apparatus for implementing this method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种切割和去除水下管道的方法。 该方法包括：（a）确定待移除的水下管道的位置;（b）在线上定位用于定位切割器的导向器和用于回收切割管段的装置，该导向件能够沿着 并且稳定地连接到旨在收集回收部分的船; （c）引导定位刀具并引导定位用于回收切管的装置; （d）通过使用回收切管的装置切割预定长度的管段并随后移除该部分; （e）由回收装置回收的管段转移到船上; 和（f）沿着待移除的剩余线路部分重新定位导向件，并重复前述步骤（c）至（e），直到水下管道已经被完全移除。 还提供了一种用于实现该方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US4345854A

公开(公告)日：1982-08-24

申请号：US52238

申请日：1979-06-26

Applicant: Alfred Valantin

Inventor： Alfred Valantin

IPC: B63B35/04 ,  E02F5/10 ,  F16L1/16 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/26 ,  F16L1/04

CPC classification number: B63B35/03 ,  E02F5/105 ,  E02F5/106 ,  E02F5/108 ,  F16L1/16 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/265

Abstract: Underwater pipelines connected to at least one point on a coastline are constructed by means of a pipelaying vessel associated with an independent underwater vehicle mounted on caterpillar-tracks and capable of traveling along the sea bed. From within the vehicle, pipe sections can be assembled and rejected as the vehicle moves forward. The pipe sections pass through a wall of the vehicle and into the sea, through a port which is provided with a plurality of inflatable annular sealing rings that selectively sealingly bear against the exterior of the pipeline. One of these sealing rings is associated with an annular piston, and a jack acts between this piston and the vehicle to provide the propulsive force for ejecting the pipe sections from the vehicle. Potential applications include mining operations, off-shore installations and intercontinental tunnels.

Abstract translation: 连接到海岸线至少一个点的水下管线是通过与安装在履带上的独立水下航行器相连的能够沿海床行驶的管道铺设船构成的。 在车辆内部，当车辆向前移动时，可以组装和拒绝管道部分。 管道部分穿过车辆的壁并通过一个端口，该端口设置有多个可选择地密封地抵靠管道外部的可充气的环形密封环。 这些密封环中的一个与环形活塞相关联，并且千斤顶作用在该活塞和车辆之间以提供用于从车辆排出管段的推进力。 潜在的应用包括采矿作业，离岸设施和洲际隧道。

公开(公告)号：US20180079475A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15675714

申请日：2017-08-12

Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor： Hassane Trigui ,  Ali Outa ,  Sahejad Patel ,  Fadl Abdellatif

IPC: B63G8/14 ,  B63H19/08 ,  B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0028 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B9/023 ,  B23K31/125 ,  B25J9/0009 ,  B25J15/0009 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B63H19/08 ,  E21B41/04 ,  F16H19/08 ,  F16H35/18 ,  F16H2019/085 ,  F16L1/265 ,  F16L55/00 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N2291/0234 ,  G01N2291/02854 ,  G01N2291/2675

Abstract: A water environment robotic system and method has a buoyancy configuration which can be selectively altered. The system includes an underwater robotic vehicle and a buoyancy module that is configured to be selectively buoyantly engaged and buoyantly disengaged with the underwater robotic vehicle. A tether is connected to the buoyancy module and a motor is operatively connected to the tether and is configured to extend and retract the tether and buoyancy module. The tether can be extended and retracted to extend and retract the buoyancy module. Extending and retracting the buoyancy module can buoyantly engage or buoyantly disengage the buoyancy module with the underwater robotic vehicle according to the arrangement of the system. By engaging and disengaging the buoyancy module, the buoyancy of the underwater robot can be selectively altered.

公开(公告)号：US20130160525A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13773096

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Alan J. Sweeney

Inventor： Alan J. Sweeney

IPC: G01M3/00 ,  F04B41/00

CPC classification number: F16L1/265 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  E21B33/0385 ,  F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/26

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for subsea pipeline servicing, including line-pack testing, physical integrity testing, recovery of damaged sections of pipelines, and product removal from subsea structures. In one embodiment of the invention, a subsea pipeline service skid is provided including at least one sample collection bladder affixed to the skid and in fluid communication with a skid mounted pump dimensioned to pull a sample from the subsea pipeline. In another embodiment, a product removal bladder is provided for removal of the hydrocarbons from a subsea structure.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于海底管道维修的装置和方法，包括线路组件测试，物理完整性测试，管道损坏部分的恢复以及从海底结构中的产品移除。 在本发明的一个实施例中，提供了一种海底管道服务防滑装置，其包括固定在防滑板上的至少一个样品收集囊，并与安装有防滑装置的泵流体连通，其尺寸适于从海底管道拉取样品。 在另一个实施例中，提供产品去除气囊用于从海底结构中去除烃。

公开(公告)号：US06234717B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09376070

申请日：1999-08-17

Applicant: Giovanni Corbetta

Inventor： Giovanni Corbetta

IPC: F16L100

CPC classification number: E21B41/04 ,  E21B43/0135 ,  F16L1/26 ,  F16L1/265

Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting underwater conduits and more specifically, to a method and apparatus which is capable of performing the diverless connection of underwater flowlines and connection of these flowlines to underwater structures such as flowline bases, xmas trees and templates. The connection of underwater conduits facilitated by the use of a remotely operated vehicle and connection apparatus both being launchable and recoverable by a support vessel. The connection apparatus adapted to mount on at least one of the underwater conduits and the connection apparatus allowing for docking of the remotely controlled vehicle which then captures and draws a second conduit to form a continuous flowline.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连接水下管道的方法和装置，更具体地说，涉及能够执行水下流线的不连接连接以及将这些流线连接到诸如流线基座，圣诞树和模板之类的水下结构的方法和装置。 通过使用远程操作的车辆和连接装置促进水下管道的连接，两者都可由支撑船可发射和恢复。 连接装置适于安装在水下管道和连接装置中的至少一个上，允许远程控制的车辆对接，然后捕获并拉出第二导管以形成连续流线。

公开(公告)号：US4229121A

公开(公告)日：1980-10-21

申请号：US852244

申请日：1977-11-17

Applicant: Lee O. Brown

Inventor： Lee O. Brown

IPC: B66C17/00 ,  F16L1/26 ,  F16L1/00

CPC classification number: F16L1/265 ,  B66C17/00 ,  B66C23/54 ,  F16L1/26

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing concrete from underwater pipes which tool is comprised of a frame or member having two coaxially opposed concrete removal jets mounted thereon, whereby the opposing forces of the two jets cancel out the thrusting effect of one against the other to thereby provide a device which does not require massive rigid equipment to hold the jets or nozzles in place adjacent to the pipe.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从水下管道移除混凝土的工具，该工具由安装在其上的具有两个同轴相对的混凝土移除喷嘴的框架或构件组成，由此两个喷射器的相反的力抵消另一个喷射的相反的力，从而提供 一种不需要大量刚性设备来将射流或喷嘴保持在邻近管道的位置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US3105453A

公开(公告)日：1963-10-01

申请号：US15472361

申请日：1961-11-24

Applicant: SHELL OIL CO

Inventor： HAYES WILLIAM J

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  F16L1/26 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  F16L1/265 ,  G05D1/0208

公开(公告)号：US20180080307A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15684102

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor： Ali Outa ,  Fadl Abdellatif ,  Sahejad Patel

IPC: E21B41/04 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0028 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B9/023 ,  B23K31/125 ,  B25J9/0009 ,  B25J15/0009 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B63H19/08 ,  E21B41/04 ,  F16H19/08 ,  F16H35/18 ,  F16H2019/085 ,  F16L1/26 ,  F16L1/265 ,  F16L55/00 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N2291/0234 ,  G01N2291/02854 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2675

Abstract: A two-part, selectively dockable robotic system having counterbalanced stabilization during performance of an operation on an underwater target structure is provided. The robotic system includes a first underwater robotic vehicle that is sized and shaped to at least partially surround the underwater target structure. A second underwater robotic vehicle is sized and shaped to at least partially surround the underwater target structure and selectively dock with the first underwater robotic vehicle. The first and second robotic vehicles include complimentary docking mechanisms that permit the vehicles to selectively couple to each other with the underwater target structure disposed at least partially therebetween. One robot includes a tool that can act upon the target structure and the other robot includes a stabilization module that can act upon the target structure in an opposite manner in order to counterbalance the force of the tool.