US4231682A
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Device for handling appliances on a sea bed
Assignee: ENTREPRISE EQUIPEMENTS MECAN HYDRAUL
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Filing: 1978-01-10
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1998-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A method of handling appliances on a sea bottom for the operation and maintenance of well heads in off-shore oil field or other working plants making use of an articulated column resting on the sea bed substantially about the site of said appliances or well heads, wherein the improvement consists in the use of at least one tubular elongated structure extending along said column in parallel relation to the axis thereof, the inside of said structure serving the purpose of guiding said appliances and related means cooperating therewith and also of forming a passage-way for the remote control cables and other transmission or connecting means in particular for operating the well heads.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Tuson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:58
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/44; B63B35/4406; E; E21; E21B; E21B41/00; E21B41/04; E21B41/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An articulated column structure having a longitudinally extending axis adapted to be pivotally connected to an underwater base member anchored to the sea bed and adapted for the handling and maintenance of well heads in off-shore oil fields or the like, said column structure comprising: a head portion defining a top deck of said column structure; a bottom portion adapted to be pivotally connected to said base member anchored to the sea bed; a plurality of pillar members interconnecting said head portion and said bottom portion extending substantially parallel to the axis of said column structure; at least one tubular member mounted for rotation around said longitudinally extending axis adapted for being brought into substantial axial alignment with successive ones of a plurality of wells provided in the base member; means for rotating said tubular member; and means for guiding well head maintenance and servicing appliances through said tubular member between said head portion and said successive ones of the plurality of wells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An articulated column structure having a longitudinally extending axis adapted to be pivotally connected to an underwater base member anchored to the sea bed and adapted for the handling and maintenance of well heads in off-shore oil fields or the like, said column structure comprising: a head portion defining a top deck of said column structure; a bottom portion adapted to be pivotally connected to said base member anchored to the sea bed; a plurality of pillar members interconnecting said head portion and said bottom portion extending substantially parallel to the axis of said column structure; at least one tubular member mounted for rotation around said longitudinally extending axis adapted for being brought into substantial axial alignment with successive ones of a plurality of wells provided in the base member; means for rotating said tubular member; and means for guiding well head maintenance and servicing appliances through said tubular member between said head portion and said successive ones of the plurality of wells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A column structure according to claim 1 wherein said at least one tubular member is mounted outside of said column structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
225 words
An articulated column structure having a longitudinally extending axis adapted to be pivotally connected to an underwater base member anchored to the sea bed and having a plurality of wells and adapted for the handling and maintenance of well heads in off-shore oil fields or the like comprising: a head portion defining a top deck of said column structure, a bottom portion adapted to be pivotally connected to said base member; a plurality of pillar members interconnecting said head and bottom portions, said head portion comprising a member which is rotatably mounted for rotation around said longitudinal axis; at least one tubular member mounted for rotation around said longitudinal axis adapted for being brought into substantial axial alignment with successive ones of a plurality of wells provided in the base member; track means encircling said column structure at a lower portion thereof having a carriage means mounted therein for movement therearound; said at least one tubular member being secured at its upper end to said rotary head portion member for rotation therewith and at its lower end to said carriage means mounted for movement in said track means; means for rotating said rotary head portion member; and means for guiding well head maintenance and servicing appliances through at least one tubular member between said head portion and said successive ones of the plurality of wells.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
225 words
An articulated column structure having a longitudinally extending axis adapted to be pivotally connected to an underwater base member anchored to the sea bed and having a plurality of wells and adapted for the handling and maintenance of well heads in off-shore oil fields or the like comprising: a head portion defining a top deck of said column structure, a bottom portion adapted to be pivotally connected to said base member; a plurality of pillar members interconnecting said head and bottom portions, said head portion comprising a member which is rotatably mounted for rotation around said longitudinal axis; at least one tubular member mounted for rotation around said longitudinal axis adapted for being brought into substantial axial alignment with successive ones of a plurality of wells provided in the base member; track means encircling said column structure at a lower portion thereof having a carriage means mounted therein for movement therearound; said at least one tubular member being secured at its upper end to said rotary head portion member for rotation therewith and at its lower end to said carriage means mounted for movement in said track means; means for rotating said rotary head portion member; and means for guiding well head maintenance and servicing appliances through at least one tubular member between said head portion and said successive ones of the plurality of wells.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |