Hang-off gimbal assembly

摘要

A hang-off gimbal assembly to support a tubular member from an offshore drilling vessel. The hang-off gimbal assembly includes an axis therethrough and comprises a support plate including an opening formed about the axis, a base plate including an opening formed about the axis, and a plurality of shock absorbers between the support plate and the base plate. The hang-off gimbal assembly is movable between an open position and a closed position, such that, in the open position, the hang-off gimbal assembly is configured to receive the tubular member in the opening of the support plate and in the opening of the base plate, and in the closed position, the hang-off gimbal assembly is configured to enclose about and support the tubular member.

主权项

1. A hang-off gimbal assembly to support a tubular member from an offshore drilling vessel, the hang-off gimbal assembly including an axis therethrough and comprising:
a support plate including an opening formed about the axis; a base plate including an opening formed about the axis; and a plurality of shock absorbers between the support plate and the base plate; wherein the hang-off gimbal assembly is movable between an open position to receive the tubular member and a closed position to circumferentially enclose the tubular member, and to directly support the tubular member on the support plate.