Service line transport and deployment system

摘要

An extendable, service line positioning system is provided for the deployment, retraction, and transportation of service lines that provide necessary resources (e.g., electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and communication resources) to a drilling rig. The positioning system comprises a plurality of connected panels supportable of a service line coupled to a vertical post on a skid. The panels are movable between a retracted position above the skid or a deployed position beyond the skid. The positioning system thus advantageously enables a drilling rig to move short distances for pad drilling operations without having the need to move resource-providing equipment coupled to supply lines.

主权项

1. A service line positioning system for use with a drilling rig where pad drilling will require the drilling rig to move relatively short distances, the service line positioning system comprising:
a transportable skid; a skid post extending above the skid; a first panel having a first end pivotally connected to the skid post and an opposite second end; the second end movable along a first arc direction from above the transportable skid to a position connectable to a source cost above a source skid; a second panel having a first end pivotally connected to the skid post, and a second end movable along a second arc direction opposite to the first arc direction of the first panel; a third panel having at least one end pivotally connected to the second end of the second panel; each panel supportable of a plurality of service lines that extend between the panels; and, the panels being movable between a retracted position above the skid and a deployed position extending beyond the skid.