Crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations
AssigneeForum US, Inc.
InventorsSteven Post, Harry Alexander Hughes, II
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to crane systems and pump manifold systems, and related methods, for pumping operations (such as frac operations). In one or more embodiments, a pump manifold system includes a plurality of connection blocks, a plurality of conduits coupled between the plurality of connection blocks, and a crane system. The crane system includes a base, and a first crane coupled to the base and configured to extend relative to a first side of the at least one conduit. The first crane is pivotable relative to the at least one conduit.
Claims24
A pump manifold system, comprising:
- a connection block;
- a plurality of flanges coupled to the connection block;
- a crane system comprising:
- a base comprising a base section and a column section on an upper side of the connection block, the base section abutting against the plurality of flanges, and
- a crane coupled to the base;
- and
- a plurality of clamp segments on a lower side of the connection block, wherein the base section abuts against the upper side of the connection block and the plurality of clamp segments abut against the lower side of the connection block to clamp the connection block between the base section and the plurality of clamp segments.
A pump manifold system, comprising:
- a connection block;
- a plurality of flanges coupled to the connection block;
- a crane system comprising:
- a base comprising a base section and a column section on an upper side of the connection block, the base section abutting against the plurality of flanges, and
- a crane coupled to the base;
- and
- a clamp structure on a lower side of the connection block, wherein the base section abuts against the upper side of the connection block and the clamp structure abuts against the lower side of the connection block to clamp the connection block between the base section and the clamp structure.
A pump manifold system, comprising:
- a conduit;
- a crane system comprising:
- a base comprising a base section, a column section on an upper side of the conduit, and one or more frame sections extending relative to one or more sides of the column section, the one or more frame sections abutting against the upper side of the conduit, and
- a crane coupled to the base;
- one or more flanges coupled to the column section of the base;
- one or more pivot arms coupled between the one or more flanges and the crane;
- and
- a clamp structure on a lower side of the conduit, wherein the base section abuts against the upper side of the conduit and the clamp structure abuts against the lower side of the conduit to clamp the conduit between the base section and the clamp structure.
A pump manifold system, comprising:
- a plurality of connection blocks;
- a plurality of conduits between the plurality of connection blocks;
- a crane system comprising:
- a base on an upper side of a connection block of the plurality of connection blocks, the base comprising a column section and one or more frame sections extending relative to one or more sides of the column section, the one or more frame sections abutting against the upper side of the connection block
- a first crane coupled to the base, wherein the first crane is pivotable relative to the plurality of connection blocks and conduits such that the first crane extends relative to a first side of the connection block of the plurality of connection blocks;
- one or more flanges coupled to the column section of the base, and one or more pivot arms coupled between the one or more flanges and the first crane;
- and
- a clamp structure on a lower side of the connection block of the plurality of connection blocks, wherein a surface of the base abuts against the upper side of the connection block and a surface of the clamp structure abuts against the lower side of the connection block to clamp the connection block between the base and the clamp structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.