Racking Module
AssigneeOHS Group Limited
InventorBrendan Larkin
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Abstract
A drilling derrick (2) comprises a lower section (4) and an upper section (6) separated by a racking module (8). The lower section (4) of the derrick (2) is constructed from a number of sections of metal scaffolding (10). The upper section (6) of the derrick (2) is constructed from a similar number of metal sections (12).
Claims25
A racking module having a unitary construction and comprising a framework fitted with drilling equipment and drill stand handling equipment, the module being securable to an upper part of a lower section of a drilling derrick and defining an interface between the lower section of the derrick and an upper section thereof.
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A method of constructing a drilling derrick comprising the steps of:
- a) constructing a lower section of the derrick;
- b) securing a racking module to the upper surface of the lower section of the derrick;
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- c) securing an upper section of the derrick to the upper surface of the racking module.
A method of assembling a racking module including:
- a) installing and securing drilling and stand handling equipment into the racking module framework;
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- b) securing the fully equipped racking module to the upper surface of a lower section of a drilling derrick.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.