Geotechnical rig systems and methods
AssigneeGregg Drilling, LLC
InventorsJohn Gregg, Matthew Schubert, Phillip Schubert
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Abstract
This invention relates generally to geotechnical rig systems and methods. In one embodiment, a rig for sampling, includes, but is not limited to, a frame configured to deploy a drill string; at least one docking base disposed on the frame; at least one carousel with one or more addressed slots to stow one or more components, the at least one carousel being releasably coupled to the at least one docking base; and at least one arm that is configured to controllably retrieve and/or position the one or more components.
Claims20
A rig comprising:
- a frame configured to deploy a drill string;
- at least one docking base disposed on the frame;
- at least one carousel with one or more addressed slots to stow one or more components, the at least one carousel being releasably coupled to the at least one docking base;
- and
- at least one arm that is configured to controllably retrieve and/or position the one or more components.
A carousel for a geotechnical rig, the carousel comprising:
- one or more addressed slots to stow one or more components including at least:
- one or more drill casings, and
- one or more sample vessels,
- a funneled base configured to releasably couple to a docking station of a geotechnical rig;
- and
- a lift point configured for maneuvering the carousel.
A vessel system, the vessel system comprising:
- a vessel;
- a crane;
- a rig including at least:
- a frame, and
- at least one docking base disposed on the frame;
- a plurality of interchangeable carousels each with one or more addressed slots to stow one or more components and each being configured to exchangeably couple to the at least one docking base;
- and
- a shuttle that is configured to controllably retrieve and/or position the one or more components.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.