WO2019067183A1 - Link coupler, chainwheel, and assembly thereof for coupling and moving chains of different sizes - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a link coupler for coupling two lengths of chain, a chainwheel for engaging and moving chain, and to an assembly thereof for coupling and moving chain, as well as to methods of making and using the same.
- the messenger chain is then hauled back to the platform; thereby, pulling the anchor chain towards the platform as well. Both the messenger chain and anchor chain pass through the same chainwheel. As the messenger chain has a lower capacity, it is usually smaller than the anchor chain.
- An embodiment of the present disclosure includes an assembly for coupling two lengths of different sized chain together and moving the two lengths of different sized chain together.
- the assembly includes a dual chainwheel, which includes a small wildcat profile and a large wildcat profile.
- the assembly includes a link coupler.
- the link coupler includes a body, a small- chain link coupler coupled with the body at a first end of the body, and a large-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a second end of the body.
- the assembly includes a small chain coupled with the small-chain link coupler, and a large chain coupled with the large-chain link coupler. Engagement of the link coupler with the large wildcat profile positions the large chain along a path defined by the large wildcat profile.
- Another embodiment of the present disclosure includes a method for coupling two lengths of different sized chain together and moving the two lengths of different sized chain together.
- the method includes providing a link coupler.
- the link coupler includes a body, a small-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a first end of the body, and a large-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a second end of the body.
- the method includes coupling a small chain with the small-chain link coupler, and coupling a large chain with the large-chain link coupler.
- the link coupler coupled with the small chain and the large chain forms a chain assembly.
- the method includes engaging the chain assembly with a dual chainwheel.
- the dual chainwheel includes a small wildcat profile and a large wildcat profile.
- the method includes hauling-in or paying-out the chain assembly.
- Another embodiment of the present disclosure includes a link coupler for coupling two lengths of different sized chain together and facilitating movement of the two lengths of different sized chain.
- the link coupler includes a body, a small-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a first end of the body, and a large-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a second end of the body.
- the small-chain link coupler is sized to couple with a small chain and the large-chain link coupler is sized to couple with a large chain.
- FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of a link coupler.
- FIG. IB is a perspective view of a portion (body) of the link coupler of FIG. 1 A.
- FIG. 1C is a side view of a chain link.
- FIG. ID is a simplified, side view of a portion of a large-chain link coupler.
- FIG. IE is a simplified, side view of a portion of a small-chain link coupler.
- FIG. IF is another perspective view of a portion (body) of the link coupler of FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 1G is another perspective view of a portion (body) of the link coupler of FIG. 1 A.
- FIG. 1H is another perspective view of the link coupler of FIG. 1 A.
- FIG. II is another perspective view of the link coupler of FIG. 1 A.
- FIGS. 1J-1M depict a link coupler coupled with both a small and large chain.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an assembly that includes a link coupler engaged with a dual chainwheel, with the link coupler coupled with a small chain that is engaged with the dual chainwheel and a large chain that is disengaged from the dual chainwheel.
- FIG. 2B is a detail view of section A of FIG. 2A.
- FIG. 2C is a side, cross-sectional view of the assembly of FIG. 2A.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the same assembly of FIG. 2A, but with the link coupler, the small chain, and the large chain each engaged with the dual chainwheel.
- FIG. 3B is a detail view of section B of FIG. 3 A.
- FIG. 3C is a side, cross-sectional view of the assembly of FIG. 3A.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the same assembly of FIG. 2A, but with the link coupler and the large chain each engaged with the dual chainwheel, and the small chain disengaged from the dual chainwheel.
- FIG. 4B is a detail view of section C of FIG. 4A.
- FIG. 4C is a side, cross-sectional view of the assembly of FIG. 4A.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a rotary chain jack with a link coupler engaged with a chainwheel thereof.
- FIG. 6 A is a sectional, front view of a rotary chain jack during haul-in, with the link coupler of the mooring line in transition.
- FIG. 6B is a sectional, side view of the rotary chain jack of FIG. 6A.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a rotary chain jack or windlass including a chain stopper and a link coupler engaged with a chainwheel thereof.
- FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the rotary chain jack or windlass with the link coupler of FIG. 7.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a dual chain mooring windlass with a link coupler engaged with a chainwheel thereof.
- FIG. 10 is a sectional, front view of a dual chain mooring windlass during transition from hauling in a messenger chain to hauling in a mooring chain, including a link coupler engaged with a chainwheel thereof.
- FIG. 11 is a sectional, side view of the dual chain mooring windlass during transition from hauling in the messenger chain to hauling in the mooring chain of FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 depicts a driven mode chain wheel.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B depict an assembly of a link coupler coupled with a small and large chain, with the assembly engaged with a chain wheel in a perpendicular orientation.
- FIGS. 14A and 14B depict an assembly of a link coupler coupled with a small and large chain, with the assembly engaged with a chain wheel in a parallel orientation.
- FIGS. 15A-23B depict an assembly of a link coupler coupled with a small and large chain, with the assembly engaged with a chain wheel in a perpendicular orientation as the assembly moves through the chain wheel in driven mode.
- FIGS. 24A-31B depict an assembly of a link coupler coupled with a small and large chain, with the assembly engaged with a chain wheel in a parallel orientation as the assembly moves through the chain wheel in driven mode.
- FIG. 32 depicts a driving mode chain wheel.
- FIGS. 33A-51B depict an assembly of a link coupler coupled with a small and large chain, with the assembly engaged with a chain wheel in a perpendicular orientation as the assembly moves through the chain wheel in driving mode.
- the present disclosure provides for a link coupler for coupling two lengths of different sized chain together, to a chainwheel for engaging and facilitating movement of multiple, different sized chains, and to an assembly of the link coupler and chainwheel for coupling and facilitating movement of multiple, different sized chains.
- the present disclosure also provides methods of making and using the link coupler, the chainwheel, and the assemblies thereof.
- Link coupler 1000 also referred to as a connecting link assembly, for coupling multiple links of different sized chains together, and for facilitating movement thereof.
- Link coupler 1000 has first end 1012 and second end 1013. At first end 1012, link coupler 1000 includes small-chain link coupler 1007 and, at second end 1013, link coupler 1000 includes large-chain link coupler 1006.
- the small-chain and small-chain link coupler are defined relative to the large- chain and large-chain link coupler, such that the small-chain is smaller relative to the large- chain and the small-chain link coupler is smaller relative to the large-chain link coupler, and that the absolute sizes of the small-chain, large-chain, small-chain link coupler and large-chain link coupler may vary depending on the particular application at hand.
- chains are sized according to diameter 1014 ⁇ i. e. , thickness of chain link), coil 1015 ⁇ i. e. , link opening size), or combinations thereof.
- Small-chain link coupler 1007 is configured ⁇ i.e. , sized, shaped, and arranged) to couple with a small-chain. That is, small-chain link coupler 1007 may have a diameter 1014, coil 1015, or combinations thereof sized, shaped, and arranged to engage (/ ' . e. , link) with a link of a small- chain, such as a messenger chain used in the mooring of floating vessels or platforms.
- small-chain link coupler 1007 may have the same or substantially the same diameter, coil, or combinations thereof as a link of the small-chain engaged therewith.
- Large-chain link coupler 1006 is configured ⁇ i. e. , sized, shaped, and arranged) to couple with a large-chain. That is, large-chain link coupler 1006 may have a diameter 1014, coil 1015, or combinations thereof sized, shaped, and arranged to engage ⁇ i. e. , link) with a link of a large-chain, such as an anchor chain used in the mooring of floating vessels or platforms. For example, large-chain link coupler 1006 may have the same or substantially the same diameter, coil, or combinations thereof as a link of the large-chain engaged therewith.
- small-chain link coupler 1007 and large-chain link coupler 1006 are shown as having the form of a link of a chain, or a partial link of a chain (D-link), one skilled in the art would understand that the small and large chain link couplers disclosed herein are not limited to these particular structures, and that the small and large chain link couplers may have any structure capable of engaging ⁇ e.g. , securely engaging) a chain.
- link coupler 1000 i. e. , a small-chain at first end 1012 and a large- chain at second end 1013
- the coupling between the small and large chains and link coupler 1000 may be sufficiently secure such that the chains remain coupled to link coupler 1000 while being moved (i.e. , hauled-in and/or paid-out) under load.
- Link coupler 1000 includes body 1001.
- Body 1001 has first end 1002, second end 1003, top 1004a, bottom 1004b, first side 1005a, and second side 1005b.
- First end 1002 is relatively smaller than second end 1003 and includes a through-hole 1020 for coupling with small-chain link coupler 1007.
- pin 101 la also referred to as a tab
- small-chain link coupler 1007 is movably (e.g. , pivotably) coupled with body 1001 via pin 101 1a, such that small-chain link coupler 1007 pivots about pin 101 1a.
- Second end 1003 is relatively larger than first end 1002 and includes a through-hole 1030 for coupling with large-chain link coupler 1006.
- pin 101 lb also referred to as a tab
- large-chain link coupler 1006 is movably (e.g. , pivotably) coupled with body 1001 via pin 101 1b, such that large-chain link coupler 1006 pivots about pin 101 1b.
- large-chain link coupler 1006 and small-chain link coupler 1007 are movable (e.g. , pivotable) relative to body 1001 independent of one another.
- Large-chain link coupler 1006 pivots about an axis (defined by pin 101 la) that extends perpendicular to the axis (defined by pin 101 1b) about which small-chain link coupler 1007 pivots.
- pins 101 1a and 101 1b or other portions of link coupler 1000 operate to engage with dual chain wheels to facilitate or cause large chains to engage with the large wildcat profile, small chains to engage with the small wildcat profile, or combinations thereof.
- link coupler 1000 is shown as including two link couplers, small and large, independently coupled with a body positioned therebetween, the link coupler disclosed herein is not limited to this particular arrangement and structure, and may include other structures capable of concurrently linking with both small and large chains, and of engaging with a chainwheel.
- a dual chainwheel includes two chainwheel profiles (also referred to as wildcat profiles), including one configured (i.e. , sized, shaped, and/or arranged) to engage with a relatively small, messenger chain and another configured to engage with a relatively larger, anchor chain.
- a dual chainwheel such as is shown in FIGS. 2A-4C (discussed in more detail below), may include an inner chainwheel profile configured to engage with a relatively small messenger chain and an outer chainwheel profile configured to engage with a relatively larger anchor chain.
- Link coupler 1000 includes one or more features that provide for engagement of link coupler 1000 with a dual chainwheel, including the size, shape, profile, surface features, and arrangement of one or more of the components of link coupler 1000, such as the size, shape, profile, surface features, and arrangement of small-chain link coupler 1007, large-chain link coupler 1006, and body 1001, and including the relative arrangement of these components.
- link coupler 1000, or at least the body 1001 thereof, has the shape generally of a "dog-bone.”
- Dual chainwheel engagement features of body 1001 include the relative arrangement of first end 1002 and second end 1003. As shown, first end 1002 is arranged 180° relative to second end 1003, such that through-hole 1020 extends perpendicular to through-hole 1030. That is, an axis 1021 extending through and axially aligned with through-hole 1020 is perpendicular to an axis 1031 extending through and axially aligned with through-hole 1030. This provides for the perpendicular arrangement of small-chain link coupler 1007 relative to large-chain link coupler 1006.
- First end 1002 may have width 1041 that is wider than width 1042 of second end 1003 in the dimension of body 1001 defined from first side 1005ato second side 1005b.
- First end 1002 may have height 1043 that is shorter than height 1044 of second end 1003 in the dimension of body 1001 defined from top 1004a to bottom 1004b.
- Through- hole 1020 of first end 1002 may be sized to engaged with a relatively small messenger chain
- through-hole 1030 of second end 1003 may be sized to engaged with a relatively large anchor chain (i.e. , through-hole 1020 may have a smaller diameter than through-hole 1030).
- Body 1001 may include one or more surface features, such as beveled edges 1051 on first end 1002, second end 1003, or combinations thereof. Between first end 1002 and second end 1003, body 1001 includes mid-section 1053, which is a narrow section of body 1001 relative to first end 1002 and second end 1003.
- body 1001 including: (1) the perpendicular arrangement of small-chain link coupler 1007 relative to large-chain link coupler 1006; (2) the relative widths of first end 1002 and second end 1003; (3) the relative heights of first end 1002 and second end 1003; (4) the relative sizes and direction of extension of through- holes 1020 and 1030; (5) the surface profile of body 1001, including beveled edges 1051; and (6) the narrow mid-section 1053, separate or in combination, provide for selective engagement of body 1001, small-chain link coupler 1007, large-chain link coupler 1006, and any chains attached thereto with a dual chainwheel, such that small-chain link coupler 1007 and any chain attached thereto engages with a small wildcat profile of the dual chainwheel and large-chain link coupler 1006 and any chain attached thereto engages with a large wildcat profile of the dual chainwheel.
- Dual chainwheel engagement features of the small and large chain link couplers include the relative, perpendicular arrangement of small-chain link coupler 1007 and large-chain link coupler 1006. As shown, small-chain link coupler 1007 is arranged 180° relative to large-chain link coupler 1006, such that the coil of small-chain link coupler 1007 opens perpendicular to the opening of the coil of large-chain link coupler 1006. Small-chain link coupler 1007 has width 1061 that is narrower than width 1062 of large-chain link coupler 1006 in the dimension corresponding with the dimension of body 1001 defined from first side 1005a to second side 1005b.
- Small-chain link coupler 1007 has height 1063 that is greater than height 1064 of large- chain link coupler 1006 in the dimension corresponding with the dimension of body 1001 defined from top 1004a to bottom 1004b.
- the coil of small-chain link coupler 1007 is sized to engaged with a relatively small messenger chain, and the coil of large-chain link coupler 1006 is sized to engaged with a relatively large anchor chain.
- Pin 101 1a extends perpendicular to pin 101 1b, and pin 101 1b extend beyond width 1062, such that pins 101 1a and 101 1b are positioned to engage with surface features of the dual chainwheel, as described in more detail below, to facilitate transition between moving a small chain to moving a large chain.
- the link coupler is not limited to this particular structure, and may include another structural engagement feature configured (position, sized, shaped, and/or arranged) to engage with the dual chain wheel in such a manner that small chains are positioned to engage with the small wildcat profile of the dual chain wheel and large chains are positioned to engage with the large wildcat profile of the dual chain wheel.
- these features of the small and large chain link couplers including: ( 1) the perpendicular arrangement of small-chain link coupler 1007 and large-chain link coupler 1006; (2) the relative widths of small-chain link coupler 1007 and large-chain link coupler 1006; (3) the relative heights of small-chain link coupler 1007 and large-chain link coupler 1006; (4) the relative sizes of the coils of small-chain link coupler 1007 and large-chain link coupler 1006; and (5) the relative positioning and sizes of the pins 101 1a and 101 1b, separate or in combination, provide for selective engagement of small-chain link coupler 1007 and large- chain link coupler 1006, and any chains attached thereto, with a dual chainwheel, such that small-chain link coupler 1007 and any chain attached thereto engages with a small wildcat profile of the dual chainwheel and large-chain link coupler 1006 and any chain attached thereto engages with a large wildcat profile of the dual chainwheel.
- small-chain link coupler 1007 engages with
- FIGS. 1 J-1M depicts link coupler 1000 connected with small chain link 11 10 and large chain link 1 1 15.
- large-chain link coupler 1006 and small-chain link 1007 are each in the form of a D-link.
- Large-chain link coupler 1006 is coupled with body 1001 via pin 101 lb having pin head 1017b.
- Pin 101 lb is secured to large-chain link coupler 1006 and body 1001 via nut 1019b.
- small-chain coupler 1007 is coupled with body 1001 via pin 1011a having pin head 1017a
- pin 101 1a is secured to small-chain link coupler 1007 and body 1001 via nut 1019a.
- Certain aspects of the present disclosure include a dual chainwheel configured (i.e., sized, shaped and/or arranged) to engage with a relatively small chain, such as a messenger chain, and a relatively large chain, such as an anchor chain.
- the dual chainwheel is also configured to engage with the link coupler disclosed herein.
- Some aspects of the present disclosure include an assembly of a dual chainwheel and a link coupler. With reference to FIGS. 2A-4C, an assembly of a dual chain wheel and a link coupler is depicted, in accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, where a messenger chain and an anchor chain are sequentially shown being hauled-in.
- FIGS. 2A-2C depict assembly 2000, including dual chainwheel 1 108 engaged with messenger chain 1 110 and link coupler 1000.
- Dual chainwheel 1 108 includes first chainwheel profile 1 109a, here shown as an outer chainwheel profile, and second chainwheel profile 1109b, here shown as an inner chainwheel profile.
- First chainwheel profile 1 109a is configured (i.e., sized, shaped and/or arranged) to receive, engage, and move a relatively larger chain size, in comparison to the chain size that second chainwheel profile 1109b is configured to receive, engage, and move.
- Second chainwheel profile 1109b includes a series of surface features, such as peaks, ledges, undulations, valleys, grooves, pockets, grooves, wheel pockets, and surface contours configured for engagement with a small chain and optionally link coupler.
- Inner pocket flat beds 1 191 are configured (/ ' . e. , sized, shaped and/or arranged) to engage within coils of vertical links of messenger chain 1 110, and inner bottom grooves 1 190 are configured (i.e. , sized, shaped and/or arranged) to engage with horizontal links of messenger chain 1 110.
- vertical links and “horizontal links” of a chain refer to adjacent links of a chain that are oriented 90 degrees or substantially 90 degrees relative to one another.
- link 1 1 16 of messenger chain 1 1 10 is a vertical link and link 11 17 of messenger chain 11 10 is a horizontal link
- link 1 118 of anchor chain 1 1 15 is a vertical link and link 1 1 19 of anchor chain 1 1 15 is a horizontal link
- inner bottom grooves 1190 engage with successive horizontal links 11 17, while chainwheel 1 108 rotates to progressively haul-in or pay-out messenger chain 1 110
- inner pocket flat beds 1191 engage with successive vertical links 11 16.
- Small-chain link coupler 1007 is configured (i.e. , sized, shaped and/or arranged) to fit and engage with second chainwheel profile 1 109b . As such, messenger chain 1 1 10 is hauled- in or paid-out along a path defined by second chainwheel profile 1 109b.
- FIGS. 3A-3C depict assembly 2000, including dual chainwheel 1108 in transition from engagement with messenger chain 1 110 and link coupler 1000 to engagement with anchor chain 11 15 and link coupler 1000.
- First chainwheel profile 1109a has a width 1 1 1 1a that is greater than the width 1 11 1b (shown in FIG. 2A) of second chainwheel profile 1109b.
- First chainwheel profile 1 109a includes a series of surface features, such as peaks, ledges, undulations, valleys, grooves, pockets, grooves, wheel pockets, pits, and surface contours configured for engagement with a large chain and optionally link coupler.
- First chainwheel profile 1 109a includes a series of peaks outer whelp tips 1194, outer teeth 1 195, and outer link pocket flat beds 1 198 that are configured (i.e. , sized, shaped and/or arranged) to receive and mate with a portion of link coupler 1000 such that anchor chain 11 15 engages with and is moved along first chainwheel profile 1109a.
- Link coupler 1000 includes one or more features that facilitate this transition of engagement of chainwheel 1 108.
- Pin 11 10b of link coupler 1000 is configured (i.e., sized, shaped and/or arranged) to engage within an outer link pocket flat beds 1198a of first chainwheel profile 1 109a, against one of the outer whelp tips 1194 of first chainwheel profile 1 109a.
- large-chain link coupler 1006 is engaged with first chainwheel profile 1 109a, and, in at least some embodiments, does not engage with second chainwheel profile 1 109b.
- pin 1 110b is engaged within an outer link pockete flat bed 1198, and chainwheel 1 108 rotates to progressively haul-in or pay-out anchor chain 1 1 15.
- link coupler is shown and described as including a pin to facilitate transition to engagement with the anchor chain
- the link couplers disclosed herein are not limited this particular structure, and may include other structures capable of causing a dual chainwheel engaged therewith to transition from engagement with a messenger chain to engagement with an anchor chain.
- the chainwheel profiles disclosed herein are shown as including peaks and valleys to facilitate engagement and transition between the chainwheel profiles and the messenger chain, link coupler, and anchor chain, the chainwheel profiles disclosed herein are not limited this particular structure, and may include other structures capable of facilitating engagement and transition between the chainwheel profiles and the messenger chain, link coupler, and anchor chain.
- link coupler 1000 facilitates the interconnection of two different sized chains, and facilitates the transition of engagement between a dual chainwheel and the two different sized chains.
- Link coupler 1000 may have a length and/or pitch that allows a smaller link driving wheel of a dual chainwheel (/ ' . e. , second chainwheel profile) to engage the link coupler 1000.
- the pitch of the body 1001 may have dimensions sufficient to maintain engagement between second chainwheel profile 1 109b and links of the small chain (i. e. , messenger chain 1 1 10), and to deliver the links of the larger chain (i. e. , anchor chain 1 1 15) to first chainwheel profile 1 109a for engagement there-between.
- body 1001 is shaped, sized, and/or arranged to engage wheel pockets and/or wheel ledges of the dual chainwheel 1008 (i.e. , inner bottom grooves 1 190 and inner pocket flat beds 1 191).
- the link coupler 1000 disclosed herein may be coupled with many types of chain including, but not limited to, anchor chains and messenger chains.
- the link coupler 1000 connects with relatively heavy-duty chains, such as an anchor chain or haulage chain, including chains used in conjunction with chainwheels for transmitting tensional drives.
- the link coupler 1000 may be used with many types of chainwheels.
- the link coupler 1000 is used in conjunction with a dual chainwheel, as is disclosed in U.S . Provisional Application 61/555,350, filed on Nov. 3, 201 1 (Expired), and U.S. Patent Application No. 13/669,310, filed on November 5, 2012 (Abandoned), the disclosures ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- the link coupler 1000 is used in conjunction with a dual chainwheel, as is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 9, 127,747, issued on September 5, 2015, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- FIG. 5 is a reproduction of FIG. 1 from incorporated U.S. Patent Application No. 15/431, 145, with the exceptions that: the reference numerals for the dual chainwheel and components thereof have been changed; the reference numerals for the link coupler and components thereof have been changed; and the references numerals for the offshore structure and top surface thereof have been changed. Otherwise, all reference numerals refer to the element shown and described in the description of FIG. 1 of incorporated U.S. Patent Application No. 15/431, 145.
- FIG. 5 depicts rotary chain jack assembly 5000, including rotary chain jack 100.
- Rotary chain jack 100 includes dual chainwheel 1108a engaged with link coupler 1000, both of which are positioned on top surface 5002 of offshore structure 5001.
- Top chain link 131 of anchor chain 130 is coupled with link coupler 1000 (also referred to as a shackle or back-to-back shackle).
- link coupler 1000 also referred to as a shackle or back-to-back shackle.
- link coupler 1000 is coupled with dual chainwheel 1 108a.
- pin 101 lb is coupled with outer tip whelp 1 194 of dual chainwheel 1108a.
- Link coupler 1000 is also coupled to messenger chain 150.
- dual chainwheel 1108a is coupled to frame 120.
- Dual chainwheel 1108a includes axle 1 12 engaged within a through-hole (not shown) of frame 120.
- Frame 120 is coupled to a portion of offshore structure 5001, such as via bolting, welding, or any other such method well known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- Offshore structure 5001 may be, for example and without limitation, an offshore floating platform, such as for offshore drilling and production of hydrocarbons or for construction, or a ship.
- frame 120 retains dual chainwheel 1 108a in a position that is raised above top surface 5002 of offshore structure 5001, allowing dual chainwheel 1 108a to rotate relative to frame 120 without contacting top surface 5002 of offshore structure 5001.
- Offshore structure 5001 may include inboard hawse pipe 182 and outboard hawse pipe 180.
- Assembly 5000 includes jack cylinders 160. At first end 161 of jack cylinders 160, jack cylinders 160 are coupled, such as via bolting, to frame 120. In other embodiments, first end 161 may be coupled to a portion of offshore structure 5001. Second end 162 of jack cylinders 160 are coupled, such as via bolting, to crank arm 163. Crank arm 163 is coupled with axle 1 12, such as via pinning, press fit, or any other manner well known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- Assembly 5000 includes stopper assembly 170.
- Stopper assembly 170 is positioned on frame 120, such that stopper assembly 170 selectively engages anchor chain 130 for gripping of anchor chain 130, and selectively disengages from anchor chain 130 for allowing passage of anchor chain 130, such as during deployment of hauling-in of anchor chain 130.
- Stopper assembly 170 couples with frame 120 such that stopper assembly 170 is positioned to engage anchor chain 130 on an outboard side of dual chainwheel 1 108a, intermediate of dual chainwheel 1 108a and an anchor (not shown) engaged with anchor chain 130.
- link coupler 1000 becomes engaged with outer tip whelp 1 194 of first chainwheel profile 1 109a.
- link coupler 1000 After engagement of link coupler 1000 with outer tip whelp 1 194, further rotation of dual chainwheel 1 108a results in the passing of chain 130 over first chainwheel profile 1 109a.
- inboard stopper assembly 172 outboard stopper assembly 171, chainwheel latch 191, main latch 175a, and auxiliary latches 176a and 176b, the operation of each of which is describe in more detail in incorporated U.S. Patent Application No. 15/431, 145.
- FIGS. 7-1 1 are reproductions of FIGS. 1, 3, 10, 14, and 15 from incorporated U.S. Patent Application No. 15/603,068, respectively, with the exception that the reference numerals for the dual chainwheel and the link coupler have been modified. Otherwise, all reference numerals refer to the element shown and described in the description of the relevant figure in U.S. Patent Application No. 15/603,068.
- assembly 6000 is depicted, including a rotary chain jack 100 on vessel 200.
- Rotary chain jack 100 includes dual chainwheel 1108b.
- Assembly 6000 includes link coupler 1000 engaged with anchor chain 15 (including vertical link 15a and horizonal link 15b), messenger chain 10, and dual chainwheel 1 108b.
- anchor chain 15 including vertical link 15a and horizonal link 15b
- messenger chain 10 and dual chainwheel 1 108b.
- pin 101 1b of link coupler 1000 engages with teeth of dual chainwheel 1 108b, such as outer tip whelp 1194, to facilitate transition from hauling-in messenger chain 10 to hauling-in anchor chain 15.
- Dual chainwheel 1 108b is rotatably coupled to frame 1 via axel 14.
- Frame 1 is coupled to a portion of offshore vessel 200, such as the deck.
- Frame 1 may be coupled to offshore vessel 200 via welding and/or bolting, for example.
- Drive assemblies 32 such as hydraulic or electric motors, are operatively coupled to gear assembly 6, and gear assembly 6 is operatively coupled to dual chainwheel 1108b.
- Drive assemblies 32 operate to drive gear assembly 6, gear assembly 6 operates to drive dual chainwheel 1108b, and dual chainwheel 1 108b operates to pull-in or pay-out anchor chain 15 and/or messenger chain 10, depending upon the direction of rotation of dual chainwheel 1 108b.
- the rotary chain jack 100 includes rotatable chain stopper 20a.
- Rotatable chain stopper 20a rotates about an axis in response to actuator 56, such that actuator 56 initiates rotation of rotatable chain stopper 20a.
- Actuator 56 may be, for example and without limitation, a linear actuator, such as hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. The operation of actuator 56 and rotatable chain stopper 20a are described in more detail in incorporated U.S. Patent Application No. 15/603,068.
- FIGS. 10 and 1 1 depict assembly 6000 during transition from hauling-in messenger chain 10 to hauling-in anchor chain 15.
- link coupler 1000 engages outer tip whelp 1 194 of dual chainwheel 1 108b.
- Outer tip whelp 1194 is shaped to receive link coupler 1000.
- assemblies 2000, 5000, and 6000, as shown and described herein, are exemplary, and that the link coupler disclosed herein may be incorporated into assemblies of different structure and arrangement.
- Certain aspects of the preset disclosure include methods for coupling two lengths of different sized chain together and moving the two lengths of different sized chain together.
- the method may be implemented using the link couplers, dual chainwheels, and assemblies disclosed herein, such as are shown in FIGS. lA-11.
- the method includes providing a link coupler.
- the link coupler may be in accordance with those shown and described herein, including a body, a small-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a first end of the body, and a large-chain link coupler coupled with the body at a second end of the body.
- the method includes coupling a small chain with the small-chain link coupler.
- the small-chain link coupler may be disengaged from the body by removing the pin. After disengagement from the body, the small-chain link coupler may be engaged through a coil of a chain link of a small chain, and then re-engaged with the body via the pin.
- the method may include coupling a large chain with the large-chain link coupler.
- the large-chain link coupler may be disengaged from the body by removing the pin. After disengagement from the body, the large-chain link coupler may be engaged through a coil of a chain link of a large chain, and then re-engaged with the body via the pin.
- the link coupler coupled with the small chain and the large chain forms a chain assembly.
- the method may include engaging the chain assembly with a dual chainwheel.
- the dual chain wheel may include a small wildcat profile and a large wildcat profile.
- the method may include hauling-in or paying-out the chain assembly, such as by pulling the messenger chain or releasing the messenger chain.
- the method after coupling the small chain with the small-chain link coupler and before coupling the large chain with the large-chain link coupler, includes lowering the small chain with the link coupler coupled therewith into seawater, towards a seabed.
- the large chain is an anchor chain coupled with an anchor at the seabed. Once lowered in proximity to the anchor chain, the method may include coupling the anchor chain with the large-chain link coupler, which may be performed underwater.
- Hauling-in the chain assembly may include hauling-in the small chain along a path defined by the small wildcat profile until the link coupler engages the large wildcat profile. Engagement of the link coupler with the large wildcat profile results in the delivery of the large chain to the large wildcat profile. Hauling-in then includes hauling-in the large chain along a path defined by the large wildcat profile.
- Paying-out the chain assembly may include paying-out the large chain along a path defined by the large wildcat profile until the link coupler engages the large wildcat profile. After engagement of the link coupler with the large wildcat profile, the paying-out includes continuing to pay-out the large chain along the path defined by the large wildcat profile until the link coupler disengages from the large wildcat profile. The disengagement of the link coupler from the large wildcat profile results in the delivery of the small chain to the small wildcat profile. The paying-out continues by paying-out the small chain along a path defined by the small wildcat profile.
- link couplers disclosed herein may be configured into customized sizes, lengths, and shapes, such that the link coupler is capable of smoothly transiting chain mooring lines around a chain wheel, including transitioning from transiting smaller chain link sections to larger chain link sections or transitioning from transiting larger chain link sections to smaller chain link sections.
- the link couplers disclosed herein may be used in a variety of loading applications including, but not limited to: (1) applications where a chain wheel is driven by a chain link line, such as in fairlead assemblies; and (2) applications wherein a chain wheel is driving a chain link line, such as in a windlass pulling system.
- Some exemplary fairlead assemblies and loading applications with which the link couplers disclosed herein by be used include those shown and described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,845,893; 8,915,205; 9, 126,659; and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2018/0086421, the entireties of each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- FIG. 12 depicts a chain wheel suitable for use in driven mode.
- chain wheel 1 108c certain features of chain wheel 1 108c will be described; however, the function of such features, including the interaction of the features with the link coupler will be described in further detain with reference to FIGS. 13A-3 IB.
- Chain wheel 1 108c includes outer interior wall 1199, outer link pocket flat bed 1198, outer pocket pit 1 197, outer link pocket trap end 1196, outer teeth 1 195, outer whelp tip 1194, and outer whelp base 1193.
- the large wildcat profile of chain wheel 1 108c is at least partially defined by outer interior wall 1199, outer link pocket flat bed 1198, outer pocket pit 1197, outer link pocket trap end 1196, outer teeth 1 195, outer whelp tip 1 194, and outer whelp base 1193.
- Chain wheel 1 108c includes middle interior wall 1 192, inner interior wall 1 187, inner pocket flat bed 1 191, and inner bottom groove 1 190. Chain wheel 1 108c also includes inner pocket trap end 1189. Thus, the middle interior wall 1 192, inner interior wall 1 187, inner pocket flat bed 1 191, inner bottom groove 1190, and inner pocket trap end 1189 at least partially define the small wildcat profile of chain wheel 1 108c.
- Chain wheel 1 108c may be operated in driven mode, and the link coupler may be used in any orientation, which allows for use of larger D-links interfacing with the chain wheel 1108c either perpendicular (horizontal link) to, or parallel (vertical link) with the chain wheel plane.
- perpendicular and parallel are denoted with respect to the larger D- link plane relative to the orientation of the chain wheel plane.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B depict chain wheel 1 108c in driven mode, engaged with small chain 1 110 and large chain 1 115, which are coupled with link coupler 1000.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B depict chain wheel 1 108c in driven mode, engaged with small chain 1 110 and large chain 1 115, which are coupled with link coupler 1000.
- large-chain link coupler 1006 is a large D-link oriented perpendicular to the plane within which the chain wheel 1 108c rotates.
- large- chain link coupler 1006 is a large D-link oriented parallel to the plane within which the chain wheel 1108c rotates.
- FIGS. 15A-23B illustrate the steps of interfacing between small chain 1 110, link coupler 1000, large chain 1115, and chain wheel 1 108c, with large-chain link coupler 1006 in the perpendicular orientation, and with engagement transitioning from engagement with small chain 11 10 to engagement with large chain 1 1 15.
- pin head 1017b (or nut l019b or another portion of pin 101 lb) engages with outer whelp base 1 193, while small chain 11 10 is still seated inner pocket flat bed 1 191.
- the assembly stays in substantially the same configuration as in FIGS. 17A and 17B while the chain wheel 1108c continues to rotate.
- pin head 1017b engages with outer whelp base 1193, while small chain 1 1 10 is departing from inner pocket flat bed 1 191, and large-chain link coupler 1006 is approaching towards outer link pocket flat bed 1 198.
- large-chain link coupler 1006 engages outer link pocket flat bed 1 198, while pin head 1017b (or nut 1019b or another portion of pin 101 lb) is still engaged with outer whelp base 1193.
- chain wheel 1108c rotates further, while large chain link 1 115 approaches towards outer link pocket trap end 1196.
- large chain 1 115 engages outer link pocket trap end 1196, while large-chain link coupler 1006 is still engaged with outer link pocket flat bed 1198. Also, pin head 1017b (or nut 1019b or another portion of pin 1011b) departs from engagement with outer whelp base 1193.
- large chain link 1115a fully seats on outer link pocket flat bed 1 198, while large-chain link coupler 1006 departs away from outer link pocket flat bed 1 198.
- the next large chain link 1 115b approaches to the next outer link pocket flat bed 1 198 of chain wheel 1108c.
- FIGS. 24A-31B illustrate the steps of interfacing between small chain 1110, link coupler 1000, large chain 1115, and chain wheel 1108c, with large-chain link coupler 1006 in the parallel orientation, and with engagement transitioning from engagement with small chain 1110 to engagement with large chain 1115.
- pin head 1017a (or nut 1019a or another portion of pin 1011a) engages with outer pocket pit 1197, while small chain link 1110 remains seated on inner pocket flat bed 1191.
- large chain link 1115 engages outer link pocket trap end 1196, while pin head 1017a (or nut 1019a or another portion of pin 1011 a) is engaged with outer pocket pit 1197.
- pin head 1017a (or nut 1019a or another portion of pin 101 la) depart away from pocket pit 1197 and larger chain link 1115 approaches towards outer link pocket flatbed 1198.
- large chain link 1115 engages with outer link pocket flat bed 1198.
- loads are transferred (e.g., always or substantially always transferred) from chain links (1110 and 1115) to chain wheel 1108c.
- the sequence of interfacing features is essentially as follows: (1) the small chain links 1110 interfaces with the inner pocket flat bed 1 191 ; (2) the pin head 1017b (or nut 1019b or another portion of pin 1011b) interfaces with the outer whelp base 1 193; (3) the large-chain link coupler 1006 interfaces with the outer link pocket flat bed 1 198; (4) a large chain link 1 1 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket trap end 1196; and (5) the large chain link 11 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket flat bed 1 198.
- the sequence of interfacing features is essentially as follows: (1) the small chain links 11 10 interfaces with the inner pocket flat bed 1 191 ; (2) the pin head 1017a (or nut 1019a or another portion of pin 101 la) interfaces with the outer pocket pit 1197; (3) a large chain link 11 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket trap end 1196; (4) the large chain link 1 1 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket trap end 1196; and (5) the large chain link 1 1 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket flat bed 1 198.
- FIG. 32 depicts a chain wheel in driving mode. With reference to FIG. 32, certain features of chain wheel 1 108d will be described; however, the function of such features, including the interaction of the features with the link coupler will be described in further detain with reference to FIGS. 33A-51B.
- Chain wheel 1108d includes outer interior wall 1 199, outer link pocket flat bed 1198, outer pocket pit 1 197, outer link pocket trap end 1 196, outer teeth 1195, outer whelp tip 1194, and outer whelp base 1 193.
- the large wildcat profile of chain wheel 1 108d is at least partially defined by outer interior wall 1 199, outer link pocket flat bed 1 198, outer pocket pit 1197, outer link pocket trap end 1196, outer teeth 1 195, outer whelp tip 1 194, and outer whelp base 1193.
- Chain wheel 1 108d includes middle interior wall 1 192, inner interior wall 1 187, inner pocket flat bed 1 191, and inner bottom groove 1 190. Chain wheel 1 108d also includes inner pocket trap end 1 189. Thus, the middle interior wall 1 192, inner interior wall 1 187, inner pocket flat bed 1 191, inner bottom groove 1190, and inner pocket trap end 1189 at least partially define the small wildcat profile of chain wheel 1 108d.
- Chain wheel 1 108d may be operated in driven mode, and the link coupler may be used in any orientation, which allows for use of larger D-links interfacing with the chain wheel 1108d either perpendicular (horizontal link) to, or parallel (vertical link) with the chain wheel plane.
- perpendicular and parallel are denoted with respect to the larger D- link plane relative to the orientation of the chain wheel plane.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B depict chain wheel 1 108d in driven mode, engaged with small chain 1110 and large chain 11 15, which are coupled with link coupler 1000. In FIGS.
- large-chain link coupler 1006 is a large D-link oriented perpendicular to the plane within which the chain wheel 1 108d rotates.
- large- chain link coupler 1006 is a large D-link oriented parallel to the plane within which the chain wheel 1 108d rotates.
- Chain wheel 1 108d when operating in driving mode, works (or only works) with perpendicular interfacing, with the higher, outer whelp tip 1 194 on the chain wheel 1 108d, which are reinforced to accommodate larger torsional loads.
- the raised outer whelp tips 1 194 may be integrated into the chain wheel 1 108d casting, or may be standalone parts that are assembled onto the chain wheel 1 108c (as is shown in Fig 32) .
- the chain line wrap angle of the chain wheel 1 108d may be greater or equal to 135° in order to prevent chain links from "jumping" off from the chain wheel 1 108d.
- loads are transferred (e.g. , always or substantially always transferred) from the chain wheel 1 108d to chain links ( 1 1 10 and 1 1 15).
- link coupler 1000 and large chain 1 1 15 may be the same as described with reference to the chain wheel 1 108c operated in driven mode and with a perpendicular orientation (i.e. , the sequence shown and described with reference to FIGS. 15A-23B). As such, the details of the interfacing will not be repeated.
- Link coupler 1000 orientation is illustrated in FIGS. 33A and 33B, and the sequences of transition for the link coupler around the chain wheel 1 108d are illustrated, sequentially, in FIGS. 34A-5 IB. Briefly, in the driving mode, as shown in FIGS.
- the sequence of interfacing features is essentially as follows: ( 1) the small chain links 1 1 10 interfaces with the inner pocket flat bed 1 191 ; (2) the pin head 1017b (or nut 1019b or another portion of pin 101 1b) interfaces with the outer whelp base 1 193; (3) the large-chain link coupler 1006 interfaces with the outer link pocket flat bed 1 198; (4) a large chain link 1 1 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket trap end 1 196; and (5) the large chain link 1 1 15 interfaces with the outer link pocket flat bed 1 198.
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