Trailer and chassis design for mobile core scanning system
First Claim
1. A system for analyzing a core sample comprising:
- a chassis;
a core sample imaging device on the chassis, the core sample imaging device operable to analyze a core sample taken from a subterranean formation;
wheels coupled to the chassis;
a suspension system for absorbing shock and vibration that comprises an air bag assembly mounted in a path of force transmission between the wheels and the chassis; and
a core carrier, the core carrier operable to support the core sample and being moveable in an axial direction between an extended position and a retracted position with respect to a scan source of the core sample imaging device.
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Abstract
A chassis that supports a scanning system that images core samples from a wellbore. The chassis provides a mounting base for the scanning system for transportation of the scanning system, and also while the scanning system is in use and stationary. A suspension system mounts between the chassis and wheels that facilitate transportation of the chassis. The suspension system isolates the scanning system from shock and vibration encountered by the wheels while transporting the chassis and scanning system. In an example the chassis is a trailer, and which is pulled by a tractor. Legs can telescope downward from the chassis and against the surface on which the chassis is disposed. Airbags are strategically located within the chassis that absorb the vibration and thereby isolate the scanning system from the shock and vibration. Locations of the airbags include paths of force transmission between the wheels and the trailer.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for analyzing a core sample comprising:
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a chassis; a core sample imaging device on the chassis, the core sample imaging device operable to analyze a core sample taken from a subterranean formation; wheels coupled to the chassis; a suspension system for absorbing shock and vibration that comprises an air bag assembly mounted in a path of force transmission between the wheels and the chassis; and a core carrier, the core carrier operable to support the core sample and being moveable in an axial direction between an extended position and a retracted position with respect to a scan source of the core sample imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for analyzing a core sample comprising:
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a chassis; a trailer mounted onto the chassis that forms an enclosure; a core sample imaging device supported on the chassis and housed within the enclosure; wheels coupled to the chassis for providing mobility of the trailer thereby defining a mobile unit; a telescoping leg having an end mounted to the chassis; a system of air bags provided between the wheels and the chassis and in the telescoping leg, wherein the leg has an upper portion and a lower portion and air bags are attached to the lower portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of isolating forces from a core sample analysis system comprising:
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mounting a core sample imaging device supported on a core carrier of the chassis, the core carrier operable to support the core sample and being movable in an axial direction between an extended position and a retracted position with respect to a scan source of the core sample imaging device, and wherein the core sample imaging device is operable to analyze a core sample taken from a subterranean formation; coupling the chassis to a series of wheels; and isolating the core sample imaging device from shock and vibration experienced by the wheels by disposing air bags between the wheels and the chassis. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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