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The present order relates generally to drilling rig assemblies, and in particular to platforms, tables, decks, raised floors, or other elevated surfaces, and the construction, equipment, installation, or erection of such surfaces. More specifically, the current order is for a drilling rig with a self-elevating drilling floor.

<p dir="rtl">5 The description of the technical background provided herein is generally intended to provide context for the invention. The work of the present inventors, to the extent stated in this Technical Background section, as well as images of the description that would otherwise not qualify as prior art at the time of filing are not expressly or implicitly recognized as prior art as against the present invention.</p>

In many onshore oil and gas drilling operations, drilling rigs can be delivered to a field drilling site

<p dir="rtl">10 Oil by transporting various components of the drilling rig via roads, highways, and/or railways. The various drilling rig components may be transported to the drilling site on one or more truck/trailer combinations, railcars, or other transportation methods, and their number may depend on the size, weight, and complexity of the rig. Once at the drilling site, the rig components can be assembled, and the drilling rig assembly can be lifted to its operating location so that drilling operations can be conducted. After the drilling operations are completed, the device can be lowered</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 drilled, dismantled and loaded back onto truck/trailer combinations, rail cars, or other transportation methods, and transported to a different oil field drilling site for new drilling operations. Accordingly, the ease with which the various components of the rig can be transported, assembled, dismantled, raised and lowered is a key factor in the design of the rig, as well as the overall rig operational capabilities and cost feasibility.</p>

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Furthermore, in particular parts of the world, access to cranes or other equipment for assembly and disassembly operations can be relatively limited and, in particular, the availability of cranes with large, high lifting capacities can be limited. When a large drilling rig with a large floor height is required for large drilling depths, and high drilling is required, the lack of availability of large cranes can create

<p dir="rtl">5 Difficulties or dilemmas regarding assembling and disassembling drilling rigs.</p>

In some applications, drilling operations at a particular oil field drilling site may include drilling a group of well holes that are relatively closely spaced, referred to as a cluster drilling. While drilling a group of adjacent wells, the distance between adjacent well holes can be as small as 20-30 feet or less. In some applications the set of boreholes is often laid out in a 2D grid model, so that rows and columns of boreholes can be made along lines that extend

Principal parallel to the x-axis and y-axis, respectively. In such side-by-side well drilling applications, after drilling is completed at one wellbore, the drilling rig can be moved to an adjacent wellbore. After drilling operations are completed at a contiguous well set drilling site, the drilling rig is often moved to a different drilling site, which can also be a contiguous well set drilling site.

<p dir="rtl">15 General description of the invention</p>

The following provides a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention to provide a basic understanding of those embodiments. This summary is not an expansive overview of all anticipated models, nor is it intended to identify key or critical elements of all models, nor to limit the scope of any or all of them.

The present invention relates, in one or more embodiments, to a method for raising a drilling floor for a drilling rig. maybe

<p dir="rtl">20 The method includes: (a) using at least one lifting system and raising the drilling floor so that the dead load of the drilling rig is transferred to the at least one lifting system; (b) inserting a layer of foundation boxes beneath the drilling floor; (c) using a single lifting system at least to lower the excavation floor on the layer of foundation boxes, such that the dead load of the drilling rig is transferred from the at least one lifting system to the layer of foundation boxes; (d) coupling the layer of foundation boxes to the excavation floor</p>

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In some embodiments, the method may include repeating steps (A-D) until the desired excavation floor height is achieved. In some embodiments, the drilling system may be a staggered drilling system. Also, in some embodiments, the drilling system may have Lifting sliding foot mechanism The sliding foot mechanism can allow the drilling rig to be moved in both longitudinal and transverse directions.

<p dir="rtl">5 In some embodiments, inserting a layer of foundation boxes includes placing a foundation box around a lifting system, such that at least part of the lifting system is contained within the foundation box. In some embodiments, four lifting systems may be used to raise and lower the excavation floor, and may include inserting a layer of foundation boxes into at least one tower. In some embodiments, the excavation floor may include a first layer of foundation boxes, and the excavation floor may include a coupling system</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Lifting the first layer of foundation boxes and raising the excavation floor and the first layer of foundation boxes a distance from the surface of the ground. In some embodiments, the at least one foundation box can include a first layer of foundation boxes, and the method can further include: (e) using at least one lifting system to raise the excavation floor and the first layer of foundation boxes so that the dead load is transferred to the Excavation into at least one lifting system; (f) inserting a second layer of boxes</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 The foundation is below the first layer of foundation boxes, and the second layer includes at least one foundation box; (g) Using at least one lifting system, to lower the excavation floor and the first layer of foundation boxes onto the second layer of foundation boxes, so that the dead load of the drilling rig is transferred from the at least one lifting system to the second layer of foundation boxes; (h) and coupling The second layer of foundation boxes. In addition, the method may include repeating steps (e -</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 h) Until the required excavation floor height is reached.</p>

Additionally, the present invention relates in one or more embodiments to a method for raising a drilling floor for a drilling rig, wherein the drilling floor is carried by at least one foundation column. The method may include the following: (a) Using a lifting system to raise the excavation floor and foundation column a distance from the ground surface; (b) Inserting a foundation box under the column, such that the foundation box is placed around the foundation system.

<p dir="rtl">25 lifting; (c) Using a lifting system, lower the excavation floor and foundation column onto the foundation box; (d)</p>

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Match the foundation box to the column; (e) Repeat steps (A-D) until the required excavation floor height is achieved. In some embodiments, the foundation box may be a C-shaped foundation box. Raising the excavation floor may include coupling the jacking system to the foundation column, raising The excavation floor and the foundation column are a distance from the ground surface. In some embodiments, the lifting system 5 can additionally or instead include a telescoping lifting system

sliding. The sliding foot action mechanism can allow the drilling rig to move in both longitudinal and transverse directions.

Additionally, the present invention relates in one or more embodiments to a self-raising floor drilling rig. The drilling rig may include a mast, a mast-bearing drilling floor, and a foundation comprising

<p dir="rtl">10 One or more columns for foundation boxes, and a lifting system including a telescoping cylinder and a sliding foot mechanism. The lifting system can be configured to use a telescopic cylinder to raise the drilling floor so that one or more foundation boxes can be inserted below the drilling floor, and a sliding foot action mechanism is used to make the drilling rig slide in both the longitudinal and transverse directions. In some embodiments, one or more of the foundation boxes may be a C-shaped foundation box. Also, a</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Lifting system to raise the excavation floor by coupling it to the foundation, and the excavation floor and foundation can be raised a distance from the surface of the ground.</p>

While multiple embodiments have been disclosed, other embodiments of the present invention will also become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which illustrates and describes illustrative embodiments of the invention. It will also be verified that the various embodiments of the present invention are capable of being modified in all previous forms

<p dir="rtl">20 Different, without all of them straying from the content and scope of the current invention. Accordingly, drawings and detailed descriptions should be considered illustrative in nature and not restrictive.</p>

Brief explanation of the drawings

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While the specification provides for protection elements and specifically and distinctly refers to the protection of the technical subject matter as constituting various embodiments of embodiments of the present invention, it is believed that a better understanding of the invention will be obtained from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying figures and therein:

Figure (1): Side view of a drilling rig, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">5 Figure (2a): Side projection of a foundation box with load-bearing bars in the raised position, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (2b): Inverted projection of the foundation box shown in Figure (2a).

Figure 3A: Side projection of a foundation box with load bearing bars in a cleared position, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">10 Figure (3b): Inverted projection of the foundation box shown in Figure (3a).</p>

Figure (4a): Left side projection of a foundation box according to one or more models.

Figure (4b): Front side view of the foundation box shown in Figure (4a), according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (4c): Right side view of the foundation box shown in Figure (4a), according to one embodiment or

<p dir="rtl">15 more.</p>

Figure (5): Side view of a foundation stack of foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (6): Side view of the vertical stack of foundation boxes shown in Figure (5), with the first, second, and third layers of boxes coupled together, according to one or more models.

Figure 7A: Side projection of a carrying bar and swing arm in the lifting position, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">20 Figure 7B: Side projection of a bearing bar and swing arm in a cleared position, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

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Figure (7c): Side projection of a bearing bar and swing arm in a coupling position, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure 8a: Side view of a low-position lift system, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure 8B: Side view of a lifting system in a lifting position, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">5 Figure (9): Inverted projection of a lifting system, according to one or more models.</p>

Figure 10a: Side view of a lifting system housed in a foundation box with load bars in the lifting position, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (10b): Inverted projection of the lifting system and foundation box shown in Figure (10a).

Figure (11a): Side view of a lifting system placed in a foundation box with load-bearing bars in position

<p dir="rtl">10 Clearance, according to one or more models.</p>

Figure (11b): Inverted projection of the lifting system and foundation box shown in Figure (11a).

Figure 12a: Inverted projection of a lifting system housed in a foundation box with load-bearing bars in the lifting position, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (12b): Inverted projection of a lifting system placed in a foundation box with load bearing bars in position

<p dir="rtl">15 Clearance, according to one or more models.</p>

Figure (13a): Side projection of a foundation stack of two foundation boxes raised by a lifting system such that a third foundation box can be placed below the stack, in accordance with one or more embodiments.

Figure (13B): Side view of an opposite side of the bed stack of boxes and lifting system shown in Figure (13A), according to one or more embodiments.

20 Figure (14): Side view of a drilling floor, a first layer of foundation, and a pre-installed mast for a drilling rig, according to one or more embodiments.

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Figure (15): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (14) and unfolded lifting cylinders, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (16): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (15) and the mast is fixed with bolts to the mast shoe, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">5 Figure (17): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (16) and the lifting cylinder in the mast-mounted position, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (18): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (17) with the lifting cylinders spread out, and the mast in a mounted position, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (19): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (18), and the lifting cylinders are separated, according to

<p dir="rtl">10 For one or more models.</p>

Figure (20a): Side view of lifting systems and the first layer of foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (20b): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (20a), and the lifting systems are placed inside the foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.

15 Figure 20c: Side view of the elements shown in Figure 20b, lifting systems coupled to load bars, in one or more embodiments.

Figure (20d): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (20c), and the lifting systems are laid out, according to one or more models.

Figure (20e): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (20d), with a second layer of boxes.

<p dir="rtl">20 Additive basis, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (20f): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (20e), with the first layer of foundation boxes placed on the second layer of foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.

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Figure (21): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (19) and the lifting systems are deployed, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (22): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (21), and a second layer of foundation boxes added, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">5 Figure (23): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (22) and the lifting systems are low, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (24a): Side view of lifting systems and first and second layers of foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (24b): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (24a), and the load bars for the second layer

<p dir="rtl">10 In the raised position, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (24c): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (24b), and the lifting systems are laid out, according to one or more models.

Figure (24d): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (24c), and a third layer of foundation boxes added, according to one or more models.

<p dir="rtl">15 Figure (24e): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (24d), with the second layer of foundation boxes placed on the third layer of foundation boxes, according to one or more models.</p>

Figure (25): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (23), and the lifting systems are deployed, according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (26): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (25), with an added third layer of

<p dir="rtl">20 Foundation funds, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (27): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (26), and the lifting systems are lowered, according to one or more embodiments.

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Figure (28a): Side view of the lifting systems and the first, second and third layers of foundation boxes, according to one or more models.

Figure (28b): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (28a), and the load bars of the third layer in the raised position, according to one or more embodiments.

<p dir="rtl">5 Figure (28c): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (28b), and the lifting systems are laid out, according to one or more models.</p>

Figure (28d): Side projection of the elements shown in Figure (28c), and four layers added from foundation boxes, according to one or more models.

Figure (28e): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (28d), and the third layer of boxes.

<p dir="rtl">10 The foundation is placed on the four layers of foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (29): Side view of a lifting system and the first, second, third, and four layers of foundation boxes, according to one or more models.

Figure (30): Side view of the elements shown in Figure (29) and the first, second and third layers of the foundation boxes are coupled together, according to one or more models.

<p dir="rtl">15 Figure (31): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (27), and the lifting systems are individual, according to one or more embodiments.</p>

Figure (32): Side view of the drilling rig shown in Figure (31) with an added four layer of foundation boxes, according to one or more embodiments.

Figures (33a-33f) each illustrate the steps shown in Figures (20a-20f), and (24a-

<p dir="rtl">20 24 AH and 28 A-28 AH, respectively.</p>

Figure (34): Side view of the first, second, third and fourth layers of foundation boxes and lifting systems installed on the fourth layer of foundation boxes according to one or more models.

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Figure (35): Side view of a foundation stack of foundation boxes according to one or more embodiments.

Figure (35b): Corresponding side projection of the foundation stack shown in Figure (35a), according to one or more embodiments.

Detailed description:

<p dir="rtl">5 The present invention relates, in one or more embodiments, to a drilling rig (apparatus) with a self-raising drilling floor. The drilling rig can comprise one or more lifting systems that can operate to raise the drilling floor. The excavation floor is raised to a height sufficient to accommodate a foundation such as a foundation box, and one or more excavation floor lifting systems can be placed on the foundation box</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 The drilling floor, using one or more lifting systems, until the desired drilling floor height is achieved.</p>

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A self-elevating drilling floor of the present invention can allow a drilling rig to be installed or partially installed at a drilling site, for example, using bulldozer trucks, cranes, such as relatively small-capacity rubber-tired jacks, and/or relatively small-capacity vehicles. Other. In this way, the use of high-lift cranes to install a drilling rig, or at least part of it, can be avoided. In some embodiments, lifting systems may additionally serve to move the drilling rig, for example between adjacent wells on an adjacent well group drilling site. Lifting systems can move the drilling rig using a belt mechanism or other movement mechanism. This can allow the drilling rig to be moved, for example between adjacent wells on a site drilling a group of adjacent wells, without the need to dismantle the rig between wells.

A drilling rig (100) with a mast (110), drilling floor (120), and foundation (130) is shown in Figure 1. The mast (110) and drilling floor (120) may be carried, at least in part, by the foundation (130). The foundation (130) may have one or more foundation boxes (140). The foundation boxes (140) may be stacked orthogonal to each other, as shown in Figure.

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(1). Foundation boxes (140) may be stacked so as to distribute the weight of the rig (100). For example, the rig (100) may be carried by a berth stack of foundation boxes (140) at each corner of the drilling floor (120). In other embodiments At different locations, fewer or more stacks of foundation boxes (140) can carry the drilling rig (100). The drilling rig (100) can have one or more lifting systems.

<p dir="rtl">5 More (150). For example, a drilling system (150) may be contained within each foundation stack of foundation boxes (140). Each lifting system (150) may serve to lift the drilling rig (100) horizontally, and in some cases away from Ground. Lifting systems (150) may be used to raise equipment (100) so that a foundation box (140) is added to each stack, or to remove a foundation box from each stack. In addition to or in place of this, lifting systems (150) may operate. As a walking mechanism to facilitate</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Horizontal movement of the device (100) along the ground.</p>

Each foundation box (140) may generally be of a suitable size and shape. In some embodiments, the foundation box (140) may have a rectangular shape, as shown in Figures 2-3. In some embodiments, the foundation box (140) may have (140) height, depth, and width approximately 6 feet. In other embodiments, the foundation box (140) may have any suitable height, depth, width, or dimensions

<p dir="rtl">15 Other. In some embodiments, foundation boxes (140) of different shapes and/or sizes may be used. A foundation box (140) is shown from a side view in Figures 2A, 3A. Each foundation box (140) may include a plurality of horizontal members (142), anchorage (144), and transverse (146). For example, in some embodiments, a foundation box (140) may have four upper horizontal members (u142) defining an opposing face, such as a lower face of the box. The sides in Figures 2a,</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 3a), one horizontal member (142ℓ) is shown at both the top and bottom faces. It can be</p>

The upper and lower faces have wide lip shapes, as shown in Figures 2a and 3a, tubular shapes, angular shapes, channel shapes, or any other structural solid shape or design. Additionally, in some embodiments, a foundation box may have ( 140) A group of brace members (144) between the upper and lower faces defined by the horizontal members (142). For example, the

<p dir="rtl">25 The foundation box must have (140) correlative members (144) connecting each of the four opposite corners.</p>

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For the upper and lower sides. From the side views in Figures (2a, 3a), two of these anchorage members are shown (144). Lancet members can have wide flange shapes, tubular shapes, angular shapes, channel shapes, or any other structural solid shape or design. Additionally, in some embodiments, a foundation box (140) can have at least 5 cross members (146) on one or more faces of the rectangular box. The cross members can have shapes.

Wide flanges, tubular shapes, angular shapes, channel shapes, or any other structural solid shape or design. Horizontal (142), horizontal (144), and transverse members (146) may generally define a hollow space within the foundation box (140). In other embodiments, the foundation box (140) may have any appropriate number of horizontal members (142). ), family (144), and occasional (146).

<p dir="rtl">10 The foundation box (140) may be composed of horizontal (142), vertical (144), and cross members (146) of any suitable material. In some embodiments, the foundation box may be made of steel, aluminum, or other suitable metal or material. Suitable metal composite; in other embodiments, the foundation box (140) may be composed of wood, plastic, concrete, or other suitable material. In some embodiments, it may be composed of horizontal members (142), and/or foundations ( 144), and/or</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Incidental (146) of a different material from other organs. In some embodiments, it may be</p>

A foundation box (140) has wood partitions or wall panels on one or more sides of the box. For example, a rectangular foundation box (140) with four horizontal sides and two horizontal sides may have wood partitions or wall panels on three foundation sides, thus enclosing Partially in the fund.

In other embodiments, the foundation box (140) may have a more open box design, such that

<p dir="rtl">20 Fixing the box by members (142, 144, 146) with little or no wall panels or other major structural members. In some embodiments, the foundation box (140) may have pockets for inserting a forklift or other means to facilitate lifting or moving the box.</p>

In some embodiments, the foundation box can have at least one face having specified cross members and specified upper and lower horizontal members or timber wall panels. For example, as seen

<p dir="rtl">25 Of the top views shown in Figures 2b, 3b, at least one side of a box</p>

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The foundation (140) may have a gap in an upper horizontal member (u142). That is, the vertex of at least one vertical side face may be defined by an upper horizontal member (u142) having first and second parts separated by a gap. Each part may extend the upper horizontal member (u142) of an upper horizontal member perpendicular to a side face connected to an intermediate member (164) in some embodiments. The figures show

<p dir="rtl">5 (4a, 4b, 4c) The foundation box (140) is from three different side views, respectively. While</p>

Figures (4b, 4c) show two first and second horizontal faces with horizontal (142), horizontal (144), and transverse (146) members. Figure (4a) shows a third vertical side face with no crossing members or a lower horizontal member (u142). In this way, it can be realized that the foundation box (140) can have a square C-shape with the horizontal (142) and transverse (146) members of three vertical side faces

<p dir="rtl">10 The four arc sides are open.</p>

As shown in Figure 2A, a foundation box (140) can have one or more load bars (160) associated with it. A load bar (160) can generally be configured to provide a load or lift point for engagement by a lifting system (150) to lift or lowering the box (140). A load bar (160) may be placed at or close to one of the surfaces of the foundation box (140), such as the upper end defined by

<p dir="rtl">15 Four upper horizontal members (u142), in some embodiments. As shown in Figure 2b, a bearing bar (160) can generally be positioned parallel to and perpendicular to two upper horizontal members (u142). The bearing bar (160) can be of any length Suitable. In some embodiments, a bearing bar (160) may extend to the depth or width of the foundation box (140), connecting to the box at each of the two horizontal members (142), for example. In other embodiments, a bearing bar (160) may extend. less than</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 The full depth or width of the foundation box (140) as shown in Figure 2b. The load-bearing bar (160) may have any suitable cross-sectional shape. For example, in some embodiments, the load-bearing bar (160) may have a cross-sectional shape Round, rectangular, or any other shape as well, the bearing bar (160) can have any suitable cross-sectional size. In general, it can</p>

Adapting the cross-sectional size and shape of the load bar (160) to operate in conjunction with a lifting system

25 (150), as discussed more fully later, where the shape of the bearing rod is determined for stability

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Inside the lifting system stand. The bearing bar (160) can be steel, aluminum, wood, plastic, or another material bar.

When a lifting bar (160) extends less than the full width or depth of the foundation box (140), it may be coupled to a horizontal member (142) at or near one end of the bar, and to an intermediate member (164)

<p dir="rtl">5 At or near the opposite end of the penis. An intermediate member (164) may be a cantilever member extending from a horizontal member (142) within the foundation box (140). In some embodiments, an intermediate member (164) may have one or more supports or angle connections configured to increase the stiffness of the member versus Rotate upward. The intermediate member (164) can generally be of any suitable size and any suitable cross-sectional shape. Also, the intermediate member (164) can be steel, aluminium, wood,</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Plastic, or other material member. In other embodiments, a load-bearing bar (160) may be connected at or near each end to intermediate members (164). In further embodiments, a load-bearing bar (160) may be connected to the foundation box (140) at other locations along the length of the bar and at different points of the box. A foundation box (140) can have any appropriate number of load-bearing bars (160). In some embodiments, a foundation box can have four load-bearing bars (160), as shown in Figures 2B,</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 3b(.</p>

The load bar (160) may be connected to the foundation box (140) using one or more hinged connections (162). For example, the load bar (160) may have a hinge connection (162) at or near each end thereof, connecting the load bar For example, as shown in Figure 2b, each bearing bar (160) can be connected to a horizontal member (142) by means of a box.

20 A first hinge connection (162) and an intermediate member (164) are connected by a second hinge connection. The hinge connections (162) may use any suitable hinge connection mechanism. In other embodiments, one or more load bars (160) may be coupled to the foundation box (140) using A fixed link or other type of link or coupling mechanism. In some embodiments, the hinge link (162) may include a swing arm (161) and a stop element (163).

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In some embodiments, a bearing bar (160) may be coupled to the hinge link (162) via a swing arm (161). The swing arm (161) may be a connector extending from the hinge link (162) and configured to rotate with the bar load (160) and place the load bar at a distance away from the hinge. The swing arm (161) can generally be positioned vertically on the load bar

<p dir="rtl">5 (160). As with the carrying bar (160), the swing arm (161) can have a lifting position, as</p>

shown in Figure 2a, and a clearance setting, as shown in Figure 2b. In the clearance setting, the swing arm (161) can generally be positioned adjacent to a face, such as the top face of a foundation box. The swing arm (161) can be configured ) to rotate down to a lifting position. The swing arm (161) can generally be any suitable size and shape configured to position the carrying bar (160).

<p dir="rtl">10 The swing arm (161) is made of steel, aluminum, wood, plastic, or any suitable material.</p>

A stop element (163) can be configured to provide a stopping point for the hinge connection mechanism (162). For example, in some embodiments the stop element (163) can stop the action of the hinge connection mechanism (162) such as a swing arm (161) and a rod is positioned load (160) in the lifting position. That is, the stopping element (163) can prevent the swing arm (161) and the carrying bar (160) from

<p dir="rtl">15 Swing more inward than in the lifting position. The stopping element (163) can be a stator extending from a member to the foundation box (140), such as an upper horizontal member (u142), as shown in Figures (2a, 3a). In some embodiments, the stopping element (163) can be configured to operate It is not included with a secondary stopping element (163A). For example, the secondary stopping element (163A) may be located on or near the load bar (160) and/or swing arm (163), as shown in Fig.</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 (3a), so that the element can rotate with the swing arm and the carrying rod. The element can be configured</p>

The secondary stop (163a) is for coupling, entering into, receiving, coupling with the stop element (163) or generally placing it next to it. In this way, when it swings down the load bar (160) and the swing arm (161) on the hinge coupling mechanism (162) To the lifting position, the stop element (163) and the secondary stop element (163A) can be connected to prevent the load bar and swing arm from further

<p dir="rtl">25 From top to bottom.</p>

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The hinges (162) can be configured so that the load bars (160) can be moved diagonally up and down, away from the center of the foundation box (140). The hinges (162) can be configured to move the load bars approximately 90 degrees from a raised position to a cleared position. Figures (2a) illustrate 2b) The load bars (160) are in a raised position according to some models, while Figures (3a, 3b) show the load bars in

<p dir="rtl">5 Clearance position, according to some models.</p>

As stated more fully later, load-bearing bars (160) may be configured to provide a lifting point for a lifting system (150) to engage for raising and lowering the foundation box (140). It may be understood that providing two aligned load-bearing bars (160), each configured between A horizontal member (142) and an intermediate member (164), instead of a continuous load bar extending between the horizontal members (142), can distribute the lifting load

<p dir="rtl">10 For the lifting box (140) on the members of all four side faces of the box.</p>

Each load bar (160) can be configured to rotate from a raised position as shown in Figures (2a, 2b) to a clearance position as shown in Figures (3a, 3b). As shown, the load bars (160) can generally be positioned perpendicular to the two upper horizontal members (u142) of the foundation box (140), and generally parallel to the two upper horizontal members of the foundation box.

<p dir="rtl">15 Realize that in this way the load bars (160) can each be perpendicular to the two lower horizontal members (142ℓ) and parallel to the two lower horizontal members. In the lifting position, each of the load bars (160) can be positioned a distance (d) away from the horizontal member upper closest parallel (u142). In some embodiments, the distance (d) is the distance between the hinge connection (152) of the bar and the upper closest parallel member (u142). In the lifted position, the hinges can be positioned</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 (162) Each bearing bar (160) is lower orthogonally than the upper horizontal members (u142), as is</p>

Shown in Figure 2a. In the lifting position, the load bars (160) can be positioned under the upper horizontal members (u142) with sufficient clearance so that the lifting system (150) can be appropriately coupled to the bars. To move into a cleared position, the load bars can swing (160) up and out of the lifted position, and each bar moves toward its closest parallel upper horizontal member (u142). As shown

25 In Figures (3a, 3b), each load-bearing bar (160) can be placed next to its upper horizontal member

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The closest parallel (u142) is in the clearance position. The hinge coupling mechanisms (162) and swing arms (161) can move the load bars (160) automatically or manually between the lift and clearance positions. In some embodiments, for example, it is possible to hydraulically operate and/or The hinge coupling mechanisms (162), swing arms (161), and/or load bars (160) can be locked in position.

<p dir="rtl">5 Realize that in other embodiments, the load bars (160) may be installed in a lift position, clearance position, or other positions.</p>

In some embodiments, a load bar (160), hinge connection mechanism (162), and swing arm (161) may additionally or instead be configured to couple stacked foundation boxes (140) together. For example, Figure 5 shows Foundation stacks (140) housing a lifting cylinder (150).

<p dir="rtl">10 Illustration of the first foundation box (140A) of the stack with fixed load bars (160). The second foundation boxes (140B) and third foundation boxes (140C) are shown with load bars (160) in a clear position. The four foundation boxes (140D) are shown with load bars (160) in a raised position. As shown, some of the foundation boxes (140) can have a coupling saddle (170) attached to a coupling bracket (172) near a surface or face of the foundation box, such as a bottom face defined by horizontal members</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Bottom (142ℓ). The coupling holder (172) may extend from a lower horizontal member (142ℓ) in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the coupling holder (172) may extend from an intermediate member or other member coupled to or close to the bottom face of the box (140). The coupling holder (172) can extend vertically over the lower horizontal members (ℓ142). The coupling holder (172) can have a coupling saddle (170). The coupling saddle (170) can be configured to couple to an object such as a rod Load (160) for a foundation box</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 (140). That is, in general, each saddle (170) can be configured to receive a carrying bar (160), such that</p>

The carrying bar can be placed inside the saddle. In some embodiments, the saddle (170) can have a circular or semi-circular shape to receive the load bar (160). In other embodiments, the saddle (170) can have any suitable shape. Each saddle (170) can have a cover or clip ( 174) in some embodiments. The cover or clip (174) may be configured to lock over a carrying bar (160) or other object.

25 Another holds the carrying bar (160) in place inside the saddle (170). A cover or clip can

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(174) To prevent or reduce movement of the carrying bar (160) within the saddle (170). In some embodiments, the cover or clip (174) may be connected to the saddle (170) by means of a hinged connection, for example. The cover or clip may be controlled (174) automatically or manually. For example, in some embodiments, caps or clips (174) may be hydraulically operated and/or locked in place.

<p dir="rtl">5 In some embodiments, a foundation box can have four coupling saddles (170) to correspond to the four load-bearing bars (160) of an adjacent box. In other embodiments, a foundation box (140) can have any appropriate number of coupling saddles (170).</p>

Continuing to refer to Figure (5), in some embodiments, the carry bar (160) and swing arm (161) can be configured to rotate up and out to the clearance position by means of a hinge connection mechanism

<p dir="rtl">10 (162). That is, the hinge connection mechanism (162) can have a rotational range that allows the rod</p>

The load (160) can be swung upward into a coupling position, as shown in Figure (6). The coupling position may place the load bar (160) over, or partially over, the upper face of the foundation box (140) defined by the upper horizontal members (u142). In coupling mode, the carrying bar (160) can be configured to be placed inside the coupling saddle (170) of an adjacent box (140). Figure (6) shows bars

<p dir="rtl">15 Load (160) in coupling positions and positioned within coupling saddles (170). For example, the load bars (160) of the third foundation box (140C) can swing up into the coupling position to couple to the saddles (170) of the second foundation box (140B). As shown in Figure (6), covers or clips (174) can be locked to lock the load bars (160) in place inside the harnesses (170).</p>

Turning now to Figures 7a, 7b, 7c, a bearing bar (160) and a swinging arm are shown.

<p dir="rtl">20 (161), and a hinge connection mechanism (162) in each of the lifting modes, clearance modes, and coupling modes, on</p>

straight. In addition, Figure 7B shows a coupling saddle (170), coupling member (172), and clamp (174) positioned over the bearing rod (160). As shown in Figure 7C, in the coupling position, the The coupling harness (170) is connected to the carrying rod (160), and the cap or clip (174) can be locked over the carrying rod to hold it in place. In this way, the

25 An upper box has a coupling saddle (170) with a lower box having a carrying bar (160). In models

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Other, other coupling mechanisms may be used to connect adjacent foundation boxes (140). For example, foundation boxes (140) may be fastened together using tabs or bolts in some embodiments. In other embodiments, adjacent foundation boxes (140) may be clamped together using locks. Such as shipping container locks according to

To the International Standards Organization (ISO).

<p dir="rtl">5 A foundation box (140) may be configured to house a lifting system (150). The lifting system (150) may be or include a telescoping hydraulic and/or gas-operated lifting system having cylinders, screw and/or gear mechanisms, track and sprocket mechanisms, Cable and pulley/dolphin mechanisms, and/or other lifting mechanisms. Figure (8a) shows a lifting system (150) in a lowered position, and Figure (8b) shows a lifting system in a raised position. As shown in Figures (8a, 8b), it can The lifting system must have (150) interlocking cylinders</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 (152), carrying board (154), harness (155), and one or more saddles (156). The cylinder can be configured</p>

Telescoping (152) to lengthen or shorten automatically. The load plate (154) can be configured to carry a load such as the dead load of the drilling rig (100), for example.

The telescoping cylinder (152) may be a hydraulic, compressed gas, or other extendable cylinder. In some embodiments, for example, the

<p dir="rtl">15 The nested cylinder (152) may have a series of cylinders that are progressively reduced in diameter, such that each cylinder can be configured to receive the next cylinder. In other embodiments, the nested cylinder (152) may employ other lengthening and shortening mechanisms. The nested cylinder can generally facilitate ( 152) Raising and lowering the brackets (155). The telescopic cylinder (152) may comprise steel or other materials. In some embodiments, the telescopic cylinder (152) can have a relatively large diameter and</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 Low pressure. In other embodiments, the telescoping cylinder can have any suitable diameter and pressure.</p>

The load plate (154) may be a rigid plate or other plate adapted to transfer the weight of the foundation (130) or drilling rig to the ground surface, a group of adjacent drilled wells, or another surface. The load plate (154) may generally be of any size and shape. The load plate (154) can generally be sized to provide a stable base when the telescoping cylinder (152) is deployed. In some embodiments, the

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The carrying plate (154) is used to facilitate lateral movement of the plate with respect to the telescoping roller (152), as described more fully later with respect to the walking device.

The brackets (155) may be placed on the telescoping cylinder (152) and may be provided by one or more connections, such as saddles (156). The brackets (155) can generally be of any suitable shape

<p dir="rtl">5 Adapted for mounting saddles (156). The harness (155) can generally be lowered and raised as a unit coupled to the telescoping cylinder (152). In some embodiments, as shown in Figures (8a, 8b), the harness (155) can have a bushing portion ( 155a), a top portion (155b), one or more angular portions (155c), and a center portion (155d). The bushing portion (155a) can couple the bearing (155) to the telescoping cylinder (152). The bushing portion can generally have (155a) In any form, and in some forms</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 It may be of a circular annular shape surrounding the nested cylinder (152), and/or the central portion (155D). The sleeve portion (155A) may generally be of any suitable thickness. One or more angular portions (55C) may extend from the sleeve ( 155a). In some embodiments, four angular portions (155c) may extend from the bushing portion (155a). In some embodiments, the angular portions (155c) may be coupled or extend from the center portion (155a). 155 D). Angular parts can be configured</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 (155C) to hold the upper part (155B). The corner parts (155C) can be of any size and shape</p>

Appropriate. The central portion (155D) may generally be an extension of the telescoping cylinder (152) in some embodiments, and may provide a base for the beds (155). For example, in some embodiments, the central portion (155D) may be configured to receive or house the cylinder telescopic (152) when in the lowered position. The central portion may have a cylindrical shape in some embodiments. In others,

<p dir="rtl">20 The central portion (155D) can have any suitable shape. The central portion can extend to a higher height than that of the upper portion (155D), as shown in Figures (8a, 8b). The upper portion (155B) can retain saddles (156 ) or other connecting mechanisms. The upper portion (155b) may be rectangular in some embodiments. For example, the upper portion (155b) may have four straight members arranged in a rectangular configuration. In some embodiments, a saddle (156) may be located</p>

<p dir="rtl">25 At each corner of the rectangular top (155B). In other embodiments, the top may be</p>

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(155b) is round or has any other suitable shape. In other embodiments, the beds (155) can have other shapes or forms.

In some embodiments, the family (155) may generally have an H-shape configured to operate within a foundation box (140), for example. Turning now to the figures (10b, 11b), which are

<p dir="rtl">5 Inverted landings for a lifting system (150) housed within a foundation box (140) are shown with load bearing bars (160) in the lifting and clearance positions, respectively. As shown in Figure (11b), the beds (155) can generally be H-shape. For example, the top (155b) can have a rectangular shape. Harnesses (156) can extend from each of the four corners of the top (155), thus creating an H-shape. As shown in Figure ( 11b), the</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 This H-shaped structure can allow the lifting system (150) to rise and fall through the foundation box (140) when the load bars (160) of the box are in the clear position, without disturbing the intermediate members (164), for example. As shown in Figure (10b), the H-shape can additionally allow the lifting system (150) to be coupled to the load bars (160) without causing disturbance to the intermediate members (164) or other components. That is,</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 The four saddles (156) extending from the upper portion (155B) may be coupled to each of the load bars (160) outside the rectangular frame of the upper portion. In other embodiments, the lifting system (150), harnesses (155), and/or Upper (155B) Any appropriate shape or form.</p>

Continuing to refer to Figures 8a, 8b, one or more saddles (156) can be configured to couple to an object such as a load-bearing bar (160) for a foundation box (140). That is, each saddle (156) can generally

<p dir="rtl">20 It is configured to receive a carrying bar (160), so that it can be placed inside the saddle. In some embodiments, the saddle (156) can have a circular or semi-circular shape to receive the carrying bar (160). In other embodiments, the saddle (156) can have any shape Each saddle may have a cover or clip (157) in some models. The cover or clip (157) can be configured to lock over a carry bar (160) or other object to attach the carry bar to the saddle (156). Clamp</p>

<p dir="rtl">25 (157) to fix or fix a carrying bar (160) in place inside the saddle (156).</p>

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Or the cap or clamp (157) mitigates the movement of the load bar (160) during raising, lowering of the foundation box (140) or other movement thereof by the lifting system (150). In some embodiments, the cap or clamp (157) may be attached to the saddle (156). By means of a hinged connection, for example, the cover or clamp (157) can be controlled manually or automatically. For example, in some embodiments,

<p dir="rtl">5 The caps or clamps (157) may be actuated and/or locked in place hydraulically. In other embodiments, other coupling mechanisms may be used to couple a carrying bar (160) or other object to the lifting system (150). In some embodiments, the system may have Lifting (150) has four saddles (156) or other coupling mechanisms. In other embodiments, the lifting system (150) can have one or more fewer saddles (156) or other coupling mechanisms.</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 In some embodiments, the lifting system (150) may additionally include a means of moving the drilling rig (100). For example, in some embodiments, a sliding mechanism moving device, or belt (158) having one or more bearings may be placed between During operation, it is coupled to each telescoping cylinder (152) and its corresponding carrying plate so as to facilitate the sliding, walking, or movement of the drilling rig (100). That is, each carrying plate (154) can additionally function as a sliding mechanism for the walking device (158). (.With this</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 In this way, the load plate (154) can be wide enough to contain lateral movement along the bearings of the walking device (158). Figure (9) shows an inverted projection of a lifting system (150) with a sliding mechanism movement device (158). A sliding mechanism or belt drive device (158) may facilitate the movement of the combination drilling rig (100) between well hole locations on an adjacent group drilling site. The belt drive device (158) may be configured to operate by means of a hydraulic pump, for example. In</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 In some models, this hydraulic pump can operate one or more belt drives (158) on a drilling rig (100).</p>

The lifting system (150) can be configured to operate within one or more foundation boxes (140) in some embodiments. Figures (10-11) show side and top views of a lifting system (150) located within a foundation box (140). In general, each can be configured Lifting system (150) to raise the foundation box

25 (140) by connecting it to the load bars (160) and operating the telescopic cylinder (152).

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Shown in Figure 10a, the load bars (160) can generally be configured to be located inside the saddles (156) of the lifting system (150). The lifting system (150) can be raised slightly to connect it to the load bars (160). When connected to the load bars (10a), 160), the lifting system (150) can be operated to raise or lower its telescoping cylinder (152) to raise or lower the foundation box (140). Figure (10b) shows a projection

<p dir="rtl">5 Inverted for the lifting system (150) and foundation box (140) shown in Figure (10a). Figures (11a, 11b) show side and top views of the lifting system (150) inside the foundation box (140) with the load bars (160) in a cleared position. As previously described and discussed, the lifting system (150) including, for example, the anchors (155) of the lifting system, may generally have an H-shape configured to couple with the load bars (160) in a position of lifting and/or displacing the load bars In position</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 clearance, while also displacing intermediate members (164) as shown in Figures (10b, 11b). In some embodiments, a foundation box (140) may have limited or no cross members (146) or a wood wall panel on one face, such as a Upper shown in Figure (11b), so that the lifting device (150) is nested through the box. Figures (12a, 12b) show in more detail inverted projections of the lifting system (150) inside a foundation box (140), where the load plate (152) can be seen</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 And the treadmill (158).</p>

It can be understood that the square C-shape of the foundation box (140) can allow the box to receive the lifting system (150) so that the box can slide or wrap around the lifting system from the side. Figures (13a, 13b) show opposite side projections of the lifting system (150). 150) raises a foundation stack of two foundation boxes (140) so that a third foundation box can be placed at the bottom of the foundation stack. Figure 20 (13a) shows the upper foundation box (140) having the shape of a closed box, and two lower foundation boxes.

A third has a C shape, as discussed before. That is, some foundation boxes (140) can have at least one side face with limited transverse (146) and horizontal (142) members. In this way, the C-shaped foundation box (140) can be positioned around the raised lift system (150). The open vertical side face of the box (140) can contain the telescoping cylinder 25 (154) and the load plate (152) such that the box can be positioned around the lifting system (150) and under the stack

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The dock for the boxes. Figure (13b) shows a side projection of a side stack of boxes (140) raised by a lifting system (150) so that a third box can be placed under the stack. The corresponding vertical side view shown in Figure (13b) can have horizontal members (142) extending Between family members (144), and transverse members (146) extending between horizontal members.

<p dir="rtl">5 When raising or lowering a foundation box (140), the lifting system (150) can generally exert a lifting or pulling force on the load bars (160). It may be recognized that the hinge connection mechanisms (162) may be configured to prevent or mitigate hinge movement during Lifting system movement (150). Specifically, opposing sets of hinge coupling mechanisms (162), swing arms (161), and stopping elements (163) can have opposite directions. As shown for example in Figures 10a,</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 11a), two opposite hinge coupling mechanisms (162) can be aligned with each other and can be coupled</p>

With opposing load bars (160), the two opposing hinge mechanisms (162) can be configured to rotate in opposite directions, such that, for example, one load bar (160) is configured to rotate from the clearance position to the lift position in a clockwise direction. , while the corresponding load rod is configured to rotate from the clearance position to the lifting position in a counter-clockwise direction.

<p dir="rtl">15 In this way, opposing rocker arms (161) and stopping elements (163) can likewise rotate in opposite directions. In general, opposing directions of rotation, in combination with stopping elements (163), can prevent or mitigate rotation at hinge connection mechanisms (162). ) While the foundation box (140) is being raised or lowered, or otherwise moved on the lifting system (150).</p>

While load bars (160) are described as being coupled to foundation boxes (140) and saddles

<p dir="rtl">20 (156) Combined with the lifting system (150), it is realized that the position of the bars and saddles can be reversed</p>

in general. That is, in some embodiments, one or more carry bars (160) may extend from a lifting system (150). Also, in some embodiments, one or more saddles (156) having a clip or cover (157) can optionally extend Extending from a foundation box (140). One or more saddles may open down to receive a load bar (160) from below. One or more saddles (156) may be configured

25 to rotate on a swinging arm (161) coupled to a hinge connection mechanism (162). In this way, the

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The carry bars (160) of the lifting system (150) are used to lift up and onto the saddles (156) when the latter are in the raised position. Clips or caps (157) can be locked around the bottom or bottom surface of the carry bars (160) to hold one or more bars in place opposite One or more saddles (156). When the saddles (156) are in the clear position, during operation the lifting system (150) and load bars 5 (160) can pass through an upper face of the foundation box (140).

Furthermore, when saddles (156) are placed on foundation boxes (160), the box may also have coupling bars in some embodiments. For example, a saddle (156) extending from a foundation box (140) may be configured to swing upward To coupling position The harness (156) can be configured to couple to a coupling bar or other member extending from an adjacent foundation box.

<p dir="rtl">10 An assembly of the drilling rig (100) and foundation (130) will now be described in conjunction with Figures (14-35).</p>

The drilling rig (100) can generally be transported to a drilling site, such as a contiguous well drilling site, by one or more truck/trailer combinations, rail cars, or other methods of transportation. In this manner, the drilling rig (100) can be transported as separate components that can Assembled at the drilling site 15 The drilling floor (120) can be delivered, for example, to the drilling site as a single component or

more. In some embodiments, the mast (110) may be transported to a drilling site separately from the drilling floor (120) or foundation (130), and assembled on the drilling floor at the drilling site. In some embodiments, the mast (110) may be transported in a horizontal position as shown In Figure (14), it can thus be mounted to an anchored position at the excavation site. Various devices and/or means can be used to mount the mast (110).

20 In some embodiments, hydraulic lifting cylinders (112) may be used to mount the mast (110). For example, while it is in a horizontal position, the hydraulic lifting cylinders (112), as shown in Figure (15), can be extended to raise the mast ( 110) on the mast bases (114) on the drilling floor (120). As shown in Figure (16), the mast (110) can be fixed with bolts to the mast bases (114). The hydraulic lift cylinders (112) can be positioned so that the mast is installed, as he

<p dir="rtl">25 Shown in Figure (17), and it can be extended to make the mast stand upright, as shown in</p>

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Figure (18). The cylinders can be separated after the mast has been installed, as shown in Figure (19). Mast installation using hydraulic lifting cylinders is described more fully in the patent

Mobile Drilling Rig with Telescoping USA No. 9091126 and its address

Substructure Boxes, filed on April 16, 2013, are incorporated in their entirety herein

<p dir="rtl">5 Order for reference. In other embodiments, other devices or means may be used to mount the mast (110) or otherwise position it for drilling operations.</p>

In some embodiments, the foundation (130) may be assembled or completed at the excavation site. When the foundation (130) includes a pile stack and one or more foundation boxes (140), for example, the foundation boxes may be assembled and/or stacked at the excavation site. In this way, boxes can be connected

<p dir="rtl">10 Foundation (140) or otherwise brought to the excavation site separately on trailers, trucks or by other means.</p>

As shown in Figure 19, the foundation (130) may have a first layer (140a) of foundation boxes. The first layer (140a) of foundation boxes may include one or more boxes coupled to the excavation floor (120) of the rig (100). Foundation boxes (140) can be placed for the first layer

<p dir="rtl">15 (140a) at various locations below the excavation floor (120). For example, in some embodiments,</p>

One or more boxes (140) may be located at each corner of a rectangular excavation floor (120). In other embodiments, foundation boxes (140) may be located along the entire width and/or length of the excavation floor (120). In some embodiments, foundation boxes (140) may be located Foundation (140) in one or more rows below the excavation floor (120). For example, a first row of foundation boxes may be placed

<p dir="rtl">20 (140) on the excavator side of the drilling rig (100), and extends the width of the drilling floor between the side of the stand</p>

(100A) and a pull-out side (100B) as shown in Figure (19). A corresponding row may be located on a side away from the excavator of the device. In some embodiments, each row of foundation boxes (140) may include a foundation box at each end of the row and a One or more spacers (145) between the two foundation boxes. In other embodiments, the foundation boxes (140) may be located in other bodies

25 To form a first layer (140A) under the excavation floor (120).

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In some embodiments, additional layers of foundation boxes (140) may be added to the foundation (130) such that the excavation floor (120) is raised. In general, foundation boxes (140) may be added by raising the excavation floor (120) as well as a first layer (140a). ) using one or more lifting systems (150). The lifting systems (150) can raise the drilling floor (120) and the first layer (140a) quite high.

<p dir="rtl">5 Sufficient away from the ground or other surfaces to contain a second layer of foundation boxes (140). Lifting systems (150) may be delivered or otherwise brought to the excavation site by trucks, trailers, or other means. Figures (20a-20f) illustrate the process Raising the first layer (140A) of foundation funds, according to some models.</p>

Figure (20a) shows a side view of a first layer of foundation boxes (140a) and two lifting systems (150)

<p dir="rtl">10 Off base. While only two lifting systems (150) are illustrated in Figures (20a-20f), it can</p>

Realize that a lifting system can be used at each corner of the foundation (130) to raise the excavation floor (120) and the foundation. In other embodiments, any number of lifting systems (150) can be used to raise the excavation floor (120) and the foundation (130). As shown In Figure (20b), the lifting systems (150) may be located within the first layer (140a) of the foundation boxes. For example, a lifting system may be placed

<p dir="rtl">15 (150) inside a foundation box (140) placed at each corner of the first layer (140A). In some cases</p>

Embodiments, the load bars (160) of the foundation boxes (140) within the first layer (140A) can have fixed connections to the boxes, as shown in Figure (20). In other embodiments, the load bars (160) can have a hinge connection (162). ) or other movable link, so that the load bars can be lowered to the lifting position for coupling with the lifting system (150). As shown in Figure

20 (20C), each lifting system (150) can be raised within the first layer (140A) so that it connects with

One or more load bars (160) inside the foundation boxes (140). In some embodiments, each lifting system (150) may be coupled to one or more load bars (160) inside a box (140) by placing a load bar inside a saddle (156). for lifting system and holding the bar in place by means of a clamp (157). In other embodiments, the lifting systems (150) may be coupled with load bars (160), or generally

<p dir="rtl">25 Match them to the foundation funds (140), using other pairing mechanisms.</p>

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As shown in Figure (20d), the lifting systems (150) can be lifted further on their telescopic cylinders (152) to raise the drilling floor (120) and first layer (140a) away from the ground surface, a group of adjacent drilled wells, or another surface. In this way, the dead load of the drilling rig (100) can be transferred from the foundation boxes (140) onto the lifting systems (150). Specifically, the dead load of the drilling rig (100) can be transferred

<p dir="rtl">5 Excavation (100) to load plates (154) for lifting systems (150). Excavation systems (150) can lift the first layer (140a) high enough to place additional foundation boxes (140) under the first layer. The first layer (140a) can be lifted So that a lower surface is placed for it at a distance above the ground or another surface that is higher than the height of the foundation boxes (140) to place them under the first layer. For example, when the foundation boxes (140) are to be added under the first layer</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 The first (140A) is six feet high. The lifting systems can raise the first layer so that its lower surface is more than six feet away from the surface of the ground, a group of adjacent drilled wells, or another surface, to contain additional boxes. In some embodiments, it can lift Lifting systems (150) First layer (140A) to a height of six feet, six inches, away from the surface of the ground, a group of adjacent drilled wells, or another surface.</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 As shown in Figure (20E), one or more foundation boxes (140) may be inserted under the first layer (140A), forming a second layer (140B) of foundation boxes. The foundation boxes (140) may be placed using a forklift, a jack with Rubber tires, bulldozer, or other means. In some models, a foundation box (140) can be placed at each corner of the foundation (130), so that a box is placed at each lifting system (150) in some models. That is, in some models. , could slip</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 Each second-layer box (140b) is beneath the first layer (140a), such that each second-layer box is positioned around or generally surrounding the raised telescoping cylinder (152) of the lifting system (150). As previously mentioned, the foundation boxes can have (140) Gaps in horizontal (142), vertical (144), and transverse members (146), and/or any wooden wall panels and/or can generally have a square C shape, to contain the box in which Sliding it around</p>

25 Telescopic cylinder (152). As shown in Figure (20f), lifting systems (150) can lower

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The first layer (140A) on the second layer (140B) of the boxes. In some embodiments, the first layer (140A) and the second layer (140B) of the boxes may be coupled together. For example, as previously mentioned, the load bars (160 5 shear up to the coupling position and are coupled with coupling saddles in order to couple the layers of boxes together in some embodiments. In other embodiments, one or more studs may couple each foundation box (140) of the second layer (140b) to one or more boxes. more than

First layer (140A). In other embodiments, the first layer (140A) and second layer (140B) may be coupled using any suitable mechanism, including but not limited to hydraulically actuated clamps or bolts.

Figure (21) shows the first layer (140a), the drilling floor (120), and the mast (110) raised.

<p dir="rtl">10 By means of lifting systems (150), so that the dead load of the drilling rig (100) is supported by the load plates (154) of the lifting systems. As mentioned in conjunction with Figure (20), the device (100) can be raised high enough to contain additional foundation boxes (140). ) is slid under the first layer (140a). Figure (22) shows foundation boxes (140) placed around each lifting system (150) to form a second layer (140b). As shown in Figure (23), after the second layer has been placed (140b) inside</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Foundation (130) and secured to the first layer (140a) by means of coupling saddles, shear bolts, or other mechanisms, the lifting systems (150) can release the load bars (160) and return to their lowered positions. In this way, the dead load of the device can be transferred (100) away from the load plates (154) and on the first layers (140A) and second layers (140B) of the foundation. Bearing bars (160) within the first layer (140A) of foundation boxes may be moved to a clearance position, in some embodiments, when they are not yet engaged.</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 This is with lifting systems (150). It may be understood that the procedure just mentioned for adding a layer of foundation boxes (140) to the foundation (130) can generally be repeated until the excavation floor (120) reaches a required height above the ground surface, or a set From adjacent drilled wells, or other surface.</p>

Turning now to Figures (24a-24e), a third layer of foundation boxes (140) may be added to the foundation (130) in some embodiments. As shown in Figure (23a), the load-bearing bars can be

<p dir="rtl">25 (160) inside foundation boxes (140) for the second layer (140B) in a cleared position. Before raising</p>

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foundation (130), the load bars (160) can be lowered to a lifting position, as shown in Figure (24b). The load bars (160) can be lowered using hinged connections (162), as previously discussed, in some embodiments. In embodiments Other, the load bars (160) can initially be in a lowered position or can be fixed in it. Lifting systems (150) can be coupled to the load bars (160) remotely

<p dir="rtl">5 By way of saddles (156) in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the lifting systems can be raised slightly to be connected to the load bars (160). As shown in Figure (24C), the lifting systems (150) can transfer the dead load of the device ( 100) of foundation (130) on load boards (154) by extending hydraulic cylinders (152) to raise the device. Additional foundation boxes (140) can be slid under the second layer (140B) to form a third layer (140C) of boxes.</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Place each foundation box (140) of the third tier (140C) around or generally at the lift system (150). In some embodiments, as shown in Figure (24D). In some embodiments, a box (140) may be placed under each A box of the second layer (140b), creating bed stacks of boxes. As shown in Figure (20e), the lifting systems (150) can be lowered, such that the second layer (140b) is placed on top of the third layer (140c). The layer can be compared The third (140 EGP) per layer</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 the second (140b) by means of coupling saddles, shear bolts, or other coupling mechanisms. Lifting systems (150) may release the load bars (160) or otherwise separate it from the second layer (140b) and can be lowered toward the ground surface, or A group of adjacent drilled wells, or other surface, so that the dead load of the device can be transferred from the lifting systems (150) to the foundation (130).</p>

Figure (25) shows the first layer (140a), the second layer (140b), and the drilling floor (120).

20 The mast (110) is raised by the lifting systems (150), so that the dead load of the drilling rig (100) is supported by the load plates (154) of the lifting systems. As mentioned in conjunction with Figure (24), the rig (100) can be raised high enough to contain Additional foundation boxes (140) are slid under the second layer (140B). Figure (26) shows foundation boxes (140) positioned around each lifting system (150) to form a third layer (140C). In some embodiments, a single spacer box may be placed or more

<p dir="rtl">25 (145) As part of the third layer (140C). For example, a spacer box (145) may be placed</p>

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on each side of the foundation (130), and each spacer box is positioned between two corner foundation boxes (140) of the third layer (140C). In other embodiments, one or more spacer boxes (145) may be located at any suitable location within the foundation, including at any A foundation level. A spacer box (145) can provide storage or working space under the excavation floor (120). In some embodiments, it can

<p dir="rtl">5 Provide access to one or more spacer boxes (145) under the excavation floor (120).</p>

As shown in Figure (27), after placing the third layer (140c) inside the foundation (130) and attaching it to the second layer (140b) by shear bolts or other mechanism, the lifting systems (150) can release the load bars (160) and return to In this way, the dead load of the device (100) can be transferred away from the load plates (154) and onto the first (140a) and second layers.

<p dir="rtl">10 (140B), and the third (140C) for the foundation. Bearing bars (160) can be moved inside the second layer</p>

<p dir="rtl">(140b) for the foundation boxes to a cleared position, in some embodiments, when they are no longer engaged with the lifting systems (150).</p>

Turning now to Figures (28a-28e), a four layer of foundation boxes (140) may be added to the foundation (130) in some embodiments. As shown in Figure (28a), the load bars can be

15 (160) inside foundation boxes (140) of the third layer (140) in a cleared position. Before raising

foundation (130), the load bars (160) can be lowered to a lifting position, as shown in Figure (28b). The load bars (160) can be lowered using hinged connections (162), as discussed before, in some embodiments. In embodiments Other, the load bars (160) can initially be in a lowered position or can be fixed in it. Lifting systems (150) can be coupled to the load bars (160) remotely

20 via saddles (156) in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the lifting systems (150) can be raised slightly to connect to the load bars (160). As shown in Figure (28C), the lifting systems (150) can transfer the dead load of the device ( 100) of the foundation (130) on the load boards (154) by extending the hydraulic head cylinders (152) to raise the device. Additional foundation boxes (140) can be slid under the third layer (140C) to form a four layer (140D) of boxes. Put all

25 Foundation box (140) of the fourth layer (140D) around or lifting system (150) or in general thereof.

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In some embodiments, as shown in Figure (28D). In some embodiments, a box (140) may be placed under each third-layer box (140C), creating bed stacks of boxes. As shown in Figure (28E), the Lifting cylinders (150), so that the third layer (140C) is placed on top of the four layer (140D). The four layer (140D) can be compared to the third layer

<p dir="rtl">5 (140C) by means of coupling saddles, shear bolts, or other coupling mechanisms. Systems can release</p>

Lifting (150) load bars (160) or otherwise separate it from the third layer (140C) and can be lowered towards the ground surface, a group of adjacent drilled wells, or another surface. Thus, the dead load of the device (100) can be transferred from the lifting systems (150) To the foundation (130).

As discussed previously, in some embodiments, the load bars (160) may be configured to rotate upward to a 10 coupling position. Figure (29) shows a foundation (130) having a first layer (140a), a second layer (140b), and a third layer.

(140C), and four (140D) foundation boxes, where the first, second, and third layers each have a coupling saddle (170). As shown in Figure (30), coupling saddles (170) can be used , and load bars (160) to couple each layer of boxes (140) together. In both figures (29, 30), the four layers of boxes (140D) have load bars (160) in 15 lifting positions and are coupled to lifting systems (150 (In some embodiments, the load bars (160) can be released.

For the four level of boxes (140D) of the lifting systems (150) it can be rotated upwards to the coupling position so that it engages with the coupling saddles (170) for the third layer of boxes (140C), and in this way the third and fourth layers are coupled together.

Figure (31) shows the first layers (140a), the second (140b), and the third (140c), the drilling floor 20 (120), and the mast (110) raised by the lifting systems (150), so that the dead load is supported

For the drilling rig (100) using the load plates (154) of the lifting systems. As mentioned, in conjunction with Figure (28), the rig (100) can be lifted high enough to contain additional foundation boxes (140) that have been slid under the third layer (140c). Figure (32) shows foundation boxes (140) placed around each lifting system (150) to form a four layer (140D). After the four layers (140D) were placed 25 inside the foundation (130) and attached to the third layer (140C) using... Coupling saddles, shear bolts, or

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Other mechanisms, the lifting systems (150) can release the load bars (160) and return to their lowered positions. In this way the dead load of the device (100) can be transferred away from the load plates (154) and onto the first (140a) and second (140b) layers, The third (140C) and four (140D) are for the foundation. Bearing bars (160) can be moved inside the third layer (140C) from foundation boxes to position.

<p dir="rtl">5 Clearance, in some models, when no longer engaged with lifting systems (150).</p>

Figures (33A-33F) show the steps for raising the drilling rig (100) to add a second layer (140B), a third (140C), and four layers (140D) to the foundation (130), as previously discussed in conjunction with Figures (20-32). Realize that fewer layers and more foundation (140) boxes can be added to foundation (130). In general, foundation (130) can have enough layers or can generally

<p dir="rtl">10 Raised to some height to contain blowout preventers, valve assemblies, or other components of the drilling operation. In some embodiments, foundation boxes (140) may be added to bring the excavation floor elevation to between 10 and 100 feet above the ground. In particular embodiments, foundation boxes (140) may be added to bring the excavation floor elevation to between 20 and 50 feet above the ground. More specifically, foundation boxes (140) can be added to bring the excavation floor height to between</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 20 and 30 feet above the ground. For example, in at least one embodiment, it can</p>

Add foundation boxes (140) to the foundation (130) to bring the height of the excavation floor to 28 feet above the ground. The number of boxes (140) or layers thereof needed to raise the excavation floor to the required height above the ground can depend in part on the height of the boxes.

Turning now to Figure (34), a side view of the foundation (130) with four layers of

<p dir="rtl">20 Foundation boxes (140). Figures (35a, 35b) show opposite side views of one of the stacks of foundation boxes (140) shown in Figure (34). As shown in Figure (35a), boxes (140) of The second (140B), third (140C), and fourth (140D) layers have less reinforcement such as cross members (146) and horizontal members (142) on at least one side, so that the boxes described around the lifting systems (150) are included. As discussed before,</p>

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The boxes (140) can generally have a square C-shape to fit around the lifting systems (150).

In some embodiments, the drilling rig (100) may generally be equipped with a mobile foundation assembly (130). For example, the drilling rig (100) may be movable between well holes on a site.

<p dir="rtl">5 Drilling a group of adjacent wells. The drilling rig (100) may employ various motion mechanisms, such as a belt or skid motion device, tires such as rubber tires, rails, or other motion mechanisms. In general, any suitable motion mechanism may be used. In some embodiments, the drilling rig (100) may employ various motion mechanisms. The drilling rig (100) is movable using a belt mechanism. The belt mechanism may be separate components coupled to the foundation (130) in some embodiments. In other embodiments, each lifting system (150) has a belt or</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Sliding motion device (158). The sliding motion device (158) may generally include raising the drilling rig (100) some distance off the ground or other surface using a telescoping cylinder (152), followed by a sliding step, such that the drilling rig is moved (158). 100) some distance transversely or longitudinally. The movement of the device (100) on the walking mechanism is described more fully in US Patent No. 9091126, entitled Mobile Drilling Rig with Telescoping Substructure Boxes,</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Filed on April 16, 2013, the entirety is incorporated herein by reference. It can be understood that the anchorage arrangement of the foundation boxes (140) can allow the drilling rig (100) to be moved using sliding motion devices (158) longitudinally and/or transversely, thus allowing greater freedom of movement.</p>

In some embodiments, the lifting systems (150) may be clamped or otherwise attached to the foundation such as starting a sliding motion device (158). As shown for example in Figure (34), it may

<p dir="rtl">20 Coupling the lifting systems (150) with the four layers (140D), or otherwise a lower layer, of boxes.</p>

foundation (140), by means of saddles (156) or other connecting mechanism. In some embodiments, covers or clips (157) can be locked over the load bars (160) to be secured to the lifting systems (150) during transverse or longitudinal movement. In embodiments Other, lifting systems (150) may be attached to the foundation (130) using other mechanisms for transverse or longitudinal sliding movement.

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A drilling rig of the present invention can generally be disassembled by various methods. As you will realize, a drilling rig of the present invention can generally be disassembled in a manner opposite to that in which it was assembled. That is, when foundation assembly includes the steps of raising the excavation floor, inserting a layer of foundation boxes, and securing the foundation boxes in place with screws, foundation dismantling can generally include

<p dir="rtl">5 Dismantling a layer of foundation boxes, raising the drilling floor above the dismantled boxes, so that the dead load of the drilling rig is transferred to the lifting systems, and removing the dismantled boxes. Once the foundation is dismantled, the mast can be lowered and the rest of the rig can be dismantled in some models.</p>

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It may also be understood that the basis of the present invention may consist of relatively small, tradable components, such as separate basis funds. In this way, foundation components can be shipped or brought to an excavation site using art trailers, relatively small trucks, or other means. Additionally, a foundation and/or drilling rig of the present invention can be assembled using relatively small vehicles, such as rubber-tired jacks, bulldozers, and/or other vehicles. Furthermore, the relatively open box design of the foundation boxes and foundation of the present invention can allow the underlying excavation floor to access storage chambers, work, and other components.

As used herein, the terms “mainly” or “generally” refer to the full or nearly complete extent or degree of an action, feature, characteristic, condition, structure, class, or result. For example, an object is mainly or generally surrounded will mean that the object is either completely or almost completely surrounded. In some cases, the exact permissible degree of deviation from absolute perfection may depend on the specific context. However, in general, it will be

<p dir="rtl">20 Close to perfect so that it generally has the same overall result as if it had been obtained</p>

Absolute perfection or gross perfection. The use of "mainly" or generally is equally applicable when used as a negative to indicate the lack of or near perfection of an action, feature, property, condition, structure, class, or result. For example, an item, combination, form, or composition that is primarily or generally devoid of some component or element that is still

<p dir="rtl">25 It actually contains that item as long as it has a generally unmeasurable effect.</p>

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In the foregoing description, various embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description. It is not intended to be comprehensive or exhaustive of the invention in the exact form disclosed. Intuitive adjustments or variations are possible in light of the above information. The various embodiments have been selected and described to best illustrate the principles of the invention and its practical applications, and to enable a person skilled in the art to

<p dir="rtl">5 Use different models with different modifications as appropriate for the particular use anticipated. All such modifications and variations shall be within the scope of the present invention as defined by the attached claims when construed to the extent permitted in a fair, legal, and equitable manner.</p>

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