Inventors:
Kevin L. Preston - Tomball TX, US
Loren D. Skiles - Tomball TX, US
Assignee:
Control Flow Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
B65G 47/46
US Classification:
1983696, 1983693, 19837009, 1984632
Abstract:
Roller assemblies for transporting and laterally shifting pipe section, or joints, on oil and gas exploration and production laybarges, drilling/production vessels and platforms, and pipe spooling yards are disclosed. The roller assemblies comprise rollers that are capable of being tilted to facilitate lateral shifting of the pipe sections or joints. The roller assemblies comprise a frame, a tilting assembly, a roller frame pivotally connected to the tilting assembly and the frame, and a roller rotatably connected to the roller frame by an axle. The tilting assembly lifts one end of the roller frame to tilt the roller.