Tool Handling Device in a Drillrig That is Situated on the Sea Bed

Abstract

A drilling rig device ( 1 ) situated on the seabed ( 11 ), where the drilling rig ( 1 ) is sealingly enclosed against the surroundings, and where the drill floor ( 26 ) of the drilling rig ( 1 ) is provided with an automated handling means ( 24 ) and a cartridge ( 27 ) for storage of tools and components, the automated handling means ( 24 ) being arranged at least to handle and transport tools and components between the drilling centre ( 22 ) of the drilling rig ( 1 ) and the cartridge ( 27 ) for storage of tools and components.

1 . A drilling rig device situated on the seabed, where the drilling rig is sealingly enclosed against the surroundings, wherein the drill floor of the drilling rig is provided with an automated handling means and a cartridge for storage of tools and components, the automated handling means being arranged at least to handle and transport tools and components between the drilling centre of the drilling rig and the cartridge for storage of tools and components. 
   
   
       2 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the cartridge for storage of tools and components is replaceable and is installed in an enclosed silo. 
   
   
       3 . A device in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the upper part of the silo is provided with a sluice way for inward and outward transfer. 
   
   
       4 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the automated handling means is provided with grippers that are rotatable about two substantially perpendicular axes, the automated handling means being rotatable about an essentially vertical axis.