Mobile apparatus for pressing a stud

Abstract

A mobile chain stud press comprising body having a concave opening configured to receive at least a portion of a link having a loose stud; a first head connected with the body adjacent a first end of the body; a second head connected with the body adjacent a second end of the body, wherein one of the heads is movably connected with the body and the other is statically connected with the body; and a drive mechanism connected with the movable head.

1 . A mobile chain stud press comprising:
 a. a body having a concave opening configured to receive at least a portion of a link having a loose stud;   b. a first head connected with the body adjacent a first end of the body;   c. a second head connected with the body adjacent a second end of the body, wherein one of the heads is movably connected with the body and the other is statically connected with the body; and   d. a drive mechanism connected with the movable head.   
     
     
         2 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises:
 a. an inner side;   b. an outer side, wherein the outer side is thinner than the inner side; and   c. a grooved portion formed between the inner side and the outer side, wherein the grooved portion is thinner than the sides.   
     
     
         3 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 2 , further comprising a camera mounted to at least one of the inner side or the outer side. 
     
     
         4 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one data acquisition device mounted on at least a portion of the body. 
     
     
         5 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 4 , further comprising a network in communication with the data acquisition device and a processor. 
     
     
         6 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 5 , further comprising a data storage device in communication with the processor, wherein the data storage device has computer instructions for at least one of storing data acquired by the data acquisition device, monitoring data acquired by the data acquisition device, and generating a report on the data acquired by the data acquisition device. 
     
     
         7 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 1 , further comprising a cathodic protection device. 
     
     
         8 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism is at least partially disposed through the end of the body adjacent the movable head. 
     
     
         9 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism is engaged with a piston that is at least partially disposed through the end of the body adjacent the movable head. 
     
     
         10 . The mobile chain stud press of  claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises a piston at least partially disposed at least partially disposed through the end of the body adjacent the head that is movable and a hydraulic ram. 
     
     
         11 . A mobile chain stud pressing system comprising:
 a. mobile chain stud press comprising:
 (i) a body having a concave opening configured to receive at least a portion of a link having a loose stud; 
 (ii) a first head connected with the body adjacent a first end of the body; 
 (iii) a second head connected with the body adjacent a second end of the body, wherein one of the heads is movably connected with the body and the other is statically connected with the body; and 
 (iv) a drive mechanism connected with the movable head; 
   b. a data acquisition device connected with the body;   c. a network in communication with the data acquisition device;   d. a processor in communication with the network;   e. a data storage device in communication with the processor, wherein the data storage device has computer instructions for at least one of storing data acquired by the data acquisition device, monitoring data acquired by the data acquisition device, and generating a report on the data acquired by the data acquisition device; and   f. a suspension system secured to at least one of a vessel, a platform, or a rig and connected to the mobile chain stud press.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the suspension system comprises:
 a. a mount secured on the vessel;   b. a central rod connected with the mount;   c. a plurality of connecting rods connected to the central rod; and   d. a plurality of pad eyes integrated with the body of the first mobile chain stud press.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising an additional mobile chain stud press, wherein the additional mobile chain stud press is in communication with the network and the processor. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein each mobile chain stud press simultaneously communicates with the processor. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the data acquisition device comprises at least one camera. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the drive mechanism is at least partially disposed through the end of the body adjacent the head that is movable. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the drive mechanism is engaged with a piston that is at least partially disposed through the end of the body adjacent the head that is movable. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises a piston at least partially disposed through the end of the body adjacent the head that is movable and a hydraulic ram. 
     
     
         19 . A method for remotely pressing a stud comprising:
 a. providing a mobile chain stud press on a vessel, wherein the mobile chain stud press comprises:   (i) a body having a concave opening;   (ii) a first head connected with the body adjacent a first end of the body;   (iii) a second head connected with the body adjacent a second end of the body, wherein one of the heads is movably connected with the body and the other is statically connected with the body; and   (iv) a drive mechanism connected with the movable head;   b. placing at least a portion of a stud of a link of a chain within the concave opening between the first head and the second head;   c. moving the first head from the first position to the second position;   d. compressing the stud of the chain laterally;   e. acquiring data as the stud is compressed laterally, wherein the data includes at least one of an image of at least one end of the stud, pressure used to compress the stud, and when the stud was compressed; and   f. transmitting the acquired data to a processor over a network, wherein the processor comprises a data storage device, and wherein the data storage device has computer instructions for at least one of monitoring data acquired by the data acquisition device, storing data acquired by the data acquisition device, storing information on a manufacturer of the stud, storing identification information on the stud, and producing a report on the stud.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising transmitting data from the data storage device to a plurality of remote device in real-time allowing for remote monitoring of the mobile chain stud press.