Skid docking and anchoring system with couplings and associated methods

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a skid docking and anchoring system with couplings, comprising a docking structure ( 100 ), an interchangeable skid ( 102 ) and a coupling skid ( 104 ). The docking structure ( 100 ) is formed by welded plates comprising a back plate ( 302 ) and a front plate ( 300 ). In addition, the back plate ( 302 ) features a groove for vertical attachment to the riser balcony ( 106 ). The front plate ( 300 ) comprises at least two front handles ( 304 ), at least four keys ( 306 ) located in the central region of the front plate ( 300 ), and at least four coupling supports ( 308 ) at the bottom of the front plate ( 300 ). Additionally, the coupling skid ( 104 ) comprises a welded truss structure ( 500 ), four coupling pins ( 502 ) and a tool basket ( 504 ).

1 . A skid docking and anchoring system with couplings, the system comprising:
 a. one docking structure;   b. an interchangeable skid; and   c. a coupling skid.   
     
     
         2 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the docking structure is formed by welded plates comprising a back plate and a front plate. 
     
     
         3 . The system according to  claim 2 , wherein the back plate features a groove for vertical attachment to a riser balcony. 
     
     
         4 . The system according to  claim 2 , wherein the front plate comprises:
 at least two front handles;   at least four keys located in the central region of the front plate; and   at least four coupling supports at the bottom of the front plate.   
     
     
         5 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the coupling skid comprises:
 one welded truss structure;   four coupling pins; and   one tool basket.   
     
     
         6 . The system according to  claim 5 , wherein the tool basket is positioned in a cradle in the center of the welded truss structure. 
     
     
         7 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the coupling skid is connected to the interchangeable skid by means of screws.