Modular Lighting System for Drilling Rigs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crown-mounted lighting systems for drilling rigs are inflexible, heavy, and require extensive time and resources for installation and removal, limiting their adaptability and increasing operational inefficiencies and safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A modular, lightweight elevated structure-mounted lighting system that can be adapted to various rig designs and applications, featuring a pole-mounted or independent mount system with interchangeable light units and components, allowing for rapid assembly and disassembly without heavy equipment, and enabling customizable lighting configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed monolithic lighting system is used, then structural stability is improved, but installation time and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into multiple modular light units that can be independently installed and configured. Each module contains its own mounting hardware and electrical connections, allowing for staged installation without requiring complete system assembly. This segmentation reduces installation time while maintaining structural stability through standardized mounting interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a fixed monolithic structure to a dynamic modular configuration where light units can be easily added, removed, or repositioned. Quick-connect mounting mechanisms and plug-and-play electrical interfaces enable rapid reconfiguration without compromising structural integrity, addressing both stability and installation time requirements.
2Area of stationary object
If a crown-mounted frame system is used, then lighting coverage is improved, but weight and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into discrete light units that can be distributed across the required coverage area. Each unit is lightweight and self-contained, eliminating the need for heavy supporting frames while achieving the same illumination coverage through strategic placement of multiple smaller units.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular light units are designed with universal mounting capabilities that can be attached to various surfaces and structures. This eliminates the need for specialized heavy crown-mounted frames, as the same light units can be installed on different support structures depending on the specific application requirements.
3Illumination intensity
If a specialized rig-specific lighting system is used, then lighting performance is improved, but adaptability and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The light units are designed with universal mounting interfaces and standardized electrical connections that are compatible with multiple rig types and configurations. The same modular units can be adapted to different crown designs and mounting locations, providing consistent high-performance illumination across various rig specifications without requiring custom-designed systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for parameter adjustments in light unit placement, orientation, and configuration to optimize lighting performance for different rig types. By changing the arrangement and orientation of standardized modules rather than the modules themselves, the system adapts to various applications while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a heavy monolithic lighting system is used, then structural stability is improved, but maintenance time and safety risk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into modular light units with standardized mounting interfaces. Individual units can be quickly removed and replaced without affecting the stability of the remaining system. This modular approach enables rapid maintenance operations while preserving overall structural integrity through consistent mounting standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows for easy replacement of individual light units that require maintenance or have failed. Units can be quickly disconnected and replaced with new or refurbished modules, minimizing maintenance downtime. The standardized interfaces ensure that replaced units can be recovered and refurbished for future use.
Data Source
AI summary
An improved elevated structure-mounted lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system may be used on drilling rigs, or with other applications, including for drilling, production, refineries, frac sites, construction, and other industrial applications that may use tower/mast type equipment. The improved elevated structure-mounted lighting system may accommodate any style or design of crown section of a drilling rig and may be mounted on a pole or independent mount system.