Control panel, and digital display units and sensors therefor
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E21B-021/08
G01V-003/18
출원번호
US-0891425
(2013-05-10)
등록번호
US-9353586
(2016-05-31)
발명자
/ 주소
Mathena, John
Bennett, Bill
출원인 / 주소
MATHENA, INC.
대리인 / 주소
Haynes and Boone, LLP
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According to one aspect, a digital display unit includes a microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more sensors, a display, and a switch in electrical communication with the microcontroller so that the microcontroller displays an output on the display that is specific to
According to one aspect, a digital display unit includes a microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more sensors, a display, and a switch in electrical communication with the microcontroller so that the microcontroller displays an output on the display that is specific to a type of sensor. The type of sensor may be selected from a position sensor, a pressure sensor, and a stroke counter. The digital display unit may be part of a choke control panel. The microcontroller and the display may be disposed in an enclosure, and an electrical power source may be disposed in the enclosure to supply electrical power to the microcontroller and the one or more sensors. A digital hydraulic choke position sensor assembly and a digital pressure sensor assembly are also described, one or both of which may be used in a system for drilling an oil or gas well.
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1. A system, comprising: a frame;a first digital display unit connected to the frame, the first digital display unit comprising: a first microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more sensors in a plurality of sensors;a first display in electrical communication with the fir
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A system, comprising: a frame;a first digital display unit connected to the frame, the first digital display unit comprising: a first microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more sensors in a plurality of sensors;a first display in electrical communication with the first microcontroller; anda first switch in electrical communication with the first microcontroller so that, when the first microcontroller receives digital information from the one or more sensors in the plurality of sensors, the first microcontroller recognizes a first type of sensor from which the first microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information and displays a first output on the first display that is specific to the recognized first type of sensor;a second digital display unit connected to the frame, the second digital display unit comprising: a second microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more other sensors in the plurality of sensors;a second display in electrical communication with the second microcontroller; anda second switch in electrical communication with the second microcontroller so that, when the second microcontroller receives the digital information from the one or more other sensors in the plurality of sensors, the second microcontroller recognizes a second type of sensor from which the second microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information;wherein the second type of sensor is different from the first type of sensor, the second switch is different from the first switch, and the second microcontroller displays a second output on the second display that is specific to the recognized second type of sensor and thus different from the first output;wherein the first type of sensor is a digital hydraulic choke position sensor, the second type of sensor is one of a digital pressure sensor and a digital stroke counter, and the frame and the first and second digital display units are part of a choke control panel;wherein the first output comprises a value corresponding to the degree to which a hydraulic choke is open or closed; andwherein the second output comprises one of a pressure value and a stroke rate; anda digital choke position sensor assembly adapted to determine the choke position of the hydraulic choke, the hydraulic choke comprising a rod, the digital choke position sensor assembly being of the first type of sensor and comprising: a housing adapted to be connected to the hydraulic choke, the housing defining a longitudinally-extending passage; anda digital position sensor disposed in the longitudinally-extending passage to sense movement of the rod and output digital information corresponding to the sensed movement;wherein the digital position sensor is adapted to be in electrical communication with the first microcontroller. 2. A system, comprising: a frame;a first digital display unit connected to the frame, the first digital display unit comprising: a first microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more sensors in a plurality of sensors;a first display in electrical communication with the first microcontroller; anda first switch in electrical communication with the first microcontroller so that, when the first microcontroller receives digital information from the one or more sensors in the plurality of sensors, the first microcontroller recognizes a first type of sensor from which the first microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information and displays a first output on the first display that is specific to the recognized first type of sensor;a second digital display unit connected to the frame, the second digital display unit comprising: a second microcontroller to process digital information received from one or more other sensors in the plurality of sensors;a second display in electrical communication with the second microcontroller; anda second switch in electrical communication with the second microcontroller so that, when the second microcontroller receives the digital information from the one or more other sensors in the plurality of sensors, the second microcontroller recognizes a second type of sensor from which the second microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information;wherein the second type of sensor is different from the first type of sensor, the second switch is different from the first switch, and the second microcontroller displays a second output on the second display that is specific to the recognized second type of sensor and thus different from the first output;wherein the first type of sensor is a digital hydraulic choke position sensor;wherein the frame and the first and second digital display units are part of a choke control panel; andwherein the second type of sensor is a digital pressure sensor; anda digital pressure sensor assembly being of the second type of sensor, the digital pressure sensor assembly comprising: a cover comprising first and second opposing end portions;a longitudinally-extending passage formed in the first end portion;a connector located at the second end portion and in electrical communication with the second microcontroller; anda pressure transducer adapted to be in electrical communication with the connector; anda plurality of components via which the pressure transducer is in electrical communication with the connector, wherein the components extend within the longitudinally-extending passage. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the first digital display unit comprises a first enclosure and a first lid assembly connected thereto, the first lid assembly comprising the first microcontroller, the first display, and the first switch; and wherein the second digital display unit comprises a second enclosure and a second lid assembly connected thereto, the second lid assembly comprising the second microcontroller, the second display, and the second switch. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the second microcontroller is identical to the first microcontroller; wherein the second enclosure is identical to the first enclosure; andwherein the second display is identical to the first display. 5. The system of claim 3, wherein the first and second lid assemblies are interchangeable between the first and second enclosures so that, when the first and second lid assemblies are interchanged: the first digital display unit comprises the first enclosure and the second lid assembly connected thereto, andthe second digital display unit comprises the second enclosure and the first lid assembly connected thereto. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the first digital display unit comprises a first electrical power source in electrical communication with the first microcontroller to supply electrical power thereto; wherein the second digital display unit comprises a second electrical power source in electrical communication with the second microcontroller to supply electrical power thereto; andwherein the second electrical power source is independent of the first electrical power source. 7. The system of claim 6, further comprising: the plurality of sensors;wherein the first electrical power source is in electrical communication with the one or more sensors to supply electric power thereto; andwherein the second electrical power source is in electrical communication with the one or more other sensors to supply electrical power thereto. 8. A kit, comprising: a plurality of enclosures;a plurality of lid assemblies, each lid assembly in the plurality of lid assemblies being connectable to each enclosure in the plurality of enclosures; wherein each lid assembly comprises: a microcontroller; anda display in electrical communication with the microcontroller;wherein the respective microcontrollers of the lid assemblies are identical to one another;wherein each lid assembly comprises a switch in electrical communication with the corresponding microcontroller of the lid assembly;wherein each one of the switches is different from the other switches so that, when the lid assemblies are connected to the enclosures, respectively, and each of the microcontrollers receives digital information from one or more sensors in a plurality of sensors: at least one of the switches causes the corresponding microcontroller to recognize a first type of sensor from which the microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information and displays a first output on the corresponding display that is specific to the recognized first type of sensor; andat least one other of the switches causes the corresponding microcontroller to recognize a second type of sensor from which the microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information and displays a second output on the corresponding display that is specific to the recognized second type of sensor;wherein the second type of sensor is different from the first type of sensor and the second output is different from the first output;wherein the first type of sensor is a digital hydraulic choke position sensor, the second type of sensor is one of a digital pressure sensor and a digital stroke counter, and the frame and the first and second digital display units are part of a choke control panel;wherein the first output comprises a value corresponding to the degree to which a hydraulic choke is open or closed; andwherein the second output comprises one of a pressure value and a stroke rate; anda digital choke position sensor assembly adapted to determine the choke position of the hydraulic choke, the hydraulic choke comprising a rod, the digital hydraulic choke position sensor assembly being of the first type of sensor and comprising: a housing adapted to be connected to the hydraulic choke, the housing defining a longitudinally-extending passage; anda digital position sensor disposed in the longitudinally-extending passage to sense movement of the rod and output digital information corresponding to the sensed movement;wherein the digital position sensor is adapted to be in electrical communication with one of the microcontrollers. 9. A kit, comprising: a plurality of enclosures;a plurality of lid assemblies, each lid assembly in the plurality of lid assemblies being connectable to each enclosure in the plurality of enclosures; wherein each lid assembly comprises: a microcontroller; anda display in electrical communication with the microcontroller;wherein the respective microcontrollers of the lid assemblies are identical to one another;wherein each lid assembly comprises a switch in electrical communication with the corresponding microcontroller of the lid assembly; andwherein each one of the switches is different from the other switches so that, when the lid assemblies are connected to the enclosures, respectively, and each of the microcontrollers receives digital information from one or more sensors in a plurality of sensors: at least one of the switches causes the corresponding microcontroller to recognize a first type of sensor from which the microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information and displays a first output on the corresponding display that is specific to the recognized first type of sensor; andat least one other of the switches causes the corresponding microcontroller to recognize a second type of sensor from which the microcontroller either is, or at least should be, receiving the digital information and displays a second output on the corresponding display that is specific to the recognized second type of sensorwherein the second type of sensor is different from the first type of sensor and the second output is different from the first output;wherein the first type of sensor is a digital hydraulic choke position sensor;wherein the frame and the first and second digital display units are part of a choke control panel; andwherein the second type of sensor is a digital pressure sensor; anda digital pressure sensor assembly being of the second type of sensor, the digital pressure sensor assembly comprising: a cover comprising first and second opposing end portions;a longitudinally-extending passage formed in the first end portion;a connector located at the second end portion and adapted to be in electrical communication with one of the microcontrollers;a pressure transducer in electrical communication with the connector; anda plurality of components via which the pressure transducer is in electrical communication with the connector, wherein the components extend within the longitudinally-extending passage. 10. The system of claim 2, wherein the first digital display unit comprises a first enclosure and a first lid assembly connected thereto, the first lid assembly comprising the first microcontroller, the first display, and the first switch; and wherein the second digital display unit comprises a second enclosure and a second lid assembly connected thereto, the second lid assembly comprising the second microcontroller, the second display, and the second switch. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the second microcontroller is identical to the first microcontroller; wherein the second enclosure is identical to the first enclosure; andwherein the second display is identical to the first display. 12. The system of claim 10, wherein the first and second lid assemblies are interchangeable between the first and second enclosures so that, when the first and second lid assemblies are interchanged: the first digital display unit comprises the first enclosure and the second lid assembly connected thereto, andthe second digital display unit comprises the second enclosure and the first lid assembly connected thereto. 13. The system of claim 2, wherein the first digital display unit comprises a first electrical power source in electrical communication with the first microcontroller to supply electrical power thereto; wherein the second digital display unit comprises a second electrical power source in electrical communication with the second microcontroller to supply electrical power thereto; andwherein the second electrical power source is independent of the first electrical power source. 14. The system of claim 13, further comprising: the plurality of sensors;wherein the first electrical power source is in electrical communication with the one or more sensors to supply electric power thereto; andwherein the second electrical power source is in electrical communication with the one or more other sensors to supply electrical power thereto.
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