US 11,945,681 B2
Expandable reel assembly for a well system
Jamie Stewart, Houston, TX (US); Christopher Vincer, Houston, TX (US); Gregory L. Pipal, Houston, TX (US); Doyle Harrington, Houston, TX (US); and Derrick Daigle, Houston, TX (US)
Assigned to EnQuest Energy Solutions, LLC, Houston, TX (US)
Filed by EnQuest Energy Solutions, LLC, Houston, TX (US)
Filed on Apr. 3, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/130,222.
Application 18/130,222 is a continuation of application No. 17/321,157, filed on May 14, 2021, granted, now 11,643,296.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/025,322, filed on May 15, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2023/0234808 A1, Jul. 27, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. E21B 19/00 (2006.01); B65H 75/24 (2006.01); E21B 19/22 (2006.01)
CPC B65H 75/243 (2013.01) [E21B 19/008 (2013.01); E21B 19/22 (2013.01)] 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An expandable reel for a well system, comprising:
a support frame configured to receive a torque from a motor and comprising a plurality of circumferentially spaced spokes each extending radially away from a central axis of the expandable reel;
a core assembly configured to couple to the support frame and receive a tubular of the well system about an outer surface of the core assembly, wherein the core assembly comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced panel assemblies each extending longitudinally between opposed ends thereof that are in sliding engagement with the plurality of spokes; and
a linear actuator coupled between the support frame and the core assembly and configured to actuate the core assembly, including the plurality of panel assemblies, between a first configuration providing a first outer diameter and a second configuration providing a second outer diameter that is different from the first outer diameter.