Abstract: A preinstalled, adjustable conductor guide for offshore platforms. A conductor guide is provided with apertures spaced around its circumference. A rectangular tube is rigidly attached to the conductor guide at each aperture such that the tube extends upwardly from the conductor guide at an angle. The tube is provided with a plurality of offset slotted holes along its length on opposing sides. A slide having a plurality of offset holes along its length is received in the tube and movable between a first retracted position and a second inserted position. A bolt, received through the holes in the tube and slide, and nut are used to retain the slide in either the first or second position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 20, 1993
Date of Patent:
January 10, 1995
Assignees:
Kerr-McGee Corp., McDermott International, Inc.