Patent ID: 8955611
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A method for anchoring a mobile equipment rig having a dead weight, the method using the dead weight of the mobile equipment rig to assist with anchoring, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing front and rear cleat pad assemblies, each cleat pad assembly comprising at least one generally planar pad plate, each pad plate having upper and lower sides, each pad plate further comprising a plurality of cleats attached to the lower side thereof, the cleats attached to the pad plates according to a selected pattern for each pad plate; each cleat having a selected vertical length and a selected three-dimensional profile; (b) laying the rear cleat pad assembly on a ground surface at a first desired position so that cleats on the rear cleat assembly engage the ground surface; (c) moving the mobile equipment rig to stand on the rear cleat pad assembly; (d) laying the front cleat pad assembly on the ground surface at a second desired position so that cleats on the front cleat assembly engage the ground surface; (e) positioning a thrust plate associated with the mobile equipment rig to stand on the front cleat assembly; and (f) rigidly connecting the front cleat pad assembly to the rear cleat pad assembly.