Mobile land drilling apparatus and method

Abstract

A mobile land rig and method are disclosed, for the transport, assembly, and disassembly of oil drilling equipment. A mobile telescoping substructure box includes at least one axle and coupled wheels lockable and releasable for engaging the ground and being raised above the ground and for supporting a mobile drill mast. A lifting means selectively supports the mobile telescoping substructure box unit in a raised position and lowered position with respect to the ground. An extension cylinder further extends the mobile telescoping substructure box unit in telescopic extension. A stationary frame member and a telescoping frame member comprising the mobile telescoping substructure box unit have a plurality of cables attached thereto for supporting the telescoping frame member when extended. Limit switches attached between the cables and frame members sense when cable tension reaches predetermined limits and generate a stop signal. Telescopic extension of the telescoping frame member is stopped in response to the stop signal. Stop pins are further engaged in response to the stop signal to support the telescoping frame member in the extended position. Trolley winch allows completion of rig assembly without external crane.