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    • 专利摘要:
    One system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool. The system also includes a first cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a tube spool. The system also includes a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a tube guide coupled to a third side of the structure between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the structure, and a rewinding of tube attached to the structure.
    公开号:BR112020008740A2
    申请号:R112020008740-8
    申请日:2018-10-31
    公开日:2020-10-13
    发明作者:Tim Franklin-Hensler；Jonathan Guerrero；Richard Limas
    申请人:Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC；
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    专利说明:

    [001] [001] This application claims the benefit, and priority benefit, of the provisional application US 62 / 579,980 filed on November 1, 2017, the disclosure of which is incorporated into this document by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND
    [002] [002] Flexible pipe is useful in a large number of environments, including in the oil and gas industry. The flexible tube can be durable and operational in harsh operating conditions and can accommodate high pressures and temperatures. The flexible tube can be wrapped and arranged in one or more coils to facilitate transport and use of the tube.
    [003] [003] Tube reels can be positioned in an "eye to the side" or "eye to the sky" orientation. When the flexible tube is coiled and is disposed with its inner channel facing upwards, in such a way that the coil is in a horizontal orientation, then the tube coils are referred to as being in an “eye to the sky” orientation. If, instead, the flexible tube is coiled and arranged in such a way that the inner channel does not face upwards, in such a way that the coil is not in a standing or vertical orientation, then the tube coils are referred to as being in an “eye to the side” orientation.
    [004] [004] The flexible tube can be transported as coils to various locations for positioning (also referred to as unwinding or unwinding). Different types of devices and vehicles are currently used to load and transport tube coils, but usually extra equipment and human manual labor are also involved in the process of loading or unloading such coils for transport and / or positioning. Such tube coils are often very large and heavy. Therefore, there is a need for an improved method and apparatus for loading and unloading tube reels. SUMMARY
    [005] [005] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the matter in question, nor is it intended to be used as an aid to limit the scope of the matter in question.
    [006] [006] In one aspect, modalities of the present disclosure concern a system that includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool. The system also includes a first cradle (“cradle”) arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a tube spool. The system also includes a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a tube guide attached to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a tube brake attached to the frame and a tube rewinder attached to the frame.
    [007] [007] In another aspect, modalities of the present disclosure relate to a method that includes providing a tube reel cradle. The tube spool cradle includes a frame and a first pair of rollers attached to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool. The tube spool cradle also includes a first cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a tube spool. The tube reel cradle also includes a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers, a tube guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, and a tube brake coupled to the frame. The method also includes placing the tube spool in the tube spool cradle. A roll-up tube is arranged around the tube spool. The method also includes guiding the roll-up tube through the tube guides as the roll-up tube is removed from the tube spool, rotating the tube spool over the first and second pairs of rollers as the roll-up tube is removed from the spool tube, and at least one to slow or stop rotation of the tube spool by engaging the tube brake against the tube spool.
    [008] [008] In another aspect, the modalities of the present disclosure concern a method that includes providing a tube reel cradle. The tube spool cradle includes a frame and a first pair of rollers attached to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool. The tube spool cradle also includes a first cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a tube spool. The tube reel cradle also includes a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers, a tube guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides and a tube reel coupled to the frame. The method also includes placing the tube spool in the tube spool cradle. A first rollable tube part is arranged around the tube spool and a second rollable tube part extends away from the tube spool. The method also includes engaging the tube reel with the tube spool, rotating the tube reel to cause the tube spool to rotate over the first and second pairs of rollers to rewind the second part on the tube spool, and guide the second part through the tube guide as the section part is rewound.
    [009] [009] Other aspects and advantages of the matter in question will be apparent from the following description and the attached claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [010] [010] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a tube reel cradle according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 2 is a perspective view of a reel of rollable tube according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 3 is a perspective view of a tube reel cradle according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 4 is a perspective view of a tube brake and tube rewinder of a tube reel cradle according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 5 is a perspective view of a tube reel cradle being handled by a forklift in accordance with the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 6 is a perspective view of a rear side of a tube reel cradle according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 7 is a perspective view of a tube spool cradle with a spool according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 8 is a side perspective view of a tube reel cradle with a tube tension arm according to the modalities of the present disclosure; figure 9 is a side perspective view of a tube reel cradle with a retaining shaft according to the modalities of the present disclosure; Figure 10 is a perspective view of a front side of a tube spool cradle with a spool in accordance with the modalities of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [011] [011] Modalities of the present disclosure generally refer to systems used to position flexible tube spools. Tube reel cradles in accordance with the modalities of the present disclosure may include a frame, rollers, cradles, a tube guide, a tube brake and a tube rewinder.
    [012] [012] Modalities of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the figures. In one aspect, modalities disclosed in this document relate to the modalities for positioning roll-up tube using the tube spool cradle.
    [013] [013] As used in this document, the term "coupled" or "coupled to" may indicate establishing either a direct or indirect connection, and is not limited to one or the other unless expressly referenced as such. The term "set" can refer to one or more items. Whenever possible, similar or identical reference numbers are used in the figures to identify the same or common elements. Figures are not necessarily to scale and certain features and views of figures may be shown in an exaggerated scale for the purpose of clarification.
    [014] [014] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of a tube spool cradle 10. As described in detail below, the tube spool cradle 10 can be used to position the roll-up tube 12, which can refer to any type of flexible pipe or tubing capable of being wound on a coil. The roll-on tube 12 can be rolled up on a drum or spool 14. Such roll-up tube reels 12 can reduce the amount of space taken up by tube during manufacturing,
    [015] [015] Tube, as understood by people with common knowledge, can be a tube to transport or transfer any of water, gas, oil, or any type of fluid known to those skilled in the art. The roll-on tube 12 can be made of any types of materials including, without limitation, plastics, metals, a combination thereof, compounds (e.g., fiber-reinforced compounds) or other materials known in the art. One type of roll-on tube 12 is the flexible tube, which is used frequently in many applications, including, without limitation, oil and gas applications both on land and offshore. The flexible tube may include Bonded or Non-Bonded Flexible Tube, Flexible Composite Tube (FCP), Thermoplastic Composite Tube (TCP) or Reinforced Thermoplastic Tube (RTP). An FCP / RTP tube itself in general can be composed of several layers. In one or more embodiments, a flexible tube may include a high density polyethylene (“HDPE”) coating having a reinforcement layer and an outer layer of HDPE. Thus, flexible pipe can include different layers that can be made of a variety of materials and that can also be treated for corrosion resistance. For example, in one or more embodiments, the tube used to form a tube coil may have a corrosion protection shield layer that is placed on another steel reinforcement layer. In this steel-reinforced layer, steel strips helically wound can be placed over a coating made of thermoplastic tube. The flexible tube can be designed to withstand a variety of pressures, temperatures and fluids carried. In addition, the flexible pipe can offer unique features and benefits in contrast to steel / carbon steel pipe lines in the area of corrosion resistance, flexibility, installation speed and reuse. Another type of roll-up tube is coiled tubing, which can be made of steel. The coiled tubing may also have a corrosion protection shield layer.
    [016] [016] The tube spool cradle 10 of figure 1 includes a frame 16 that provides a base for supporting components of the tube spool cradle 10. For example, rollers 18 can be attached to frame 16 and used to support the spool 14. The cradles 20 can also be attached to the frame 16 and be arranged between the rollers 18. In addition, one or more tube guides 22 can be attached to the frame 16 and used to guide the roll-up tube 12 during positioning from the reel
    [017] [017] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the reel 14 of the reelable tube 12. In many instances, a reel 40 of the reelable tube 12 can be wound around the reel components 14. The reel 40 can be defined by means of a geometric axis or axial direction 42, a geometric axis or radial direction 44 and a geometric axis or circumferential direction 46. The coil 40 can be wound on the spool 14 in such a way that the inner channel of the coil 40 is concentric with a central bore of the spool 14. A spool, as understood by those with ordinary knowledge, may include a cylindrical drum, such as cylindrical drum 48, around which layers of tube can be wound to form the roller 40. The spool 14 it may include two substantially circular spool ends, that is, a first spool end 50 and a second spool end 52 which are capable of pivoting about a shared geometric axis. Therefore, the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 can be attached to the cylindrical drum 48.
    [018] [018] As shown in figure 2, a hole 54 is arranged at each of the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 in a substantially central position.
    [019] [019] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10, which can have a front side 70 and a rear side 72. In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 16 is made of several structural components 74 coupled to each other in such a way that the tube spool cradle 10 can support the other components of the tube spool cradle 10, the weight of the spool 14 and the weight of the roll-on tube 12, the combined weight of all of which can exceed 9,979 kilograms (22,000 pounds). For example, structural components 74 can be made of square or round steel tubes, steel I-beams, or composite structural components coupled to each other by various fastening techniques, such as, but not limited to, welding or threaded connections. The frame 16 can be generally rectangular in shape, but it can have other shapes such as circles, ovals, squares or other polygons.
    [020] [020] The illustrated embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10 includes a first pair of rollers 76 coupled to a first side 78 of frame 16 and a second pair of rollers 80 coupled to a second side 82 of frame 16. The first pair of rollers 76 can support the first end of the spool 50 and the second pair of rollers 80 can support the second end of the spool 52. Thus, the widths 83 of the rollers 76 and 80 can be approximately equal to or greater than the widths of the first and second ends spool 50 and 52. For example, the widths 83 of rollers 76 and 80 can be two, three, four or more times the nominal width of the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. The additional width 83 of rollers 76 and 80 it can be useful to accommodate spools 14 with the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 that are not perpendicular to each other or to accommodate spools 14 of different spool widths 56. The first and second pairs of r oletes 76 and 80 can be wheels configured to rotate in contact with the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. For example, the first and second pairs of rollers 76 and 80 can rotate around the axles 84 coupled to the roller frames 86 which are attached to the frame 16.
    [021] [021] In certain embodiments, the first and second pairs of rollers 76 and 80 can be fixedly attached to the frame 16, and in other embodiments positions of the first and second pairs of rollers 76 and 80 can be adjustable. For example, the first and second pairs of rollers 76 and 80 can be moved radially 44 (for example, up and down), which can be used to move the spool 14 radially 44, or rollers 76 and 80 can be moved axially displaced 42 (for example, closer or further away from each other), which can be used to accommodate spools 14 of different spool widths
    [022] [022] The illustrated embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10 includes a first cradle 88 arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers 76 and a second cradle 90 arranged longitudinally between the second pair of rollers 80. The first and second cradles 88 and 90 they can support the spool 14 if the spool 14 is not supported by the first and second pairs of rollers 76 and 80, as if the first and second pairs of rollers 76 and 80 were radially lowered 44 or damaged or worn. Thus, the first and second berths 88 and 90 have a curved or arched shape which generally corresponds to the shape of the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. In certain embodiments, the first and second berths 88 and 90 can be manufactured with different radii of curvature to accommodate spools 14 of different spool diameters 58. In addition, the widths 92 of the first and second berths 88 and 90 can be approximately equal to or greater than the widths of the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 The first and second cradles 88 and 90 can be made of curved sheet metal or other suitable material attached to the frame 16.
    [023] [023] In the illustrated embodiment, the tube spool cradle 10 includes four tube guides 22, with two arranged on the front side 70 and two arranged on the rear side 72. In other embodiments, the tube spool cradle 10 can include two tube guides 22 only on the front side 70 or the rear side 72. During positioning, the roll-on tube 12 is contained between the two tube guides 22. In certain embodiments, the tube guides 22 include the supports 94 and the rollers 96, with pairs of rollers 96 on the front side 70 or the rear side 72 facing each other. Rollers 96 help to reduce friction if the roll-on tube 12 contacts the tube guides 22 during positioning. In certain embodiments, the tube guides 22 can be coupled to a tube guide beam 98 of the frame 16 and the tube guides 22 can be axially adjustable 42 along the tube guide beam 98. For example, the tube guides tube 22 can be moved closer to each other for narrower spools 14 or when additional containment of the roll-on tube 12 between the tube guides 22 is desired. In other embodiments, tube guides 22 may be attached to the frame 16 or to the tube guide beam 98. In additional embodiments, tube guides 22 may not include rollers 96. For example, tube guides 22 may be coated with a low friction material or use other techniques to reduce friction,
    [024] [024] As shown in figure 3, the tube spool cradle 10 can also include two or more forklift tine pockets 100 attached to the frame 16 to allow a forklift to be used to handle and move the cradle of tube spool 10. For example, two forklift receptacles 100 can be located on the first side 78 and two forklift receptacles 100 can be located on the second side
    [025] [025] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the tube brake 24 and the tube rewinder 26 of a tube spool cradle 10 embodiment. Both of the tube brake 24 and the tube rewinder 26 are coupled to the frame 16. In the illustrated embodiment, two tube brakes 24 are shown on the rear side 72 (as shown in figure 3). In other embodiments, different numbers of the tube brakes 24 can be used, such as 1, 3 or 4 tube brakes 24, and the tube brakes 24 can be arranged in other locations, such as on the front side 70 or along one or both of the first and second berths 88 and 90. For example, the first and second berths 88 and 90 may have cutouts through which the tube brake 24 protrudes. As shown in figure 4, the tube brake 24 includes a brake pad 120 attached to a brake bracket 122 which is then attached to a brake driver 124. When braking (for example, slowing or stopping) the spool rotary 14 is desired, the tube brake 24 can be applied to bring the brake pad 120 in contact with the first and second ends of the rotating spool 50 and 52. The friction between the brake pad 120 and the first and second ends of spool 50 and 52 then decreases or for spool rotation 14. Brake pad 120 can be made of various materials, such as, but not limited to, non-metallic materials, semi-metallic materials, all-metallic materials or ceramic materials. The brake pad 120 can be separably coupled to the brake bracket 122 for easy replacement when worn. Brake actuator 124 can be an electric or hydraulic actuator or motor to allow movement of brake pad 120 towards or away from the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. Brake actuator 124 also allows adjustment of the braking against the spool 14. The brake support 122 can have different shapes, but it serves to support the brake pad 120 and the brake driver 124. For example, the brake support 122 can be coupled to the roller frame 86 and the brake actuator 124 can be attached to the frame
    [026] [026] As shown in figure 4, the tube winder 26 includes a wheel 126 coupled to a winder support 128 which is then coupled to a winder driver 130. In the illustrated embodiment, two tube winders 26 are shown on the side rear 72 (as shown in figure 3). In other embodiments, different numbers of tube rewinders 26 can be used, such as 1, 3 or 4 tube rewinders 26, and tube rewinders 26 can be arranged in other locations, such as on the front side 70 or along one or both of the first and second berths 88 and 90. For example, the first and second berths 88 and 90 may have cutouts through which wheel 126 projects. When rewinding (for example, placing the roll-on tube 12 that has been positioned back on the spool 14) is desired, the rewind actuator 130 can be actuated to cause the wheel 126 to rotate in a direction opposite to the desired direction of the spool 14 In certain embodiments, the rewind actuator 130 can also be used to bring wheel 126 into contact with the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. Alternatively, wheel 126 can be left in contact with the first and second ends of spool 50 and 52 when not rewinding, thereby allowing wheel 126 to rotate freely (for example, rewind actuator 130 is not driven). The rewinder driver 130 can also be used to adjust the rewinding speed (for example, rotational speed of the spool 14).
    [027] [027] The wheel 126 of the tube rewinder 26 can be made of various materials, such as, but not limited to, rubber, plastic or metal. The material for the wheel 126 can be selected to provide sufficient friction or grip to be able to cause the spool 14 to rotate when the wheel 126 is rotated. In addition, wheel 126 may have a flexible or matching surface to accommodate variations in the roundness of the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 and to provide additional contact surface area when wheel 126 is pushed against the first and second spool ends. reel 50 and 52. In one embodiment, wheel 126 may be a pneumatic vehicle tire. In addition, wheel 126 can be separably coupled to the rewinder holder 128 to be easily replaced when worn. The rewinder driver 130 can be an electric or hydraulic drive or motor to allow wheel 126 to move towards or away from the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. The rewinder holder 128 can have different shapes, but it serves to support the wheel 126 and the reel driver 130. For example, the reel holder 128 can be attached to the frame 16. In certain embodiments, the tube reel 26 can be axially adjustable 42 to accommodate spools 14 of different reel widths 56 In additional embodiments, the rollers 18 may include the functionality of the tube rewinder 26. In other words, the rollers 18 can be motorized or driven in such a way that rotation of the rollers 18 in a first direction causes rotation of the spool 14 in a second direction opposite the first direction. In such embodiments, the surface of the rollers 18 can be made of a material similar to that of the wheel 126 to provide sufficient friction between the rollers 18 and the first and second spool ends 50 and 52.
    [028] [028] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10 being handled by a forklift 140. As shown in figure 5, fork tines 142 of forklift 140 are inserted into forklift receptacles 100 Thus, the tube spool cradle 10 can be lifted from one surface by forklift 140, moved away and placed on another surface by forklift 140. In certain embodiments, fork tines 142 of forklift 140 can be moved one to away from each other to lock the tube spool cradle 10 in place or another clamping or retention technique can be used to secure the tube spool cradle 10 to the forklift
    [029] [029] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of the rear side 72 of a tube spool cradle 10 embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, rollers 96 of tube guides 22 can be modeled as two tapered logs joined together at their ends narrow. Thus, the shape of the rollers 96 helps to maintain the position of the rollable tube 12 towards the middle of the rollers 96. In certain embodiments, one or more electrical cables 160 can be electrically connected to the electrical components of the tube spool cradle, such as the brake actuator 124 or the rewind actuator
    [030] [030] Figure 7 illustrates a side perspective view of an embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10 with the spool 14. As shown in figure 7, the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 rest on rollers 18 ( only the first end of the spool 50 is visible). Thus, the rollers 18 allow the spool 14 to rotate as the rollable tube 12 is positioned from the spool 14. In contrast to other positioning methods, there is no rod extending into the hole 54 to support the weight of the spool 14 and roll-up tube 12. Instead, rollers 18 of tube spool cradle 10 support the weight of spool 14 and roll-up tube 12. In addition, wheel 126 of tube reel 26 is shown in contact with the first and second spool ends 50 and 52. Additionally, a gap 164 is shown between the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 and the cribs 20. As discussed earlier, the spool 14 cannot normally come into contact with the cradle 20 when positioning the roll-on tube 12. Cradles 20 can help support the spool 14 if the rollers 18 are lowered radially intentionally or unintentionally 44 (for example, if the rollers 18 become damaged) or spent).
    [031] [031] Figure 8 illustrates a side perspective view of a tube spool cradle 10 embodiment with tube tension arm 162. Although only one tube tension arm 162 is shown in figure 8, a second tube arm tube tension 162 can be used on the opposite side of tube spool cradle 10 in certain embodiments. As shown in figure 8, the tube tension arm 162 has a first end 180 which is removably attached to the frame 16 and a second end 182 which is removably attached to hole 54 of the spool 14. The tension arm tube 162 can help maintain contact of the spool 14 against the rollers 18 or the tube rewinder 26 (not shown in figure 8). For example, the combined weight of the spool 14 and the roll-up tube 12 decreases as the roll-up tube 12 is positioned, which can cause the spool 14 to lose contact with one or more of the rollers 18 or the tube rewinder 26 Thus, the tube tension arm 162 can counteract any movement of the spool 14 away from the rollers 18 or the tube rewinder 26 by providing a fixed distance between hole 54 and frame 16. In certain embodiments, frame 16 can include a plurality of arm holes 184 positioned at different locations for the first end 180 to be attached to one of them. Thus, the plurality of the arm holes 184 allows the tube tension arm 162 with a fixed length to be used with the reels 14 of different spool diameters 58.
    [032] [032] Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10 with a retaining shaft 200. As shown in figure 9, the retaining shaft 200 can be used to secure the spool 14 to the cot tube spool 10 instead of or in addition to the tube tension arm 162. The retaining shaft 200 can be a rod or cylindrical shaft that is inserted into holes 54 of the spool 14. In certain embodiments, the retaining shaft 200 may include bearings or similar devices to allow the spool 14 to easily rotate around the retaining shaft 200. A chain 202 can be coupled to one end of the retaining shaft 200 and to the tube spool cradle 10, such as an eye 102 of the tube spool cradle 10 or similar attachment point.
    [033] [033] Figure 10 illustrates a perspective view of the front side 70 of an embodiment of the tube spool cradle 10 with the spool 14. As shown in figure 10, the extensions 87 of the roller frames 86 can extend radially 44 away from the rollers 18 to help prevent axial movement 42 of the first and second spool ends 50 and 52 outside the rollers 18. Thus, unwanted movement or tilting of the spool 14 can be avoided. In other embodiments, the tube spool cradle 10 may include a containment system to at least partially support the spool 14 if the spool 14 is not supported by the rollers 18. For example, the containment system can include columns, beams, walls or similar objects extending radially 44 away from the frame 16. Thus, if the spool 14 moves away from one or more of the rollers 18, the containment system can block further movement of the spool 14 outside the limits of the tube spool cradle 10. A containment system like this can be useful when the tube spool cradle 10 is placed on an uneven surface or when the tube spool cradle 10 is located on a moving surface, such as a ship's deck .
    [034] [034] When positioning the roll-on tube 12 using the tube spool cradle 10, the tube spool cradle 10 can be moved to a desired location using forklift receptacles 100 and / or eyes 102. Then the spool 14 can be placed in the tube spool cradle 10 using a crane or similar equipment. One end of the roll-up tube 12 can be pulled away from the stationary spool 14 and the tube spool cradle 10, causing the spool 14 to rotate on the rollers 18 as the roll-up tube 12 is removed from the spool 14. Alternatively, the tube spool cradle 10 can be placed on a trailer or similar equipment. The end of the roll-on tube 12 can be removed from the spool 14 and secured. Then the tube spool cradle 10 can be moved away from the stationary end causing the rollable tube 12 to be positioned as the spool 14 rotates on the rollers 18. In either positioning method, the rollable tube 12 can be guided by the tube guides 22 as the roll-on tube 12 is positioned. When a desired amount of the roll-on tube 12 has been positioned or it is desired to pause or stop positioning for any reason, the tube brake 24 can be engaged to decrease or stop rotation of the spool 14. Positioning can be restarted after disengaging the tube brake 24.
    [035] [035] In some situations, it may be desired to rewind the positioned roll-up tube 12. For example, the spool 14 can be in the tube spool cradle 10 with a first part of the roll-up tube 12 arranged around the spool 14 and a second part of the roll-up tube 12 extending away from the spool 14. The tube reel 26 it can then be fitted with the spool 14 and the tube rewinder 26 rotated to cause the spool 14 to rotate over the rollers 18 in one direction to cause the second part to be rewound on the spool 14. The roll-on tube 12 can be guided by the guides tube 22 during rewinding. After rewinding, the tube rewinder 26 can be disengaged from the spool 14 and the spool 14 can be removed from the tube spool cradle 10 to be transported to another location.
    [036] [036] Although the present disclosure has been described in relation to a limited number of modalities, those skilled in the art, having the benefit of this disclosure, will realize that other modalities can be designed so that they do not deviate from the scope of the disclosure as described in this document. Therefore, the scope of the disclosure should be limited only by the attached claims.
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    [1]
    1. System, characterized by the fact that it comprises: a frame; a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame, wherein the first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool; a first cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers; a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame, the second pair of rollers being configured to support a second end of a tube spool; a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the second pair of rollers; a tube guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides; a tube brake coupled to the frame; and a tube rewinder attached to the frame.
    [2]
    2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the tube rewinder comprises a wheel with a flexible surface configured to rotatively engage at least one of the first and second ends of the tube spool.
    [3]
    3. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the tube guide comprises a first support with a first roller and a second support with a second roller, and the roll-up tube arranged on the tube spool is configured to pass between the first and second supports.
    [4]
    4. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the tube brake comprises at least one of a brake pad or a disc brake configured to engage with at least one of the first and second ends of the tube spool .
    [5]
    5. System according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises a tube tensioning arm with a first end configured to engage the frame and a second end configured to engage a tube spool hole, in which the tube tension arm is configured to hold the tube spool against at least one of the first and second pair of rollers or the tube rewinder.
    [6]
    6. System according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises: a retaining shaft configured to be inserted into a hole in the tube spool; and a chain with a first end attached to the retaining shaft and a second end attached to the frame, wherein the retaining shaft and chain are configured to hold the tube spool against at least one of the first and second pairs of rollers or the tube rewinder.
    [7]
    7. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame comprises a rectangular frame with a first structural component on the first side, a second structural component on the second side, a third structural component on the third side, a fourth component structural on a fourth side, and the third and fourth structural components couple the first and second structural components together.
    [8]
    8. System according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the first and second cradles are configured to support the tube spool when the tube spool is not supported by the first and second pair of rollers.
    [9]
    9. System according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a containment system configured to support at least partially the tube spool when the tube spool is not supported by at least one of the first and second pairs of rollers .
    [10]
    10. System according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the first and second pairs of rollers are configured as at least one of the tube brake or the tube rewinder.
    [11]
    11. System according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the frame comprises at least one of forklift receptacles or eyelets for handling the system.
    [12]
    12. Method, characterized by the fact that it comprises: providing a tube reel cradle, comprising: a frame; a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame, wherein the first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool; a first cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers; a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame, the second pair of rollers being configured to support a second end of a tube spool; a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the second pair of rollers; a tube guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides; and a tube brake coupled to the frame; placing the tube spool in the tube spool cradle, where a roll-up tube is arranged around the tube spool; guide the roll-up tube through the tube guide as the roll-up tube is removed from the tube spool; rotating the tube spool on the first and second pair of rollers as the roll-up tube is removed from the tube spool; and at least one of slowing or stopping the tube spool by engaging the tube brake against the tube spool.
    [13]
    13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the roll-up tube is removed from the tube spool by means of at least one of the pull-out tube rollers from the tube spool cradle when the tube spool cradle is stationary or move the tube spool cradle away from a stationary end of the roll-up tube.
    [14]
    Method according to claim 12, characterized in that it comprises at least partially supporting the tube spool by means of a containment system when the tube spool is not supported by at least one of the first and second pairs of rollers.
    [15]
    15. Method according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that it comprises providing the tube reel cradle in a trailer, a lowered cart or a ship.
    [16]
    16. Method according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that it comprises curving the roll-up tube by means of a tube curler coupled to the frame.
    [17]
    17. Method, characterized by the fact that it comprises: providing a tube reel cradle, comprising: a frame; a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame, wherein the first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a tube spool; a first cradle arranged longitudinally between the first pair of rollers; a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame, the second pair of rollers being configured to support a second end of a tube spool; a second cradle arranged longitudinally between the second pair of rollers; a tube guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides; and a tube rewinder attached to the frame; placing the tube spool in the tube spool cradle, where a first rollable tube part is arranged around the tube spool and a second rollable tube part extends away from the tube spool; engaging the tube winder against the tube spool; rotating the tube reel to cause the tube spool to rotate over the first and second pair of rollers to rewind the second part on the tube spool; and guide the second part through the tube guide as the section part is rewound.
    [18]
    18. Method, according to claim 17, characterized by the fact that it comprises: disengaging the tube reel from the tube spool; and removing the tube spool with the rewound roll-up tube from the tube spool cradle.
    [19]
    19. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that it comprises retaining the tube spool against the tube rewinder by means of a tube tension arm with a first end removably coupled to the frame and a second end removably coupled to a tube spool hole.
    [20]
    20. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that it comprises at least partially supporting the tube spool by means of a containment system when the tube spool is not supported by at least one of the first and second pairs of rollers.
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