Tubular coupling
US11028948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/042
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tubular connection includes an inner body having a bore, external threads defining external thread surfaces, a torque nose, and a radially-facing sealing surface, and an outer body having a bore in communication with the bore of the inner body, internal threads defining internal thread surfaces and being configured to engage the external threads of the inner body, a torque-stop surface that engages the torque nose, and a radially-facing sealing surface that forms a seal with the radially-facing sealing surface of the inner body. The external threads define a first radius between two of the external thread surfaces, the internal threads define a second radius between two of the internal thread surfaces, the external threads where the first radius is defined being configured to engage the internal threads where the second radius is defined, the first and second radii being mismatched.
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