Mechanical connector with interface having stepped tapers
US12228001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for rigid locking of components in a wellhead assembly is also disclosed. The system includes a wellhead housing, a hanger, a lockdown ring, and an actuating member. The lockdown ring has a first lockdown ring surface with lockdown ring stepped tapers. The actuating member has a first actuating member surface with actuating member stepped tapers that correspond to the lockdown ring stepped tapers. The lockdown ring stepped tapers and the actuator ring stepped tapers are configured to mate when positioned between the wellhead housing and the hanger.
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