Apparatus and method of connecting a flexible line to a subsea station
US4120171A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for attaching a flexible line, such as a multiconductor electric cable for power and control circuits, a single flexible hose, or conventional flexible cables to a subsea station by remotely controlled means and without the assistance of divers or diver capsules or submarines. The apparatus includes a cable connecting frame structure upon which is pivotally mounted a socket-like container means which receives a receptacle means connected at one end of a flexible power cable or line. The frame structure is adapted to be releasably attached to the subsea station. A plug assembly is receivable by the socket-like container for electrical engagement with the receptacle means, and lock means holds the socket-line container in a selected position with respect to the subsea station. A method of connecting a flexible line to a subsea station in which a cable connecting frame structure carrying a socket-like container receiving a receptacle means provided at one end the power line is lowered to the subsea station by a running tool which has latched engagement with the frame structure and holds latch members on the frame structure in release position for reception of guide posts …
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