Underwater multiple hydraulic line connector
US4219223A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 1978 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/92
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hub mounted on a wellhead has hydraulic control line openings around its outer periphery. A body containing control lines to be connected to the hub carries a plurality of dogs arranged within the body to annularly surround the hub. These dogs are cammed into sealing and locking arrangement with the hub and have openings which align with the hub openings and are connected to the body with flexible tubing.
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