Method and apparatus for tension setting and compression releasing tubular connectors
US4459931A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A diverless subsea tubular connector with male and female elements that can be remotely connected and disconnected using only axial movement of one of the elements with respect to the other. The connector elements are secured together by a snap spring that prevents their disengagement so long as an axial tension tending to pull them apart is maintained. A release of that axial tension facilitates unlocking the two elements so that they can be pulled apart without requiring hydraulic, manual, or rotational manipulation.
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