Hydraulic stab connector
US4682913A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/0355
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for connecting a fluid conduit carried by an ROV to a fluid conduit of a subsea equipment assembly, such as a hydraulically-actuated device, in a non-binding manner. The apparatus includes a vacuum-locking device, such as a hydraulically-actuatable suction lock assembly, which is selectively actuatable to lock or unlock the apparatus with respect to the device of the assembly.
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