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Hydraulic stab connector

US4682913A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1986
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 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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