Improvements in and relating to connection assemblies and components thereof
US4886300A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/92
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for use in remotely connecting a plurality of lines for carrying fluid terminating in a first hub to a plurality of lines for carrying fluid terminating in a second hub, the hubs being initially arranged with their axes approximately coaxial but spaced apart, comprises a plurality of first engagement members fixed relative to the first hub and comprising generally conical receptor elements forming end portions of elongate tubular members arranged around the first hub with their axes generally parallel to that of the first hub, and a plurality of second engagement members comprising generally conical elements forming end portions of elongate members arranged around the second hub with their axes generally parallel to that of the second hub. The second engagement members are slidably received in guide sleeves fixed to the second hub, the engagement members being movable relative to the guide sleeves between extended positions in which the conical elements are received in and engage the conical receptors to axially align the hubs, and retracted positions. Latch means are mounted on the second engagement members for latching the first and second engagement members together wh…
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